She must have put applesauce in her hair because even after I took the clip out, it still stood up straight! 
Friday, April 16, 2010
Check out my hair!
Emily's hair is getting long, so her barrettes are certainly coming in handy. Last night we were playing around at dinner and I gave her a little pony tail, she looked like Pebbles from the Flinestones!
She must have put applesauce in her hair because even after I took the clip out, it still stood up straight!
She must have put applesauce in her hair because even after I took the clip out, it still stood up straight! 
Monday, April 12, 2010
Two milestones
Emily just reached two major milestones in her development. First, she is learning to pull herself into the standing position. For the past few days Emily was starting to pull herself up on us, but yesterday was the first time she successful stood up by pulling herself up on the couch. All 28 inches of her were standing up, tall and proud!
The other milestone, I'm not sure you'll find on any developmental chart, but it sures makes any father proud! She now knows how to turn on the TV in our bedroom. Every morning Emily comes into our bed and we play for about 30 minutes before heading down for breakfast. We have a whole crew of animals and books including Quincy Quakers (large yellow duck) and Mr. Monkey (Ithaca Monkey) that she loves to play with and now added to this mix is the television remote. She used to just play with it, as she would a telephone, but now she knows how to actually use it! Now, if we can only get her to turn on something entertaining instead of Barney, we'd be all set. There is nothing like Barney at 6:30 AM to get your day off on the right foot.
The other milestone, I'm not sure you'll find on any developmental chart, but it sures makes any father proud! She now knows how to turn on the TV in our bedroom. Every morning Emily comes into our bed and we play for about 30 minutes before heading down for breakfast. We have a whole crew of animals and books including Quincy Quakers (large yellow duck) and Mr. Monkey (Ithaca Monkey) that she loves to play with and now added to this mix is the television remote. She used to just play with it, as she would a telephone, but now she knows how to actually use it! Now, if we can only get her to turn on something entertaining instead of Barney, we'd be all set. There is nothing like Barney at 6:30 AM to get your day off on the right foot.
Friday, April 9, 2010
From the mommy...
So it's 5:15 AM and I'm awake. Actually I have been since 4:45 AM, but Emily is still sleeping...kind of seems like a mean trick my body is playing on itself, and one that I will certainly pay for later, but I have a lot on my mind these days. I am working on a Baby Expo for the end of this month, my high school reunion for the fall, starting a new workout routine with Andy (that I am scared of) and even a few potential business ideas that are brewing around in my mind, stay tuned!
With that being said, it's also rare that I have 5 minutes to sit down, while it's still quiet and actually even dark outside to think and reflect. My day is a constant stream of happenings including; diapers, feedings, cleaning, nursing, food, diapers, friends, cooking, cleaning, oh and did I mention diapers and cleaning?!?! Throw in there a few hours of work each day, maybe a shower here and there ;), that doesn't leave much time for "thinking".
If we're being honest here, I know there are days, while they are getting fewer and farther between, that I wish I could just wake up, getting dressed and head off to work. Now that I think back, in those days my life seemed simpler and now I have to laugh about what I thought was so important, really wasn't. Of course it paid the bills so I had to think it was important and thankfully I enjoyed what I was doing, so it really wasn't too bad. Of course back then I also took for granted the random moments I would have to myself or the ease of just running in to a store for an errand and Andy and I going out to dinner at the last minute, and not eating an early bird special.
You may think I long to have those days back and while there are times when I wish I had that ease back, I wouldn't for anything in the world, change what I have now. Don't get me wrong, I would love a few more minutes to myself here and there, and maybe this getting up early thing is actually a better idea than I was realizing, but there is no way I could possibly explain the love I have for my family. I always knew my parents loved me but there is honestly no way to really understand until you are one. I LOVE being home and that I have the ability to watch Emily grow up right before my eyes and some days I feel like that is literally happening.
It's sometimes just the small things that are the most amazing, her learning about the sounds of shaking a paper bag or yesterday, the sensation of playing in Charlie's water dish (oy!), but the look in her eyes and the smiles on her face make everything (even cleaning up the water from the floor) so worth it and so amazing. It really makes you stop and appreciate the small things, that on a daily basis we tend to take for granted.
