Today you are four months old, Linus.
Time is flying by and at the same time it seems as if you've always been part of our lives. Strange how that happens, I had the same with Amber and Simon.
You're becoming quite a big boy already. On the one hand, I'm sorry that the "new-born" aura has gone, on the other I'm happy that you're stronger now, more able to tell us what you need. You can hold up your head really well and you just don't want to take a break from it. You love it when we pull you up by your hands, so that you can look around and see what the world looks like from that point of view.
It's so lovely to talk to you. We both giggle when we make funny sounds at each other. When you're by yourself you try out all the different sounds that you can think of. You recognise us by our voices and our faces. Last week when I was at work, I phoned home while I was expressing milk. Incidentally, you were quite upset and I heard you crying in the background. Michel put me on speaker phone, so that I could talk to you and hearing my voice silenced you immediately. It was quite a magical moment.
You managed to roll over from your back to your stomach! It happened twice and I missed it both times. The first time was when we dozed off after morning feeding. I woke up because you were making noises and when I looked at you you were lying on your tummy! Your arm was awkwardly stuck underneath you. (I love that in babies; they constantly get themselves into trouble when they learn new tricks :)) The second time I was upstairs brushing my teeth. I'm sure I will witness it happening soon though!
Our routine hasn't changed much from last month's. We've just grown more comfortable with it. You drink five times a day now, rarely more. You take a very long nap in the morning, but I won't let you sleep for more than four hours as I've found out that that makes you cranky later in the day. At night you go to sleep around 8-9 p.m. and you usually sleep until 6-7 a.m.! You still sleep in your cot in our room. I'm thinking of letting you sleep in your own room sometimes, but really I don't want you so far from me.
Next week we'll go on holiday to France. I'm curious how you'll experience the long journey there and the warm weather. It'll be your first trip out of the country!
Ahh, that smile.... :D
Its so special having three beautiful children :)
In Linus I see all over again everything we experienced with Amber and Simon, and much more.
Four months happens so fast, such a big boy, its unbelievable!
Posted by: Papa | August 03, 2008 at 11:27 AM
happy 4 month birthday! it's so lovely to see you grow linus - you are a gorgeous boy.
mirre, i love what you have been sewing lately - what a great challenge - how do you find the time.
enjoy france - and the warmth.
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Posted by: Emily | August 03, 2008 at 12:54 PM
ps - the above comment was from me, not emily
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Posted by: Levin & Emily | August 03, 2008 at 12:54 PM
aw, sweet boy! have a great trip!
Posted by: kirsten | August 03, 2008 at 04:24 PM
he's so beautiful!
Posted by: amandajean | August 04, 2008 at 05:40 AM
Cute boy!
Posted by: Kristy | August 04, 2008 at 10:47 AM
Awwww - he's so CUTE! Beautiful pictures! :)
Posted by: Astrid | August 09, 2008 at 11:08 PM