This has been a month of many downs for our family, but I refuse to acknowledge them because so much good has
happened for Emma Claire-Bear. She was baptized on Feb. 7 ... Super Bowl Sunday. She did wonderful. There was another younger baby also baptized that morning. That baby cried throughout the whole thing, but Emma just looked around. She didn't even shed a tear when Deacon Lu poured some of the holy water in her eyes. She was a trooper. I am so relieved that she is now baptized. It was also great to get the whole family together--both Denny's and mine (minus Joe, Kelly, Bobby and Riley, of course).Other updates for Emma include:
- rolling everywhere
- getting up on all fours and rocking back and forth
- eating solids (or trying anyway)
- holding her own bottle
- sitting up by herself (when we place her in that position)
- chewing on everything she can get her hands on
- laughing, smiling and "talking" up a storm
- sleeping longer stretches in her crib
- grabbing two objects at once
I'm sure I left some out, but that's the gist. This month she also got an ear infection in both ears. Poor baby ... she didn't sleep well, was very irritable and didn't show much interest in food. Once she began feeling better, she was like a new baby. Even happier, more smiley and just a sweetie-pie. It really sucked seeing her get sick and suffer, but I took advantage of the extra snuggles.
Emma also celebrated Valentine's Day by handing out and receiving several cards from her daycare friends. She even "made" a sweet card holder. Have I mentioned how much I love her daycare. I know she's in great hands and she brings home the best crafts!