When was the last time you played with a paper bag or truly appreciated the sensation of splashing around in water? Ahhh to be a child again :). Some of you may or may not know but I have taken pole dance classes in the past (no don't get any ideas) and something I took away from this class was the ability to be quiet and truly listen, smell, and experience your surroundings. At the end of the first series of classes the instructor gave us a choice between two different types of lotions that we had to rub into our hands. We had to sit there and smell the lotion, feel the texture, experience what it felt like for the lotion to disappear into our hands, feel our hands, knuckles, etc. I obviously use my hands everyday but I don't think I knew what they felt like or even appreciated them. I enjoyed this exercise at the time, but now have a much greater appreciation and understanding that this is how Emily experiences everyday. So I am going to take the lead from my daughter and as the saying goes "Take Time to Stop and Smell the Roses"...
With that being said, it's also rare that I have 5 minutes to sit down, while it's still quiet and actually even dark outside to think and reflect. My day is a constant stream of happenings including; diapers, feedings, cleaning, nursing, food, diapers, friends, cooking, cleaning, oh and did I mention diapers and cleaning?!?! Throw in there a few hours of work each day, maybe a shower here and there ;), that doesn't leave much time for "thinking".
If we're being honest here, I know there are days, while they are getting fewer and farther between, that I wish I could just wake up, getting dressed and head off to work. Now that I think back, in those days my life seemed simpler and now I have to laugh about what I thought was so important, really wasn't. Of course it paid the bills so I had to think it was important and thankfully I enjoyed what I was doing, so it really wasn't too bad. Of course back then I also took for granted the random moments I would have to myself or the ease of just running in to a store for an errand and Andy and I going out to dinner at the last minute, and not eating an early bird special.
You may think I long to have those days back and while there are times when I wish I had that ease back, I wouldn't for anything in the world, change what I have now. Don't get me wrong, I would love a few more minutes to myself here and there, and maybe this getting up early thing is actually a better idea than I was realizing, but there is no way I could possibly explain the love I have for my family. I always knew my parents loved me but there is honestly no way to really understand until you are one. I LOVE being home and that I have the ability to watch Emily grow up right before my eyes and some days I feel like that is literally happening.
It's sometimes just the small things that are the most amazing, her learning about the sounds of shaking a paper bag or yesterday, the sensation of playing in Charlie's water dish (oy!), but the look in her eyes and the smiles on her face make everything (even cleaning up the water from the floor) so worth it and so amazing. It really makes you stop and appreciate the small things, that on a daily basis we tend to take for granted.
When was the last time you played with a paper bag or truly appreciated the sensation of splashing around in water? Ahhh to be a child again :). Some of you may or may not know but I have taken pole dance classes in the past (no don't get any ideas) and something I took away from this class was the ability to be quiet and truly listen, smell, and experience your surroundings. At the end of the first series of classes the instructor gave us a choice between two different types of lotions that we had to rub into our hands. We had to sit there and smell the lotion, feel the texture, experience what it felt like for the lotion to disappear into our hands, feel our hands, knuckles, etc. I obviously use my hands everyday but I don't think I knew what they felt like or even appreciated them. I enjoyed this exercise at the time, but now have a much greater appreciation and understanding that this is how Emily experiences everyday. So I am going to take the lead from my daughter and as the saying goes "Take Time to Stop and Smell the Roses"...
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Picnic in the Park
Today we were lucky enough to have our Thursday playdate at the town park. It was SO beautiful out that the ladies and I didn't want to miss the opportunity to get some fresh air. This was the first time Emily and I have had a picnic and I learned a few lessons for next time, but overall I think it was a huge success, plus she took a 2 hour nap after we got home, which was an added bonus for me!
Taking a group shot, however, was quite a challenge. As soon as we would sit the kids together, one would end of crawling away, taking another person's toy, eating their hands, etc. We decided we probably won't get one with everyone smiling for a while, so for now, we'll take what we can get! Good thing they're cute :)
Emily and her friends Evan & Peyton
Still loves the swings!
