9-10 Months

9 Months

10 Months: Alex put her shirt on backwards, like most outfits that he tries to dress her in. I also just realized she's wearing the same outfit in both pictures. Hooray!

I am so behind on updating this blog, but let me tell you why: I have a mobile baby! It has been so hard to find the time to keep an up-to-date blog. From being at the gym 5-6 days a week <pats self on back> to play dates, family time, chasing Scarlett AND Daphne, cleaning, cooking, errands, social life,  and date nights, I have found it very difficult to squeeze this in. Believe me, I'm not complaining, but life surely is different than 5+ months ago. She is screaming at me  just this second because Alex has her while I try to do this, but she knows I'm downstairs and wants to get to me. 

I can't help but laugh when I think of myself before she was crawling. I'd think, "this isn't so hard, what's the fuss all about?" Now I think "Please Lord, help me get to bedtime." I also know what's waiting on me once it's bedtime...trashy shows and a big ol' glass of cheap wine.

Alright friends, Scarlett's not happy, so here's the short and sweet update of the last 2 months:

• She pulls up all the time, side steps around the furniture, but not walking yet.
• She experienced her first snow. Alex and I had a blast, but I don't think she really cared one way or the other.
• She has 7 teeth
• She has strawberry blonde hair that has gotten pretty thick. She also lets me put bows in her hair.
• She says mama and dada all the time. She's also pretty chatty.
• She points and claps.
• She has never shown any sign of separation anxiety. 
• She loves books. I find her flipping through them. I'd have to say that's her favorite thing.
• She has started using a learner sippy cup.
• She's still sleeping through the night: about 12 hours straight. She also naps about 2 times a day. 

Thank you all for checking in! I feel like I'd lose my head if it wasn't attached, but we are having a great time!

Love and hugs,

Emily and Scarlett

8 Months: Merry Christmas!

We have had a very hectic holiday season which explains why this post is so late. Scarlett's first Christmas was a success and she has been enjoying all the fun toys and I've been  enjoying dressing her up in all the cute outfits. Here is an update since I last checked in:

• Scarlett is a fast little girl! She is crawling all over the place.
• She can pull herself up so we had to lower the matress in her crib.
• She would rather stand than crawl.
• She'd much rather have a phone, remote, or my kindle than any toy.
• We have a hard time keeping her away from power cords
• She chases Daphne (daphne misses the old days of a stationary baby)
• She says dada and mama all the time
• She talks in her sleep
• She is still sleeping through the night (7pm-8am)
• She takes 1-2 naps a day. Lately it's been only 1 2hr nap around lunch
• We've been going to the the gym together and she loves the daycare and she is wiped out when i pick her up (i love it too! I get a great workout in and a shower all while someone else is watching her)
• She laughs and smiles when Barney is on (i cringe, but hey, she loves it)
• She loves guacamole, loves the taste of lime, and even liked salsa (girl after my own heart)
• She has 3 teeth on top with another peaking through and 2 on bottom

Alex and I think this has definitely been the most fun age so far. It is so much fun to see how much she is growing, but I sure do get sad when I think about how fast it's gone by. Hope everyone is having a happy 2014 and thanks for checking in!

Love and hugs,

Emily and Scarlett