4 Month Checkup

On our last post, I forgot to mention that Harry had his 4 month check-up this past Wednesday. Here are his current stats:

Weight- 15-lbs, 11 oz 65th percentile

Height- 26.25" 80th percentile

Head Circ. 16.5" 30th percentile

He's not as chubby as he used to be, but he is is still a very tall boy. We're a little concerned about his head size, as it hasn't grown much, especially in width- sometimes an indication that the skull plates have fused too early. The doctor said that's still unlikely and we'll see how he looks at 6 months.

Harry also recieved three more immunizations, resulting in his very first fever the next day. Immunizations are certainly tough on babies little bodies.

Below are some pictures of Harry in a Christmas suit he recieved from his uncle Bob and aunt Taryn. We wanted to make sure we got it on him before he got too long for it, but it fit really well, and I think it might still fit at Christmas. These are some of his best smiles we've ever caught on camera!...

First "Solid" Food !

Harry tries out his new high chair. He looks so tiny again!

Ready for his first "solid" food!....
The cute-a-saurus bib got just as much as Harry did.

Umm! Rice cereal!

"Whataya mean I'm a messy eater?...."

Harry's first rice cereal- not the most exciting video because Harry, as usual, could basically take it or leave it.

Afterwards, Harry rests up and practices his new "Butt up -Hands tucked" technique to keep his little hands warm. Meg and I love this!

Hungarian

Hungarian, a favorite Cornellism of Harry's uncle Nick, has been used in the Cornell household for decades. A simple replacement for the word hungry, Meg and I still use this word daily.
Example: When Harry gets up from a nap, he's always hungarian.

What could be better than a man in a bear suit?... A little man in a bear suit!

Do you like my ears?

Harry licks his paw...

Looks like Harry's too big for the newborn insert...
Harry celebrates the start of deer hunting season with his brand new hunters hat!

This is what I always hoped parenting would be like...wonderful!

Man! I just love my hands!

First Halloween!

Harry-Bear experienced his first Halloween this past week. Although Meg wouldn't let me take him out to score us some candy, we did dress him up in a really cute sweet pea costume.

We also worked really hard at Harry's bedtime routine this week, trying to finish what we started a month or so ago, to get him to put himself down to sleep in his crib rather than being held, rocked, or nursed to sleep. The first night was awful, as he cried for nearly an hour, but each day it got better, with the last few nights taking just 5 or 10 minutes.

Meg and I continue to be amazed at what a great little boy we have. We are so blessed. Each day he gets more active and involved, more interested in his surroundings, and just plain more fun!

We've had to dress Harry up more warmly the last few weeks, and these nice booties from Grammy were a real nice touch!

The sweet pea costume was handed down from Harry's cousin Elise. Elise was seven months old when she wore this costume. This chunky 4-monther fills it out nicely!

"Hey, where's my candy?"

We love it when we find a hat to match Harry's outfit. He's too young to take them off yet!

Harry still loves the Gymini. We love it too. It gives us a great option when we need to set our little man down and get things done around the house.

Harry's learning to "stand" on our laps. I think he likes it so much because it brings his eyes up to our level.

Harry also seems to love the "superbaby" game (Don't worry mom, I don't toss him, just hold him up). It's a great way to get a smile out of him... and sometimes a giggle.