Journal: omgosh its been a few months...

I believe I have some serious issues keeping up with a blog on a daily.. weekly.. shoot even monthly basis. Oh well I'll keep trying to update this ever chance I get. 

I keep this going only for Emma. This is her blog, her story, bits and pieces of mom and dad, things that we love, and things that make up who we are.

I don't simple stop documenting even tho the blog itself gets neglected. I keep up through Facebook and Pintrest.

So whats going on in Emma's life??

one word.. Potty Training! 

Since today you snagged of your diaper and decided to poop on the floor!!! ahhhh We figure its officially time to kick it in and get you going in the potty rather than mommy's floor ;)

I have an awesome article pinned from Pintrest that I will be using to teach you how.

These are The Days: potty training

the holidays are near...

So its getting close to that time!

Its almost time for Christmas. I can't wait to spend some family time together. We will be having Christmas for my side on Wednesday. Your grandma Toby will be coming up from Rolla to have dinner at our house. It will be fun, we are doing a pot luck type dinner. I'm sure we will play some games, and then grandma said she wrapped all your gifts in single boxes because she wanted you to have a bunch to open. 

On Sunday or Monday we will head up to St. Joesph to have Christmas with Daddy's family. I haven't heard what we have planned yet, but I'm sure it will be fun. I actually haven't even heard what you are getting yet!! 

The rest of the time I'll be working and Daddy will be working. I'm continuing to work on you December album and you'll continue to recover from your terrible cold and teething you are doing right now. 

BTW:

You have a whopping 14 teeth!! Thats insane little lady.

Love you bunches 

Mommy

Recap 1st year... My baby is 1!!

Its crazy.

I can't believe it.

You are officially 1! 

Its hard for me to believe, it seems like yesterday that I found out I was pregnant.

You've accomplished so much in such a short time too.

Everything in green we can check off...

Everything in yellow we are close...

and red we will be working on in the following months

normally 1 year olds-

Child's Age	Mastered Skills (most kids can do)	Emerging Skills (half of kids can do)	Advanced Skills (a few kids can do)
1 month	Lifts head when lying on tummy Responds to sound Stares at faces	Follows objects briefly with eyes Vocalizes: oohs and aahs Can see black-and-white patterns	Smiles, laughs Holds head at 45-degree angle
2 months	Vocalizes: gurgles and coos Follows objects across field of vision Notices his hands Holds head up for short periods	Smiles, laughs Holds head at 45-degree angle Makes smoother movements	Holds head steady Can bear weight on legs Lifts head and shoulders when lying on tummy (mini-pushup)
3 months	Recognizes your face and scent Holds head steady Visually tracks moving objects	Squeals, gurgles, coos Blows bubbles Recognizes your voice Does mini-pushup	Rolls over, from tummy to back Turns toward loud sounds Can bring hands together, bats at toys
4 months	Smiles, laughs Can bear weight on legs Coos when you talk to him	Can grasp a toy Rolls over, from tummy to back	Imitates sounds: "baba," "dada" Cuts first tooth May be ready for solid foods
5 months	Distinguishes between bold colors Plays with his hands and feet	Recognizes own name Turns toward new sounds Rolls over in both directions	Sits momentarily without support Mouths objects Separation anxiety may begin
6 months	Turns toward sounds and voices Imitates sounds Rolls over in both directions	Is ready for solid foods Sits without support Mouths objects Passes objectsfrom hand to hand	Lunges forward or starts crawling Jabbers or combines syllables Drags objects toward himself

Age	Mastered Skills (most kids can do)	Emerging Skills (half of kids can do)	Advanced Skills (a few kids can do)
7 months	Sits without support Drags objects toward herself	Lunges forward orstarts crawling Jabbers or combines syllables Starts to experiencestranger anxiety	Waves goodbye Stands while holding onto something Bangs objects together Begins to understandobject permanence
8 months	Says "mama" or "dada" to parents (isn't specific) Passes objects from hand to hand	Stands while holding onto something Crawls Points at objects Searches for hidden objects	Pulls self to standing,cruises Picks things up with thumb-finger pincer grasp Indicates wants with gestures
9 months	Stands while holding onto something Jabbers or combines syllables Understands object permanence	Cruises while holding onto furniture Drinks from a sippy cup Eats with fingers Bangs objects together	Plays patty-cake and peek-a-boo Says "mama" or "dada" to the correct parent
10 months	Waves goodbye Picks things up withpincer grasp Crawls well, with belly off the ground	Says "mama" or "dada" to the correct parent Indicates wants with gestures	Stands alone for a couple of seconds Puts objects into a container
11 months	Says "mama" or "dada" to the correct parent Plays patty-cake and peek-a-boo Stands alone for a couple of seconds Cruises	Understands "no" and simple instructions Puts objects into a container	Says one word besides "mama" or "dada" Stoops from standing position
12 months	Imitates others' activities Indicates wants with gestures	Takes a few steps Says one word besides "mama" or "dada"	Walks alone Scribbles with a crayonSays two words besides "mama" or "dada"

