Sweet, Sweet Days

Emma,

You are in a bye, bye  phase.  You've been saying bye, bye since before you turned one, but I think you are just now figuring out what it means.  Today before we went to school you told your babies, the roses, the dogs, the house, the garage, & our neighbors bye, bye.  You leave one room & tell it bye, bye.  We throw your banana peel away & it's bye, bye.  It's a cute phase & I love all of your little bye, byes.

You are also into a cuddling phase. You've never been one to really cuddle, but you have been lately.  Today I was in the kitchen getting your snack & you pulled me to the ground & I sat.  You got into my lap & loved on me.  We sat in the kitchen floor for probably a good 20 minutes cuddling, giggling, rubbing noses & giving kisses.  I want to bottle that moment up.  You are so sweet.  I love this phase. I love every cuddle, kiss, giggle, and I love every ounce of you!

-mom

bye bye, paci.

Tonight was night #1 without your paci.  I knew you loved it, but didn't really think you'd cry/scream for an hour for it. Your dad hated every minute.  I did too, but I just kept having to remind myself that it's for the greater good.  Even though you really didn't like me an hour ago, you are now fast asleep without your paci.  And you are loved more than you know.  I pray that tomorrow is a little easier for the both of us!