4 Month Stats

My girls are 18 weeks old today and had their 4 month check-up on Tuesday. They are currently in their cribs dreaming of a Texas win tonight. Come on Texas, you don't want to crush 2 precious 4 month old's dreams, do you? DO YOU??!!

Excuse me. Sometimes I get carried away.

They had an excellent check-up at the doctor and were little angels, despite eating about an hour and a half after they normally do. I was totally sure they were going to freak out halfway into our appointment. Turns out I should have been concerned that our stroller was going to spontaneously combust. Tyler touched it and the handle completely popped off and flew across the room. Super.

Anywho...back on track. The stats:

We'll start with Elle. Because she's the oldest. Not my favorite. Next time we'll start with Kate because she's the youngest. And not my favorite.

Weight: 14 lbs 9 oz (suddenly the back pain is making so much more sense)
Length: 25 in

Kate

Weight: 14 lbs 4 oz
Length: 25 in

And while we're at it, let's list some of their likes and dislikes. Just for kicks.

Kate (ha, see, starting with her this time. Can you tell I have an issue with making sure neither they nor anyone else think I have a favorite? I may need therapy.)

Likes: Cooing; Laughing - especially at her Daddy; trying to hold her own bottle; talking to animals - the kind that hang from her bouncy seat; kicking; looking at the world around her; sucking on her fingers; drooling - a LOT; bathtime; cuddling
Dislikes: Her blocked tear ducts; Neck cheese (yeah, I know you all just threw up in your mouth a little bit, but we're all about honesty here); being put down for a nap - even though she pretty much immediately falls asleep; sitting in the bumbo

Elle

Likes: Standing up. The kid would do it all day if my arms didn't get so tired; Making velociraptor sounds - could also be interpreted as pterodactyl sounds; staring intensely - she's going to be excellent at staring contests when her attention span allows; bathtime; laughing; sitting in the bumbo; her pacifier; her aquarium play gym; grabbing things
Dislikes: Not being able to stand up on her own - she arches her back like she really needs to go somewhere and she does not need your help getting there; tummy time; naps

Happy 4 month birthday girls! I can't imagine life without you two.