Month four was brimming with excitement and curiosity. Dakota’s interest in the world around her has become more assertive. She insists on grabbing everything in sight and flings her little body around to position herself so that she never misses a beat.

She’s also become even more vocal squealing and squawking in reaction to all the things that make her happy (overflowing kisses, belly rubs, swinging high in her BabyBjorn bouncer, her favorite owl toy, and most recently playing peek-a-boo). Oh, and she’s discovered her toes!

Dakota has also learned to nap in her crib (instead of only in mama’s arms) giving us all a bit of a break at home. We make up for it with extra snuggles throughout the day.