Emma Update

 

Emma turned 10 months old a week and a half ago. To update you guys...

She...

• can say "uh oh", "up" and "awww"
• can sign "more", "all done" and "gentle"
• understands the signs "mom" "dad" "cat" "dog"
• uses selective hearing when you tell her "no"
• can stand on her own
• took a step (!!!!)
• can crawl up the stairs
• likes to get into the cupboards. Her favorites are the pantry (food), the cupboard under the sink (cleaning supplies), and the fridge (food).
• thinks Switzer is the best toy in the world. She chases him/grabs his tail/pulls out his hair all while laughing hysterically (Switzer hates Emma)  
• makes it up to Switzer by feeding him everything she does not want to eat
• imitates others laughs.
• fake coughs so that people think she is choking (then laughs)
• loves 'patty cake' and 'itsy bitsy spider'
• is a BIG fan of Sesame Street and the wiggles (ugh)
• likes to read her books (so cute!)
• waves bye-bye/ hi
• has Daddyman wrapped around her little finger
• is moving out of 18 month clothes and fitting better in 24 month and smaller 2T
• favorite foods - mac and cheese, ravioli, french fries, cheese burgers, bananas
• least favorite foods- green veggies and cottage cheese (both are now Switzer's favorite foods)
• favorite toys- Mr. Cow, fridge farm, talking on her phone, her push toys

At her 9 month appointment she was almost 26lbs and 31 inches tall. The doctor said I don't need to buy anymore formula (!!!) and once what we have is gone to give her whole milk. woot. She also has 7 teeth!! Everyday is something new!