Stubborn Red-Headed Daughter

I have a very beautiful and stubborn red-headed daughter! She makes me cry and laugh all at the same time and today has definitely been one of those days. At lunch we had chicken parmigiana, something Emma has never tried. I put 4 pieces on her plate along with fruit and other things she likes. I told her she had to eat one bite before she could get down from the table. Many times if she tries one bite she ends up really liking it.

It has been an hour and a half and she has cried and screamed to the point of exhaustion. So below is a picture of Emma, taking her nap at the table. Little does she know mommy is regaining my own energy for this battle. When she wakes up that plate will still be there waiting for her to take her bite. I sound horrible don't I? I am sure my mom felt the same way many times but knew it was for my own good. This is one of those days I wish I could call mom and tell her I was sorry and that I knew all those times I threw a fit she was only looking out for me.

Emma Painting Her Nails

Emma is such a girly girl! She loves painting her nails, wearing dresses and fixing her hair all by herself of course. I actually kind of like it even though I myself have never been a girly girl. My mom would love that she was into this stuff so much! Emma painted her toes and was so proud of her job!