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Amelia: my name is really Emma. You can call me Amelia for short.

Mama:......?
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How much longer can I resist?

At minimum, I am asked 39 times a day "guess what?!?!"

Every single time it requires my full self control to not say "chicken butt". You know, because I am a grown up and all.

That phrase is coming. Coming soon. Why rush it?

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You never can tell...

I put William on the bus in the first day of school without shedding a tear, which I think surprised everyone involved.

So I cannot explain the waterworks this morning when I dropped him off for his first running club meeting before school.


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1. Amelia went to the dentist for the first time today. She was such a good girl. Especially when I had to leave her for a short time because I had poop running down my arm that needed immediate attention.

2. Gemma rolled from her back to her front today! I didn't even get to see it! I just set her down on her back and when I came back, she was on her belly! Also: crying. Because even though she did it herself, she wasn't happy about the situation.

Look who is coming to dinner

It's Gemma!

At mealtime, Gemma is either a) sleeping b)hanging out in the swing c) sits on a grown up lap.

She strongly prefers choice c. So, I dragged out and wiped off the baby high chair seat. Gemma loves being at the table and enjoys looking at her toys while we eat. I like having our whole family together at the table. Even if we aren't eating.

Swing!

Gemma's first swing was on Monday! Amelia loved playing big sister and pushing her. Gemma? She wasn't overly enthusiastic...she didn't hate it either.

Pecans

Can you spot the two pecans in this picture?

I couldn't either when Amelia asked me!