Emma- 9 Months

Ems-

Sorry Mommy is a day late in wishing you a Happy 9 months.  I am also sorry that I can't post any pictures of you at 9 months on this blog. 
You are so busy!  You crawl like a pro now, and you are trying so hard to pull yourself up to stand.  I think it's just going to be a matter of time before that happens.  You are into EVERYTHING, and that includes getting up in your sister's business when I am trying to change her diaper.  I don't get the appeal, but I think you are just nosey!  This curiosity sparked the first brawl with you and Macie.  You slipped and fell on her, and she reached up and whacked you across the face.  Your binky went flying, you started screaming, and then Macie joined in and started crying!  Pretty soon you two will be brawling over clothes and bathroom time!!!  You adore your sister, and you follow her all around the house trying to pull yourself up on her legs, you play with her hair, her fingers and toes.  She's not #1 in your fan club, but you have to remember she's two and she is two with an attitude!!!  She can't be bothered with you right now, but that doesn't seem to bother you.....you just keep trying.  I love your determination. 
You are such a good sleeper.  You let me know when you're ready for a nap, or bed by making a noise that sounds like a bullfrog, and you crawl up into my lap and cuddle....I LOVE it!  I read you books, put you down in your crib, and you are out in 2.2 seconds.  You are getting four top teeth all at once right now so that wakes you sometimes, but you still love your sleep.  I really thought you were just going to have those two bottom teeth and that's it! 
Since I do flashcards pretty often with Macie, I decided to include you while I am doing them.  I show you two, ask you which one is.....and you pick the right one 8 out of 10 times!  Makes me so proud when you do that!  You also know animal sounds.  I pull out your baby animals book, make the sound, and you pick the right animal. 
I can't believe you have graced us with your presence for 9 whole months.  It's been an interesting yet amazing 9 months.  I love you more than I could ever express!

Love you little Ems,

Mommy