October 28th

Good morning, potty trip with Boo in arms!

Dear Emily -

Time is passing so fast, every day you are changing.  Especially lately!  You are back at trying to potty train again, as well as repeating words or vocal sounds someone makes which often leaves us laughing.  You like to choose your own clothes to wear for the moment, and more often then not end up stripping back out of them.  The *velcro* sound of your diaper is all too familiar.  You then ask to nurse, and I have no desire to be peed on so ask that you go and get a new diaper..... you turn, and cute little legs go running for the bedroom, to return with a new diaper in hand :)  You are adorable!

Playing doctors, what a good patient you were for big sisters

Yesterday your big sister, Katie, had a doctors appt.  Leave it to your big sisters to find fun in trying out these doctor items when the doctor left the room, and you were their patient!  Lucky you :)

Daddy took you out again yesterday for your play class, but you were cranky and not too delighted when they'd change activities.  He sure loves you, and seems to grasp every minute possible with you.  I grin when hearing his stories, and it's so neat to see his pride and love for you radiate while he talks.  You are one lucky little girl!  I find myself thinking about when you'll have your first sleep over, and how you'll do.  I'm excited for both of you :)

Below is the ducky toy your daddy bought for you yesterday, it's adorable and you love it! 

Duckies!

 As much as I love when Wednesday comes and you head out with your dad, I find myself having moments of longing for you.  I really enjoy it when your daddy calls or texts and shared how you're doing and a cute moment that happened.  I smile :)  At the same time I miss you, but love that I have so much trust in the person you're with.  You are safe, and I am able to do other things ~ such as take a nap, or do laundry!  When bringing you in from the car today, I hugged you and thought about what the first night would be like with you not with me.  I love you so much, every single moment.... I am excited for this time to come for both of you, and nervous - - it's coming too fast.  Everything is too fast.  You were just a baby yesterday!

Signing for nurse, wanting just a little before leaving

You have moved on from nursing often to just more or less, snacking.  You comfort nurse at night, which I enjoy.  I am in no rush for this time to end, and am so thankful that I'm still able to be here to take care of your pasifying needs as well as provide you with the extra benefits that breastmilk gives.

Your eyes look tired, you aren't feeling too well today.  Two separate families who we are with often have kids who are sick.  I think this is most likely what is starting to pull you down. I hope you're able to fight this off quickly if it's a bug.  You've been extra clingy and quite cranky, both which aren't normally you.

I love you Emily, more then I ever imagined possible!

First outing with dad, by yourself!

Dear Emily -

Yesterday you went on an outing with your dad for the very first time all by yourself.  I have to admit, I was nervous.  Samantha patiently listened to me prior to the day, and then just as patiently listened to me all mushy talk about you and your dad after you pulled away and came back.  I am so proud of both of you, sweetheart.  You have a dad that loves you so very much.  He's an amazing dad also.  He said you loved your first day at this class he took you to, so signed you up for this next month.  Every Wednesday you'll be able to spend the day with him :)

I was able to quickly snap this picture of the two of you before you both headed out, before my phone died.  It was perfect!  You two looks so happy, and so much alike too!

Since you were born I've been waiting eagerly for the day to arrive where, by himself, he could experience this amazing joy of one-on-one time with you.  As I've watched you grow and change, and experience new things in life, I've often wished he could experience them too ~ I missed that for him.  And we waited.  I shared everything I could with him in words almost daily, and we waited.  Waited for when the time felt right where you wouldn't be upset being away from me.  What was most important to your dad was your security and confidence... he waited for you to be ready.

Although I eagerly waited for this day to arrive, I was nervous.  You are almost always with me, I couldn't imagine you not being with me.  Even after I buckled you in to the carseat, gave your dad helpful hints, and proudly watched you pull out of the driveway and head down the road, I felt that hint of nervousness.  I hoped you would be ok, but also knew you would be.  I didn't doubt anything you would throw at your dad he'd be able to handle.  I was excited for your dad to have this precious time with you, and looked forward to the stories he would share :)

I love you sweetheart, so very very much.  I am so thankful to your dad for the blessing he is able to give being in your life and showering you with all the love he feels for you as well.  You are so lucky and blessed.  Your life holds so many possibilities, and I'm thankful you have both of us to support you along the path in different yet very important ways... that only a mom, and only a dad, both you love you, can do.