Emmy has really come out of herself this year.
I think it was starting Nursery last September which brought her out of her shell.
She is a chatter box at home, honestly she never ever stops…even in her sleep. I’ve no idea where she gets it from *cough*
However outside away from family she is a different child. Shy, quiet and withdrawn almost.
Until recently that is!
Emmy is the one I worry about most, the oldest but the one who struggles with change.
She likes to know exactly what is going on. Where she is going, what she is doing and who she will see. If that changes she doesn’t like it. I’ve written about her need for routine before here.
Just this year though she seems to be changing. Since her birthday last month in fact. Turning 4 has seen her develop and mature.
No longer quiet about what she does at school, she bounds out telling me who she has played with and sat with.
Last week she asked to go to dancing lessons. We had spoke of Ballet classes before however she always chickened out and never actually attended. Now she wants to.
She speaks of her ‘best friends’ at school and tells tales of what she loved most. Last year she cried before school most days as she didn’t want to go.
This week she bounded out to show me her sticker. She was Star of the Day.
She was SO proud of that fact. SO proud of her sticker and the fact she got to pump the soap for the other children to wash their hands.
My little girl is growing up before my eyes, maturing and also turning into a little comedian.
She makes me smile and laugh on a daily basis.
She is beginning to try to walk the school journey- it’s a long walk for her (and she is so slow) however now she wants to try instead of jumping straight in the double buggy. I will be selling that this summer so her only option will be the buggy board if needed. I’m trying to encourage her to use her scooter however she isn’t great at that currently.
Last year shied away at events, wanting to meet people but dragging me too and then hiding behind me, last month she literally ran from the back of the cinema to the front to meet and greet Andy – I’m not sure I’ve ever seen her move so fast!
Her funny moments this month:
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A new toy arrived for Harry to review and Emmy wanted to try it out. Asking me how to do it she then announces “Mummy you’re a genius” then on trying herself announces “Wow, Mummy you’ve made me a genius!”
- Upon almost falling off her bike she announces “Good catch Mummy, it’s like you knew I would be super fast like Turbo and the fall off”.
- In the car “Mummy, I like your driving best because Daddy does crashing” (I don’t think she will ever let him forget that one)
- Watching The Lion King “Mummy I know all about dead” – that one was just left there, it’s far too early to explain
- Talking about when when Mummy and Daddy were her age “Mummy when you was 4 like me we did playing chase didn’t we!”
Emmy is a mini me of you Clare! Bless her…..too cute! #carnival
How adorable is she?! You must be very proud – and rightly so #carnival
ahhh so sweet! My little girl is the same age and it seems recently everything has just clicked 🙂 x #carnival x
it makes my heart warm watching children develop so well, well done Emmy on star of the day x
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Aaaaw she sounds adorable (and very funny) x x
It's so nice when they start to find themselves and grow in confidence
It sure is
aww she is such a cutie! and so funny too! I must start writing down the funny things my two do to look back on. Gracie is starting Nursery this year and I'm hoping it'll do the same for her as she's quite shy outside yet crazy at home x
I Love looking back on them and remembering her funny quotes
Isaacs only just starting to tell me anything that goes on at playgroup (and then im skeptical over whether or not a space rocket did land on the roof to be honest) so cant wait till he gets like Emmy – so sweet and funny!
That made me laugh Fiona. I love those exaggerated stories best
Aww, they soon come out of themselves once they start school! She is a credit to you Clare x
Thanks Jo
My oldest is exactly like this…always happy and chatty at home but whenever we were out he would become awkward and shy. He is 7 now and the loveliest little boy with his own inner confidence. They all come into their own in time I think!
I do like to hope so. Thanks for sharing
She is turning into lovely little lady , she is taking after her mummy x
Hehe you know me too well claire
I can see she is Mummy's girl through and through 🙂 Poor Daddy doesn't stand a chance!
Lol I think you're right there!
Aww how sweet, those quotes are just too cute as well x
Thanks. I like to look back on them
Awww, it is great when they suddenly find their confidence isn't it! Poor daddy will never live the crash down!
I know and it was only a little bump too lol
Just love that photo on the left! So pleased she's come out of her shell and enjoying school. It's brilliant what they come out with isn't it!
It really is. Now when I say it's a school day it's not received with tantrums and 'I don't want to go' which is amazing
aaw what a lovely girl, i hope ours will be nice and lovely as well)
I'm sure she will be Victoria X
aw bless soo pelased she is feeling more better
Thanks Lisa
Poor daddy, forever known as the crasher! It must be so sweet to see your babies grow up into outgoing little people… My baby is 9 months and changing every day!
She does like to remind him that she loved the green car lol
What progress – well done emmy! I love those cute quotes – especially the driving one! x
Thank you. One day I'm sure she will have enough for a book
So lovely to read – it sounds like she's really blossoming x
I worried for a while but she was just testing me I'm sure
She is so cute, bless her x
Thank you
Hahaha, "daddy does crashing", love it!!
He won't live it down that's for sure
Everyone tells me 4 is a great age and I'm looking forward to it!
You will love it Clare. It's wonderful
Bless her. I struggled with 6yo getting her to walk to school etc when she was smaller, now thankfully she loves it and is a lot quicker
That's so good to hear. She is just SO slow it's unreal currently. We are always late
What a cutie
Thanks Kizzy
Aww bless her!! What a sweetheart!
Thank you
This is so lovely to read! Well done for helping her to blossom into the little girl she is intended to be 🙂
Awww thank you Suzanne
aww that's lovely she is coming out of her shell and finding her confidence
Thanks Anna
awww honey i am so pleased she is feeling much more confident and is coming out her shell more. I have to say i love the "i know about dead" it made me smile 🙂
thanks for linking up with #MagicMoments x
You're most welcome lovely.
It made me spit my coffee out with laughter that's for sure 😉 the things they come out with amazes me
Oh bless her, it is wonderful watching them spread their wings isnt it x
It really is 🙂
How wonderful for her. Isn't it lovely when you suddenly just seem them blossom!!! And well done Emmy for being star of the day 🙂 I hope she likes her dance classes x
Thank you Keri-Anne. Now just to find a new class as we lost her space at the other when she refused to go
Lovely to hear she is really finding her feet and loving school.
Thanks Fiona
So cute, it is lovely watching them grow isn't it. Gracie is the same age and she amazes me with the stuf that she can comprehend x
I think it's a fantastic age
You have every reason to be proud, she sounds wonderful. My Belle was also very shy at that age, but she has gradually come out of her shell to the point that she can actually be overly confident!
Thanks Louisa. Awww bless one extreme to another…We can't win can we?
aw, she seems like a lovely little girl.
Thank you
Bless her! Glad she is more settled and coming out of her shell 🙂
Thank you. She had me worried for a while and I hated to see her crying being left at school