Checkup | Four Months

This past Monday we had Scarlett's four month checkup a little early. My sweet girl was a trooper with her shots! She make it through her first shot with no tears, but that second one got her :*( Her stats were 14lbs 10oz, 25 inches long, and 41cm head circumference. She is in the 75% for height and weight and the 50% for head circumference.

Her pediatrician, noted that she is meeting all the milestones that she should be {upper body strength with tummy time, is able to sit up with assistance, etc.} I had to laugh when she said, "WOW! She is really strong! Is she trying to walk?!"

We got the ok to start practicing with solids, so we will give that a try on September 13th when she has turned 4 months and we return from our trip to New York.

I'm excited/proud/sad to reach these milestones. It feels so good to have Scarlett progress, but it's sad to look back and know that she won't be my little squishy newborn ever again - TEAR! It's exciting to anticipate the infant/toddler/girl that my baby love will become in the future!

BLAST FROM THE PAST:
I wanted to share her stats from her past check ups so that everyone can follow along as she progresses!

Newborn Checkup: (4 days old): 8 lbs 7 oz
2 Weeks Checkup: weight 9 lbs 9 oz (90%), height 21.6 inches (76%), head circumference 36cm 5mm (75%)
1 Month: weight 10lbs 6oz
2 Months Checkup: weight 11lbs 12oz (75%), height 23 inches (75%), head circumference 39cm (65%)
3 Months: weight 13lbs 9oz

My poor baby after her 2 month shots

Sweet Scarlett | Monthly

Before I started my blog Auntie Rachel did a great job of posting Scarlett's newborn, first, and second month pics and milestones {see below}.

I cannot believe that my little one is already more than 3 months old! This picture {taken at exactly 3 months} is true to Scarlett's personality! How awesome that my shower was Sunshine themed because she truly is little Miss Sunshine!

Other stuff:
She is still all smiles!
Her "talking" has turned into screeching!
Chewing on her hands is by far her favorite thing to do, and she is trying to add her feet into the mix!
She loves kicking around on her changing table!
With Mommy's help she loves to practice walking on the rug!
Shhhhhh don't tell anyone but this little couch potato LOVES watching TV!
She is trying to roll over, but has not quite made it over her arm yet.
We have pretty much given up on her bink!
She still despises riding in the car, although static playing loudly on the radio does help somewhat.

Friday, July 20, 2012

{Sweet Scarlett | Monthy}

WOW! I CAN NOT believe how much my little niece is growing!!! Such big changes in just two months. Even though she isn't smiling here don't be fooled because she is usually sporting a sweet grin! 

Other stuff:
Laughing a lot 
Talks to mommy Loves her activity gym {grabbing at the hoops + monkey and kicking the giraffe}
Doesn't like her bink still or teethers

Hand gnawing

 

Monday, June 11, 2012

{Sweet Scarlett | Monthly}

Can you believe our little sweetie {my niece} is ALREADY a month old...TODAY TO BE EXACT! I love that her dedicated momma {my sister} took the time on her Happy One Month Day to snap a quick pic! Follow along as she grows.

Something about Scarlett. From the moment she joined the world she had her tongue sticking out...best eater ever!..even better than my lil' BIG man I think. Anyway this pic takes me back to that wonderful day she was welcomed into our family! That tiny tongue, her spread out toes and those eyes...how can you NOT MELT?!

Other stuff:

Smiling more & more

Looking at + following mommy and daddy with her eyes

Making goat sounds

Getting used to her bink still
Disliking her Moby wrap

 

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

{Sweet Scarlett | Monthly}

Here is Scarlett {my niece} at 12 days old with the Sweet Seat from our family. Watch her grow big enough to sit in this adorable creation...it's gonna be here in the blink of an eye! PS how cute is she...holding onto her foot like that?! LOL! LOVES!!!

Dot's Got Mail

Well Scarlett received a WONDERFUL surprise yesterday, her first package in the mail! Cousins Reegan and Fletcher sent Scarlett a gift in the mail that was completely unexpected.

It was a real nailbiter for Scarlett, she couldn't wait to open her package!

And what an awesome gift it was! A pretty new tshirt and a VERY special book, The Dot.



Scarlett with her pretty shirt and FAVORITE new book

 As many of you know, and for those of you who don't, before we knew that Scarlett was a girl we called her Dot. It was Grandma Celia who came up with the adorable nickname when she saw Scarlett's very first ultrasound, where indeed she was a tiny little Dot ;)

Scarlett's first Ultrasound, back when she was "Dot Stevens"

Anyway I just love this book by Peter H. Reynolds! On his website http://www.peterhreynolds.com/dot/ it says that The Dot is, "for anyone who has been afraid to express themselves - from a child in art class to an adult whose fear has shut down a long-held dream, Peter H. Reynolds' book The Dot (Candlewick Press) is there to remind us all to "Make your mark, and see where it takes you."

