Emily

Today's thank you goes to..........drum roll.........my niece Emily!  Max had a project to do and waited until the last minute (who did he get THAT from?)  He had to create a video for English class.  Emily helped film and then showed Max how to find and use the editing software. 

Emily did not talk as early as her brother.  Truth be told, Michael probably just wouldn't let her get a word in edgewise.  I still remember her at 2, being in my apartment, tugging on my hand and saying "Make cookies."  It was the first time she talked to me.  She was cute with big blue eyes and blond hair.  Emily never complained that when I babysat, I ALWAYS made them watch "Beauty and the Beast."  (Is there any better movie line than, "Well, there are the usual things, flowers, chocolates, promises you don't intend to keep.")  Makes me a little sorry for all those times I sang "I see London, I see France, I see Emily's underpants!"  But only a little sorry.  I mean really, if I hadn't sung that at a key point in her development who knows what kind of fashion nonsense she might emulate. 

Emily, thank you for taking time out of your life to help your cousin with homework.  I'm sure you had better things to do.   It's nice to have a niece like you!