--Nicknames: Starvin' Marvin', Squirmy Wormy, Presh or Precious (me), Emma Kathryn (Zoey), Emiole or Emi (Ali), Emmacita (Joel), Emma Kate (Grandma)
--Tricks: rolling both ways, scooting backward, close to rocking on her knees, sitting by herself, little giggles, putting a spoon in her mouth, shaking toys, takes her paci out of her mouth and puts it back in, squealing/babbling (especially when she wakes up babbling)
--My favorites: holding onto my thumbs when she's drinking her bottle, grabbing my nose and mouth when she's falling asleep, shoving her hand in her mouth when she's so excited she can't contain herself, giving anyone an immediate smile when they smile at her, smiling thru her paci
--Her favorites: graham crackers, chunky, flavored baby cereal, any food with texture (not purees), her bottle, watching her sisters run around like madwomen, people's pets, standing/jumping, napping during the day and going to bed at 7 p.m. (2 2-hr naps and one shorter one. It's glorious.)
And now, 6 months of smiles. I tried to pick ones you may have not seen before.
Six months also means I'm hanging up my horns. I actually haven't pumped in 4 days and am feeling great! I have not bit the bullet and given her any formula yet, but I need to do it and make sure she adjusts well. I'm thankful for everyone who listened to me gripe and complain these last 6 months and for Joel and our kids for making the sacrifices necessary to allow me to spend at least 2 hours a day hooked up. I don't think I'll ever fully know the benefits, but I'm glad I reached my goal and feel at peace stopping at this point in time. Looking forward to many more squeezable moments with this little Presh!
