Life is a Rollercoaster

Life has been so busy lately. I thought that it would feel so much more manageable since I don't have soccer on my plate anymore, but I guess Emersyn kinda took its place. I don't say that in a bad way at all. She is such an amazing blessing!!! Anyway I say that to say that we have been so busy lately. Emersyn continues to grow like crazy and do new things all the time. She turned 8 months old on April 26th! I look back on the last 8 months and it has been amazing how so much has changed.

Emersyn at 8 months is:

• Eating some table food and can pick puffs up and feed herself.
• Still eating one to two times at night (any advice on how to get her to sleep ALL through the night would be great. We have tried all the tricks, putting her to bed later, making sure she is taking 6-8 ounces of milk before bed, etc.)
• Saying 2 audible words, clap (she will clap her hands and say clap) and duck.
• Crawls fast.
• Pulls up on everything and cruises.
• Stands without holding on to things.
• "Talks" all the time.
• Still does not care for the carseat, but puts up with it sometimes.
• Usually takes a 2 hour morning nap and a short one in the late afternoon.
• Loves books and will sit and listen to you read them.
• Loves to play and explore.
• Loves to be put down to explore, but still loves to be held.
• Doesn't really meet a stranger. She pretty much will go to whoever.
• Understands the word "no". Most times if you say no, she will look at you and stop what she is doing.

We are really enjoying her at this stage and are so excited at every new thing she learns to do!