The power of chocolate

Well it's official. Caleb taught Emily how to use a straw! A few days ago he put his chocolate milk (carnation instant breakfast) in front of her to tease her, he left it in long enough that she sucked and all is history. I would not have thought someone could learn to use a straw at nine months. Today we went to Cracker Barrell (oh it had been so long) for dinner I gave her a cup of water with a straw in it and she knew just what to do. :) If I took it away too soon she would pound her arm on the table. Karen, it reminded me of Anna when she would pound her one leg on the floor with such force. That's what Emily does with her arm if she wants more of something. She signed more for two days and hasn't done it since. :) Well tomorrow is the big day. Getting my tubes tied. Only a little nervous. Otherwise happy to not have to remember to take a pill everyday. Hope all is well. Have a good week.
jenn