Taking a group shot, however, was quite a challenge. As soon as we would sit the kids together, one would end of crawling away, taking another person's toy, eating their hands, etc. We decided we probably won't get one with everyone smiling for a while, so for now, we'll take what we can get! Good thing they're cute :)
Emily and her friends Evan & Peyton
Still loves the swings!Tuesday, April 6, 2010
9 Month Old Videos
*even if the screen is black, click on the play button and the videos should work*
Chatty girl!
Look at me go!
Clapping
Talking on the phone!
Monday, April 5, 2010
Kisses for Cousin Julia
We spent Saturday night at Aunt Sue & Uncle Jay's house with Robyn, Paul, & Julia. Julia is really into giving kisses lately, so she planted one right on Em, who was eager to give it back! What sweet girls!!!9 Months Old!
Emily decided to start her 9 month old birthday a bit on the early side; she woke up at 5:15 AM. I'm not sure what she thought was going on today, but it was definitely too early for a Mommy who is suffering from some allergies this season and could have used a few more zzzz's. I guess she was just ready for her fun-filled day.
Music class sadly ended on Friday, but we started a new class today called Tumblin Tikes. This one is through the Southbury Park and Rec and while it is certainly not music with Miss Julie, Em still had a great time seeing all the new kids and being in a different environment.
Emily is still really into sharing lately, but sometimes this is not such a great thing. She always want to give you what she has, but this also includes poor Charlie. I say poor Charlie because yesterday she clonked him on the head with the house phone and he was only about a foot away. While she does have a GREAT arm, I need to figure out a way to control it a bit more. I'm fearful of what she could do to her friends, oy!
We went to the doctor today and all is great! Dr. Isgut said she was wonderful, not that we were surprised, and that we could start introducing more and more foods. While I am excited to get started, I am now faced with the "What should she eat for dinner?" dilemma. Today we tried yogurt and she seemed to enjoy it. I think chicken will be next... She continues to be a GREAT eater, like Mother, like Daughter.
She weighs 19.10 ounces (I think the legs are about half of that) and is 28 inches long. That is about 55th percentile for height and 67th for percentile weight, and her head is 80th percentile.
Music class sadly ended on Friday, but we started a new class today called Tumblin Tikes. This one is through the Southbury Park and Rec and while it is certainly not music with Miss Julie, Em still had a great time seeing all the new kids and being in a different environment.
Emily is still really into sharing lately, but sometimes this is not such a great thing. She always want to give you what she has, but this also includes poor Charlie. I say poor Charlie because yesterday she clonked him on the head with the house phone and he was only about a foot away. While she does have a GREAT arm, I need to figure out a way to control it a bit more. I'm fearful of what she could do to her friends, oy!
We went to the doctor today and all is great! Dr. Isgut said she was wonderful, not that we were surprised, and that we could start introducing more and more foods. While I am excited to get started, I am now faced with the "What should she eat for dinner?" dilemma. Today we tried yogurt and she seemed to enjoy it. I think chicken will be next... She continues to be a GREAT eater, like Mother, like Daughter.
She weighs 19.10 ounces (I think the legs are about half of that) and is 28 inches long. That is about 55th percentile for height and 67th for percentile weight, and her head is 80th percentile.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Passover in PA
Last weekend we went down to PA to celebrate Passover and of course see Nana Jo, PJimmy and Aunt Sara. We were also lucky enough to stop over and visit with the Garlits family again. Henry and Emily loved seeing each other :) Brooke (Henry's Mom) posted pictures on her blog, click here to check them out!
While trying on her dress for Passover, she decided to read Mommy a book.
posing with Daddy
Then back to CT to celebrate with the Glantz Family...
Playing with Auntie SylviaHauck Christmas Card
Last weekend we had a fun evening with the Hauck & Freed Families. I used to work with Mark & Nancy Jo at JD Events and we try to get together with the families every few months. Em was having the best time playing with the kids and they were so gentle with her. Here is a cute picture of the kids, we joke saying this will be the Hauck Family Christmas card, plus Em!
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