Mason Lee is 4 months

It's been another crazy month in our house little guy!  And, to say that the next few months are going to slow down would be a HUGE lie.  Daddy's official orders came, we traveled to Seattle to house hunt, and we went to Arizona to visit Granddad, TMa, and Aunt Jujubee.

We always tell you how big you are..."so big, so big" and we aren't kidding!
HEIGHT AND WEIGHT:  26.75 inches & 16 lbs 8.5 oz

Daddy picked your fabric background this month...
he loves some neon:)

This month you have made so many big developments.  I can't even believe it!  Every time you do something new, it nears brings me to tears for so many reasons.  One, it is the reality that you will never be as little tomorrow as you were yesterday.  Two, you are smart and growing into the little person I prayed for each and everyday!  Three, I feel so blessed to have such a healthy guy!

You are so curious these days and this picture just
captured it perfectly.  Curious about your toes and what that
 crazy thing is next to you...

This month you learned how to:

*Roll over.  I knew it wouldn't be long.  And, it was literally the day after you turned three months.  You despise tummy time so much you just roll over to avoid it!  I can't even make you do it anymore unless I put you in the Boppy to keep you there.  Your first rolls were from your belly to back, but you have even done a few back to belly which is great!

Look at that head support!!  And, you are about to roll over....

*Smile in response to smiles, chats, and funny stuff!  It is so fun to smile at you and see you give me that big gummy smile in return, especially in the quiet moments when no words are needed.

There is that smile I wait for every morning:)

*Use those little hands to grab things.  You grab Zulu's ears, which she is learning to avoid.  You love to rip your binky out of your month to avoid sleep.  Basically, you just love to grab anything you can in case it might soothe those little gums of yours.

You weren't grabbing her ears, but she hates to see you fuss....
I have every bit of confidence that I could probably leave you in
her care and you would be more than taken care of:)

*Laugh!  I love making you laugh!  Daddy teases me everyday because I do these super silly dances and songs in front of you.  The first time you laughed MorMor was here to hear it.  I was singing the "wiggle, wiggle, wiggle" song that makes you smile each time I sing it, even when you are MAD!  MorMor and I frequently make up stories about your future life....this one included you as the main character with a sibling.  In the future I foresee doing these silly dances for a little brother or sister and you calling all the neighborhood kids to peek through the window and watch your "nerdy" Mom.  You'll be convinced that I never did things like that to you, but behold...here is the evidence!  I love you, that's why I do it!

*Find those toes and you are super intrigued by them.  Whenever you wear footed pajamas, you love to slowly move your feet to figure out what those little things are.  And, when Mommy lets those toes breathe (which is always), you constantly try to grab and hold them like someone might steal them.

We know a few things will be coming down the pipe based on this month though.  One, we know teeth have to be coming soon based on your moods, your gums and the excessive drool:)  Two, sitting on your own.  You are constantly trying to sit up and get so upset when you can't.  Everyone is also telling us you might be an early walker too because you love to be standing whenever possible and you can stand for a LONG time.

Look at those chunky, standing legs!

Things you love:

1.  Gas drops.  Mommy found these all natural gas drops that are ginger based and you love them.  Plus, I know they make your tummy feel better.  But, literally, the minute I get them out, you are ready!

2.  Your hands.  You simply can't get enough of your little hands.

3.  Mommy singing and dancing for you.  

4.  Your black and white books.  You can't get enough of them.  And, do you even yell at those little animals in the books:)

5.  Being naked.  Enough said...

Things you hate this month:

1.  Teething.  You are a little fussy with what everyone is guessing is the beginning of teething.  You are a monster drooler and you have a little nub on those gums of yours.  But, on a positive note, you love the ice cubes we rub on your gums.

2.  Being put down, see "things you hate this month" #1.

3.  Not being able to sit up.  Whenever we prop you in your Boppy or on the couch.  You try so hard to sit up.  You are constantly working that little core and I know it won't be long until you are sitting all on your own.

You are my sunshine, Mason Lee!

Love,
Mommy