4 Months

Shelby continues to amaze me. My daughter is so happy. I try to think that I am the reason, but it's probably unlikely. Oh, I am sure Shelby loves me (she will only eat for me which is sweet but frustrating). When I walk by her or even glance in her direction she smiles at me. When Gabe approaches her she begins to laugh and "talk" to him. And she stares seriously at Jeremy whenever he holds her and then shows that cute toothless grin. But I think Shelby is just content. At 4 months old she is eating cereal and fruit from the bowl and is an outragously messy eater. She has begun to flip herself onto her back and this is usually the way I find her waking up from her naps. Shelby loves music and smiles whenever we sing to her or she hears music from her toys. She only fusses when she is tired and will lay right down to sleep. I am continually surprised by this peaceful behavior and wonder how Jeremy and I could create two very different children. Baby Shelby is showing classic signs of teething and drools on everything. She is starting to reach for toys in front of her and loves to be on her belly. Weighing in at fourteen pounds and 24 inches long, Shelby still looks small. But she is our little bundle of sweetness and I can't wait to see what the next month brings.