Mackenzie: 4 Month Update

Time is sure flying with this cutie pie! Our sweet Kenzie is now 4 months old, and getting cuter and chubbier every day. She is now 15 pounds 8 ounces, and 25 inches long. 

At 4 months, Marley was only 14 pounds 13 ounces, but was longer at 25.75 inches. Marley was just 15 pounds 7 ounces at 6 months! Its interesting to compare the 2 girls, Marley weighed more at birth but had a hard time gaining weight in the beginning. At this stage Marley was a lot more active, so I can see why she probably weighed less. Read Marley's 4 month update HERE

Over this last month Mackenzie has started to really show more of her personality, and she makes us smile all the time.

She is starting to find her voice, and her fists!

She loves to squeal and squawk while she's in her crib, on the changing table, or playing on the floor. She also lights up when we come to pick her up in the morning or after naps. Mackenzie can also be heard sucking on her fists, especially in the mornings when she's broken out of her swaddle. 

This girl is a MAJOR people person, and loves catching the eye of anyone who will look at her. She lights up and will give you a big grin and sometimes a little chuckle. Because of this, she also does not like being left alone for very long. 

Mackenzie is starting to really enjoy playing with toys. She has an arch toy that she loves smacking around, and recently she inherited a saucer toy from her cousin that I can tell will be her favorite thing for awhile. 

Kenzie's love of toys has helped her start to enjoy tummy time more, which led to her FINALLY rolling over! Over the last few weeks I got her to enjoy tummy time by waving a rattle in front of her,  and I think that helped her build the strength to roll.   

 Here's how other things are going...

Mackenzie Likes

 Playing on the floor

Busting out of the swaddle

Spitting up...a lot less than before, but still always at the most inconvenient times.

Squealing and making her sister mad (Marley doesn't like the noise.)

Following Mommy or Daddy as the leave the room

Waking up early and just playing in the crib

Being outside
Throwing a wrench in her routine by occasionally sleeping in WAY late

 Sitting up all the way, or laying down all the way. There is no in between with her!

Being rocked to sleep, with her binky

Mackenzie Doesn't Like

Baths

Being in the car seat for very long

When her clothes are wet...from drool or spit up

Being in any one position for very long.

Wearing headbands
Laying down when she needs to burp
Holding the binky in her mouth by herself
Falling asleep in a room with light...its a BIG distraction

I feel like in the next few weeks she is going to change so much more, and surprise us all by rolling all over and scooting around. We sure love this baby girl! She has fit perfectly into our family, and we can't imagine life without her.