Life of a Redditt: Samuel

You had your 4 Month shots the day after your 4 month birthday. Mommy got to take you to the appointment by herself because Daddy had class. You cried for a little while after your shots, but overall you did great! Your measurements at this checkup: 14 lbs 2 oz (45%), 27 inches long (95%!!!), head circumference 16 cm (45%). I can't get over how long you are! My little tall fella!

Waiting to see the Dr and get your shots, you were

obviously so concerned!

A couple days after your shots, you stopped sleeping through the night. We had really gotten used to getting 9+ hours of sleep every night, so going back to 4 hours in a stretch, then waking every hour after that for several hours was no fun at all. I feel certain you were going through a wonder week though, because after about 5 days of sleeplessness, you started sleeping better again. You also seemed so much more aware of your surroundings and seemed to be able to hold your focus on things for longer periods of time. It's still so incredible to me to watch you discover this big world around you!! You started eating baby oatmeal this month and taking an extra oz in your bottles at the beginning of this month, and by 4 months and 3 weeks old we started you on solids. Your first solid food was carrots and you loved them just like your mommy does :). You love to eat your oatmeal for breakfast and supper. Mommy is making your baby food and we will slowly add more veggies and then fruits to your diet!

First food! Yummy carrots :)

You are still staying with Angie, and get to spend a lot of time with her outside on blankets when the weather is pretty. I know you are just soaking up all the new things in the world around you, and that is priceless to me.

Hanging out with Angie while she plants flowers

We had our first cool weather this month, and you seem to like wearing your long sleeve outfits and your little hats. On the day of Bren's 4th birthday, you were all bundled up! Your great great Aunts Emma and Nell loved on you most of the time.