Happy Four Month Birthday

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My Valor,

How have four months gone by? This last month especially went by fast as it was filled to the brim. As you continue to grow, I continue to grow more amazed by you. For being so small, you have taught me so very much about life and what is truly important. I've learned so much about true priorities in these last four months and I am eternally grateful.

Valor you love sucking on your fists and I am wondering if you're going to find your thumb. You like to make bubbles with your mouth and are starting to drool quite a bit. This last month you've learned to move all over your crib at night. It is so much fun to come in for your night feedings and see what position you are in each time. You are "talking" a lot and learning to stick out your tongue and make raspberries. And as always, your smiles light up my world! Tummy time is still not your favorite, but we are working on it! Your physical therapist is going to be so happy with the progress you are making — you are turning your head to the left much easier now. Your four month check up isn't for another week, but we are sure excited to see how long you are and how much you weigh! I've heard you giggle a time or two and look forward to hearing more in the next month!

This past month we got to celebrate your very first Christmas! On Christmas Eve, you attended your very first church service. We sat up close, you sat on my lap and enjoyed the music, but when it came to the first prayer, you decided it was time to cry. So you, Daddy and I watched the rest of the service from the crying room. You had your very first sleep over at Grandma and Papa's house on Christmas Eve with me.

I love you more than all the stars in the sky. My love for you is so high, and so wide and so deep. You are loved — always and forever,
Mama