5 Months Old - March 22, 2010

Better late than never...here is our 5 month post (even though we are pushing 6 months now)... =)




Dear Emily,

You are now 5 months old and such a BIG girl! You are growing by leaps and bounds. There was one day in particular this past month that I woke you up one morning and thought, gee, you look so big all of a sudden – I think you had a growth spurt while you slept that night!





While you’re growing every day, you are still a petite little baby. You can still fit into many of your 0-3 months clothes, but no more 0-3 month PJ’s! You’re tiny, but pretty average in length, so your footed PJ’s are too short now. You are in 3-6 month PJ’s and even some 6 month PJ’s will fit you (although a little baggie). Generally, 3 months clothes fit you PERFECT, but will soon be too small. We’re fast moving into 3-6 month stuff.



Mommy and Aunt Lisa have started taking a sewing class, so we can learn to make clothes for you and Abby. It’s so fun! I hope you like the outfits I make for you. I love doing stuff for you. Oh, how quickly you have totally consumed my life! I love it! My mama (your Mimi) would be so proud of us learning to sew. I think all mama’s should know how to sew a little bit. I’m sure there will be a time when you are going to need some crazy outfit for school and I’ll have to make it for you. I had to be Annie Oakley in 4th grade for a school project, so Mimi added some fringe to a blue jean skirt and vest, so I could be a cowgirl. Now, I’ll know how to do that for you too!



You LOVE playing...you have so much fun on your floor gym and have started to play a little in your excer-saucer (although, it's still a little big for you). One of your favorite things to do is stand up (with some help from me or Daddy). I stand you up and say, "Sooooo Big." You just smile and look so proud of yourself.

















Some milestones this month –

You have mastered grabbing and holding things. You’ve been holding things and putting them in your mouth for a while, but this past month, you’ve become a lot more coordinated with it. You carefully grasp for things within your reach and bring them perfectly straight to your mouth - like your paci. You can put your paci in your mouth all by yourself - sometimes you get it backwards though. =) You also want anything and everything that I have in my hands – a cup, boogie sucker, or my cell phone. If it’s in mommy’s hands, it needs to be in Emmie’s hands! =)





You’ve also really started laughing. I wrote in a past post that you have been “trying” to laugh for a while, but couldn’t quite get it out. I knew you were trying to laugh, but it just came out as a funny sound – not quite a laugh. Well, now you are full on laughing. You have the absolute cutest laugh ever in the world! It’s the best sound to hear. I get you to laugh by walking up your tummy and tickling under your arms. Daddy can get you to laugh the easiest. You just love him! Your face lights up when he walks into the room - I think you might be a Daddy's girl. I just hope you are a Mama's girl too. =)













You have been working on rolling over for a while and finally rolled over from your back to your tummy while at Granny’s house. Mommy's so proud!





Instead of a food milestone, we’ve had to take a step back on food. You just were not ready at 4 months for food, so we’ve just taken a break. I don’t want to force it on you if you aren’t ready. I’m going to start you back on it this month (month 5). You just get so mad and spit it all out. Maybe you don’t like cereal? I’m not sure. I think I’m going to try some squash soon and we’ll go from there.

We went to our very 1st story time at the library this past month. You were in awe of all the other kids running around. It was a lot of fun. I want you to learn to love to read. I use to read a lot when I was little. Books are so great for escaping into a fairytale land or adventure, but also help your brainpower! Haha! I think too much TV is not good for the soul. =) I hope to bring reading books into our bedtime routine soon.





We've also spent more time outside this past month than ever. It's FINALLY started to warm up, so we can sit outside and play. We also visited the park for the 1st time. You had fun watching the other kids play and we took a walk.









