Overnight Emma has turned into a traveling toddler. She is crawling all over the house, no longer afraid to travel into a room without Mom or Dad there with her. She has become quite the explorer! I'm not sure why her favorite thing to explore is the trash can. Let the baby-proofing begin!
Her new found independence is not limited to her mobility. Emma has also realized that she doesn't have to eat what we offer her. There are all kinds of ways to avoid the dreaded vegetables that are trying to make their way down the hatch. Turning of the head, clamping down of the teeth, and yes, even spitting food out are new skills that toddler Emma is mastering. Apparently, Emma would like to become a carbeterian. Our little carb-lover would be so thrilled with us if we would feed her only oatmeal, cheerios, and crackers (oh, and ice cream). As frustrating as it can be at times, it's also completely amazing to watch Emma grow and make her opinions known.
Sadly, I think the days of cute bows in Emma's hair are numbered. Last week she discovered that Mommy and Daddy have been putting toys on her head! She will now pat her head a few times a day to check for "toys". If she finds one, she'll promptly pull it out to play with it. Even putting her hair in a pony tail with a rubber band will not deter her. Our girl is growing fast!
