4 Months Old

Wordless Wednesday

Well almost "wordless". I have to say a special thank you to my mom. She helped dig up all the rose bushes that were there when we moved in and helped me plant. I couldn't have done this with out her.

3 Months

I know I'm a little late, but with being back at work I haven't had too much time. Emmalyn was 3 months on April 1. Being back at work has been tough, but knowing that my mom and mother in law are watching her has made it easier. Everyday she is doing new things and she is growing everyday. Here are some things we know about Emmalyn:

She absolutely loves baths and loves to make the water splash

She still likes just sitting in her swing and hitting and grabbing the toys that are hanging

Loves laying in her tent and "talking" to all the toys dangling (thank you Laci)

Loves looking at books with her big brother and especially when he reads them to her

She is sleeping in her own room (2 1/2 months old)

She continues to sleep through the night (1 month old)

She still dislikes being on her tummy, but is getting better at it

She loves watching the Lakers with her daddy

Loves being taken care of by her grandmas

Has gotten used to taking the bottle (makes mom very happy)

Loves playing with her hands and feet

I am still nursing, but it has become more challenging since all she wants to do is play and "talk" while eating (it is cute though)

She uses the pacifier to help her fall asleep

She falls asleep in her crib by herself except for her 6:00 evening nap...she wants mama to just hold her until she falls asleep

Loves grabbing Chloe's ears (Chloe is such a good dog and lets her)

She continues on being such an easy going baby (crossing my fingers it continues)

These 3 months have gone by so quickly, but one thing is for sure she loved so much by her family especially her BIG Brother.

Motherhood

Being a mother to Wesley has been a great privilege and something I wouldn't trade in for the world. Being a mother to him changed me as a person and only prepared me to a mother to Emmalyn. I came across this poem after Emmalyn was born and loved it.

"You are the poem I dreamed of writing, the masterpiece I longed to paint. You are the shining star I reached in my ever hopeful quest for life fulfilled. You are my child. Now with all things I am blessed."-Unknown

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

There is a new fast food joint in Rancho...Five Guys Burgers and Fries! We have driven past the restaurant several times and the line has been out the door. Both Paul and I had never heard of it. So last night I came and googled it and found out it it was started in the D.C. area and had won many awards for being the best burger joint. I called my sister up to see if she had been there, since she had lived in D.C. for 5 years. She said it was delish. Today being a rainy day and Wes being on Spring Break I thought that maybe it wouldn't be as crowded. Well today the line wasn't out the door, so we decided to eat there. My uncle Raul who is down from Seattle met us there.

Not sure if it's better than In-n-Out, since I have only eaten there once, but it was delicious.

A Wonderful Father

Paul is a wonderful husband, but more importantly he is a wonderful dad. He is a busy person, but always has time for his children. He works long hours and goes to school and I know is exhausted when he comes home, but he never shows it when he is hanging out with Wes and Emmalyn. He is never too tired to play with Wesley, listen to him read, and coach his soccer team or too tired to change Emmalyn's diapers, hold her, feed her, or play with her. I love that he is such a devoted father and is always willing to help me out. Paul, thank you for all your help.

Emmalyn has found her hands!!

I love that Emmalyn is becoming more aware of her environment as well as her body. The latest is she has found her hands. She constantly is sucking on them and not very quietly either.