Today has been cool so Emmy and I staying inside most of it and played.  We also got to skype with Caleb and we were all so happy to see each other.  I've grabbed a few shots the past few days that I tough were worthy of posting.

My parents came over tonight to eat dinner and play.  My mom has been dying to play tea party with Emmalyn, so she showed grandma how.

Cuddles for grandma.

Reading before bed.  This is Emmy's favorite book.  It is an animal board book that she can turn the pages on her own.  It is also a touch and feel book which she loves as well.

We had so much fun and are excited that we will be spending a few days with Caleb soon!

10 Months

I have a ten month old on my hands!  CRAZY!  Since I was sick last week we didn't really go anywhere, but spent a lot of time at home.  Most days Emmy got to get in her plastic pool (you know the ghetto ones that we all had when we were kids) and splashed around.  She loves it as long as the water temperature isn't too cool.  

It has been great to stay at home this week.  I've gotten my strength back and Emmy had fun having other people play with her, including her daddy!  

Size of clothes - anything 6 months up to 12 months.  Even thought the 12 month clothes are too big, I just love the new stuff she has so I couldn't wait to see her in some of it!

Sleep -WONDERFUL!  She's been going to bed anytime between 7 and 8:30pm and waking up between 8:30 and 9:30am. 

Food - Anything!!!  She's eating a lot more now too!

Milestones -  Her third and fourth teeth (top two) are coming in now.  She's crawling and pulling up a storm.  She waves hello and goodbye and loves to talk to her Daddy on the phone.  He called earlier today and she grabbed the phone from me, put it up to her ear and started "talking" to him.  It was so sweet!  She also randomly hugs and kisses those she is around most and smiles as she does!  I love it so much!

Favorite activities - playing, reading (she likes to turn the pages), swimming in her pool, crawling around discovering new things, petting the dogs, talking to Daddy on the phone, dancing.

And, as always some recent photos for you to enjoy.

Playing outside before bed one evening.

Reading with Daddy because Mama couldn't get close since I was sick.

Pool time with Aunt Crissy!

Pool time with Mama!

Trying out the new backdrops!

A Short, Surprise Visit

Today I'm feeling much better!  Caleb's commander let him come home for 24 hours to help take care of me and Emmalyn.  He's spending most of his time with Emmy and staying a good distance away from me, but knowing that she is in the care of her daddy makes both her and me feel much better!  She is just so happy that he is here and that puts a smile on my face!

Before Caleb picked her up, she stayed at three different places and everyone said she did so well at each place.  She had her first taste of formula last night and I first wouldn't take it because she wasn't use to the nipple, but eventually she got it and didn't get sick at all.  I have been trying to wean her from nursing lately and this is helping with that.

When I called my parents last night to check on her she sounded like she was having a blast!  So, it seems like I'm the only one sad about this situation, but I'm feeling better and better about her being in the care of others.  

I hope you all are healthy and happy!

My Sad Day

Well, I have the swine flu.  I'm not to be around my daughter until I"m fever free for 48 hours and it is killing me!  I've been a basket case all day, but I wouldn't want her to feel half as bad as I do right now.  So, for now, I'm in quarantine and resting it up!

A Sick Day

My original plan today was to blog about the gorgeous new area my in laws moved to, but I woke up and felt like a dozen MAC trucks hit me!  With body aches and a fever of 102 my plans for the day changed.  I want to know how single moms do this when they feel this bad?  I have such great people surrounding me and so much support that people have been fighting for when they get to keep Emmalyn.  However, this mama is having a hard time with it.  On one hand, I don't want her to get sick and don't have a husband to take care of her while I rest, and on the other hand I feel selfish not being able to take care of her on my own.  What is the right answer?  I eventually came to the conclusion to let my friends and family keep her for the day so I could rest and she will come home tonight to sleep in her own bed.  

I don't want her to think both parents have left her and it breaks my heart to (1) think that she could possibly think that and (2) that she might catch what I have a feel this bad.  

Well, we will see how it goes.  She only been away from me for half an hour and I can't stop crying.  I know, I'm crazy!  I just love that child so much and even though I have such wonderful people willing to help m with her, I feel like no one can care for her like I do.  I know her inside and out and the only other person who knows her that well is her daddy, who can't be here to help us.  

Anyway, I'll leave you with some photos I took of the property my in laws moved to.  It is beautiful!

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I'm not getting too much done today because I feel like this...

However, it was so great to have a phone date with my bff last night, Ashley!

More posts coming as soon as I'm feeling better!

A Productive Saturday

Hi guys!  Today has been one very productive Saturday.  I started it off by helping my parents organize a few places in their home.  There is thirty years of stuff piled in random places so we have started to go through what is needed and what can be parted with.  It is actually fun.  Once the major organization is done they are going to move to a diy kitchen renovation.  I'm so excited!  It won't be substantial, mostly painting, new countertops, a new stove, and maybe a new floor... Okay, maybe it will be a big job!

After that I came home to find my housemate doing the same thing!  Since we moved in with Crissy (a fellow army wife whose husband is the same unit as Caleb) we have gotten rid of a lot.  I've used the motto- if it hasn't been used in six months then you don't need to keep it!  I love being organized!!!

Another thing that I've needed to organize is my time.  I've realized that I need to make more time for my friend Jesus.  Crissy's mom got us a bible study book written by another military wife, Sara Horn.  It's called Tour of Duty.  I haven't gotten too far into the study, but so far it is intriguing and very true!

Also, Crissy and I have been booked out plane tickets and hotel for our trip to Fort Hood.  We are excited to say the least.  There's so much we would like to do while we are there!

There are a lot of design and organization that I'll be posting on later, but now I'm heading to bed!  Today has been exhausting!