Happy Four Months Adelaide Penelope

Dear Adelaide,

You are a third of the way to your first birthday. This past month you battled your first cold. It was no fun to see you congested and miserable. Thankfully, it hit when I had four days off so I could spend extra time with you. Lots of cuddles and naps together. We also watched President Obama get re-elected for the next four years. Your first presidential election. Crazy to think you will be fours years old the next time we elect a president.

The weather has been beautiful. We took lots of walks together. You are so bright eyed as you soak in the big wide world. One Saturday was even nice enough that we spread a blanket out in the backyard and basked in some warm sunshine.

You started batting at and grabbing for toys. One of your favorites is a moose that hangs from your play yard. Another is this ball. You love to try to put it in your mouth. One game you love is airplane. I put you on my legs and lay down so that you are flying above me and you get so excited. You also drool a lot. I call you my little drool monster. But I can't complain. You have yet to spit up on me while playing airplane, which is a success if you ask me.

Another one of your favorite games is what I like to call "Who's that baby in the mirror?" You LOVE looking in the mirror.  Any time we see a mirror, I say to you "Who's that baby in the mirror?" and you smile so big and squeal with delight. Granny likes to play it with you, too . You've got a killer smile, kid!

We also celebrated your first thanksgiving this month. Not only did we get a great photo of you and your cousins, but we also threw a bridal shower for your Aunt Jessica, who is getting married in January.

Happy Four Months, Bugaboo! I love you.