You are 4 months old today! I can't believe that you are already 1/3 of a year old! Time sure does fly when you're having fun and I'm having so much fun being your mommy.
We went to the doctor for your 4 month check up and shots on Friday. You weigh 12 lbs 4 oz and are 25.5 inches long. Since you got so sick you haven't gained a lot of weight, but I know you'll be okay! You seem to put all your growing into your length. I bet you'll be tall like dad.
This month you started rolling over from back to belly. Since you figure out that fun little trick, you almost always roll over in your sleep to sleep on your tummy. You like to stick your booty up in the air while you sleep. It's very cute! You give us lots of smiles, but we've only heard you laugh a couple of times. I'm hoping you'll give us some big belly laughs soon. You love your jumperoo. It's definitely your favorite thing to do when you're not being held.
You still wake up at least once a night, but I know you'll sleep through the night soon. I'm not too worried about it. I like the time we get to spend just the two of us in the middle of the night. You suck your fingers in your sleep which is very cute and helps you sleep. I love watching you sleep.
I love you so much, Ava. I thank God for you every day!
One year ago, I found out I was going to be your mommy. As soon as I saw the line appear on the test, I knew you were a girl. I was so excited that I couldn't wait to tell your daddy. I woke him up and told him the good news. I don't think he fully understood what I was saying since he was mostly asleep. i had all these cute ideas for how I was going to tell everyone I was pregnant with you, but I was just too excited to wait!
I called your Mimi and told her the good news and asked what I was supposed to do next (since I'm not very good at being a grown up). Then, I had a bowl of Fruity Pebbles. I don't know how I remember that, but I do. :) a little later in the morning, I Facetimed Aunt Sarah and Uncle Robbie. They were so excited! The next person up was your DoeDoe. She was at a birthday party and couldn't react big like she wanted. She called us back later and screamed with joy though. Sometime in the afternoon, we Facetimed with your PopPop and Uncle Brandon. PopPop couldn't believe it! Uncle Brandon was a little grossed out. Haha! We finally got a hold of your PeePaw. Your daddy told him "you're gonna be a PeePaw!" And PeePaw said "y'all getting another dog?" Once he finally realized that I was pregnant, he was overjoyed!
One year ago today, I started praying for you, Ava. I prayed that you would be safe growing in me. That you would be healthy when you arrived. That you would one day know Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Being pregnant with you was one of the hardest things I have ever done. I had to pray constantly for my anxieties to go away. I had to learn to fully rely on the Lord. My relationship with God was strengthened because of you, Ava.
I pray with you every night as we rock. I cant wait for you to be older to say those prayers with me. Being your mommy is the most amazing adventure ever. You are my biggest blessing. One year ago today, I had no idea how much I would love you.
