An end to the story...

Yea! After tears and frustration yesterday it is all over. It had crossed my mind yesterday that my cousin Greg could be pulling my chain because he is a jokester but didn't think twice about it. I got a call from my mom saying the same thing so I decided to get to the bottom of it all and call the one person who can't lie to me...GRANDMA!! I called her and she couldn't lie to her "favorite" grandaughter and thank goodnes!! She informed me that Greg felt really bad and that he was going to call me. We ended up talking and I had to give it to him because he got me! I could be upset or laugh about it and I choose to laugh and be relieved that Ethan's real name is not Emerson!! (BIG sigh)

the verdict is in...

Ok....so after a lot of thought and to those of you who gave me some great advice, Emerson Grace will be her name. We have invested in her name and I can't imagine calling her anything else but Emerson (Emy). She is my Emy and it doesn't feel right. I have yet to talk to my cousin about it but it seems fishy to me. Can't explain over blogger but it will all work itself out. Thank you gals!! Love you!

*Just thought I'd share this precious picture with you. She was 21weeks and 4 days old in this photo.*

EMERSON

Ok, so I just got the ultimate news that could definitely send me into labor! After knowing since the 15 or 16th week of pregancy that we are going to name our little girl Emerson, we have a confliction. My cousin, whom I never see but once a year, decided to name their son Emerson who they had yesterday. Emerson's name was on our Christmas cards, we have called her Emy or Emerson since week 20 when we found out! Ugh!! Sheldon says we need to change the name but I say I never see my cousin anyways so really what does it matter? I don't know what to do. Help me!!!

"I help mommy"

So we did it. Bella finally helped mommy with dinner. She did really well. She stirred the meat and did quite well. I was a little bit of a nervous wreck fearing she would burn herself but she did good. We have had many conversations about it being hot so she kept saying, "It's hot, mommy." And I would tell her, "yes, it's very hot." It was fun and she was proud of herself. After we were done and it was time to eat dinner she threw a fit because she wasn't done making dinner. This might be the start of a new leaf!! Bring it on!!

And the date is...

So, I had a doctors appointment yesterday and was told some very good news. For you fellow mommies out there you will appreciate this. I only gained a 1/2 a pound over Christmas!! I was totally shocked and very happy about that. I am not sure how I did it because I didn' t pass up those extra sugar cookies or chocolate kisses. Whatever it was, it worked!
Also, we set a date to enduce little Emy. We will be enduced on March 13th!! We are very excited about it but now I am feeling like there are a million things to do and I don't know where to start. I guess that is part of the nesting thing. It'll all get done in due time; I know this.

All aboard.....

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Isabella loves Choo-Choo Soul on Disney Channel. We have a few recorded so when she wants to watch it she can. It is so much fun to watch her get excited about it. Enjoy!!

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A New Fascination...

I know Isabella will be fascinated by many things, but right now it is her nose and what is inside of it.
So, the other day I was folding laundry in our room and Isabella comes in and I could tell she had something in her mouth. I asked her....

"Bella what is your mouth?"

Bella: "Boogie; Nose." (as she points to her mouth and nose)

Mommy: "Bella, did you eat a boogie from your nose?"

Bella: "Yep."

I laughed so hard because she was so proud of herself. I, of course, told her that boogies were yucky but it was so funny! I love these moments of parenthood.

Ok.....so I have been told I need to do one of these things and so here I am. I am going to try it out. A few of you do have your own blogspot so I may need help. We'll see how it works out. Bear with me as I work out the kinks!!