This little girl has changed so much over the past month and somehow, continues to entertain me despite being with me 24 hours a day. I really never thought I’d enjoy the newborn or “baby baby” phase of motherhood but she is just the best. Delaney’s animated, cracks a wry smile, has a ton of energy, and still amazes me at how patient she can be in our marathon-long days out. Obviously, she has her ups and downs (and despite my best efforts, I still find that I complain of my exhaustion far too much) but I love her so much and are feeling more than ever that she is ours and we are hers.

At four months, Delaney:

• Loves to stand and sits really well with minimal support
• Has lots of little baby friends (many of whom are 3 months older, which lends itself to hours of awe)
• Started using the “jumper” or “exersaucer” probably a little too early but entertains herself for a while
• Doesn’t freak out during tummy time but also doesn’t flip over as often as she did before
• Has LOTS of curly, unruly, adorable hair – so far, none has fallen out and we can now use clip on bows, which is just about the cutest thing ever
• Loves the bath
• Holds the bottle and wants to put everything in her mouth (about that time for us to baby proof our apt at least a little bit)
• Traveled for her 4th and 5th flight to Florida for five days with Phyllis, Bubbie, and Poppy. Loved the warmth but lots of baby sweating.
• Swam for the first time and loved it!
• Takes naps in the crib or out and about
• Has a habit of holding my hand/fingers while she’s falling asleep, which is really cute but one that I’m trying to break (but don’t want to forget)
• Put her foot in her mouth for the first time
• Finally back in the stroller after 8 weeks of the bjorn due to a record breaking winter

These are just some of the highlights…more for memories than actual entertainment:)