Who needs naps when there is family to see!

We went to Adam's parents house for his dad's birthday on Saturday. For the first time in a long time Adam's Sister Mariola came with her daughter Emilka. It has been a long time since all three cousins (Emma, EMilka and Daniel) saw each other and it was a great success. Emma really liked playing with both of her cousins and she played her first game of hide and seek. She did want to hide in the same spot though. I think she liked to lay behind the bed. I am sorry I didn't have my video camera because she giggles so much. She really followed Emilka around and didn't like it if she was far off. They enjoyed each others company. I really wish they saw more of each other. Emilka even cried when we left...It would be a real shame to have a cousin that you don't see or talk to. We invited them to our house so hopefully that will change. Even Daniel, who is usually off watching TV at family gatherings, joined in the fun and played with both of them. When his parents wanted to leave for the first time in a long time, he wanted to stay! They played outside with the ball and all three cousins enjoyed shoulder rides from their uncle Rysiek. Needless to say we got there pretty early so Emma only slept for about 20 minutes on the way there and then wouldn't take a nap since there was too much to do. She passed out on the way home and I changed her into her pajamas as she was half asleep which she never did before. She always woke up when I changed her clothes.

Today Emma slept in to almost 9 AM so I missed church while Dad went alone. I took her to Costco with our neighbors mother-in-law and then she ate and off to bed she went. RIGHT... OH she stayed in her crib for almost two hours. The first 10 minutes alone, then she cried so I went to her, then with me for 40 minutes and finally alone for over an hour crying in between. No luck she just refused to nap. Now I know some people think she may not need naps anymore. She does since she usually naps almost 2 hours. She gets cranky without them and today she was definitely cranky and wanted her mommy non-stop and her blanket and pillow. She only does that when she is sick or tired. My guess is tired... We finally gave up after 4 PM after I sorted the pile of bills and mail from the last three month. We went to Agnes's for some barbecue food and family time. Thank God because I really needed a break. Emma still wanted her mama for the first hour or so but finally played with her cousin Ashley and kind of wondered around a bit without me so I got to sit down and actually talk with adults which is always nice. I saw Evelyn and Marissa who looks good and ready to give have her baby soon. It was kind of cold and I hope Emma wasn't too cold. She did have a jacket but had capris on. We left after 8:30 PM, got home and gave Emma a much needed bath since she smelled like smoke form the fire and read her usual three books and put her to bed at 9:40PM. Bad parents...I know she had fun there as well but she should have been to bed earlier. Parental guilt is awful. I have a feeling she is going to sleep in tomorrow and I hope she won't be too cranky for her teachers tomorrow.