What a wonderful message for us all!

Thanks again to cousins Reegan and Fletcher for the very thoughful gift! XO!

FroYo

Well it was a scorcher Saturday, just under 100° F, so we decided to beat the heat by grabbing a delicious Frozen Yogurt at our favorite, The Yogurt Spot. It's always a fun time with Ms. Scarlett! She was extremely smiley and gnawing away at her hands {her new favorite thing to do} since she's still a little too young for some yummy Burrr-berry FroYo {Momma’s fav}. She was particularly interested in the blue, orange, and gray walls and the news updates on the London 2012 Summer Olympics. Shayne and I speculated that she might make a good Volleyball player in the 2030 Olympics ;)



Happy to be out and about!

 

Checkin' out the cool wall colors

 

Hanging with Daddy!

  

Scarlett in attack mode...



SUCCESS!

 

Catching up on the 2012 Summer Olympics ;)



To Grandmother's House She Goes

Scarlett had a BIG milestone on Tuesday, her first night away from Mommy, Daddy, and home. Shayne has to travel a TON with work, and every Fall my travel days begin to amp up as I prepare for my biggest program {a development, networking, and CLE event for attorneys in Texas} of the year. We have at least one reception in each major city in Texas to promote our program and Tuesday night was the Fort Worth reception. While this trip wasn't a big one {I was only 40 minutes away} it was still really hard to be away from my little sweetheart, but I think it was easier on me since I knew that Grandma Celia would be taking great care of her! Scarlett had lots of fun playing with Randy and Uncle Cody too! I know that it will always be tough to be away from her, and I'll have a GREAT sense of urgency to get back to her as quickly as possible but a loving and supportive family sure made it easier on this Momma! ;) Enjoy some pictures of Scarlett's trip!

Blowing Bubbles

Big smile

Pre-meltdown

Post-meltdown



In Grandma Celia's arms at last!



Hanging out on Grandma Celia's couch.
Of course she is smiling here because she is SO happy to see her Momma again ;)



Smiley girl saying good-bye to Grandma Celia



Finally getting the hang of this road trip thing

My Inspiration

After a lot of deliberation I have finally decided to start a blog, the main reason being Scarlett. My sweet girl is 10 weeks today, and she has already grown and developed so much! I really wanted a way to document not only the big, but also the small milestones in Scarlett's life; all those little things that have put a smile on my face for the last 70 days. Since I am already behind I’m going to list some of the milestones and moments that I cherish.

Scarlett at just six days old, hanging out with Mommy

Scarlett with her Sweet Seat

· May 11, 2012 The best day of my life, the day that my sweet Scarlett was born! 

· May 13, 2012 Mommy’s first Mother’s Day with Scarlett and the day that we all got to come home from the hospital! Daddy was glad to get home and into his bed after two days on the hospital pull out couch.

· May 16, 2012 Scarlett’s newborn photo shoot with Heavenly Peach Photographer Lea Ciceraro.
 

· May 23, 2012 The first of her monthly photo shoots with her adorable Sweet Seat from Auntie Rachel.

· May 24, 2012 The day that her umbilical cord fell off, I had to fight the tears. Ridiculous I know, but I am sure I am not the first Mom to cry at this milestone!

· June 16, 2012 The first night that Scarlett slept through the night, I joked with Daddy that it was her Father’s Day present to him.

· June 17, 2012 Daddy’s first Father’s Day with Scarlett!

Scarlett on her first day of school

· June 25, 2012 Scarlett’s first day of school. They noted that she was smiling a lot in her sleep. Something that makes me laugh, the “Blowout” that Scarlett had at 12:45p.m. that day. What a way to start school! school

· June 26, 2012 The first day that Scarlett played hooky from school and stayed at home with Grandma Celia. Grandma did a great job of noting Scarlett’s activities of playing on her activity mat, listening to music, smiling and laughing at herself in the mirror.

· June 28, 2012 Her teachers noted that Scarlett and Ms. Yoshi made feet art, which was made into the most adorable underwater scene with a Scarlett fish!

Scarlett's first Art Project



· June 29, 2012 While at school Scarlett watched bubbles float around the classroom and was cooing while on the Boppy.

· July 12, 2012 Her teachers noted that Scarlett was rolling side to side on the play mat at school.

· July 20, 2012 Scarlett was holding a toy ring and moving it around at school.

These may not seem like notable events to most, but they mean the world to this Momma! I cherish every single moment and milestone, big and small, that Scarlett has made and will make. My sweet girl is such a joy whether she is laughing or crying, “talking” to me or yanking my hair, sleeping peacefully in my arms or having a blowout everywhere; every day, hour, minute, second with my darling baby is such a blessing that I could not be more thankful for!