Work of Art

Every parent obviously thinks their child is beautiful and I am no exception. When I see Lydia, I am mesmerized. She is a true work of art and what is still hard to believe is that I, along with John, held the paintbrush. Megan

This Stuff Tastes Like #$&%!

So the rice cereal isn't going well. This photo captures it all. Megan

Stranger Danger???

John's Dad visited this previous weekend to meet Lydia. We had a relaxing few days together. It took awhile for Lydia to warm up to Pops, as I think she is beginning to feel anxiety around strangers. On one hand, it made for some tearful exchanges. On the other, it shows that Lydia has truly bonded with John and I. We are officially "her people." Megan

Walking Buddies

One of the things I most enjoy doing with Lydia is going on walks with the stroller. The weather is absolutely perfect right now--seventies with no humidity and bright skies. Lydia rarely cries on our walks. She seems to enjoy them just as much as I do. Exercise, sun and baby smiles. Megan

Healthy Baby

Lydia's four month check-up was this morning. She now weighs 14 pounds, 5 ounces, which places her at the 75th percentile. She has grown 3 inches in the past two months and is now 24 inches long. Lydia screamed for much of the doctor's visit, not a fan of shots or the medical profession in general, so it seems. On the bright side, the doc gave us the green light to try rice cereal! She has slept through the night the past four consecutive nights but the rice cereal should only help continue this pattern. Megan

Lydia Laughing

Here is a video of Lydia laughing. John was off-camera making silly faces at her. Megan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cn9RN-aJrDQ

Ya Baby!

We love Lydia's hypercolor, psychedelic pajamas. A kind gift from Dad and Dana, I didn't realize how bright they were until the first night she wore them. When I went to unzip her sleepsack in the middle of the night for a diaper change, I was instantly awoken by the bright colors! We joke that she could be in an Austin Power's movie with these mojo PJs. Ya Baby! Megan