It is hard to believe Emily is 1 years old! In some regards it feels like just yesterday she was born, and in other ways I cannot remember when she wasn't here! I believe Emily's spirit has been with me for a long time to comfort and strengthen in challenging times.
As with previous months, Emily seems to grow and change so quickly. Her trick bag is expanding to be a more independent toddler. Here are some highlights of Emily this past month:
- Emily loves to do things herself. She would prefer to feed herself than have you put anything in her mouth. I believe she likes to investigate all aspects of what she is eating: taste, touch, smell, etc.
- Although she loves to do things herself, Emily is still a snuggler! She will often lay on my legs or against my shoulder. I treasure these moments!
- Hugs and kisses are sweet treats Emily's gives. She opens her mouth wide to give kisses and pats your back for a hug. She is practicing blowing kisses.
- Emily went to Sea World this past month. She loved watching the animals and playing with cousins.
- "Hi" with a wave is a cute welcome Emily gives to everyone that passes her by. She is particularly good to share it with children.
- Emily also waves and says, "Bye!" In fact, whenever I even just pick up my keys she gets the signal to wave bye.
- Some of the other words Emily says are, "Mama," "Dada," and "Tet it" - (Get it)
- Scoots and shuffles in the name and game of Emily's crawling. She has been doing a "sitting" crawl for sometime, rotating her legs back and forth. This past week she has discovered the traditional crawl, but has not yet given up her "sitting shuffle."
- When Emily doesn't like a certain food she spits it out quite definitely! Daddy sure thinks it is funny.
- Emily loves to open & close drawers, cupboards, and closets.
- Peek-a-boo is a fun game to play with Emily.
- Emily loves opening presents, eating cake, and spending time with family on her birthday.
