ONE MONTH!!!

My sister had her one month birthday on Saturday the !5th.

To celebrate, she took her first trip to South Coast Plaza.

Mama was so proud.

Baby's first trip to the mall that Mama practically grew up in!

This is Sister on her way to the mall, in her outfit that Grandma got her.

In other news this week.  Emmie has gone through 364 disposable diapers in one month!

That's about 12 diapers a day.

She fits in her cloth diapers.  Mama is very excited about it.

But, the space between her legs is very wide, and since she still has a mountain of disposable diapers (thanks to our friends and family), Mama said that Sister can keep wearing disposable for a bit longer.

Other than that, Sister hangs out with Daddy a lot.

She has found that he can be quite comfy.

Something I have known for years.

This is Daddy with Sister again.  Mama thinks it's super cute.

As for me, I think I have taught my sister well.

Maybe too well.

I told her to bark when she goes potty, bark when she is hungry, bark when she is tired, and to bark when she wants attention.

I think she is already an overachiever, because she barks ALL THE TIME!

So, this is me on the landing of the stairs.  Trying to go upstairs to get aways from all the barking, but instead hanging out, so that I can keep an eye out on my Mama and Sister.

I hope you had a great week!

A nice weekend with Grandpa & Grandma

Grandpa and Grandma came to visit from Washington to meet my sister.

Despite them being here, this weekend was pretty low key.  Just hanging out with family.  They went to lunch with Great Gpa Chuck and Great Gma Grace and dinner with Auntie Candice, Uncle Rick and the cousins.  But most of the weekend was spent at my house with Grandma and Grandpa staring at my sister.  Not exactly my idea of fun, but they seemed to like it.

I was super bored.  I mean, sitting around, staring at a baby eat ,sleep and poop didn't sound like tons of fun.  UNTILLLLL.......

Grandma and Grandpa whipped out a present for me!

I love presents from them!  And they NEVER forget me!

I love them!

Then everyone went to the pumpkin patch.

It was SUPER busy and super crowded!

This is Grandpa and cousin Garrison picking out pumpkins to buy.  Garrison is super strong!

There are no pictures of cousin Beckett, he is too fast for Daddy's camera.

Look at what Mama found!

Now, I have heard of a Cabbage Patch Kid, but a Pumpkin Patch Kid?!

She slept through all of the chaos and commotion!

Look how small she is next to all the pumpkins!

Here Sister is, just thinking over what she and I are going to be for Halloween.  I hope she figures it out soon!

As tiny as she looks at the pumpkin patch, Sister is getting big!

She is 3.5 weeks old, and here she is wearing a romper in the size 3 months!

(Mama thinks she looks like a little monkey here)

Grandma and Grandpa had to leave today, but we can't wait to see them at Christmas!

Week 3

 GREETINGS...

From what USED to be MY room.

Daddy remodelled it, and now I have to share with my sister.

Basically, it is now my sister's room, but I got to keep my bed in it.

I, of course, am my daddy's muse, and inspired the room.

But, it just isn't the same as having the room all to myself.

Here's a peek of what the room looks like.

If you want to see the whole thing, you should go to...

http://projectnursery.com/projects/daddys-little-girl/

You can see pictures of all my daddy's hard work.  While you are there, click on the stars to rate him...give him a 5 star rating please!  He even got a shout out on Project Nursery's Facebook page!  Pretty impressive, don't you think?!

In week 3, not much has happened.  Sister is getting bigger though.  You can tell because her legs kind of hang off of her Boppy pillow now.  I don't know what she is thinking about, but Mama says that she is already showing her artistic side.  Not every baby can pose as a Rodin sculpture (The Thinker).

(I don't know why this picture won't rotate)

So, the only notable thing that happened this week, is that Sister can roll to her side while doing her "Tummy Time".  Mama says this isn't exactly a good thing.  It is good for her progression in motor skills, but now Mama really has to watch her when she is on the changing pad.  Mama has to make sure she doesn't roll off.

Sister's elbows are still kind of weak, so she falls to her tummy and just stares at her puppy friends.  But, she lifts her head from time to time and tolerates the exercise.

It was raining when this picture was taken.  So, Mama put "Babylegs" on my sister to keep her warm.  It was actually super cute.  I am jealous and wish I had leg warmers.

Hope you all had a great week, and I will update again soon!

2 (and a half) weeks...

Sorry I am late.  This is my 2 week post, even though technically my sister is 17 days old.

