Saturday, November 17, 2018

Letters to Emersyn - 1 Year Old

Dearest Emersyn!

Happy birthday, sweet girl! You might be our second (third), but you have given us so many first. And somehow, you’ve made motherhood feel brand new all over again. 

You will never understand (until maybe your a mom) how badly I wanted you. Before your big sister celebrated her first birthday, we had set our sights on you. My patience got the best of me waiting on you. For every month that passed without news that God was making you was a blessing in disguise. 

The quiet time we shared those nine months was something beautiful and terrifying. You didn’t let me rest much (and you still don’t), you were always on the move. The doctors monitored me closely because blood work was off in the beginning. We got to know you pretty well with all the ultrasounds and doctor visits. You wanted the world to know you were coming and you had big things to do.
Walking at 10 months was defiantly one of them. Now your cruising on your way.
I love that your still a snuggler! You always greet me with the biggest hug you can give, and now your always giving kisses too. You absolutely love to just sit in my lap or whoever's and hang out. Its the cutest.

Some advice for you and your sister that you won't understand for quite some time, But I write these letters now in hopes that you'll will look back on them later. There is so much about you that is already so unique and special. Don't lose that fire and determination you have in your eye. In life you will come up against many challenges. I wish it was not true but that's how it goes. There will be days and people that will seem determined to get you down. You will fail test, arrive late to important meetings, receive a speeding ticket, or have a falling-out with a friend. The bubble that your daddy and I have tried to build around you both with pop. Life will not always, at least not every day, be as sweet as it is now. But that's okay. I want to give you the tools you will need to get though it all. Most of these tools you already have in your belt. And you have a whole bunch of people in your circle who love you dearly.

One of the biggest things I can teach you and your sister.. is Don't be a bully. Don't give in to the crown that makes you think it's okay to hurt someone or put them down. Every person is special and should be treated with respect. If you see it happening, speak up. The only way to stop them is to confront them.

Finally, my sweet girl, I don't want you to ever stop dancing. I don't care if you don't know the moves (like me most of the time). It isn't important how high your leg goes or if your head is moving to the beat. Music has a profound power over you already, I can see it. I turn on the music and you instantly bust a move. You absolutely love to dance and it makes me smile every time you start moving.

As you navigate through life's joys and challenges, please keep this in mind. You are able to move people, to shift emotions, with just the sway of your hips. Whatever you are up against, whomever breaks your heart. Wherever your big dreams take you and however little you have in your pocket, don't stop. Let the worries wash away as you turn the volume up and get moving. It's a beautiful and crazy life, my sweet girl. Don't back down - just keep dancing through it.

One year down and many more to go. No matter where you go or what you do, may your mother's words remain in your head and your heart. I love you. There's nothing truer.

Always, 
Mommy 




Sunday, February 11, 2018

Emersyn’s Cake Smash

Emersyns cake smash session was def an interesting one! I did it by myself with a two year old running around. Remind me next time to make sure I have someone to help me! Lol. 

Emersyn Birthday theme is of course Kate Spade! I’m so excited for her Birthday Party! Her cake smash turned out so cute! Although she was not sure about the cake.. when it fell over she was like what happened.. and then she was done! 














 

Saturday, February 10, 2018

Letters to Emersyn - 11 Months Old

Dear Emersyn,
I have been so behind on this post! I’m not ready for you to be 11 months.. that means your almost ONE!! Which also means your that much closer to being a toddler rather than a baby. I am not ready for that by any means.
This past month has gone by so fast! The older you get the faster time goes by. You went from my squishy little baby to the toddler on the go.. In less then a year!

But you are such a goofball and happy baby. You can wave and blow kisses and Daddy taught you how to high five. Your picking up on so much more these days. 

Waking up every morning and see you giggling and playing in your crib waiting for the day to start can brighten any mood you wake up in. When Charleston and I walk in to get you out of bed, you have the biggest smile on your face. I just gobble you up and kiss you all over and you just giggle and giggle. You will never know how much your daddy and I love you and your sister. We our so blessed to call you our girls.

You started walking! Yes I know I'm aware I said walking! We talked about this a little in the last blog, but nothing like you have been this past month. Its crazy to see how fast you can move around these days. Keeping you still is locked up with the key thrown away. You love chasing Charleston around or even Hera. You three are like the 3 musketeers. Ready for trouble.

