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!