E's Gonna Own 2010

What a year!
My little girl has grown so much!
It is a little bitter sweet. She is such a big girl!

I took a few minutes to review last year's New Year's goals.
We are not going to talk about the parents' goals, or lack there of...
but E blew her goals out of the water.
Sleeping ~11 hours every night...check
Drinking out of sippy cup, straws, and even water bottles...check
Rhodes Scholar...check plus! ;)

2010 is going to be a HUGE year for Miss Emily!
E's goals:
1. Sleep in a big girl bed
2. Ditch the bink. (half way there!)
3. Use the potty?!
4. Be a great big sister

Happy New Years! We hope 2010 is full of smiles!

Merry Christmas

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School Christmas Party

Last Friday at school, they had a Polar Express Christmas Party for the munchkins.
They got to wear their jammies to school!

Emily LOVED the train!

A precious grin from my sweet pumpkin.

Then, after their train ride, they enjoyed chocolate milk and chocolate chip cookies!
Notice the location of the Queen Bee.

MMMM! Chocolate milk through a crazy straw!
Could it get any better??

Santa even stopped by!
E was not too sure about him.
I think she was concerned that he was going to steal her cookie!

Mama's Getting Old

Yesterday was The Mommy's birthday.
Unfortunately, because I am a weekend nurse, I had to work on my super fantastic day.
Bummer.
But, I had a few special surprises along the way.
First, I found an extra special card in my lunch from the E :)
Then, I had two lovely visitors bring me a card and a gift at work
(The Daddy and E!) I was so happy to see them!
And, before I left, my awesome co-workers had the most delicious cake for me.
When I got home, Emily had one more surprise for me...some beautiful smelling perfume!

Today The Daddy took the day off to celebrate with me!
I slept in late while he took Emmaline to school.
We had a wonderful lunch at Papadeaux, complete with fried gator tail. Just the two of us!
And we both went to pick up our girl from school.

It was a great day, or two!
Thank you for all the birthday wishes :)

Badness, Part II

Santa, why does the threat that you are watching not work with this one??
So, the climbing continues.
I totally get it. She wants to explore and use her new found mobility.
Fine, don't climb on things 3 feet off the HARD ground.
The coffee table has been pushed over in front of the fireplace to make way for our "in home" aerobics studio a few times a week.
Miss Emily thinks this is her new stage.
While adorable, it is very dangerous. I can see her falling and us rushing to the Children's Hospital for a baby craniotomy. Not cool.
So, we have to fuss.
Below is a picture enhanced recap of our conversation.

The Mommy: Oh Emily, I see you up there. You need to get down before you hurt yourself.

Emily: Laughs, waves then shakes head and says "MAKE ME".
(seriously, this is her new thing, MAKE ME?! Where did this come from??)

The Mommy: What did you say?! You have five seconds to get down before you get booty spanks.

Pouting, but not listening.
Booty spanks ensued later that day. So much for the whole "no spanks". :(

Cuddly!!

Winter still hasn't "officially" started, but it sure is cold in Texas!
Thank goodness Meme sent a super sweet, super warm, cuddly coat to keep precious cargo warm!!

Christmas Pics Sneak Peek

Check out a little preview of our Christmas pictures!!
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You Make Me Happy When Skies Are Grey

What a day to venture out to the grocery store!
LOW 40's and pouring.
Alas, we were out of everything.

Just as I was cursing the always missing umbrella

"Mulk! Mulk!"
Emily has popped a squat and is splashing in the water, aka mulk (milk).

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You'll never know dear, how much I love you
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