Emma: Week 38

* Size 2 diapers. Size 6 - 9 and 9 month clothes.
* Aunt Stacy came to visit with us for a few days and Emma had a fun time playing!
* Emma likes to drop Cheerios under her highchair and will crawl over there later for a snack. I call this area "Cheerio Lane." Emma frequents this area several times a day.
* I put Emma's hair in a ponytail as part of her costume for Halloween; this might happen more often since it's so easy to put back and she usually doesn't bother it.
* Likes to play with her balls: beach ball, basketball, soccer ball, football. They are all Emma-sized.
* Is curious about the stairs.
* If Emma doesn't like the food, she will smack the spoon, sending food flying.
* Went to Helen for the day with Mimi, Grandad, and Aunt Stacy. Emma was very interested in the horse and bunnies. It was cold but pretty with the fall colors!
* Another fun day of tailgating with Mama, Dada, Grammie and Grandpa.

Emma: Week 37

* Size 2 diapers. Size 6 - 9 and 9 month clothes. (Putting away the 6 month clothes; they are getting too short!)
* I noticed that Emma has such good posture while sitting up.
* Likes to climb and go down the slide that Cousin Dylan gave Emma.
* Naps are getting better because I am letting her cry herself to sleep. Usually it takes about 15 - 20 minutes of Emma moving around in the crib before she conks out.
* Likes to smack her hand down on any surface, I guess for the noise.
* Enjoys babbling, and having a conversation.
* Also, I noticed that Emma likes to play by herself too and will quietly play.
* In the mornings, I have cartoons on for background noise and Emma enjoys Sesame Street, Dinosaur Train, and Mickey's Playhouse.
* Had fun at Alan, Liza and Molly's house; Emma had fun playing with Molly. Molly let Emma borrow her playhouse and also introduced the doorstop to Emma, both fun toys that Emma enjoys!

Pumpkin Patch

 

Emma enjoyed riding in the wagon that we brought and she also loved the little chair.

Emma: Week 36

* Size 6, 6 - 9 and 9 month clothes. Size 2 diapers.
* Naps are still not going well. Emma pulls up and screams and I end up getting Emma within a few minutes.
* Gives us all different types of expressions: mischievous, proud, cute, sleepy, fussy ... Ms. Attitude!
* We try to go to the park once a week to swing; Emma loves being outside.
* Likes to kiss herself in the mirror.
* Have to watch Emma like a hawk; she tends to play with and get into things she isn't supposed to: fireplace, wires, tv stand, cabinets, dishwasher.
* Can wave; the neighbors love when Emma waves at them while they are driving past.
* Emma definitely hams it up when people are praising her beauty. (She babbles and coos at them.)
* Just ordered a whole bunch of bows off of etsy. I'm excited that Emma has more of a color selection now. The bows aren't too big because Greg and I compromised on bow size. Not to brag ;) but I love that Emma has a lot of hair for Mama to play with!

Emma: Week 35

* Size 2 diapers. 6, 6 - 9 and 9 month clothes
* Weighs 16 lbs 3 oz. (slow weight gain but that's how Emma has been since birth)
* New food: turkey, carrot
* Still crawling around and pulling up. No new major milestone this week. (phew!)
* Struggles at naptime and bedtime. (I hate to hear Em cry!) Emma has been missing a few naps, which causes fussiness for Emma and a tired Mama.
* Pulling up on everything and crawling everywhere.
* We usually go out to eat once a week, and Emma does great. We bring plenty of toys and cheerios.
* Talking/babbling non-stop.
* Went to the pumpkin patch this weekend. They didn't have any baby pumpkins for Emma to pick out but we did have a few photo ops.

8 Months

Emma is such a handful when it comes to posing for pictures. She never stays still!

 

Emma: Week 34

I'm having so much fun with Emma! She is all over the place, getting into everything, and babbling nonstop!
* Size 2 diapers, 6, 6 - 9 and 9 month clothes.
* Greg baby-proofed the house since Emma enjoys touching the outlets.
* Emma also is hearing the word 'no' coming from Mama and Dada; she likes to touch the fireplace and tv stand.
* I can enjoy a shower now, instead of being rushed! Emma happily plays in the bathroom while I'm in the shower. She enjoys her bath toys, whether she's taking a bath or not!
* New food: zucchini
* Loves to touch things that aren't hers, or taking her toys down from the 1st or 2nd shelf.
* A pro at pulling up, and taking a few shaky steps while holding on.
* 2nd tooth has erupted. Two teeth in a week!
* Naptime and bedtime isn't going well; she has been up several times in the night, and it's wearing us down. She will just wake up, stand up, and start screaming. (This can stop!)
* Did great at church; we kept the pacifier in her mouth the entire time so that she wouldn't start babbling. Fell asleep towards the end.
* Can now say 'Dada" which Greg likes.