Well, Hello Again, Blog

I am back! Whew, sorry I have been gone a few weeks, but caring for a newborn really takes it out of you! Actually, I think I may have the world's best baby. Oh no, it just happened. I became a bragging mother. I knew I was susceptible to this condition, but I had no idea it would happen so quickly. Oh well, EMME IS AMAZING! Ahhh, that feels good. The past 11 weeks have been the best weeks of my life, even with the lack of sleep, having to go back to work and general craziness that comes with parenthood. Emme is changing and growing everyday and it is truly wonderful to watch. She officially started sleeping through the night at 10 weeks old, which has made me a new women. It is fantasitc. Ruben and I finally dug deep and took our hardcore pediatricians advice on how to get our baby to sleep through the night, and what do you know, it worked! (Isn't she beautiful?)

Emme's other baby tricks include lots of cooing and talking to her mom and dad, being mesmerized by her beautiful long fingers and hands, rolling from her tummy to her back and her back to her tummy, eating and napping on a great schedule, sitting in her bumbo, and adapting to her new school, Montessori at Sundance. She rarely fusses and has a bright and cheery disposition. We are all totally charmed by this special little girl. Just yesterday her teacher, Ms. Deborah said to me, "Meg, Emme is just amazing! She is such a quick learner and has that something special". Music to my ears. Not that we had anything to do with this... I think some people just get lucky, and me and Rube got lucky. It is like picking a puppy out of a litter. Sometimes you get lucky and pick the best, like Sophie, and sometimes you don't get as lucky and pick Belle. This analogy makes perfect sense for those of you that know Belle and Sophie. Thank you Lord for a Sophie!

I also think that Emme is turning into the neat little person she is because of all of the love and support from our family and friends. Her grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and family friends have all played a roll in these first 11 weeks. She is one loved little girl and I think that makes her feel confident and comfortable in her world.

The picture to the right was taken on Mother's Day. We had a wonderful day by going to the Fort Worth Zoo, which is one of the best zoos in the country. Then, Ruben grilled out and we sat on our patio with Emme in her stroller and enjoyed the evening as a family. As you can she, Em was in a great mood (as usual) and gave her mom the sweetest smile, which was the best Mother's Day gift I could have asked for. I also got a Spa Gift Certificate, which compliments the smile.

We have been having a great time with Emme and are looking forward to more adventures in the future. She has gone to her cousins' baseball game, dance rectials, pizza parties, birthday parties, and running errands all over Fort Worth. Also, she was give a special blessing at church on May 3rd. Ruben and I took her to the front of the church where Father Jambor introduced her to the congregation and then read her a beautiful blessing. Here is pic of that special day.

Emme's Baptism is coming up on May 31st. I will be sure to blog about that day. Our families are coming in and we have asked Chris and Meredith Miner and Warren and Christine Paddock to be her Godparents. We are really looking forward to seeing everyone and sharing such a special occassion with people we care so dearly.

I know I said this the last time, but this time I mean it. I will be better about blogging! Until then...