Mommy and Daddy keep telling me that I am such a good big sister. I love to sing "Hush Little Baby" and "You Are My Sunshine" to Baby Emily. When she is upset, I like to get a book and read to her. I help Mommy and Daddy out too by getting whatever they need for her. I've also been pretty responsible with other things too. Our first weekend home together, I got up by myself, made my bed, got dressed, and set out breakfast. I like to help with laundry and dishes too. I am really good about playing by myself, especially coloring and drawing. I need to show Baby Emily how to act!
Nana Arden picked me up from school a lot of days and I got to hang out at her house while Mommy and Daddy were busy. That was a lot of fun. I was at Nana Arden's house and was asked if I wanted to go on a walk with Emily. I got really excited when I found out it was her first walk! We got our family pictures taken by Marion and that was a lot of fun. We will post them soon.
Grandma Kathy came up and stayed with us for a few days. That was awesome! I even got to go to McDonald's with her and Nana Arden. I love to be the center of their attention! Grandma Kathy took care of Emily while Mommy and Daddy took me to Pastries with Parents at preschool and kindergarten round-up. That's right, I'm registered for kindergarten! When we got there, a nice boy named Carter took me to see a kindergarten room while Mommy and Daddy filled out paperwork. I sat down nicely and colored until they came to get me. We took a tour of the school. Mommy and Daddy said they are not sure where I will actually be going to kindergarten next year, and I am OK with that. They also told me that Mommy will not be working next year and will stay home with Emily. That didn't bother me either. I think Mommy wanted me to go to school with her though.
It's hard when Mommy and Daddy can't play with me because they are busy. One time, Mommy tried to play with me but kept falling asleep. Later, she came in my room and said, "#1-I'm very proud of you, #2-I love you so much, #3-I'm really sorry I couldn't stay awake and play with you." I replied, "#3-I forgive you!" I also was setting the table (something I take great pride in) and forgot where the forks go. Mommy always told me that the forks go on the side that I write with (left). I went to get a crayon to help me figure out which side that was!
So many things are changing in my life lately, and I am handling it pretty well. The only behaviors I am showing is that I have a hard time listening at times and tend to interrupt. That's just because I want attention! I also have about one crying meltdown a day about things that normally wouldn't bother me. I think I just need to let my feelings out. I know Mommy and Daddy love me no matter what.
Holding Emily for the first time
Daddy showing me how to do it
