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Happy 4-Month Day Gradsters


13 lbs. 12 oz.
26 inches

Dear Grady-do,

You are one precious little fella! You are AMAZING! You LOVE being on your belly now rolling over any chance you get! Mommy gets a little worried because you enjoy sleeping on your stomach primarily with your face planted in the mattress. But, you are breathing so I just turn your head a little and let you enjoy your sweet baby dreams. Toys entice you as you try to wriggle your way to them. You have some very exciting conversations with mommy, daddy, and Jackson, as well as, your toys. You have lots to say in the morning bright eyed and smiley.

You are an incredible sleeper! You sleep through the night going to bed at 8:20pm EVERY night and getting up around 6:30am. Daddy and I thought you were getting teeth but apparently we were mistaken. You'd think we'd know what we were looking at being this the second time around. Instead, you have small cysts on your gums that are quite common and will go away on their own. Good thing they don't hurt you! I also thought you weighed more but, as the doctor says, you are tall and skinny. So, we will be starting rice cereal soon to get some meat on those bones! We also have to work on your neck muscles. You have a little flatness on the left side of your head. This was caused by something in your neck in-utero (I don't know the doctor terminology) so it is a little sore for you to move certain ways. Don't worry. Mommy is going to learn some exercises to help you out!

You smile a ton and giggle A LOT! However, everytime mommy pulls out that big black thing that flashes in your face you hide that smile away. Stinker! You are definitely developing your personality. I love it! You are such a snuggle-bug! I hope this never fades! You are also very sweet and loving. Your feet astound you when you catch a glimpse. They are pretty incredible! I do love me some baby toes!

We love you more than words, Grady! Thank you for blessing us each and every day bringing a smile to our face every time we look at you! Until next month...









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Lisa said…
So precious! He looks so grown up in his first picture with shoes on!!
August 26, 2009 at 6:29 AM
Becca said…
He looks soooo cute! What great pictures!
August 27, 2009 at 10:44 AM
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