Mon 26 Mar 2007
Four Months!
Posted by Jane under Updates
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Ramona is four months old today. We are thrilled, there was a time we weren’t sure we’d see this day.
She’s doing well today. She’s been very alert and awake and is showing a lot of interest in the world around her. This morning she was smiling at the pictures of knitting animals that are on her crib bumper. She also like to smile at Simon, but he’s usually too busy trying to take her socks off to notice. Another favorite is my beaded necklace which she batts at and grabs when it’s close enough.
But her favorite past time is still sleeping. She’s becoming a real pro and can even settle herself down after a little coughing spell all by herself. That’s great for her and means a little more sleep and rest for us too. Today’s pic shows off one of her most stylish sleeping poses, “Hula”. She also does “Karate Kid”, “Praying Mantis” and “Praise Jesus”. Collect all four 
We’re having great weather here, hope you’re having it too wherever you are…
Jane.
Dear Jane, Dear Andy –
Like you, I celebrate this day, Ramona’s 4 month birthday &, as you say, another good day at home. May it continue! I love hearing your descriptions of her development as well as Simon’s. Thank you for sharing, for letting me into your world a little bit.
I want to acknowledge your attention to detail, your depth of understanding & your compassion for one another & for your children. I love you, & I am proud of you!
happy 4 months ramona (and family)! what a special milestone and what a sweet peaceful picture. i’m wondering if you’d be interested in starting a sleeping dance troupe with avery? he’s perfected a nursing/sleeping move we fondly refer to as “power to the people” with one arm / closed fist raised proud and angled to the sky.
Shes so cute! She reminds me of me as a baby in that picture, CUTE! haha
Hula on girlfriend!
Jane, she looks soooo much like you!!
wow, this picture of ramona could be an advertisement for napping. could she possibly be any cozier? any more adorable? i think not. thanks, jane, for sharing her with us through these beautiful photos. so glad to hear that she’s smiling and having a good day!
happy four month birthday mona mae-
love,
ronnie
She is a sweetie-pie.
I agree with Ronnie, I was just thinking could they make an adult size papasan? That looks like heaven! And then I thought could she BE any cuter?!
Happy 4 month birthday Ramona Balboa, you’re quite a fighter and I’m praying for you everyday, all the time.
yeah! happy 4 months!!!!! you are all deserving of a celebration what courage and will and love you have shown
I just imagine her putting all her energy into growing when I hear that she sleeps so much and so well. And, it’s such good news about a measure of self-soothing. She really is a pretty amazing little moopie shmoopie, isn’t she?!
Jane,
I agree with you Kate – I saw you Jane immediately. She even looks like she has a sense of humour – God love her!
Much love to you Ramona Mae,
Jackie
Happy 4-month!
Actually, Jane, I was kinda calling that pose the “Elvis” but, come to think of it, she’s a girl so I guess that wouldn’t really fit. However, you used to do a really good “incredible hulk” imitation and he was a boy, so maybe she is free-spirited like you.
Just one question? How are you going to get the devil’s food cake with the chocolate fudge icing and natural vanilla ice cream to squeeze into her ng tube? Save me a piece, though — I’ll be over tomorrow.
No kidding, what a glorious birthday and a glorious little baby. She really has done very little complaining about her situation and the truth is that for all the time I have spent with you and Andy I have not heard complaining from you two either. Only love and concern and the unconditional gift of the best of yourselves. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to see you in this light, behaving with such valor and dignity and integrity. And I am so proud. I am so grateful to Ramona, also for giving our family and our “extended” community this opportunity for prayer, for deeper understandings, for broader searchings and for the desire to get closer to God’s unending peace and love.
Love and devotion, Mom
Happy Happy 4 month B-day Ramona! I wish I was napping like her right now…..
Jane and Andy
So happy to see Ramona grow.! PTL
Love and Prayers
A Ro
What a doll. Look at those cheeks. Sleep tight, little one and happy 4th.
Hello to Ramona and family!
I am delighted to know that you celebrating Ramona’s four-month birthday.
When might you have Simon’s birthday fiesta? I would really love to see you all. (Did I just invite myself-oops!) Please know that I am sending you all of my love and well wishes.
What a cute lil’ punkin! Yea for four months!
Auntie Meg sends her luv!!!
I really liked your blog! i read 4 others that are on similar subjets, but they domt update very often, thanks.