From: Kimberly McDaniel
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2002 6:32 AM
Subject: What is Emily doing this month?


Emily's development is coming along.  Right now she's really into exploring
things with her hands and then shoving whatever she's holding into her
mouth.  She's not teething yet, but it may not be long.  She had her 4-month
check-up on the 15th of January.  John took half a day off so he could go
with us.  We didn't see her regular Pediatrician, but this doctor gave us
her opinion on starting solids...wait until six months.  I'm still nursing
Emily and she is doing so well that there's no rush to introduce solids;
they can wait until she's six-months.  After her doctor's appointment her
Dad took her in to get her second set of shots.  He was so proud that she
barely cried.  It's a totally different story whenever you try to get
professional photos of her.  I tried twice to get some nice pictures of her
by herself but every time I set her down she started slinging attitude.  As
soon as I picked her up she was fine.  I guess I'll have to wait until she's
a bit older...back to development.  Emily can roll from back to front at
will and has even rolled from front to back a time or two, she did this
before she was 4-months.  She is desperately trying to get into a sitting
position when you lie her on her back...it's funny to watch a baby do
crunches.  She enjoys being held in a standing position and being snuggled
(my favorite).  John is very adept at getting her to squeal in delight
(another one of my favorites).  She's really into her feet too.  I think
that covers about everything.  Next month the Home nurse from base will come
visit and we'll go over development again.

Take care,

Kim, John, Little Em and Carob