Four Months...

I took you to the doctor today for your 4 month checkup.  I dreaded the shots.  After 3 kids, it really doesn't get any easier watching the nurse inflict this pain on you.  I don't like the way you look into my eyes the whole time, wondering why I'm allowing this to happen, and why I am letting you remain in your helplessness.  You screamed so hard...briefly, but so hard that you held your breath for a few moments and your face was as red as the sun.  You are such a happy baby.  I seldom see you get this upset, so it makes it extra difficult.  Fortunately after a few moments of mommy comfort, you were your sweet self again.  And to think, in another two months, we get to do this all over again.

Ellie dislikes going to the doctor so much, that I have to keep reminding her that this appointment is for you, not her.  And when the nurse comes in, she quickly exclaims, "It's for Mollie!" And when the doctor comes in, she immediately announces again "It's Mollie's doctor!", just to be sure we all know that this appointment is for you to endure, not her.  She even got to reap the benefits of your post-appointment sucker/sticker combo that you are still too young for.  Some sisters just have all the luck.   

At four months you are a healthy 15 pounds, and you are 25 inches long.  You love to sleep on your tummy now that you can roll over.  You are also starting to scoot forward on your tummy like a little inchworm.  It's so adorable seeing you put so much effort into attempted mobility.  Your hands are your favorite toy, and you love to put them in your mouth.  You love to put my hands in your mouth too, and lately this creates a river of drool. 

Mollie, you are so special to me, and oh how you are growing up way too fast.  Happy four months, my little love bug!