Wade is 4 Months Old

...and a couple of weeks!

Happy 4 month birthday Wade!  

Oh, how fun it is to be 4 months!  This month you started taking Kindermusik, took your first trip to the beach, and you've learned how to kiss.  Oh, how I love your open-mouthed slobbery wet kisses!  You have totally stolen our hearts with your sweet, easy-to-smile disposition and your brother has especially enjoyed playing with you this month now that you're getting into the exersaucer and jumperoo.  These past 4 months we've enjoyed watching your personality unfold and we could not have asked for a sweeter baby - all you demand is a quiet dark room to nap in, otherwise, you're a pretty easy going little guy.

At your 4 month check-up last week, we were shocked to learn that you weigh 16.14 lbs and are 27" long.  That means you fall into the 90th percentile for weight and the 97th percentile for height!  There's a reason we've nicknamed you "Chunky."  You really skipped over all of your brother's hand-me-down clothes in the 3-6 month range.  You're wearing 9 month clothing and we're loving every roll and crevice on your pudgy body!

Wade, I just can't get enough of you!  I love to hold you close to my chest and rub my cheek on your head, you are just so warm and kissable, and I enjoy carting you around all day.  I know all too well that these days are few and fast, and that one day soon you'll be crawling and then walking, and running to keep up with your brother.  I will mourn the loss of this stage.

Here you are standing with your Daddy on your 4 month birthday next to McCord's maple.  We'll be planting your Sugar Maple soon.  McCord is obviously too busy to smile for the camera, but he wants to be a part of the moment none-the-less. 

Litchfield 2012
Wade's first trip to the beach