Preschool Days

Well yesterday Emma officially started preschool. It was a bittersweet day for us. Our baby is certainly not a baby anymore. She was so very excited to start preschool. She picked out her own clothes the night before and was quite happy to finally wear her new sneakers from Mommy that are custom made. Oh the advantages of working for Reebok :) When I picked her up she had nothing but good things to say and how she loved preschool so much. I was so happy to hear this. Emma you are such a big girl and you make Mommy and Daddy so proud. We love you so much. You light up our lives with your great personality and amazing little smile!

It's the Holiday Season

WOW ! It has been quite sometime since I have blogged. Things have been so crazy that I just haven't found the time. Things are going great. Emma is getting so big and just amazing us more and more everyday. She is very excited for Christmas this year which will be great. Again this year we did our annual ride on the Polar Express. This year had to be the best so far. Hearing Emma sing with all the other kids her favorite Christmas song was great. And to have her actually be able to say what it is that she wants for Christmas is the best. We also do a tradition in our house with the Elf on the Shelf. Our elf's name is Bart and this year to see Emma be able to wake up in the morning and run around the house looking for Bart is just so awesome. She is so into Christmas just like her Mommy and Daddy. Here are some pictures of the Polar Express.

Second Surgery a success now let's hope it works

Well today Emma under went her second surgery in less than 6months. Since she had her tubes put in, in May she has been having problems with her left ear. We tried everything to not have this surgery but nothing seemed to work so we scheduled another surgery. She did very well but it is very hard to see her have to go through so much in such a short period of time. I know it could be allot worse but to see your child sick and uncomfortable all the time is very hard. This surgery was no easier for Robert and I then the first one. It was a very hard morning and the minutes of waiting seemed like hours. Emma is a strong girl and all went as planned. Now we will wait and see if this tube will be successfull. I hope with the cold weather and not swimming will really help. Thank you eveyrone for all your thoughts, prayers and kind words. Love to all whom are always there by our side we couldn't do it without you!

A weekend not to be forgotten

This weekend made for a very special weekend for Emma and I. On Friday I took the day off and pulled Emma out of school for a surprise visit to Deerfield, NH to pick up Abbey. Nonna, Emma, Abbey and I headed to the Deerfield Fair and despite being soaked from all the rain it was a great day. It was so nice to see Abbey's town and to learn about all the things she does. Since she is in NH we do not get to see her alot so this was quite a special day. Friday night Abbey spent the night at my house and enjoyed a night of playing with Emma, movies and making brownies at 10 o'clock at night! Saturday Emma and I headed out for our annual apple picking day with Shara and Jacob. It was a great day and we got lots of apples. Today was a much needed day as a family so we cooked some yummy food, played and enjoyed a nice walk. All in all a TERRIFIC weekend!! Enjoy the photos.

Lost in a maze

This Sunday was a great family day. We set out to Escobar Farm in Portsmouth, RI. This is an 8 acre corn field that every year is shaped into something different. This year it was a cow. It was a pretty exciting trip and let me just tell you we hit more than 1 dead end. Emma had a blast running all through out the maze and hiding in the corn stalks from Mommy and Daddy. After we made it through we headed over to their pumpkin patch and picked some pumpkins. I thought it was especially nice that Emma had to pick a pumpkin for Pesky since he could not join us. I know some people are not animals lovers but Pesky and Emma are the very best of friends. There is not much that the two of them don't do together. So here are some pictures of the maze and our pumpkin picking.

Out of diapers and officially a big girl!

Well Emma has now been potty trained for 2 weeks and things are going great. She is officially out of diapers and wearing big girl undies all the time! A part of me is very sad to see her become such a big girl over the last 2 weeks but my baby is growing and that is something I must except. I feel like she has grown such a sense of independence over these last 2 weeks that it is so unreal. I am so proud of her and so proud our parenting skills. We have survived yet another milestone I thought would be impossible. Great Job Emma keep up the great work. Mommy and Daddy love you!

Potty Training Days

So we officially have started potty training as of Sunday. Sunday was a so so day and Monday was a complete disaster but Tuesday and today have been great. We have her in underwear all day except for nap and bed and she is staying dry. Trying to get her to pee is a joke but man oh man can this kid poop. She must get that from Daddy. Ha ha! I have this whole week off to establish a routine. I thought when we started on Sunday I was in for a really stressful week with lots of accidents but I must say this has been pretty easy. I could not be a prouder mother and have decided tomorrow we will venture out to do some fall shopping, let's hope for another great day. Emma I just want you to know how proud Mommy and Daddy are and that we love you so much.