Monkey See, Monkey Do

Emerson loves monkeys! We have been lucky that Gymboree has put out two lines of monkey outfits this year. She asks specifically for her monkey clothes. She really is a little monkey. She is so silly and makes us laugh all the time. Emerson loves to sing. She is getting more and more stubborn, but usually will do what she is a told and says, "Sorry, mama." It melts my heart.

I can't believe that next month she will be two. God has filled my heart with so much love and joy these last two years. Emerson was just the recipe to heal my broken heart. Who doesn't love a beautiful little girl that RUNS to greet you with the biggest smile? She will hold her arms straight up and say, "hug!" She loves to have tea time at Grammy's, a gun shoot out at Grandma and Grandpa's house, and "build" legos with her brother at home.

Her teachers at daycare love to tell me about her adventures. Last week in the atrium a couple of the kids were banging on the closet doors (which they are not supposed to do). Before the teacher could go over and get on to them, Emerson walked over, pointed at them, and told them to stop, now. Ms. Arveda told me that she doesn't need to be around, just put Emerson in charge.

They are preparing for a Christmas program next Thursday and will be singing 3 songs--Jingle Bells, Jesus Loves Me, and Happy Birthday. Emerson is the only one that knows the songs, but I am unsure that she will sing them in front of a crowd. I think it is a lot to ask from a 2-year old class.