and what the next year brings

Child's Age	Mastered Skills (most kids can do)	Emerging Skills (half of kids can do)	Advanced Skills (a few kids can do)
13 months	Uses two wordsskillfully (e.g., "hi" and "bye") Bends over and picks up an object	Enjoys gazing at his reflection Holds out arm or leg to help you dress him	Combines words and gestures to make needs known Rolls a ball back and forth
14 months	Eats with fingers Empties containers of contents Imitates others	Toddles well Initiates games Points to one body part when asked Responds to instructions (e.g., "give me a kiss")	Uses a spoon or fork Matches lids with appropriate containers Pushes and pulls toys while walking
15 months	Plays with ball Uses three wordsregularly Walks backward	Scribbles with a crayon Runs Adopts "no" as his favorite word	"Helps" around the house Puts his fingers to his mouth and says "shhh"
16 months	Turns the pages of abook Has temper tantrums when frustrated Becomes attached to a soft toy or other object	Discovers the joy of climbing Stacks three blocks Uses spoon or fork Learns the correct way to use common objects (e.g., the telephone)	Takes off one piece of clothing by himself Gets finicky about food Switches from two naps to one
17 months	Uses six wordsregularly Enjoys pretend games Likes riding toys	Feeds doll Speaks more clearly Throws a ball underhand	Dances to music Sorts toys by color, shape, or size Kicks ball forward
18 months	Will "read" board books on his own Scribbles well	Strings two words together inphrases Brushes teeth with help Stacks four blocks	Throws a ball overhand Takes toys apart and puts them back together Shows signs of toilet training readiness

not bad!! You are doing so well for your age! I'm very very proud of that list above me.

So everything red and everything listed below will be what we will be doing for the next year.

Child's Age	Mastered Skills (most kids can do)	Emerging Skills (half of kids can do)	Advanced Skills (a few kids can do)
19 months	Uses a spoon and fork Runs Throws a ball underhand Enjoys helping around the house	Understands as many as 200 words Recognizes when something is wrong (e.g., calling a dog a cat)	Washes and dries own hands with help Points to picture or object when you call it by name May know when she needs to pee
20 months	Feeds doll Takes off own clothes Dumps an object in imitation, such as throwing garbage away	Learns words at a rate of ten or more a day Can walk up stairs (but probably not down)	May start exploring genitals Draws a straight line Names several body parts
21 months	Can walk up stairs Able to set simple goals (e.g., deciding to put a toy in a certain place)	Throws a ball overhand Kicks ball forward Stacks six blocks	Names simple picture in a book Can walk down stairs
22 months	Kicks ball forward Follows two-step requests(e.g., "Get your doll and bring it here")	Does simple puzzles Draws a straight line Names several body parts	Puts on loose-fitting clothes Might be ready for a big bed Understands opposites (e.g., tall vs. short)
23 months	Names simple picture in a book Uses 50 to 70 words	Opens doors Sings simple tunes Takes more of an interest in playing with other kids	Talks about self (likes, dislikes) Asks "why?"
24 months	Names at least six body parts Half of speech is understandable Makes two- to three-word sentences	Talks about self Arranges things in categories Can walk down stairs	Begins to understand abstract concepts (e.g., sooner and later) Becomes attuned to gender differences Learns to jump

Looks like we will have a fun filled year ahead of us.

I can't believe that this last year was pretty jammed packed of stuff. 

Your everyday-

7 am Wake up bottle and diaper change by Daddy or Mommy

830 am Mommy is getting ready for work, and you are taking your first nap with Daddy.

The rest of the day you stay home with Daddy- you guys will nap and play, learn and eat. Cry and laugh, and watch your favorite movies like Despicable Me.

Mommy works somewhere between 8-12 hours running her own store. I manage a Halloween store/Toy store in the mall. 

I'm usually home in time to spend some fun time playing and dancing around. We will relax together, take a bath, read, watch a movie, eat snacks, and play outside.

11pm Daddy goes to work.

12am You are in bed for the night. 

You will usually sleep most nights in your bed all night, sometimes you cry and sneak in bed with me.

Some of your favorite activities are-

Playing outside

Playing with sticks! <-- yes sticks. if you are outside you'll have one in hand.

watching movies like Megamind and Rango

You love to eat cheerios, crackers, and baby puffs. 

You love your sippy cup full of apple juice/water

You still drink a 6oz bottle every 3-4 hours

You pretty much run the entire house. The floor is covered in every toy imaginable.

Some of the things you hate-

bows in your hair

getting dressed

and having your butt changed.

Here are some of my favorite photos and times from this last year-

the day you were born

our second family photo

our first easter

the first time you met your great grandfather

 the first time mommy caught the perfect photo

 first time swimming

 first trip to the zoo

 your first birthday

and your first Christmas eve. The most beautiful smile ever.

I also have some of the most amazing videos. Funny and amazing moments caught.

As we come to the end of 6 months

as we near the end of April.. it marks the end of a new age...

