It's just past 5 AM and you are actually asleep in your crib. Normally that would not be an amazing fact, but ever since our return from Korea both of our sleeping schedules have been all over the place. Over the past few days you have decided that 2:30 PM to around 2:30 AM is your optimal sleep time. You go into such a deep sleep that I can walk around the house with you and you don't even wake up. The downside is that I am just as jet lagged as you, but on a slightly different sleep schedule.
Grandma F has been so wonderful about taking care of you for a few hours at different times of the day so that I can get some much needed sleep. I am not sure how I would manage right now if we lived by ourselves without Daddy or Grandparents around.
I am also very thankful that you and I are getting a huge jump start on getting over the jet lag before Daddy comes back for Christmas. I can't imagine what it would be like trying to travel and enjoy time with family if all three of us were jet lagged.
It's hard to believe that today is your 4-month birthday. Where has the time gone? (It passed in a sleep deprived fog, that's where). You are getting better at tolerating tummy time for longer stretches these days. You also reach out and grab toys whilst on your tummy. Though you aren't rolling over yet, you do love standing when supported. You also love to squeal, coo, and babble (especially around 3 AM). Pacifiers still don't interest you, but I am seeing more and more of you gnawing on one or two of your fingers. You are also quite the drool machine. Baths immediately calm you down and make you happy (until it is time to get out of the bath) and bouncing is still one of your other favorite calming activities.
You have your 4-month well baby appointment on Friday. I'm looking forward to seeing how much you have grown. I think you are just over 12 lbs and I have no idea how long you are these days.
Happy 4-month birthday!
