Splash

One thing that Pennington and Mommy have been doing about once a week is take a bath together. This gives Pennington the ability to kick his legs around in the water and play with his rubber duckies. Since Pennington is really long for a four month old his infant bathtub is getting a little small for him which means he can't really kick his legs. (Note: You can see how cramped he legs are in the picture below.) Pennington really likes being able to splash water around in the tub. Hopefully all this early practice will mean that he will be a superstar swimmer someday.

Four Month Check-up

Today Pennington had his four month check-up. At the appointment we found out that Pennington is 14 pounds 10 ounces and 26 inches long. He is in the 36th percentile for weight and 80th percentile for height. Pennington is slightly ahead of other four month olds in the areas of fine motor skills, gross motor skills, language and social. Basically all that means is he can hold his head up, making cooing noises, smiles, brings his hands together, hold toys, ect. Overall the doctor thought he is doing really well. In addition to evaluating his development so far, he also received his four month immunizations. He cried a little bit more than he did for his two month immunizations but overall he did fairly well.

Hanakkah Gifts

Last night was the eighth night of Hanukkah. Our family celebrated the last night with G.G., Papa, Poppy, Nonie, Uncle Mike, Aunt Lisa, Uncle Henry, Uncle Elliott, and cousins Brian and Issac. Pennington was mesmerized by the candles. He was also very interested in all of his new books and toys. Below are some pictures from the evening.





Nonie, Brian and Issac lighting the candles.





















Pennington attempting to open a gift.
















Pennington excited to see what was underneath all the wrapping paper. A book about a dog.











Pennington looking a what was inside the box.















Pennington modeling his new sweater vest.

Hanukkah

Tonight is the third night of Hanukkah. This was the first night that our family was at home to be able to celebrate Hanukkah at home. We lit the candles and said the blessings. Below are pictures of Mommy lighting the candles and Pennington taking it all in.

Of course Mommy and Daddy got Pennington some Hanukkah presents. As we have mentioned before Pennington loves, loves, loves to be read to. So Mommy and Daddy decided to stock up on some new books. Below is a picture of Pennington with a bunch of his new books. Daddy's favorite is "I love you stinky face." Mommy's favorite is "Go Dog Go." Not sure what Pennington's favorite is yet.

Teething?

Honestly I have no idea if Pennington is really teething yet. Every time I think he is I expect to see a tooth come in within the next few days but it never happens. He is definitely drooling and sucking on his hands a lot. Before Pennington was born I purchased some organic teething toys that are in the shape of a carrot and green beans. I figure that if the teething toys don't help with teething at least they will help him to get excited about eating vegetables. Right now I am just super excited that he can hold the teething toy and has figure out how to get it in his mouth all by himself. Below are pictures of Pennington chewing on his carrot and green beans.

Tot Shabbat

Once a month our synagogue has a shabbat service specifically for Tots (aka toddlers) called "Tot Shabbat". Pennington has been going for the last few months. The first month he slept through the entire service. The second month he cried about half of the time and acted like he didn't really want to be there. On Friday night Johnny and I took Pennington to his third Tot Shabbat (Hanukkah service) and he did amazing. Pennington didn't cry at all. He was awake the entire time and quietly observed everything that was going on around him. The service consisted of singing Hanukkah songs such as "I have a little Dreidel" and Rabbi Laura tell the story of Hanukkah using stuffed animals such as Elmo to be Judah Maccabee. Below is a picture of Daddy and Pennington and Rabbi Laura and Pennington.

4 Months Old

Tomorrow is Pennington's 4 month birthday. Wow does time fly by. Currently Pennington loves the following: sucking on his hands, making motor boat noises, being read to, doing tummy time, and going to new places like coffee shops, grocery store, ect.

Lucky for Mom and Dad Pennington has managed to make it four months without ever getting sick or having a diaper rash. Crazy I know. We are crossing our fingers that he will continue to be as healthy as can be.

Mom was curious tonight to find out what percentile Pennington is in. He is roughly 26 inches tall and approximately 15 pounds. The babycenter.com says that he is in the 25 to 50 percentile for weight and 75 to 90 percentile for height. Basically a tall skinny kid.

Below is a picture Daddy took on their boys day together this week. Please note that it looks like he is standing but really he is just leaning up against the pillows.

Birthday Card

At one of Jesikah's baby showers the activity was to create a birthday card for Pennington for each one of his birthday's until he turned 21 years old. Each card included advise for the year. Below is a picture of the card for his zero Birthday. Inside it read, "Welcome to the world!! You are so luck because EVERYONE is ready to give you love, hugs and snuggles. I want to say to as easy and good as your mama was, but I'm sure you will be who you are. If anyone should set you down, just give a yell and some very warm arms will scoop you up. When you get hungry just smack your lips and mama will take care of you! When you smell something stinky, call da da. When you get sleeping just close your eyes and know that your parents have been waiting and wanting you for a long time and you are ever so loved. With love and flowers! Julie."