Both kiddos are growing up right before our eyes! This past week, Emmy braved the dentist without so much of a tear. She hopped right up in the chair and even posed for a photo. During the cleaning, she was a bit shy and didn't talk much, but she opened her mouth wide and stayed still through the entire appointment. As a reward for such good behavior, we made a stop for a donut before I dropped her off at school. She loved picking out one with strawberry icing and sprinkles.
Emmy is also showing a lot of improvement with her drawing and coloring. When given a blank sheet of paper, she will now draw shapes and figures, instead of just squiggles and doodles. Our current fridge art is a family portrait of all of us sitting on the dock at the lake. On another sheet of paper, she wrote our names. (She also wrote her name in one of her Fancy Nancy books - luckily it was ours, and not one from the library!)
I got some extra time with Emmy on another morning last week due to a 2-hour delay. We got a light dusting of snow overnight, and Emmy's preschool did not open until 9AM. Boomer usually takes her in the mornings, but with the delay, we switched around our chauffeuring duties. There was enough time to make a stop at McDonald's for a special treat.
Like his big sister, Eli is doing big things, too! He is showing a lot of improvement with his feeding and drinking. Sometimes he still misses his mouth...oops!
He is also standing unassisted and taking more and more steps. He looks like such a little man in this photo from my dad. I love how Eli is gripping on to his tool while reading with Grammy.
Grammy and Grandpa often send photos of their day with Eli. Reading is a popular activity...
...and posing for photos...
...as well as walks around the neighborhood or at the park with Grammy...
...and free hair services from Grandpa's Barber Shop.
Eli's evenings end with bathtime...
...and cuddles with both Mommy and Daddy. We have developed a routine of passing Eli between us after I have nursed him. Eli will doze in my arms while he listens for the sound of the bedroom door opening, which means Daddy is taking over. Boomer gets in a few snuggles before depositing Eli in his crib for the night, while I read with Emmy in her room. Even though Emmy and Eli are getting more and more independent during the day, I still love our evenings before bedtime when they are my babies again.
No comments:
Post a Comment