Happy Four Month Birthday!

Well looky here. I am posting Oscar and Judah's four month birthday letter on time! It is a miracle. Sorry there was no three month birthday post, I was just too unorganized to get it done.

Dear Oscar and Judah!

Happy Birthday! You are four months old today. I cannot believe how much you are changing. Yesterday, we heard the most amazing sound, Oscar, you laughed for the first time ever. Daddy was just holding you on his lap, tickling and playing with you and you let out the most precious giggle I have ever heard. I melted into a puddle right then and there.

And speaking of cute developments, Judah, you have started smiling all the time. You were a little behind Oscar in this regard and frankly, it had your father and I worried. But just like you were a little behind when you were born, you just needed a couple of extra days before you got caught up and started smiling. And it was worth the wait. When you smile at us, your whole face lights up and it is clear that you are full of joy.

We are leaving tomorrow for Las Vegas for Uncle Robby and Aunt Marissa's wedding. We are so excited to take you on your first trip! It is a little ridiculous how much luggage we are bringing (at last count, four bags for Brent and I, two bags for you guys, two strollers and two car seats!). We are definitely a little nervous about the plane ride. I have a feeling I am about to receive some karmic retribution for the all the death stares I have given to parents of screaming babies on planes. But we are armed with a Sam's Club container of ear plugs to hand out to all the surrounding passengers and I have my stash of Xanex handy. We have tons of new clothes for you and I can't wait to show you guys off! We are lucky that your girlfriend, Heidi (our absolutely amazing nanny) is coming with us. She is so organized and helpful, we know we couldn't do this trip without her. Plus having Heidi there means that Mommy and Daddy can enjoy some Vegas fun! I promise to try and not gamble away your college savings!

In other news, you guys are sleeping so well and eating a ton! We know we are really lucky to have you sleeping a full 12 hours every night. You are still crying a lot. Whoever said that the crying peaks at 3 months is full of malarky. But we are pretty used to it by now. And with all these new ways of communicating, we are sure that soon you will be bossing us around instead of crying to express your needs and frustrations!

What is really great is that you are finally big enough and strong enough to play in your toys! Thanks again to Heidi, the super-nanny, who unpacked and organized your play room, you have lots of fun things to do. Oscar, you really seem to dig the Jumparoo. In fact, I am neglecting you right now while you bounce around in there. And Judah, I think you seem quite taken with the Exersaucer. It is great to have places to stash you other than the swings and the pack'n'play, which incidentally, is almost too small for you now anyway.

We are constantly amazed at everything you do and the people you are becoming. We can't wait to take this crazy side show on the road this weekend. Las Vegas, here we come!

Love,

Mommy