4 month doctor visit, eating solid food

Emma went to the doctor today for her four month checkup and immunizations. She is 13 pounds, 5 ounces (between the 25th and 50th percentile), 22.75 inches long (10th percentile), and her head is 16.25 inches around (50th percentile).

The doctor said we can start giving her real food, so we gave her a mixture of formula and oatmeal. She seemed to like it a lot. Click here to see a video of her taking her first bites of 'real' food. And, of course, here's the aftermath:



She's a pretty sloppy eater, hmm?

Rough day

Wow, have I had a rough day. I am TIRED.

Our affectionate little girl

I caught this picture when Melissa was feeding Emma. Emma appears to be giving Melissa a kiss on the chin:


Alternately, she decided that baby formula isn't quite what she's looking for, and that she really wants something a little heartier. Melissa is leaning toward the kiss theory. I'm going to keep an eye on her, though - if she goes for the A-1, I'm outta here.

Emma's new hobby

Emma's new hobby is trying to see how many fingers she can chew on simultaneously.


She is VERY serious about this hobby.


Her new hobby might have to do with the fact that she suddenly seems to be teething. Or, she just really likes the taste of her hand. Who can say, really? She's certainly not admitting to anything yet!

At the command center

I am the boss of this house. Here I am in my throne!

Taking a nap

Emma conked out on the couch last night. Too bad Mommy was trapped, then!

I've fallen and I can't get up!

Seriously. I can't get up.