Two Firsts

Two weeks ago we went hiking at Graves Mill in Madison Co. Nate's dad went with us and we took Emily along for her first hike. She did really well and was really only fussy when she became hungry. She loves being outside and looking around at all of the bright colors. Once we turned around and started back to the car, Emily fell asleep. She slept soundly on my back until right before we got back to the car. It ended up being a really nice day.

Her other first was trying a little bit of rice cereal the other day. She doesn't know what to do with the spoon. It's pretty funny to watch. She tries to suck on it like a bottle and of course it doesn't work. I know she will eventually figure it out though. She isn't eating much yet. In fact I don't know that any of it is actually going down her throat :) but that is ok. It's just another activity to do in between feeding times.

On a completely separate note, I have to leave Emily tomorrow! I am already missing her and I have not even left yet. I know she will be in good hands with her dad, but he has never spent so much time alone with her. They will probably get a little frustrated with each other but it will give him a little dose of what it is like to be home with her all of the time. I am sure he will be as ready for me to come home on Sunday and I will be to get home.

I guess, technically, the title to this post should be 3 firsts, because this will be the first time that I will not be with Emily overnight. I am freaking out, but I know it will all be ok. :D