the latest...

emma is 13 months now, and even in 1.5 months she's changed...yet again. her stubbornness is really coming out, especially when she doesn't get her way. there are times when she's okay with being told no, but there are other times when her mouth starts to waver, a fountain of tears begin to flow and she breaks out into a wail (sorry dear, you're going up against the world's greatest pouter so that sad act isn't going to work). of course once she discovers she's still not going to get her away she's over it in 10 seconds. what a stinker. other than that, she's not walking on her own yet, but loves to hold your hand and practice. her latest is walking around while "talking" on the phone...it's so cute. then there's the walking around carrying her "purse" which she just started doing yesterday. she can stand herself up from sitting too, and manages to balance for a while. i think she can walk on her own if she wants to, but the fear factor of letting go and going at it alone keeps her from doing. that's okay, when she's ready she'll do it...and then i think i'll be in for it for sure. so the and video clip are from her walking and talking on the phone to ibu (my mom). it cracks me up every time.