To Crawl or Not to Crawl?

This past month has marked the end of Emma's stagnant behavior.  We have entered into the phase of wanting to walk or crawl all over the house.  Currently walking has ended up with more votes because it allows fast movement.

But crawling has proved a close second as well as a viable skill when adult is not available to assist Emma.  It does not matter the surface that she needs to scale, Emma is one determined little workhorse.  She easily makes her way up the stairs, crawls across the living room carpet and stomps her way behind Alli shrieking the whole time.  

In Emma’s mind, she and Alli have become best friends even though Alli has not yet accepted the invitation.  One thing Alli and Emma do have in common is a love for stuffed animals (preferably not their own).  Emma loves to steal Alli’s toys just as much as Alli loves to steal hers.  Both can’t resist taking things away from one another.

 Over the river and up the stairs to Emma's bedroom we go...

 Beware the Atomic Powered Robot

February is the Month of Love

Mommy and Daddy don't really get into the the whole Valentine's Day spirit each year, but Emma seems to have other plans.  Ever since she has learned to crawl and stand on her own, no one can keep her away from the vacuum!  It was love at first BUZZ.  Emma is drawn to the vacuum's cool purple exterior as well as his extendo tube that stretches quite a few feet.  When vacuum is turned on, Emma watches in both trepidation and intense fascination.  All of the lights and the spinning debris visible from vacuum's transparent stomach cause Emma to want to get closer.  Of course when vacuum is turned on and she approaches, the two end up having a screaming match.  Vacuum usually wins.  Thank you vacuum for making this Valentine's Day a special one for Emma and providing Mommy with a great way to explain personification to her students.

Hi, my name is Emma.  What is yours?

 

 Mommy, you can't separate us.  We belong together!

Vacuum allows me to stand unaided by human hands.

 

 He sits and watches me play on a blanket that he would love to destroy.

 Please turn vacuum on again so I can see him process his lunch.

My New Best Friend Alli

Emma discovered today that Alli is her new best friend, because she's hilarious!

Beauty and the Beast

Emma spent part of her evening exploring the vast world of her bedroom while I read a portion of Beauty and the Beast to her.

Books, Bathtime, and Cameras

Emma loves bathtime and cameras.  She loves having her picture taken, and she loves it even more when she can look at pictures and videos of herself.  She had a very long bath tonight - she splished and spashed to her heart's content, sending water in every direction and creating tidal waves in her tub.  I finally had to take her out of the bath because the water was getting cold.  She's going to be a real water baby!

Daddy gave me crazy hair after bathtime! 

Books are another one of Emma's passions in life.  She loves exploring all of the book shelves we have scattered throughout the house.  Right now, she mostly likes chewing on the paper and looking at pictures, but someday we might have a bookworm on our hands.

Look Mom, I'm tending the Maas family library!

Just Another Saturday

What's that you say?

Mirror, Mirror, on the Floor...who's the cutest of them all?

You're way up there, and I'm way down here!

Some Old and Some New

Emma received many new gifts over the holiday season.  Her two favorites include her new fluffy rug for her bedroom and her four-wheel, magical princess motor car that she inherited from Ava and Alton.  It looks as though we just needed some carpet to get Emma moving.  Unfortunately, Alli also loves the carpet and has tried many times to stink it up.  Thank goodness for the gates we have installed on both stairs!

What is this stuff?  It is so soft! 

 

Queen Emma passing through her domain...Listen for the lovely sounds she sends throughout the land as she visits her loyal subjects