Our Princess

Photo courtesy of David OBrien. A Fairytale moment in our princess's life.

Donald and I have reflected on the last year of our little one's life and over the course of a few weeks came up with a "What we love about Emma" list we are happy to share. This list will never be able to reflect all that is in our heats and will never be complete. Emma is now a wonderful 2 years old, a fantastic 35 inches tall (75 percentile) and a comfortable 27 3/4 lbs (45 percentile). Dr. Neglia is thrilled with her language skills and growth. At her 2 year appointment she was very polite and did everything the doctor asked of her. When his exam was over Emma ended it by saying "Thank You Very Much" to her doctor and again after given a shot saying "Thank You Very Much" to the very surprised and very pleased nurse. No tears, just a brave, gentle and kind little lady that we grow to love more than our hearts could have thought possible.

What We Love About Emma (things that make us smile)

1. When Donald and I are hugging and kissing she runs over to us in great excitement and can't wait to join in.

2. Her love of music, and crayons

3. That I can talk to myself all the time now that Emma is around to pretend to listen and no one stares at me funny.

4. Watching Donald and Emma run towards each other all giggles and smiles to hug and kiss.

5. Emma asking me to dance.

6. Listening to her say "Please", "Thank You", "Okay", "May I please", "Help please", "Good job", "Good girl", "Thank you welcome" and "I love you"

7. When we tuck her in bed at night she asks for "Kisses head", "Kisses hair", Kisses mouth", Kisses nose".

8 When she asks us to "snuggle daddy", "snuggle mommy"

9. Listening to her sing "Abc's" "Itsy Bitsy Spy Zipper", "6 little Ducks", "5 years Time", "Read My Mind"...oh and so much more

10. Looking into the backseat to see her happy face while taking off her shoes to do "This Little Piggy"

11. Watching her sleep.

12 Knowing our kisses DO make it better.

13. Watching her play with all the kids at the playground.

14. Seeing her love on all our families and watching them interact with her.

15. How free she gives so much love.

16. Watching Donald Love on her and love taking care of her.

17. She's our little "One Track"

18. "This is very cool!!" the first time on a train.

19. The ever exciting "Button" (bellybutton)

20. Her deep baby voice.

21. "Naked Nanners!!"

22. She LOVES going for coffee "STARBUCKS!!"

23. Shouting "We made it!!" as if we were that bad at driving :)

24. Taking credit for anyone who farts.

25. Seeing her discover the joy of chocolate

26. When she rest her head on our shoulders and snuggles in tight with arms around our neck.

27. "Goonyah!" Motorcycle

28. Seeing how much she loves her daddy

29. "Eskimo Kisses"

30. No matter who others might think she looks like or takes after - she is a little mirror of her mommy. Just ask her Daddy :)

To quote one of our favorite books "McDuff Moves In", "How happy we are they said in their dreams!!" And how truly happy we really are.