Growing Up So Fast!

Remember this tiny little bundle, snuggled up, so cozy and sweet? This is one of my favorite pictures from Benjamin's first week ... I think he was 2 days old here.

He watched his momma cook so many meals from that little chair... and wash so many dishes ... and type so many blog posts. :) Aaah, the nostalgia.

Anyway, today was Benjamin's 4 month check-up. He has gained three pounds and FOUR INCHES since his last visit, putting him in the 75th percentile for height! (He's still 50th percentile for weight ... 14 lbs., 11 ozs and 26.5 inches long). He's healthy in every way, and Benjamin made sure to show off how strong he is ... kicking the Dr's hands away when he was checking his hips and almost ripping the stethoscope right out of his ears when he was listening to his lungs. What fun toddlerhood is going to be! ;)

All this growing has necessitated the need for some new toys...

Every baby needs their own set of links, right?

And we are officially saying goodbye to the bouncy seat of the newborn days and graduating to his new contraption ... i don't even know the official name for it, but it's a hit

"Sheesh, Mom! Can you quit taking pictures and let me figure this thing out?!?!"