6 months!

and its been so fun and exciting!

what we did:

April 1- Moved in to our new apartment, Grandpa Ronnie's Birthday

April 8- You crawled for the first time

April 10- celebrate family Easter

April 14- Weigh in @ 16lbs. 8oz. 

April 18- Mommy meet with Cancer Specialist, and was cleared

April 19- Mommy meet with a Plastic Surgeon about her surgery

April 20- 6 month Well Baby Visit and 6 month Baby shots

April 23- Easter meet up with Mommy's family

April 24- Your First Easter! Meet with Daddy's family

April 27- Grandma Toby's birthday

April 29- Daddy's Birthday

Who you meet with:

First time- Will and Barbara.. mommy's and daddy's friends

Seen entire family on both sides

stayed your first visit with the babysitter

.::some pictures from last month::.

So seriously its been WAY to long! 5 months

it may seem as if I've forgotten about you little blog here... trust me I haven't, Its just this last month has taken us for all the time we have.

Pretty much every 24 hours have been spent running, working, playing, sleeping, eating, and everything else you can think of!! 

You've also grown so much its simply unreal. I figured I'll just sum it all up really quick-

You hit 5 months!!

You are rolling back to side *almost back to belly*

You talk and scream ALL the time. Don't worry I have it on video!

You've officially met ALL your family.

You cut your TWO bottom teeth..

and you are teething AGAIN top two it looks like.

You have started eating solids-

oatmeal

rice

sweet peas

carrots

sweet potatoes

bananas

peaches!!

yayayaya!!! right?? anyway other than all that we've been living our everyday lives. You normally do something like this:

5 am- wake up and feeding

sleep for a few more hours

7 am- wake up for the day, daddy gets off work, more eating and playing.

12 pm mommy goes to work and you spend the day with Daddy. You guys play and watch movies, eat, learn, and hangout til Mommy gets home. You pretty much do the same thing if Mommy doesn't work, but Daddy gets to sleep ;)

9pm its bath, feeding, reading, and bed time. You sleep in your crib still swaddled for the majority of the night. You usually look for Mommy to get you around 3-4 to sleep with me for a little while. 

You are getting so big!! I can't wait to share some photos with you:

wow really? journal entry 2/14

so wow its been since the 4th since I've last updated a post... I'm sure slacking here. The reason is, there is a house full of sick people!! you, mommy, daddy, and uncle Ryan have all been sharing some ridiculous flu! from the sounds of all our friends and family... its been the same with them.

So pretty much the usual has been going on. We've been all relaxing trying to re-coup. 

We've watched some awesome movies together-

you loved Despicable Me

you also got a new toy from Grandpa that you LOVE... which is an understatement lol

I actually have a picture of you in it and a video.... but I haven't processed and uploaded them yet. Thats how sick I've been.

Oh and some of my recent facebook feeds will just make you laugh!!

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  Well its official im a mom em covered me in poo....

  
  

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      Susan Robinson Lol yea she got me, her, then i took her to the changing table and she covered that too.
      

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      Sherry Wools oh my susan u had a mess huh lol
      

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then here are a few others to just update on what we've been doing...

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  Susan Robinson

  Anyone wanna buy DDR universe 3 for xbox?? Yea i bought it played on time... Finished lol

  
  

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      Alicia Mathis Totally just bought ot last week! If only I would have waited!
      

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      Susan Robinson Hey Alicia you still want the extra mat?? I saved it for you when I traded the game in... for 12 bucks *eyeroll* they wouldn't take the mat. F"ing game was 50!!! lol yeah I guess we bought it at the same time
      

      February 7 at 8:02pm · 

so Yeah I picked up Dance Dance Revolution and its ridiculous!! I sucked at it sooo bad 

you jump on a pad like this...

and match it to the screen above. /eyeroll*

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  My sleeping baby!

  
  

  
  

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      Shannon Bettes I miss my baby!
      

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      Susan Robinson Yes hes the exact same way!!!! lol we can't help it
      
      Shannon we of course miss you too!! see you guys soon love ya!
      

      February 7 at 8:07pm · 

I took a super cute sleeping picture of you, everyone just loved it!

• • Susan and Kristin Aagard are now friends.

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  Susan Robinson

  I love my new cookbook!! So a day of baking ;) breaks for baby cuddling tho. Biscuits and bread down... Cookies next!! Then i must get back to some blog work lol

  
  

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So Im learning how to cook!! I picked up a new cookbook @ Barnes and noble and I'm trying some nice simple "mom recipes!

and I'm having amazing results already.

Then I've done some blog "makeovers" for friends 

Faith True's remake

Faith's Blog ;)

and 

Kami's remake

Kami's Blog :)

Then I scrap-booked some-

Then I spent the rest of the time with YOU! We've had fun playing, laughing, and running around. Its the most fun I have!! We read books, do tummy time, watch cartoons, play "crazy baby" and "crazy mommy" <-- thats where I stand up and shake my entire body.. then I tell you to do crazy baby and you copy me!!

love you much baby