Elijah Being a Great Big Brother

Reading With "Tapa"

Emme at 10 Months

My little Emme girl turned 10 months old this last Sunday. She has been and is an amazing addition to our family. She is so happy all the time, and she giggles more than any baby I have ever known. She is very determined and she gets very upset at herself if she can't do exactly what she wants when she wants to do it. She and Elijah are hilarious to watch together. Unfortunately for Elijah, Emme has figured out that he does not out weigh her by much (only a 5lb difference between the two)and so she takes advantage of that by using her body to push him around so she can get his toys. They love to wrestle with each other and with mom and dad. Emme also likes to bite Elijah to get her way. We are working on that, but she apparently loves to bite, more than she minds being scoulded! LOL She loves food and loves to eat, which is an awesome difference from her brother. Emme can walk while holding onto just one finger, and she is getting much more daring about letting go of things as she makes her way around the house. She will be walking on her own very soon.

Milwaukee Brewers

Yesterday was a great day! Dustin was able to get us tickets to go to a Milwaukee Brewers game. The tickets were for a suite right behind home plate. And let me say they were SWEET seats. The suite was fully catered, plus the drinks were included, and there was air conditioning. The game was great as well, the Brewers beat the Rockies 3-1. I have been officially spoiled now, I don't know if I can go to a game and sit in the regular seats again. LOL Also, yesterday was the longest that I have ever been away from Emme. Overall we were away from the kids for about 8 hours. Dustin may say differently, but I think I did pretty well. I am sure that it helped alot that my parents were able to come up and watch the kids for us. I knew that we in good hands. It was nice to have time with just Dustin. It reminded me of before we had kids. Like I said before, it was a great day!

Mother's Day

I am grateful to be a mom. I am so thankful for Elijah and the joy and purpose he has brought to my life. He is a great kid and a good boy. I love my Emme, and the silliness and happiness she has brought to our family. The greatest compliment that I have received, or can ever receive, has been when people have complimented my on the behavior of my kids. I am grateful to have happy and confident kids. I am grateful for my mom and the happy childhood that she gave me. I am grateful for the example that she set for me and for the unselfish way she raised me. I am so thankful for every sacrifice she and my dad made for Erin and I. I have always appreciated it, but since becoming a mom myself, I can better understand all that their sacrifices encompassed. I am so glad that my mom is only a phone call away, and that she gives me advice without judging me. I am grateful for my mother-in-law Miss Lily. I am grateful for the way she raised her son, and the example that she set for him.

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms out there!!! Hope you all have a great day!