Every time I look in your mouth you have gained more teeth. Currently you have 8 teeth. Which your right on track with Charleston. She had about the same amount on her first birthday. You love all food.. just like your sister. Everything you have tried you have loved. I'm hoping it stays that way too. You love your food though. I have been unsuccessful from spreading out your bottles / meals. No matter what you eat.. your ready to eat 4 hours later. On the dot! Your favorite snacks include yogurt melts and puffs. Even though you still prefer your bottle, turkey is def your favorite food. You will take that from Charleston's hands in a heart beat.

We don't see the pediatrician again till your one year check up. I have put you on our scale a few times. I believe you were roughly 18lbs the last time I checked. Your still wearing 6 months clothes for the most part, but your starting to wear some 9 month clothes depending on brand. Your still in size 3 diapers. You love the water, but you hate the bath. I haven't figured this one out yet. But were still working on that one.

You did have one of your first butt explosions this month. You have had a few but nothing that came out of the diaper.. this one.. I got you out of your crib bc you were crying and hungry so I changed your diaper and put you in the rock n play and went to kitchen to make your bottle. I was not gone 5 minutes and I come back to my room and I'm thinking to myself.. why does it smell like a poopy diaper in here. I turn the light on you and you are COVERED... I mean covered head to toe! It was coming out every angle possible of your diaper and you were just laughing. It was not funny by the least. I did laugh though. I picked you up and held you at arms length and just put you in the tub. Rinsed you off.. put the rock n play cover in the washer. Put you back in the crib and gave you your bottle. Mommy laid back done. I was done mommy-ing after that one. Lol. I'm sure it wont be the last though.

My favorite thing about this month is you started giving kisses back. Your eskimo kisses are the best. I absolutely love when you walk over and just crawl in my lap. You don't snuggle too often, but when you do its the cutest and I take in every minute of it. You have never been one that needed rocked or snuggled to go to bed. You would prefer me to just put you in the rock n play or even the mamaroo and you just rock yourself to sleep. I have a love hate relationship with that. It makes things easier on some nights, because Charleston is still a snuggler and still wants one of us to cuddle her to sleep.

This next few weeks watching you turn into a toddler is going to be hard for me, so I may steal a lot more kisses from you. Don't worry you probably wont remember then when you get older!

Mommy loves you sweet girl! 





Friday, January 5, 2018

Letters to Emersyn - 10 Months Old

Dear Emersyn, 
I feel like I’ve blinked and you’ve become a little girl. I can’t believe you are now cruising on furniture, playing with blocks and balls and would rather stand than crawl. You even took your first mini step! I almost fell out my seat! We were at the mall and you were standing and I was taking pictures of you and sure enough u lifted one leg and took a step! I’m sure a few heads turned when I got excited. 

But the reason we were at the mall is bc we finally got your ears pierced! Yay!!! We were a little behind bc we did your sisters at 7months. You were really sure what was going on and you were not happy when it was finished. But that last a whole 5mins and you were perfectly fine after mommy cuddles! And you look so adorable with them pierced! 

This past month has been a very busy one for you. We started out the month at Disney. When we left the parks we stayed at Grandpa Terry’s and Grandpa Stacey’s house! We even got to see Grandpa & Grandma Carbonaro some. You enjoy seeing everyone. We spent the day at the park with my cousin Emily and her little boy Oliver and Aunt Cindy! Before we left you girls also got to spend some time with your Great Grandma & Great Grandpa Hoey! You girls just love them. 

You have officially said your first word “MOMMA!” I was so happy! Your daddy says Charleston first word was “dada” but I disagree bc all babies usually start with “dada da dada.” But you stand at my legs saying momma momma momma! It’s so cute .. but I’m pretty sure it’s you just wanting a bottle! 
You also learned to wave so you wave to everyone that passes by. I love that you are kind. You find joy in other people’s smiles, especially mine and daddy’s & Charleston’s. Your sweet laugh is contagious.

The best part about this past month was your very first Christmas! Your eyes lite up every time you saw Christmas lights. I could see the magic of Christmas in your eyes. Just the way it should be. Christmas morning was so much fun watching you and Charleston open presents. You were a little confused on what was going on, but you loved playing with all the toys. 

I am now starting to plan your first birthday, can you guess the theme? Haha of course - Kate Spade! Mommys favorite & your nursery is in the same color scheme. I have not purchased anything but I have a list on amazon ready to be purchased. I think I’ve decided to do cupcakes for your party but we will do a cake smash session her in the next few weeks. Safe to say you will devour whatever you have. You currently have 5 teeth, 3 on the top and 2 on the bottom. You  get so excited when it’s time to go in the high chair. You know your about to get food. You love ham and turkey and even chicken. You also love mash potatoes and sweet potatoes. Of course quacamole. Just like your sister your always stealing my herbalife shakes. 

Mommy loves you always!