Testing Out - Day 1

This week Emma is testing out of her swim program. Day 1 was her swimming in Summer clothing - and she did amazing. Here is a picture of her in her float, and video of her completing the checklist! I never thought my 7 month old baby would be able to do this...incredible.

Emma Swimming Lessons - Week 4

Emma is in her last week of swimming lessons and doing really great. She graduates next week by swimming one day in her summer clothes, one day in her pajamas and one day in winter clothing. As long as she performs what they call the "checklist" then she is good to go!
Here are a few videos that Michael took of her this week. Hope you enjoy!

Emma's Swim Lessons - Week 2

Yesterday marked the beginning of week 2 for Emma's swim lessons. So far she hasn't been vocal in the water - as far as crying goes - she's only been having fun, smiling and talking. That is…until now. Now, they're making her work, so she's gotten water on her face a few times. She doesn't care for that too much. However, all that to say, yesterday was monumental! She was floating solo! She picked up right away how to self correct if her face went under and she was doing it all on her own. Here's a short video clip of her lesson yesterday, you have to watch close - but Miss Tammy takes her hands off of Emma several times so she can float on her own.

6 Months Old and Swimming

Emma is now 6 months old. Can you believe it? I can't.

Here are her most recent stats:
Weight = 15.7 lbs. (50th percentile)
Height = 26.75 in. (90th percentile - Ava is also tall for her age - they don't get that from me!)
Head = 16.25 in. (25th percentile)

She is doing great in all developmental areas so far! She likes her food more now, especially her pears, and is rolling all over the place to reach her toys. I'm thinking that it won't be too long before she'll be completely mobile, although having to roll to her destinations isn't exactly slowing her down!

Her doctor wanted us to try to reintroduce some milk-based formula, but within 24 hours we were already noticing a difference in her personality so we stopped. She will just stay on the lacto-free for now...we're not in any rush to change that.

She started swim lessons on Monday, she cries less than Ava did - go figure! Here is a video clip from the lesson. Enjoy!!!

4 Months Old

Well, it's official, Emma is now 4 months old. She goes in for her check up on Friday, the 20th, but today is a mile marker for sure. She's getting so big, changing so much each and every day. She is now able to somewhat sit up in her bumbo chair, after a few minutes when she gets tired we have to readjust her, but she does pretty well!

Her teachers keep saying that she's developing quite the personality - and likes to talk! She lights up with huge smiles when Ava talks to her...:) Last week, we were in the car and Emma was crying and Ava said, "Emma, it's ok, Ava's here!" So cute, and Emma stopped crying right away! :)

She's still not sleeping through the night, but I'm pretty sure that once we're able to start cereal (which we'll find out Friday when we can do that, but I think she's old enough to start) she'll do better.

Can't believe time is flying by so fast...reminds me of the country song, "You're gonna miss this..." I'm definitely going to miss it, because I already do.