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Hi,
we are here. We have had a very busy couple of weeks and are now just catching our breath. I'll blog about everything that has been happening:
** Emerson turned 1 on Nov. 16
** Emerson's birthday party
** Emerson's cousins came to visit
** Emerson's had her baptism finalized
** Turkey Day
Stay tuned for more adventures of Emerson and her fan club!

Chuck the Calender

We are SOOOOO getting this and I can hardly wait. Check out Dooce for your own.

Grandpa Frank

Today is my Grandpa Frank's funeral. I am sad that I am not going to be able to attend. It's just too much trying to get Emerson and myself back home right now (Emerson doesn't have a passport yet). I am thinking about Grandpa and the rest of my family today. Grandpa Frank never got to meet Emerson. While this makes me sad, he wouldn't have known who she was. But in Heaven, he can see her just fine, of this I am sure.

Transitions

I found out today that my Grandpa Frank died. I am not sure how everyone feels about death, but to me and my family, it's not necessarily a bad thing. My Grandpa was old, could not get around, had had a pretty significant stroke and had lost a lot of his memories. He has also been grief stricken and lonely since my grandma died a few years ago. So the good thing about his death? He gets to be with Grandma and eat her cooking once again. I am glad my Grandpa is now where he wants to be. Peace Grandpa, your transition is complete.
Today was Emerson's first day in the "Early Toddler" room at baby school. She is doing great so far. There is lots of room to move around and lots of toys and friends to play with and familiar faces. I am not doing so well, however. I was so comfortable with the Infant room - the staff, the routine, and Emerson's place there. I feel like I am starting all over again and don't like the dis-jointed sensation I have had all day, like I am transitioning. I have a hard time with change anyway, so I guess it's no wonder I am not feeling like myself today. Maybe tomorrow will be better.