Since Addie’s turned four months old, she seems to have decided she is ready to be a big girl. Not only did she roll over, she slept in her crib for the first time on Sunday night, and she did great! Steve also coaxed her first real giggle out of her. I guess it makes sense because she truly is a big girl. At her four month appointment, she was 15 pounds, 8 ounces and 25 and a half inches long, both in the 90th percentile. Only her little noggin is lagging behind at 16 and a quarter inches (60th percentile). I guess her cheeks are deceiving, because I was sure her head would be off the charts!

This weekend, my big girl and I had a night out at the lake with Aunt Jeanne, Megan and Katie.  Addie’s newfound love of bluegrass was on full display.

Addie Movin’ and Groovin’ from Ellen Strong on Vimeo.

Happy little kicking feet.

Kicking Feet from Steve Connor.

Don’t be fooled by the rocks that I got
I’m still, I’m still Casey from the block
Used to have a little, now I have a lot
No matter where I go, I know where I came from (South Austin!)

Addie spends a lot of time on our bed but it’s usually while she is with her mom nursing. She decided she was going to see what it was like to hang out on the bed by herself to prove that she’s ready for a big bed too. Here’s the results:

She agreed that she might be just a bit too small for a big bed, but maybe her crib will be more appealing this week. She’s still sleeping in her rock and play sleeper and quickly outgrowing it. Stay tuned for an episode of Cribs soon!

Addie turned four months old yesterday! It’s hard to believe how much she’s changed so far and it’s amazing to think how many changes the next year will bring. Addie’s not sure she’s ready to grow up yet…somehow I think the furrowed brow will stick around as she grows.

Check out our little duckling's fuzz!

Last night as I was getting ready for Addie’s last meal before bed, Steve was doing some tummy time with her. Suddenly he exclaimed (well, exclaimed in Steve terms, it was more like nonchalantly remarked), “Addie, you rolled over!” I almost didn’t believe it, given his calm tone. (You’d think I would’ve learned by now…)  But it was true! I raced in and saw her complete her second roll, tummy to back. Visions of childproofing danced in my head but couldn’t dampen my pride. What a big girl!

She seems pretty pleased with herself, right?

We head out in a few minutes for her four month appointment, so more stats are soon to come!

Thanks for the photos, Alice!

Addie practicing her gymnastics for the 2012 Olympics.

Bouncing Addie from Steve Connor.

While Addie’s roots might be partly Ukranian, she is sporting her Russian brethren headwear with pride. Note her proud babushka.

Russian Addie from Ellen Strong.

Addie was doing a little table surfing the other day and she wanted to share her skills.

Table Tummy Time from Steve Connor.