Dear Emily,
You are now a big 7 month old! Over half way to a year! It's so bittersweet for me to see you grow. I want you to grow big and strong - into a very sweet young lady, but at the same time, I wish you could stay my little doll baby forever. =)
You are on a great schedule - your day starts around 7:30 each day (6:30 on Tues/Thur when Mommy works). You eat every 4 hours and take 3 naps a day (we dropped one of your naps while on our beach trip and it's worked out great so far). You are in the bed by 9 or 9:30 and sleep the entire night!
We are still nursing and you aren't biting me as much. No teeth yet.
You are the HARDEST baby to feed! You blow bubbles and bit the spoon. I know you'll eventually get better though. =)
We had lots going on this past month...
We celebrated our 1st Mother's Day together. We visited Mimi and got to hang out with her mommy (your Grandma Roberts) and Aunt Jean who lives in Colorado.
You also started swimming lessons at Maley's this month with Abby Grace. While Abby LOVES the water, you don't know what to think of it yet. I can't wait for you to splash with the excitement that Abby shows - it's so funny. =)
Something terrible happened this past month! Something I've been knowing was going to happen sooner or later and I'd been DREADING! You discovered your headband/bow!!
You also LOVE to pull mommy's hair and ear rings...ouch!
You love to play! Your fav things now are the Jeep Walker, Swing, and Jumpie.
You have also been working on sitting up all by yourself. You will still topple over a lot, so I have to make sure you have a pillow behind you or hold your hand.
Your little personality is starting to shine through. You are SUCH a happy baby. That's actually an understatement. You smile ALL THE TIME!! I LOVE it! You also talk a lot - make little high pitched squeals. Mommy loves playing with you and so does everyone else!
We got to be in a fashion show this past month too! You modeled your Easter outfit and I modeled some shoes, a diaper bag, and some ear rings. It was a lot of fun and you did great!
You went to the beach for the very 1st time this past month. Mommy has been going to the beach (Destin) since she was your age, so it's so fun for me to take you. I can't wait to build tons of beach memories with you. I was a little worried about the long car ride, but you did great!
You were POOPED by the time we got to our condo though..you almost fell asleep on Pawpaw!
We stayed at the Beach Retreat Condos - they are one of the only really nice pet friendly condo's around that we can find. It's so nice to have our WHOLE family on our vaca. =)
It was so fun taking you to the beach for the first time. You seemed amazed by the waves and as always, were very smiley.
One negative about the beach...sunscreen! You HATED it! But, it was a must...100 SPF for my baby girl! I was so paranoid about you getting burned I could hardly enjoy myself.
But, even through the trauma of getting ready for the beach, you stopped to flash a smile to the camera...that's my girl!
The pool was fun, but like swim school, you just weren't that into it yet. You seemed to like your lady bug floaty that Aunt Lisa got you for Easter though. I already can't wait for next year - You and Abby will have a big time playing together in the pool. This year, it took mommy about 1 hour to get everything ready for about 20 minutes of enjoyment at the pool or beach!
Although, mommy was determined to stay out there longer than 20 minutes, so when you got tired, we took a nap by the pool! It was one of the highlights of my entire trip! I just LOVED holding you while you napped. While you slept in my arms, I watched Abby play in the pool. Can you say Heaven? =)
While in Destin, you got to meet your Great, Great Aunt Es! She is your Great Grandma's, sister. Pawpaw has been visiting her in Destin since he was a little boy and Aunt Lisa and I have been visiting her in Destin since we were little girls. Now, you and Abby get to visit her too! She is a lot of fun!
Also while at the beach, we ate at our usual favorite restaurants (The Back Porch). Well, you didn't get to eat, but next year you will.
Annual Fam Beach Pics!!
Can you believe the last time I was in Destin, you were in my tummy and Abby Grace was only 8 weeks old?!!
You and Abby are learning more and more about each other. It's so fun to watch you girls together - especially when you really start interacting with each other. I hope you can grow to be close and love hanging out with each other. Well, you sort of don't have a choice - you're stuck with each other for life whether you like it or not! ha!
I love you with all of my heart and soul. I get all teary eyed these days when I think about you growing up. I say it all the time...how I want to soak in these days with you because I know tomorrow you'll be 13 going on 25! I hope some day we can be the best of friends. I know that will be a long time from now - I have to be your mama 1st - not your friend. =) But, someday, when you are married and have babies, I hope we can be best friends. I love you punky!
Love, your one and only...
Mama
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