4 months old

Last week, Will turned 4 months old. Most people say the time goes by so fast, but for us it seems like years ago that he was born and spending his days and nights in the NICU. This morning, we took him to the doctor for his 4 mth check-up. Everyone enjoys placing bets on his weight, but this time, we were all wrong! Will is 12 pounds, 8 ounces. He feels like a lot more! His length is 24 inches, exactly 2 feet! He smiled and cooed for the doctor, but was quite angry at the nurse when he got his shot. When we got home, he slept for hours. The doctor said we could try to give Will some rice cereal with a spoon. This should be interesting. Mike and I will give it a try tonight, with the camera nearby.

Mike and I are anxiously awaiting our first family trip for Thanksgiving. We are taking Will to see his family in Alabama. I cannot wait for him to meet my 98 year old grandmother. We will have dinner with my aunt's family and all of her children and grandchildren. It will be great fun! The next day, we are planning to drive into New Orleans to see some special friends and family. I am already nervous just thinking about packing. I alone, pack a ton of stuff. Packing for a baby makes crazy. I'm so afraid of forgetting something critical.

Yesterday, I took him to have his holiday and 4 month pictures taken. He was so great. I know I'm the mother and SUPPOSED to be proud, but oh my goodness, he took the yummiest pictures. I had such a hard time choosing his pictures. Below are a some of them.

Will looks like he is about to take off!

Will was starting to get tired of pictures.

Will has had enough! No more smiling, no more dreidel, no more pictures!

Here is our sweet little gift under the tree!And this is my favorite picture!