Ava Lately

I took Ava to her four month appointment this week. She did get her second set of shots but was such a trooper! I think she was more upset about being hungry. Once I nursed her she was fine. She now weighs 15 lbs 4 oz and is 25 inches long! At the top of the charts. The doctor was very impressed on her attentiveness. He gave us the go for a regular cereal regimen twice a day with a slow progression of vegetables and then fruits. I think I am going to wait until she is closer to six months before I start the veggies and fruits. But I have been doing my research on making my own baby food. I would really like her to get a healthy start with food and by making it myself I know exactly what she is getting. Although I am definitely not against having store bought baby food in the house for backup. I really can't believe it is already time to start thinking about food! You know everyone says how fast they grow up, but geez! Here are some of her latest "tricks" (as Josh likes to call them):

• She is grabbing everything and putting it directly into her mouth. No more dangly earrings or necklaces for mommy!
• Rolling from her stomach to her back and trying to roll from back to stomach. She doesn't really like being on her stomach so I think rolling from back to stomach won't be for a while.
• Squealing and singing. Just letting everyone know she is here.
• I have been blessed with an amazing sleeper. She goes to bed around 6 pm and wakes up around 7am. On top of that she usually takes a 1 1/2 to 2 hour morning nap and a 1 hour afternoon nap. She loves her sleep...just like daddy!
• I had to put away her Rainforest bouncy seat. She was getting her feet on the ledge and arching her back. It was a very sad day but I knew I had to stop using it before an accident happened.
• She is SOO close to giggling. I can get her to do it a little bit but she hasn't done a full out belly giggle yet. I can't wait!
• She loves her thumb!

Okay I'm done. Here is a picture for good measure.