The story of Emma-Doodle-Doo: Mommy's Belly, Santa, More Art

Hiya Sweet Baby!

Baby In Mommy's Belly

We've told you that Mommy has a baby in her belly. Last week, Mommy pointed to her belly and said, "Emma, what's in here". First you said "shamu" … haha. That was because you were having supper on your shamu plate and were saying shamu a couple times before that. After we had a laugh, we asked you again. You gently poked Mommy's belly and said "baby". Then you said "kiss" and moved in and gave Mommy's belly a kiss. It was pretty cute. I was taking a video… but I missed the shamu part.

Santa Clause

We took you to see Santa Clause at the mall while we were shopping on Saturday. We didn't plan to bring you there. If we planned it, we would have dressed you a little better and might have put your hair in cute pony tails. Haha ... Oh well, what can ya do, we got your picture taken anyway. Your silly pants are riding up your legs. I should have fixed your pants at least. You sat on Santa's knee, but didn't seem overly excited. You actually look a little curious and concerned. I guess at your age, he's still a stranger. On the ride home tonight, I asked you if you were excited that Santa Clause was coming.... you acknowledged with a couple nods while you were sucking your thumb. Here's a picture of you and Santa.

Saying Cameron

Ohh, you make me laugh. You can say pretty much everyone's name pretty well, but you always call Cameron "maa-mon" or "maa-mron". Usually, when we correct you, you say it right. It makes me laugh ... I'm not sure why... its just funny. You'll be talking and refer to Cameron as "maa-mron" or you'll call for him by saying that. If he walks in the room, you'll say "maa-mron". Cameron often corrects with a stern "Camm-ronnn", and sometimes you'll say it correctly and sometimes you just say it wrong again. You silly duck.

Picking On Cameron

Tonight at supper, Cameron was sitting beside you. You kept reaching your left foot out and touching his elbow while he ate. Each time, he'd flap his arms and make crazy sounds like a big bug landed on him. You're react by laughing hysterically. You guys did this same thing a whole bunch of times. Here's a picture of you laughing your head off.

Quack Quack

Speaking of silly ducks. Last week during supper, you tucked your hands up near your armpits and flapped your elbows like wings and said quack quack. It was pretty cute. You must have learned that at Nikki's. Silly girl. I took a video of it.

Dressed For Outside

Late sunday afternoon, you were walking around the house, playing and getting into trouble. You decided to get dressed to go outside. I started you by putting on the skirt wrap and top on you that Mommy and I got for you in the Dominican Republic a year ago. You insisted that I put it on you. So, to finish off the outfit, you put on a hat, your polka-dot rain coat, Brenna's shoes, and my camera bag. You looked pretty silly. It was cold and getting dark, so we didn't go out.

Playing at McDonalds

While Mommy went to an appointment one evening last week, I took you for supper at McDonalds. You played in the play room. You had lots of fun. You're not old enough to climb high like other kids, but you had fun on the lower level things like the slides. Cameron's cousins were there too. Here's a picture of you on the slide.

Here's a picture of you and Cameron's cousin Ethan. He's a couple months younger than you.

More Art

You've been colouring a lot lately. I was helping you out on the weekend. You'd pick out a marker, and I'd help you take the cover off. You'd then colour on the page, and give the marker back to me to put the cover on. Tonight, Cameron was helping you while you drew a couple pictures. Its funny to watch you. Much of the time, you're watching TV intently, and scribbling circles on the page at the same time.