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| Daddy & Emmy in her first swing! |
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| "I will destroy these building blocks!" |
The last time I wrote she was just able to flop around on the floor pretending she was crawling. Now, she's got moves like Jagger. She is so fast and determined to get where she wants. Generally she is smuggling some sort of building block with her or a strawberry puff in hand. She destroys anything in her path. We will set up books on the carpet (upright) and she has to knock them over. Cannot stand for them to stay up. Same with her building block tower that Tye makes...Hurricane Emmy strolls through and knocks 'em down. She pulls herself up to stand at the ottoman and gracefully pulls herself back down. If she isn't putting EVERYTHING in her mouth than she is studying it very carefully. She must look at everything in her surroundings. If ever in doubt, take Emmy outside and she will gaze at all the colors and be calm. Sometimes, I wish it weren't pitch black at night...those are the times I could use a calming method.
We started "sleep training" Emmy a week ago. She is now, officially, sleeping in her crib all night. It might have been the most heart wrenching sound to hear her cry but I needed to start a healthy routine for her. After all, I spent a lot of time making that room of hers a colorful baby haven! The first night she cried for about an hour and forty five minutes (with me going in periodically) and last night was about 10 minutes. She goes down for naps very easily but night time she likes to party. Nothing like her mom! Hoping the next few weeks she will be begging to go to bed...very probable, right?
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| One of two teeth! |
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| Sad/Scary Clown |
Emmy has two teefers. The first time we noticed was at Hayden's baseball game...two little white ridges poking out of her bottom gums. She has started mashing food and eating strawberry puffs that dissolve in her mouth which promotes learning to chew. She is still eating VERY well. We're still experimenting with new foods but she's never met a food she doesn't like.Well, there was the broccoli & cheese that she gagged on but we'll try again. My grandma and I are about to start making her food which will be my way of being able to cook for her! I would love to make her a little baby apple pie!! I am weaning her on the nursing - just going off of her ques. And using rice cereal and/or oatmeal in her bottle for more substance. She is super chatty when she eats too which is hilarious. She isn't "talking" yet but she seems to say "hey". Mostly it's really deep mouth breathing and groaning and grunting. She's very lady-like that way.
Here's a video of her that really accentuates her vocal ability while watching one of her favorite shows
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| The Lewman Family 2012-2013 Season |
We have had several events this past month. Duck season has kicked off beautifully and Emmy has enjoyed wearing all her Duck gear. I submitted a picture to Portland's cutest baby contest. It isn't her best picture as far as winning a contest goes but I just love it! If you get a chance, please click on the link Vote for Emmy! and vote for her! She will be in competition with another boy from her daycare! Speaking of daycare, she is about to start a new daycare on Tuesday. Very nervous for her but feeling like it will work much better for us as a family (location wise). Will keep you posted on her new friends.
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| Little Miss Piggy |
Emmy and Gramma Judi went to the Punkin Patch and had a blast! Emmy somehow was nominated to represent the yellow pig in the pig race...and she won! She loved all the kids and colors and PIGS! We plan on taking her in a few weeks to Lakeview Farms pumpkin patch where we go every year. She will ride her first train and maybe even get lost in the corn maze with her parents...again.
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| Emmy giving Hayden a good luck kiss! |
With the rest of the fam - Hayden is really developing his hitting in baseball and showing a real interest in practice!! His little sister is his biggest fan. His Mom Jenny is getting married on 10-11-12 and he is excited to welcome his step-dad Mike and step-brother Aidan (we know, Aidan & Hayden). Congratulations to the newlyweds!! Hayden has started 3rd grade and is doing great with homework and sports. Little does he know there is a surprise waiting for him (he reads this, otherwise I would spill the beans). Tye has been working hard on our house, playing handyman and landscaper and french maid (just kidding). I came home the other day and he had SHAMPOOED the carpets throughout the entire house! I checked his temperature - he seemed to be okay. Whereas, I have been my crazy, hectic self just loving this season and started planning our Halloween costumes. Looking forward to a fabulous Fall and many more exciting stories in November...until then GO DUCKS!!!
