The Amazing Mr. John

John turned 4 months old last week and had his 4 month check up.  He weighed in at 16 pounds 7 ounces so he's dropped a little in percentile...from 90th down to 80th, but still growing pretty well.  The doctor said his collarbone feels like it has healed completely so that's good (it was broken at birth) and he's doing well.  He had to have some shots at this check up and then came down with a fever the next day, but he felt better after some Tylenol and a good night's sleep.  Here he is relaxing on the floor.

 

John is at the age now where he likes the toy bar on his bouncy seat and the lights and dangly things on the baby gym.  So much to see!

He also really loves all his siblings.  Matthew loves talking to him and says things like, "I wish Johnny would never grow up 'cause he's so cute" or "I wish I could stay home all the time and look at John."  So they are good buddies right now.  Hope it lasts.

 Here's John about to have a sad moment.  Such a furrowed brow.

 I think it must have gotten warm the afternoon this was taken.  We were letting his legs air out.

 And what legs they are!

 John sleeping in Grandma's arms.

And here he is asleep on the floor.  Grant brought him some toys to play with and lined them up next to him.  I thought it was sweet...even though John wasn't into playing at the time.  I think Grant fully expected him to wake up and play with him.

He's growing bigger!  John is such an easy baby.  I used to hate it when people told me what an easy baby they had, 'cause none of mine seemed to be, but relatively speaking John is pretty easy going.  He sleeps well and he FALLS asleep well.  Both good things.  He likes being held but will also sit in his chair patiently for a while too.  And yes, he does all the normal baby things like waking up in the night, requiring several clothing changes a day sometimes or just needing to be held, but I really have no complaints.  He's a good kid.  Happy 4 month birthday John!!