We also ventured out to our very 1st St. Paddy’s Day parade. You and Abby were decked out in your matching green dresses for the event. It’s funny how my life has changed – we use to take the puppies to the pet parade and now we are taking you girls to the kid stuff. We love it though. Like I said before, I love showing you off. =) AND, a milestone for mommy...it was the 1st time I could fit (or should I say squeeze) back into my pre-prego jeans - yay me! =)









You and Abby were dedicated at church this past month. Daddy and I want you to grow to love the Lord and Jesus. We want you to have a strong faith and trust in Him with everything you do. As you grow up, you’ll realize just how important it is to have faith. While it’s hard sometimes to have faith (it’s not something you can see or touch), it’s so important and something that builds over time with life lessons – sometimes hard ones. Unfortunately, sometimes it takes the hardest of life experiences to bring you to a closer walk with God. Sad, but so true. I experienced this 1st hand when I lost my mama.





















Excited for your very 1st Easter, which is coming up soon. Can't wait to see what else happens this month!

My Heaven

Heaven is the face of a little girl

With dark brown eyes
That disappear when she smiles.
Heaven is the place
Where she calls my name
Says, “Daddy please come play with me for awhile.”

Heaven is the sound of her breathing deep,
Lying on my chest, falling fast asleep while I sing.
And Heaven is the weight of her in my arms,
Being there to keep her safe from harm while she dreams

And God, I know, it’s all of this and so much more,
But God, You know, that this is what I’m longing for
God, you know, I just can’t see beyond the door.

~ Steven Curtis Chapman ~

4 Months Old - February 22, 2010

Dear Emily,

You are now 4 months old! You are growing and changing every single day. We just went to your 4 month check up and you are now 11 lbs, 3 oz and 24" long! You are average for your length and are only in the 10% for your weight...just a petite girl like your mommy. =) People will see you in the store and say, "is that a doll?!" You are just so cute and small. =)






Your holding your head up really well now and are doing great with tummy time. You do little push ups while on your tummy. Dr. Jo says this is very important to building your little back muscles - getting ready to roll over and sit up!







You have really found your hands this month. They are constantly in your mouth! You have also mastered putting toys in your mouth pretty good.









Your favorite toys are your book, sprout doll, and glow worm. You seem to like doll faces - it's so cute. You also like your floor gym. We tried the excersaucer, but I think you are a little small for it. We had to stuff blankets around you and put a pillow under your feet. =) We'll try it again soon.















You had your 1st (and probably only) BIG snow! It's actually snowed a good bit since you've been born, but don't be confused. It NEVER snows like this here in Mississippi.



You had your 1st Valentine's Day this month, which was a lot of fun. You got tons of gifts from everyone - you are very loved. =)





We also took you to church for the 1st time. I decked you out from head to two - it was so fun. You slept in my arms the whole service - I loved it!



You haven't figured out Abby Grace just yet. She tries to figure you out sometimes, but you haven't really noticed her yet. I can't wait until ya'll start playing together - it'll be so fun to watch!







You are in size 0-3 months clothes, but are moving on up to the 3-6 months now. I just LOVE dressing you up! I can't wait to get some new stuff for you to wear. Although a lot of stuff is handed down from Abby Grace and also your friend, Hadley. =)









Another 1st this month is eating with a spoon. We started this right before your 4 month bday. We are feeding you cereal each night to try to get you use to eating actual food. Hopefully, you'll get the hang of it soon. As of now, more ends up on your face and burp cloth than in your mouth!



You are also interacting more with other people now. You smile and "talk" to everyone you meet.







Mommy just LOVES taking pictures of you. We have photoshoots about once every 2 weeks or so. I still have not managed to get a good one of your smiling (with the good camera) - other than the one at Christmas! You get a silly face every time the camera comes at you...like, what is that big, black, metal thing?









The biggest happening this month has been me starting to work only part time. I'm only working two days a week now, so I can spend more time with you! Your Granny is keeping you while mommy is at work. I'm so excited to be able to do this. I love spending time with you! I look forward to the coming months - watching your grow and change. I wonder what exciting things you'll do this month?! Only time will tell!