Months 4 & 5

Dear Ruby,
What an exciting few months with a rollercoaster of highs and lows! There are so many leaps and bounds you are taking, it is incredible to watch and learn. You are a tough cookie in so many ways, and that will take you far in life, I just know it. In Months 4 and 5 you have learned to sleep in longer blocks, have perfected your rolling and push-ups, and have had MANY giggle sessions with your big sister Ginger! You love to watch her dance and perform and laugh, often laughing when she laughs even though you don't always get the joke :) You also cry when she cries, and vice versa these days too. I can already tell that the two of you will share a special bond. Just remember that when you're bickering or whatnot!

You share your sister's sensitivity to teething, which have made for a few painful nights. But it is so clear that you share your mommy and daddy's strength in determination- almost like you don't want to deal with the sensitivity, but boy, it HURTS! Last night was the roughest teething night on record for you- your usual bedtime of 6:45 was extended until 11:10(!!!) after we finally loaded you into the car for a trip around Lake Mathews. It was a full moon (or at least appeared that way) so I just enjoyed the drive and you crashed from exhaustion. Dang teeth!

Your Dad has made the journey in these months to care for you during the day, so that either he or I are always caring for you and Ginger. He has such incredible courage and is loving spending time with you. Although he would also say that it's ok to save your diaper explosions for me. Which you like to do JUST for him. :)

You are 95% there on sitting independently, with just the occasional topple. You like to be entertained. You are fascinated with sitting in the high chair and playing with cups and lids. You LOVE LOVE LOVE bouncing in your jumper or activity bouncer. You are just a happy, content little baby with the occasional meltdown, usually due to teething. Pretty normal reaction in my eyes. But otherwise, there is nothing 'normal' about you- you will always be extrordinary in my eyes! I heart you, little miss Ruby :)