The child laughs, all the time now. She prefers to laugh at Sofia, who can get a giggle for just standing there looking cute. Mama and Papa have to tickle or be silly or smother her in kisses or at least do something to get the laughs. She has also, all of a sudden, shown an interest in toys and having something in her hands to chew. If there is nothing in her hands, she'll chew her fingers instead. Since she still keeps her fists closed most of the time, that leads to wet palms constantly. She's started lunging at anything she finds interesting and tries so hard to grab it by herself. She's still rather uncoordinated, but is improving every day.
Amalia is growing. We had her four month appointment today, and she weighs 19 lbs 12 oz, and is 27 inches long. That is 99.99 percentile for both. Pretty much the biggest baby ever. She's got luscious cheeks that literally stop traffic (foot traffic, anyway). We (just Amalia and me) went to Las Vegas on a whirlwind trip to visit Aunt Johanna and meet the cousins. People everywhere stopped to admire at this baby's cheeks. It was so wonderful to see Anika again and meet little Reni. He's actually not all that little, though Amalia technically is bigger than he is. She's firmly in 12 month clothes, and 18 month clothes in some brands. Seriously.
This past week and a half Amalia has started sitting. Not fully, but she can keep herself upright for awhile, and is working on balance and not bending all the way forward. It's great fun to watch. She got an exersaucer for Christmas, and she is so proud standing in it.
Amalia is such a chill little baby. She doesn't fuss much, mostly looks around and smiles and loves. When she does get upset, it starts as complaining. If we don't get with the program and give her what she wants, she gets so angry! The daily 7:30 melt-down has basically ended, which is a relief. Amalia is pure love, joy, and wonder. I love you, sweet darling. I can't wait to see what next month will bring.
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