The Serafin Family: 4 Months Old

November brought some unseasonably warm weather, Will's first Thanksgiving, and lots of fun days at home and out around town. The weeks seem to be passing a lot faster now that we're able to get out of the house with a bit more ease, and hopefully that will continue even though a Chicago winter might not always make that a possibility.

Unfortunately, Will was diagnosed with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) two weeks ago and has to take a prescription twice daily. He seems to be a happier baby with the new meds, spitting up less often and sleeping a bit better.

Our 4 month appointment was great- Will has gained weight, now 13lbs 2oz, and is 24.5" tall. The little peanut is still in clothes for 0-3 months, but he's catching up :) He was very brave for his shots and in a good mood the rest of the night.

A few highlights from Will's 4th month:

** Will almost always has either his feet in his hands or his hands in his mouth. Since figuring out that these fun little "toys" are all attached to him, he loves to spend time on his changing table grabbing his feet, pulling on his toes and smiling. His hands are in his mouth more often than a pacifier (which he can pull out of his mouth now when he no longer wants it). **

** Will has always had really great head control, and we've found that he loves sitting in his Bumbo and looking all around. **

** Cooing and babbling have evolved into full on screeching- sometimes in anger, but more often in delight at something. He sound like a baby raptor, and it cracks us up. I had to keep myself from laughing when he decided to do this in our music class! **

** He enjoys being on his tummy more now and can push himself up well. We've been putting new toys in front of him, and he seems to enjoy the challenge of reaching for them. It's a race to see if he can get them before Lucy does. **

** The mirror is Will's newest obsession. If we put his Bumbo in front of a full length mirror he'll stare at himself in fascination for quite some time. He also loves looking at Mommy and Daddy holding him in the mirror. **

** He still enjoys books (Waikiki Lullaby & On the Night You Were Born are two of our favorites to read him) and songs (You Are My Sunshine makes him smile lately).

**Will went to a Cubs game this summer, but just about a week ago he was actually ON the field at Wrigley! **

Check me out rockin' tummy time...