Emi is 1 - Circus Party

We had so much fun celebrating Emi's birthday. We had a circus party because adding her made us the Luehmann Circus so we had to! In the midst of it all it was simple, we had corn dogs and popcorn and peanuts. Also some cotton candy, animal lollipops and sticks that matched the colors haha. That's it. It was in the afternoon before dinner and after lunch so we didn't offer an actual meal. We had boxes of candy and bubbles for the kids, and the most amazing cake made by our friend Maria.

We had so much fun, and Emi loved the corn dogs, she was eating one the whole time, it was adorable because it took her 2.5 hrs to finish eating one haha. A lot of Emi's friends came and though we missed a couple it was fun to see all the babies who are turning toddlers hang out and play together. It was a fun day altogether!

Baby L #2 - Week 52

She is 1!

I feel like it flew by, I feel like I just found out I was pregnant, I feel like I just took pictures of my belly and I just had her, and I just held her for the first time, and she just started cooing, crawling, talking, moving, walking. I feel like it went by too fast. Emi and I have been together every day of her life. What an incredible honor it has been to be with her, to know her and try to memorize her, to learn her and enjoy her every move. I feel like our personalities are so different they compliment each other, she made enjoy cuddles and crave them, she has taught me to look for the quiet moments in the midst of chaos. She is peace and calm, and joy and fun. A perfect addition to our beautiful circus.

Baby L #2 - Week 51

Emi's skinis still not doing great. It really doesn't seem to bother her but it is really dry and I don't like it. Aquaphor does seem to be helping but I am trying essential oils more. We will give it a couple more weeks and see. Her and Antonella have been playing more and more together, Antonella is very defensive of her and often tells me Emi is her sister if I am correcting some behaviour. It's adorable. Emi is such a sweet baby, in the mornings when she wakes up she likes to snuggle with me and usually stares at me and smiles, it's really one of my favorite times, it feels like time stopped for her and I to fall more in love.

Baby L #2 - Week 49

We finally were able to talk to the doctor about Emi's skin. It is mild eczema, they suggested we get Aquaphor so that we did, we will see. She is still very very attached to me, which I love and also sometimes don't love ha. It is not easy to have a baby constantly expect you to hold her when you have a toddler and a life, but we are learning together to deal with it all. She eats a lot and nurses a lot too, I am not sure I'll be able to wean in 2 and a half months. We will see.

Baby L#2 - Week 48

Isn't she adorable!!!! She has gotten so so so so big. Her skin is still acting strange and there are some rough spots on her cheeks. It is worse in the morning and we still don't know what's causing it. We will probably call the doctor this week to inquire. It doesn't seem to bother her though, it's purely cosmetic. I think she is going through a growth spurt because she has been eating more than usual. But I don't know because she has been sleeping less than usual haha.

We are planning her first birthday, and I cannot believe I will have two toddlers soon. CRAZY!

Baby L #2 - Week 47

Emi wears things from 6 months to 12 months. Some stuff is 3-6 months and works, some stuff has to be 12 months. Baby clothes are strange. 

She has been sleeping really well, between 10 and 12 hours at night and two naps of 2 hrs each during the day. Her hair is getting thicker and more and more curly. I love it. She is a really good walker, and she loves playing with pots and pans in the kitchen. She also likes ripping paper apart into tiny little pieces and making big, exciting messes. She really prefers to play alone while I am on sight, or she also likes to sit on my lap and play. But she is not a big fan of playing with Ant ye. Ant thinks they are playing together all the time though.

She likes running around and exploring in the backyard, but she must be closely monitored as she will put ANYTHING in her mouth.

She loves all food, ALL of it. Her least favorites are still green beans and peas, but she'll eat them if I mix the, with carrots or sweet potatoes.

Baby L #2 - Week 46

Grandma Kate was in town this week. The girls did so much stuff that every night when we got home they'd go to be exhausted and sleep for 12 hrs straight. It was amazing.

As you can see in some of the pics Emi always has food in her mouth, I clean and clean her and she eats and eats, it's crazy.She has 3 teeth on the bottom and 4 on top. And she just keeps getting better and better at the whole walking thing. She is also amazing at going up and down the stairs and at making messes super quick. She loves hiding things in the pantry and being chased by her dad or her lelo up the stairs. My sister is one of her favorite people because she lets her do whatever she wants hahaha. Also she cuddles with her a lot and Emi is a big fan of cuddles.

Baby L #2 - Week 45

This week I decided to have the girls try the gift that Courtney Basse made for them and we had so much fun. The girls are learning to play with each other more and more. Antonella is very protective of Emi and Emi gets a little frustrated when Ant wants to hold her and kiss her. If Emi cries Ant runs to tell me. In the mornings Emi usually wakes Ant and she goes quickly to my room to tell "Mama Emi wake, Emi wake, run!" It's so cute.

Emi has also been learning to imitate some of the different sounds and moves Ant makes, it is funny and cute at the same time. I love them together, they will always be the best pair.