4 months old!

I went to the Doctor on Tuesday for my 4-month checkup. I am very healthy, and growing well. I was 15 pounds, 2 ounces and 24.5 inches long! That's about 90th percentile for both weight and height!! AND the doctor said I could start eating cereal--so mom gave me some Lucky Charms the other night (Just Kidding :) But I did eat some yummy oatmeal-type cereal with a spoon. I have been watching mom and dad eat with forks and spoons for awhile now, and it was fun to finally try it for myself. Hopefully this will keep my belly more full at night so i can sleep longer.

My mirror friend

Lately I have been hanging out with a really cute baby. But she will only play with me when I am in front of the closet in the office or the bedroom... strange... Anyway, she always looks me right in the eye when I look at her, and smiles back at me. Although it makes me a little nervous and I get kind of shy when she stares at me too long. And I must say (don't tell her I said this) that she is getting chubbier and chubbier every day!

The Mohawk

I took a bath last night (without crying--yay!), and Daddy played with my hair afterward. It has still not gone back where it is supposed to be... Here are a couple shots of my mohawk!
-ruthie

Drifting off...

Playing with my toys is so much fun, I usually don't really want to go to sleep. However, playing is also very tiring. So I fight sleep as long as a can, until I just start staring into space (first picture) and finally surrender myself into dreamland (second picture).

I think she'll be a sprinter

Ruth has been training to run the 100-meter dash. You might be wondering how that can be, since she can't even roll over yet. Well, we're working on her range of motion and speed right now. The high-impact training will come later. Here's a clip of her workout!

I have to ride in what???

My parents got this contraption called a "Baby Bjorn" for Christmas. Now, instead of carrying me, they strap me in this green thing and let me just hang out there while they walk around and do other stuff. Talk about lazy! And there's a strap right in my face (but it is kind of yummy...). At first I hated the whole idea, but now I'm starting to get used to it. I especially like when Scoopie rides in there with me! And mom and dad keep saying how nice it is for their backs, since I am getting so chubby. By the way, I went to the doctor today (mild case of eczema) and I weighed in at 13 lb. 12 oz.! I'll keep you updated on all the adventures I am sure to have riding in the Baby Bjorn :)
-RKK