Thursday, February 13th

The snow sure is pretty!   The kids have really enjoyed playing in it today and I have enjoyed seeing them!  Emmy isn't so sure what to think of it but she did go out in it twice today. The snow shoes I have for her are a bit too big and with the snow giving way under her feet she preferred to be held.  Landon, Ella, and Eli all rolled huge snowballs to make snowmen.  

Inside where it is warm the kids have been playing lots as well.  Landon, Ella, and Eli have taken upon themselves to help get Emmy up in the mornings.  She usually wakes up a little grumpy (don't we all do that a lot) so they go in and play silly games until she is ready to get out of the crib.  Thankfully she has been sleeping well most of the week.  Emmy is talking a bit more each day.  A lot of it ain't real words but as she gets more and more comfortable and tries to keep up with her brothers and sister she makes more noise.  She has been singing with me and mimicking everything that her siblings say.  For two days there has been no fussing about sitting in her seat at mealtimes.  

We were able to go to our homeschool group on Monday and it was great to see so many friends!  Ella was still struggling with an ear infection so she didn't stay.  Emmy didn't cry in the car seat starting that day as Ella sat beside her.  She has since been in the van a couple of times and is now used to the car seat and doing well.  

It has been so sweet to see how all of the kids are attaching to each other.   Landon said the other day  "In a year it will probably be hard to remember not having Emmy here".  So thankful for the sweet bonding taking place!