Paul discovered this week that Emma has a tooth poking through! She's certainly been chewing on everything in sight, so I guess it's not so surprising but it's still exciting. She keeps sticking her tongue on it feeling it out like she's not quite sure what to think.
She's been crying a bit in the evenings holding her mouth, but overall she's been handling it really well. All of the random teething toys we've collected are now being put to good use.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Brunch with the Kiddos
Our brave souls decided to attempt to go out to brunch with all of us and the kids. So, Tracy, Jena, Aunt Cathy, me, Brody, Emma, and Elliott headed out to Bob Evans and ended up having a really nice time. Everyone behaved themselves in the restaurant (even the adults).
Afterwards, we all went to Dad's house to hang out for a little while and it was really nice to have everyone together (sans Susie of course, our missing-in-action beach bum). Emma had an awesome time seeing everyone - especially Brody, who was having fun entertaining her.
Afterwards, we all went to Dad's house to hang out for a little while and it was really nice to have everyone together (sans Susie of course, our missing-in-action beach bum). Emma had an awesome time seeing everyone - especially Brody, who was having fun entertaining her.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Lucky Little Girl
We are all so lucky that Aunt Cathy and Uncle Joe are watching Emma during the work week for us. Emma just lights up as soon as she sees either one of them. They not only watch her but spend time playing with her, reading to her, singing to her, and teaching her how to sit, crawl, and stand. She's such a lucky little girl, and it makes my heart so happy to have them in our lives.
Aunt Cathy also made Emma an adorable reversible quilt with two different animal prints that she plays on every single day. It's so beautiful and padded just enough that it's the perfect play area for our active little girl. I can't thank you enough, Aunt Cath!
Aunt Cathy also made a quilt for Brody in dinosaur prints (which I hear he carries around the house with him) and one for Elliott covered in owls.
Aunt Cathy also made Emma an adorable reversible quilt with two different animal prints that she plays on every single day. It's so beautiful and padded just enough that it's the perfect play area for our active little girl. I can't thank you enough, Aunt Cath!
Aunt Cathy also made a quilt for Brody in dinosaur prints (which I hear he carries around the house with him) and one for Elliott covered in owls.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
5 Months Old
Dear Emma,
You recently turned 5 months old and it seems like every single week you are doing something new and exciting. You are now officially a "sitter" and can sit up and play on your own without support. We still keep the Boppy pillow behind you on the floor because every once in a while you turn your head so hard to watch someone move around the room (usually Zoe) that you lose your balance and fall backwards. It's so fun to sit with you and watch you play with your toys. You're definitely curious when you get a new toy and you get this cute open-mouthed look of astonishment the first time you see something new, whether it lights up, opens up, or makes some kind of noise. But the very first thing you do when you get your little hands on something new is to attempt to chew on it (no matter what it is).
You definitely like to sit lately and you also love to stand up with someone balancing you. Even though you've mastered rolling now, it seems like you never want to lay down anymore, almost as if you figure you've had enough laying and rolling around and want to sit up and stand up like a big girl. Oh - and you definitely love getting bounced. I like to bounce you on my knees and pretend you're on a horse or a roller coaster (complete with sound effects) and you love it and can't stop giggling.
You're now regularly eating one meal a day in the evenings. You always get oatmeal (which you love) plus a veggie or fruit. Sweet potatoes are by FAR your favorite thing, although squash is a close second. You also like peas, green beans, carrots... noticing a trend here? You are not a fan of fruits. Pear is the only one that you'll actually eat. You've tried bananas and apples but you make a horrified face when you taste them and literally spit them back out.
Every day is an adventure with you, little Peanut.
You recently turned 5 months old and it seems like every single week you are doing something new and exciting. You are now officially a "sitter" and can sit up and play on your own without support. We still keep the Boppy pillow behind you on the floor because every once in a while you turn your head so hard to watch someone move around the room (usually Zoe) that you lose your balance and fall backwards. It's so fun to sit with you and watch you play with your toys. You're definitely curious when you get a new toy and you get this cute open-mouthed look of astonishment the first time you see something new, whether it lights up, opens up, or makes some kind of noise. But the very first thing you do when you get your little hands on something new is to attempt to chew on it (no matter what it is).
You definitely like to sit lately and you also love to stand up with someone balancing you. Even though you've mastered rolling now, it seems like you never want to lay down anymore, almost as if you figure you've had enough laying and rolling around and want to sit up and stand up like a big girl. Oh - and you definitely love getting bounced. I like to bounce you on my knees and pretend you're on a horse or a roller coaster (complete with sound effects) and you love it and can't stop giggling.
You're now regularly eating one meal a day in the evenings. You always get oatmeal (which you love) plus a veggie or fruit. Sweet potatoes are by FAR your favorite thing, although squash is a close second. You also like peas, green beans, carrots... noticing a trend here? You are not a fan of fruits. Pear is the only one that you'll actually eat. You've tried bananas and apples but you make a horrified face when you taste them and literally spit them back out.
Every day is an adventure with you, little Peanut.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Raindrops on Roses
Over the past couple of months, we've gotten a bedtime routine set with Emma. First she gets her diaper changed and pajamas on, and then her sleep sack. Next, she lays on my lap on her Boppy pillow on the couch and drinks her bedtime bottle. As soon as she's done with her bottle, I sing to her until she falls asleep. She's gotten so used to this routine that when her bottle is done, she turns and snuggles in with me, closes her eyes and waits for her song.
I started out with a number of basic lullabies and Sunday school songs, and then one night I tried singing her some songs from The Sound of Music. Turns out that she loves My Favorite Things. I can tell that she likes it because she gets really quiet to listen and sometimes lets out a little contented sigh when I start the first verse. It's very sweet. Nobody tells you when you're a new parent how much babies like repetition. I can't tell you how many times I've sung that song on repeat for the past three months.
Next step: trying to put Emma down to sleep while she's sleepy but still awake (so I am no longer required to sing an entire movie's worth of songs each night). We'll see how it goes...
I started out with a number of basic lullabies and Sunday school songs, and then one night I tried singing her some songs from The Sound of Music. Turns out that she loves My Favorite Things. I can tell that she likes it because she gets really quiet to listen and sometimes lets out a little contented sigh when I start the first verse. It's very sweet. Nobody tells you when you're a new parent how much babies like repetition. I can't tell you how many times I've sung that song on repeat for the past three months.
Next step: trying to put Emma down to sleep while she's sleepy but still awake (so I am no longer required to sing an entire movie's worth of songs each night). We'll see how it goes...
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