Sister got several baths this week.  She saw lots of people, can Mama said she can't see people all crusty and milky.

UGH!  Sister's baths just reminded Mama that I was dirty and needed my ears cleaned!  Thanks a lot Emmie.

This is Sister with Auntie Ericka.  She looks comfy, doesn't she?

Emmie has visited a lot of people this past week.  Ji-chan (Great Gpa on Mama's side), Auntie Miyo, Great Grandpa Chuck, Great Grandma Grace, Auntie Kris, Auntie Deanna, and Uncle Jon!

We have pictures with everyone, but there were too many to post.

Grandma and Grandpa will be here next weekend from Mount Vernon, WA.  We can't wait!

On a side note:

The reason I had a bath this week is because it was under doctor's  orders.

I went to the vet because I stepped on something had an allergic reaction..  My back paw got a bacterial infection from me licking it all day.  So, the doctor gave me antibiotics (that I don't want to take), ointment (that I don't want to put on), and shampoo (that I don't want to wash with!).  My paw is much better....so, I guess the doctor know what he is talking about.

One week down....

I am not going to lie, being a big sister is exhausting!  Mama and Daddy are holding up well, but a bully needs her beauty sleep!

Sister Emmie went to her first doctor's appointment on Tuesday.  The doctor said she lost a bit of weight because Mama's milk hadn't come in yet, but other than that she is "PERFECT!"  That was the pediatrician's words, not ours.  So, even professionals think she is PERFECT.

The only thing Mama and Daddy disagree with the doctor about was Sister's development.  The doctor said Emmie still has immature eye sight, neurological and motor skills.  Daddy says that we are a bit biased, and everyone thinks their baby is the best, but we have a SUPER BABY!

The doctor said Sister can only see blurs about 6" from her face, but we know she can see circles and stripes on the ceiling and walls!  And look at her!  Today is her one week birthday, and SHE CAN HOLD HER OWN BOTTLE!  Now, tell us that she doesn't deserve her own comic book!

IT'S A BIRD, IT'S A PLANE,

IT'S SUUUUUPER BAAAAABY!

Sister even amuses herself.  She hangs out in her flower shaped Boppy pillow (Thank you Caitlyn Brausa) all the time, and just stretches, hangs out, and squeaks.

I just hang out with my Daddy most the time.  We cuddle, and relax all the time.  I am going to be sad when he goes back to work.

Other than that, we are doing well.  I am slowly learning to share my life with her.  It's hard, but no matter what, I love her, there is no bond like the bond of sisters.

AND THE EMMY GOES TO....(long entry)

THE CORWIN FAMILY!

(Well, kind of)

Introducing my little sister.

Emmie Kiyoko Corwin

Born Thursday, September 15th 2011 9:17pm

9 pounds even, 21 inches long even

Maybe I should rewind and explain when this all happened...

This is my mama with my sister still in her belly.  Her legs look broken because she was having a contraction and was writhing in pain at the time.  She told Daddy no pictures, but you can see how well he listened.  Mama called my daddy and told him that she thought he should come home from work, and before she knew it, he was home!  He sped down the freeway to the hospital and Mama was checked in at around 1:00pm, where she was 2cm dilated.  When checked again at 4:00pm she was 4.5cm dilated and they gave her some drugs and broke her water.  At 8:35pm, nurses made her push about 4 or so times, and then the doctor came in, she pushed again, and out came my sister at 9:17pm!  (There are some really gross pictures that Mama said we can't show)



Here she is, but at this point she didn't have a name.  Daddy didn't give her a name until the next day.  So, she was just "Baby Girl" for awhile.

This is Emmie on her ride home.

Daddy let me see her, I wasn't sure about her at first.  She was really loud and made a funny bark that I have never heard before!  It made me nervous.  But, I am slowly getting used to it.

My life has changed A LOT.

But it's OK.  I am a pretty good big sister if I do say so myself.

All because of this funny looking puppy that Mama brought home, my house has turned upside down.

Daddy is home for about a week while Mama recovers.  She is a bit damaged from squeezing a 9lb watermelon out of her.  Good thing she has me and Daddy to take care of her.

I'll keep you updated on the craziness that is my house!

Quick little sister update... (no pics)

So, my sister had to go to the doctor's AGAIN yesterday.
She got her picture taken, but you can't see her much.
She's in launch position and ready to shoot out!
But she's huge! 8 lbs 12 ozs!
The doctor says anyway now.
But Mama says that she doesn't think my sister is coming anytime soon. We'll see!