OH MY!!!!!

We did not do a whole lot this weekend because Drew had to work. Emma and I stayed around the house all weekend and played. Saturday night our living room TV when out so we were down to just the little TV in our bedroom. Thankfully the TV is still under warranty so we just have to wait to get the parts in and then they can come out and fix it. In the meantime we decided to go ahead and buy a little bigger and better TV for our bedroom so it is out in the living room until the other one gets fixed.

Sunday Emma was in one of her moods and did not want to listen, I told Drew that I think she has already reached the terrible 2s. She was climbing and standing on everything and would not listen at all when I told her to stop standing on her stuff. We ended up taking her rocking chair away twice and she still has not gotten it back. Emma also bit me, which for good reason did not go over very well. We really do not know what was going on with her but she did not want to sleep on Sunday night either. I was up with her about half the night and ended up laying in the recliner with her just to get her to sleep some.

My job has been a little better this week. The collection supervisor has backed off quite a bit, I think that my boss had a talking to him, and my boss has kind of stayed away. I'm still not very happy about the direction the company is going though and have started working on my resume to get it up to date. Once I finally have it done we will see what happens.

On to the BIG news now. Emma has went pee on the potty twice. Once on Sunday and then again last night. I normally take her into the restroom with me when Drew has to work so that she is not out in the living room by herself and this weekend I decided to go ahead and starting putting her on the potty while we were in there. She actually went a little on Sunday. Then last night we decided to go ahead and put her on the potty while getting her ready for bed and she went then as well. I know it will be awhile yet before she is completely potty trained but it is a start.

What a Smart Girl

We were in Jasper over the weekend for a Bridal Shower, Baby Shower, First Communion and Graduation. Everything was on Sunday and basically at the same time so Drew took Emma with him to the First Communion and Graduation while I went to the Bridal and Baby Shower. I did not figure that Emma would do very well at the showers and mom's family had gotten to see her at the spring/Easter party. Drew said once Emma woke up a little bit, He had just gotten her up for her nap right before they went, she had a lot of fun playing on the playground. Over all it was a very nice weekend home and it was good to see our families.

Emma now how 8 teeth and her gums are really ragged so there are several more working their way though. When one comes they all come. Thankfully she is not extremely fussy, is still sleeping pretty well at night and not having any trouble eating.

Yesterday Drew took Emma in for her Chiropractor Appt. While they were waiting in the waiting room Emma apparently went over to her diaper bag and pulled out the changing pad. She then laid it on the ground, sat down and then laid down on the changing pad. Drew checked her diaper and sure enough she was very wet. Once he finished changing her he was putting the changing pad away and Emma picked up the diaper so Drew showed her where to throw it away at and she put it in the trash can. There were a couple of other people in the waiting room and Drew said several of them made comments about not being able to believe that she did that at only 14 months old. Hopefully this means she will potty train early but I'm not sure because she really does not care for her potty seat. When we put her on it she fusses.

I cannot say that it has been the best week at work for me. Tuesday before I left I got into it with our collection supervisor and then yesterday I got into it with him and my boss. I was so mad that I almost put my 2 weeks notice in. The coworker that I share an office with got into it with our boss right after I did and we both almost called off today. It seams like my boss and the collection supervisor have both been staying clear of me today. I talked with Drew about looking for another job but I'm just not sure if the timing is right.

Dog Walking and Teeth

Overall it was a pretty quiet weekend and not much has been going on this week either. We did go to the zoo and gardens on Sunday but I forgot my camera so no picture of that. The Gardens was really pretty with all of the tulups in full bloom. I'm sure dad would have loved it. I guess I will have to make sure that Dad gets to see them next year.

Emma has been teething for the last couple of months and we are now up to 7 teeth, 4 on bottom and 3 on top, and there is a 4th one on top that will probably be breaking though the skin in the next couple of days. She has been having trouble getting her teeth in and we have been having a lot of trouble with daiper rash. I have had a couple of people tell me that it is not uncommon for little ones to have a lot of diaper rash when they are teething. One of the ladies at work told me something that to try so hopefully it will help.

Since the weather has started to warm up I take Emma with me when I take Jessie out when I get home from work. Emma has gotten to the point where when we walk in the door she wants Jessie's leash and she wants to hold it the whole time we are outside. It is really cute.


This weekend will be a busy one. We will be heading to Jasper on Friday and while we are down there we have a first communion, graduation, baby shower, and bridal shower to go to. Plenty to keep us busy.

Easter

Mom and dad came up to spend Easter weekend with us and then Vince and Linda came up Tuesday night and babysat for Emma on Wednesday and Thursday. They had things going on last night and today so Drew is getting to have a father daughter day with Emma today. Our babysitter went on an overnight field trip with her son Wednesday - Friday. Over all it has been a week filled with Family time.

We really did not do anything special for Easter last weekend. On Saturday we went to the Children's Museum for a little while other then that is was a nice quiet weekend spent at home. I know that Vince and Linda had a lot of fun playing with Emma Wednesday and Thursday.

Easter with the Hartings family. All of the little ones were ready to go find Easter eggs.


Emma in her Easter dress. There was a flower out front that was starting to brake off so we let Emma pick it.


Emma with her Easter Bunny. The bunny actually was mine when I was little.

Taking a wagon Ride. Vince and Linda bought the wagon for her and decided to bring it up on Tuesday. She really was not to sure what to think of the wagon at first but I think that she liked it.

Eating like a big girl. A friend of ours just had a little girl on Wednesday and we decided to go see them last night. On the way we stoped for supper and Emma wanted a fork to eat with. She has been doing really good with her little forks and thankfully did not have much trouble with the big fork either.

Number 5

Not much has been going on around our house these last couple of weeks. Thankfully we are all getting over our colds so life is returning somewhat to normal.

I do have to say that we are all loving the warmer weather. This week we have been able to go out on walks every night. Emma likes to get down and walk and can actually walk our entire street if we let her. She has fallen several times and now has some scraps on her hands and knees but that is going to happen.

Last weekend Emma and I went to Jasper for the Hartings Easter/spring get together (Drew had to work). I was great being able to see all of the cousins and Emma had a lot of fun playing with the other kids. It was so nice outside that they were able to play outside most of the night. Unfortunately we were not able to get over and see Vince and Linda while we were in Jasper. Time just went so fast and before I knew it was time to head back home. They are going to be coming up here to babysit for her on the 7th and 8th though so they will get to spend some quality time with her then.

As for the title of this post I noticed tonight that another tooth has broken though the skin. She now has 3 teeth on top and 2 on bottom. Along with that I can see another tooth on top is ready to come though and so are 2 more on the bottom. We knew she was teething but it is kind of hard to tell exactly where the teeth are because she does not like to let us look and her gums really do not get very swollen with the teeth are coming though.

Sorry I do not have any pictures to post. We have not really taken any lately. I will try to get some this weekend to post next week.