Eliana: 4 Months Old

Eliana just turned 4 months old.  According to the pediatrician:

• she weighs 13 lbs 7 oz
• she is 24 1/4 in long
• her head circumference is in the 67th percentile

She is definitely more smiley now, especially in the mornings.  She just found her voice over the weekend and uses it most to yell at that presumptuous baby in the mirror.  She likes to spend long stretches on her play mat, kicking the piano keys, swatting the toys, and staring at her reflection.  Her favorite place to be is on her changing table-- who knows why!  It is an instant happiness boost for her.  Her 0-3 month clothes are now too short for her, though she is nowhere near fat enough to fill out the next size up.  She can hold her head up pretty well, and she can also hold things in her hands, although she prefers not to.  I guess she needs a manservant to do the heavy lifting for her.  Her favorite TV show is football (but only because she hasn't been awake for hockey yet!).

We look forward to all the new things she will be able to do soon!