So Many Things to Love

While Jason normally handles keeping you all up to date on our goings-on, I decided it was time I try my hand at the blogging world; I was inspired one night/morning this week while feeding Emma to record some of the many Emma-isms that just melt my heart. We love millions of things about this little girl, including the following:

Snuggles. Emma is a world class snuggler. She has this move where she wiggles and squirms right up to the crook of your neck, nuzzles in, and then wraps her arms around you. Heaven.

Stretches. Since the day Emma was born, she has been an epic stretcher. When we lift her out of her crib, after she eats, or after a trip in her car seat, she tips her head back, turns it from side to side, scrunches her legs up, and stretches her arms above her head until she is good and stretched out. It is one of the most adorable things I have ever seen.

Smiles. I am completely taken every time my daughter looks up and me and smiles. Need I say more?

Noises (squeeks, grunts, coos, etc.). Jason has blogged about this already, but it bears repeating—Emma’s noises are precious. She is starting to find her voice even more, and her coos and calls are becoming more expressive every day. 

Poops. I know, I know, how can a child’s pooping habits be blog-worthy? I am afraid talking about bowel movements is the true sign of parenthood. But Emma makes even this bodily function cute. First of all, it is not graceful, ladylike, or quiet. Emma grunts, turns red, and stretches out her legs until she is done. And then, she goes straight to the poop coma—dazed look, limp arms, and round mouth.

Hand Holding.  Emma has quite a grip, and often will hold my hand or finger when I’m feeding her. i need to capture this on camera, but here is a picture of her grip on my t-shirt.

And finally, here are a couple more adorable pictures of our sweet Emma.