How to describe Emma…hmmm…this is going to be tough. Maybe I should start by using her own words describing herself. Ok, I will ask her. Be right back.
Ok…here it is…straight from Emma:
“Baby precious!” “Baby pretty!” “Kiss, kiss, hug.”
That’s pretty much it. She has a pretty strong self-image at this point - people who refer to themselves in the third person usually do.
Emma is redefining the “Terrible Twos”. It was a little easier describing Chase and Hannah as babies. For example, I could tell you that Chase was a “sweet” baby – and those of you who knew him in diapers would know exactly what I was talking about and could still see that quality in him today. And I could tell you that Hannah was an “independent” little girl and you would understand. But so far, Emma Beth defies the concise and known labels of society. She is a “special” child. Not in a “short bus” kind of way…just “unique”.
Maybe listing some vital statistics and profile points would help further your understanding of what we are dealing with here.
Favorite Song: “Cry, Cry, Cry” – Johnny Cash. If you put this song on you better be ready to listen to it over and over again for several hours. A close second is the theme song to her favorite TV show, “Elmo’s World” – which she appropriately changes the words to and sings “la-la la-la, la-la la-la, Emma’s World!”
Ok…here it is…straight from Emma:
“Baby precious!” “Baby pretty!” “Kiss, kiss, hug.”
That’s pretty much it. She has a pretty strong self-image at this point - people who refer to themselves in the third person usually do.
Emma is redefining the “Terrible Twos”. It was a little easier describing Chase and Hannah as babies. For example, I could tell you that Chase was a “sweet” baby – and those of you who knew him in diapers would know exactly what I was talking about and could still see that quality in him today. And I could tell you that Hannah was an “independent” little girl and you would understand. But so far, Emma Beth defies the concise and known labels of society. She is a “special” child. Not in a “short bus” kind of way…just “unique”.
Maybe listing some vital statistics and profile points would help further your understanding of what we are dealing with here.
Favorite Song: “Cry, Cry, Cry” – Johnny Cash. If you put this song on you better be ready to listen to it over and over again for several hours. A close second is the theme song to her favorite TV show, “Elmo’s World” – which she appropriately changes the words to and sings “la-la la-la, la-la la-la, Emma’s World!”
Favorite Color: “BluePink” ?
Favorite Cartoon Character: Dora the Explorer. I think she thinks Dora is a cartoon version of Myra.
Favorite Hobby: Dancing and Singing
Favorite Dance: “Booty Booty” or “Shake Your Hinny” – which she does every second she is naked. You are especially likely to see this dance just before and just after bath time. She doesn’t have to be naked to do this dance but she prefers it that way. *Disclaimer: The Davis Family in no way promotes “Booty Booty” or “Shake Your Hinny” dancing – this is a purely natural phenomena.
Favorite Movie: Happy Feet – there is mucho “Shake Your Hinny” in this one.
Favorite Toy: Blocks. If she requests that you play blocks with her she expects you to comply. If you do not, suffer the consequences. Hand-Eye Development Tool or Weapon?…your choice!
Favorite Food: Eggs and Weenies…cooked together…Eggs beside Weenies…no good!
Favorite Snack: Gold Fish. (Gold Fish who do not please the baby will be crushed!) Or cat food! Whichever she can get to first.
Favorite Candy: “Mem’s” (M&M’s)
Favorite Fruit: she insists its bananas but every time she takes a bite of one she spits it out…it’s really a toss up between apples and grapes
Favorite Pet: Elvis, of course. She can ride Elvis for almost 3 seconds now before she falls off or he lies down.
Favorite Language: Spanglish. Last week we were walking out the door to take the kids to school with Emma and I bundled her in a blanket. When we walked out and the wind hit her she said, “Ooohhh, is mucho frio afuera Daddy.” I don’t know what that means.
Emma is most happy when: Everyone is home and outside playing together.
Emma is most sad when: She has to take a nap.
Emma’s Short-Term Goals: To learn how to sneak more cat food snacks and write her autobiography.
Emma’s Long-Term Goals: To graduate high school and retire with Mommy and Daddy.
Maybe that will help you round out your perspective of all that is Emma.
All I really know for sure is that no matter what kind of day I’m having, all I have to do is walk in the door and see her flash that million dollar smile as she runs to me with arms wide open and the world is right.
Blessing or curse? The jury is still out – but I think we will keep her either way.
Maybe that will help you round out your perspective of all that is Emma.
All I really know for sure is that no matter what kind of day I’m having, all I have to do is walk in the door and see her flash that million dollar smile as she runs to me with arms wide open and the world is right.
Blessing or curse? The jury is still out – but I think we will keep her either way.
