An afternoon of leisurely reading: This afternoon Emerson and I spent our girl time reading some magazines! While I caught up on US Weekly, Emerson browsed the fall Land of Nod catalog. She especially enjoyed the back-to-school section and studied the backpacks pretty hard before completely demolishing each page. I know she’s really growing up as she didn’t attempt to eat any paper today....
11 Months, Really?
Milestones this month: Sudden attachment to a pacifier; Refusal to eat certain textures; Sleeping through the night more often; 3 biting incidents at daycare; Many bruises; Still very chatty; Entranced by the great outdoors – especially water and grass; Learned to spit food mind-blowing distances. So far, I am loving the anticipation of the arrival of Emme’s first birthday. It’s a significant milestone for all of us and I can’t wait to celebrate with family and friends. While my brain is swelling with details of party planning and presents, my heart is overwhelmed by mushiness. My baby is growing up and there’s nothing I can do to stop it! I...
Girl Friends
Can I just say how wonderful it is to sit back and watch my friends fall under the spell of my daughter? Thinking back to the ‘pre-mom’ days I am not sure I was quite as outgoing and loving with young children as my friends are with Emerson. Their support throughout the past year has meant the world to me and while many of them are not yet aboard the baby train, I know they will all be outstanding mothers. You know who you are, I love you all! A very close friend recently moved to Pella; it’s been nothing but a blessing. Not only do we work together but...
Spirit City Weekend
It’d be crazy to pass up quality family time in Spirit Lake — especially during the summer so this past weekend called for a road trip. We’re still working out the kinks of long car rides, but I find strategic shopping pit-stops are a good way to break it up… even if I still end up singing the Indian Fight song until I lose my voice. In addition to the Rossow Family road warriors, the whole family was home. We tried to make the most of a quick weekend getaway and had a great time exploring Okoboji with our cousins and relaxing at home with my Aunt and Uncle. The...