Yard Sale

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Nick and I are having a yard sale at my parent's house this Saturday. We had one at Stuart and Jenny's a couple of weeks ago and did pretty well. We still have a couple big items we'd like to sell, and I found several more small things too. It's nice to clean out some cabinets and closets. I finally had enough room to make Emma her own shelf (actually 2) in a cabinet, so her stuff isn't overtaking the counter anymore. I tried rice cereal last week, but didn't have much luck. Today I started again. I know she's ready for solids, but it's going to take her a little while to get use to the spoon and her tongue. I also let her use a sippy cup for the first time today. She seemed to like it ok, although most of the water that went in her mouth came right back out. I can't believe she's big enough for solid food and sippy cups. We already cut the pacifier, which is a relief to me. Cindy came down to our room yesterday at church asking if we had an extra pacifier. Sorry! It's not always convenient, but I got so tired of replacing it every time she dropped it. And she's doing good without it. Today we're working on dropping the swaddle. She's had her legs out for a couple of weeks, so I tried both arms out this morning. That didn't go so well, so this nap she has one arm swaddled. We'll see if it's better. She's so funny. Nick and I are really enjoying this time with her. She's smiling and laughing and usually not too fussy, so we're having a lot of fun. It's so awesome to see how well she lifts her head up now. She's so close to rolling onto her back from her tummy...she pushes up with one arm and one leg. She was such a big girl at the doctor. She's close to the 40th percentile in height and weight; she was in the 25th at her 2 month appt. Her head circumference percentile is still about 80th, but maybe the rest of her is catching up to her head. She cried for about 30 seconds after her shots and then she slept the whole way home. I'm so glad that it's finally nice outside...not hot and not raining. We get to take her for walks and get outside with her. Hopefully soon we'll get to Jackson's Orchard to pick out a pumpkin for her first Halloween. I haven't decided yet if we'll go trick or treating...she does have a cute little costume. I don't want to leave the dogs out though; usually they dress up too and we take pictures. So far, Emma has seemed to enjoy her first football games. She got on the video board last time. It would be nice if they could actually win a game, but oh well. I can't wait for basketball season, and for her to meet Big Red.

Nick's birthday is coming up and we're going to see the Titans play the Colts. I'm probably more excited than he is, although the Titans also suck this year. The Braves are only 2 1/2 back in the Wild Card race though...how awesome would that be. If they hadn't played so terrible all season they'd be way up. Anyway, I just thought I should update, since it's been a while. Things are going well. Emma's growing way too fast, so we're trying to enjoy each day with her.