The Mitchells Plus Three: 4 months

I realized when writing this blog post, that I'm not the most avid blogger. Hopefully more scheduled nap times will allow for more blog time :) This fourth month has been so much fun! Porter is learning to do so many things and is so much more alert and interactive. He loves to smile and laugh. He still doesn't laugh that often, but when he does it's so funny! Baby laughs are one of those things you can't help but laugh at. He takes big boy baths now without the hammock attachment in the tub. He loves playing with the toys and splashing in the water. We haven't made it to the pool yet but if it's anything like the bathtub for him, he'll love it! He is a little more interested in tv than I would like, but I might be thankful for that during cleaning time a little later on! Our days are much more scheduled now than in the beginning. He eats 5 times a day and takes 3 naps (morning, afternoon, and short evening naps). He is still sleeping in his crib from around 7:45-6:30 at night. However, naps are still a bit of a challenge. He had graduated to being able to sleep in the swing (as opposed to being held) and now we're working on napping in the crib. It's a work in progress for now! He no longer sleeps in a swaddle. He sleeps soundly in his sleep sack, which makes for some adorable sleeping positions. I love going to check on him before we go to bed, he looks like such a big boy! I thought he may have been teething a week or so ago, but I'm fairly certain it was a growth spurt instead. I'm not so disappointed to have avoided the teething monster for now anyways. According to his 4 month stats, it still looks like we have a tall, lean baby. He was 25 1/2 inches tall and 12 lbs. 13 oz. He is growing at a steady rate, but staying a little on the small side. It's ok buddy, you've still got time ;) He is finally big enough to play in the Bumbo and Exersaucer now and he loves them! He is getting much more interested in toys now that he can hold onto them. He loves books too! I haven't really noticed a favorite yet though. Porter, you're such a sweet baby and mommy and daddy are so blessed to be able to watch you grow and learn each day. We love you baby!