I'll get it out of the way and say that Emery is a budding three and a half year old and a ball of energy. Her endless questions and curiosity/boundary testing can stress me out, but I sure do love her. Emery is clever, smart, thoughtful, goofy, loves to laugh (and talk way too loud,) and generally does everything with flair and enthusiasm. I am grateful for the energy that she brings to the house and her persistent laughter. I am grateful for her very strong hugs and creative jokes and stories. I love making up stories for her when she goes down for bed. I enjoy seeing her giggle and smile as she jumps on the trampoline. I appreciate when she takes initiative to sweep or mop the floor. She is my firstborn. She ushered in a new and exciting phase of my life. I am thankful for my Emers.