Our sweet little baby turned one on Friday. How can it simultaneously feel like we just brought her home from the hospital last week while also feeling like we have always been a family of five?
I have been horrible about documenting her many milestones. Her first word was "Terra" which was so clear from the beginning. Like William, she also said "Thank you" fairly early. Now she imitates many words we say, like "duck", "dog", and "good girl", among others.
She has taken isolated steps, but is not fully walking yet. We moved her out of the pumpkin seat and into a regular car seat this weekend. After taking her to her first year check-up, we found out that she is 20 pounds. While this is technically enough to turn the car seat around, I've decided to keep it rear facing a little longer. The recommendation is now at least 2 years. I'm not sure we'll actually go that long, but, unlike William, Emmy is still pretty little. Also, she doesn't seem to mind facing backward since she faces Lily so we are going to just keep things as is for a while.
Being the third, Emmy has had to stand up for herself from the beginning, and she definitely makes it known how she feels. She also wants nothing more than to be able to do all the things that her big brother and big sister do. Soon enough, little one.
She is quite the trouble-maker too. From playing with the dirt in our potted plants, to attempting to play with the water in the toilet, to playing in Terra's water bowl and eating the dog food, to climbing the stairs, to standing up in her high chair....she does it all. It's as if William has secretly been giving her pointers from his toddler days.
But Emmy is also the sweetest little cuddler around. She will grab you around the neck and hold on for dear life. She loves to laugh and thinks that just about anything her brother and sister do are hilarious. We are still just getting a glimpse of her overall personality, but there is no doubt that she fits right into this crazy, loving family, and we just wouldn't be complete without her.
Ready to help out a sister...with her new toy
