Seriously?! I can't believe another month has already come and gone... That happened too quickly. Well that means you're four months old today. I must say you're the perfect addition to our family. We always knew we wanted to have another baby - I'm glad we got you - you have definitely completed our family!
This month I would say that you've fallen in love with your brother. You laughed for the first time - it was because Andrew was jumping off the couch toward you. He can make you smile, he can get you to stop crying, and as you can see in this picture - you seem to enjoy watching him. I hope you will grow up to be best friends. Having a brother or sister is something I never experienced. I was happy being an only child growing up - but seeing you guys together kind of makes me feel like maybe I missed out on something pretty cool.
I'm happy to report that all your checkups (and you've had quite a few in your short life) have come back absolutely wonderful. You're doing great and continue to grow and keep up with all the milestones. I'm so glad we have such wonderful doctors around us - with them and all the prayers from our friends and family - I know you're in great hands. It's nice to be able to worry about that part of things less and less as you continue to do so well.
One thing that is a bit of a bummer for the next couple months is the fact that you are too young to get your flu shot. The swine flu (or H1N1) is spreading like crazy and it is recommended that everyone get a shot. We are on the high-priority list since we have you but even with that, we have yet to be able to get the shot because there isn't enough of the vaccine. Hopefully we'll get that taken care of soon, then the main worry will be sending you to daycare. Although our daycare is pretty great and I know they will do their best to keep the flu out of there! It is stressful to me though and I will definitely be happy when this flu season is over!
Other than the flu, we have been enjoying a beautiful fall. I don't have any great pictures of you playing in the leaves because it's been too wet. Since you can't sit up yet, it didn't seem right to plop you down on them just for a picture... Don't worry though - next year you'll be able to play in the leaves for sure! Get excited.
Looking forward to another wonderful month!
Love mom.
