all things Ryan: 4 months

Time is flying by! Ryan turned 4 months old on October 27th. He weighed in at 15 pounds and measured 25 inches long. The doctor is happy with his growth. While he is a big boy, he's not much of a chub, yet. Overall, he's a very happy baby and constantly cracks me up!

4 Month Chair Pic

Here's what he's been up to this last month....

~He no longer acts like a fish out of water when on his tummy! He still isn't interested in doing push ups and if he gets frustrated on his belly he just puts his head down (what can I say, he's smart). He can now roll both directions (back to belly and belly to back).

~He loves to watch himself in the mirror. Who wouldn't want to look at someone so handsome?

~He is more interested in toys. A friend recently sent him a box of toys and he loves them. Of his favorites is a plush giraffe rattle.

~He is reaching more and grabbing things.

~He loves to suck on his fingers/hands. Sometimes he is actually playing with his tongue! So funny!

~He is much more vocal. He has conversations with himself and he must be pretty funny because he laughs at himself! That brings me to the best sound ever, his giggle!

~His umbilical hernia is sooo much better.

~His head is growing a bit faster than the rest of him and consequently the doc ordered an ultrasound of his noggin. Turns out his head is slightly larger due to the fact he's just so smart (big brains take up a lot of room, ya know).

~He can take or leave bathtime.

~Sleep is all over the place. Most of the time he gets up at least twice during the night.

~He has developed a self soothing hum. He makes the sound when he is sleepy or trying to calm himself down. It is so precious!

~He continues to be the most loved baby ever!