Tales of a Toddler

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-22T13:40:00.001-05:00

We promise to be back in the new year!

Addy in One-derland

2010-04-29T22:26:00.001-04:00

We had the big 1st birthday celebration this past weekend, after 2 months of planning and weeks of preparation, it all just fell into place the last couple days. I was inspired by the 1st birthday that Lark & Lola threw for her daughter Eisley. I'm going to post A.LOT. of pictures, be prepared! (click to enlarge)

First, decorations.

The banner

Centerpieces

Welcome Wreath

Close up of the wreath.

Lark & Lola gives a GREAT tutorial for the wreath. It was very simple to follow and turned out awesome, even for me, the girl who THINKS she's super crafty, but really isn't.

The people that helped us celebrate

The dress

The cake(made it myself, my first attempt at fondant, not too shabby me thinks)

"TOO.MUCH.SUGAR"

annnnd in the eye...

The Fun

Addy and Daddy(because of course there are NO pictures of Addy and I from that day)

Addy had a great time and I hope all that attended did as well. I'm off to do thank you notes!

The Big ONE

2010-04-15T11:20:00.001-04:00

I have so many thoughts running through my head about how I feel about Addy turning 1. So many emotions, so many memories, so many things I want to say that if I write it all here it would take forever, and really no one would want to read it. So for now, I'm just going to show all the awesome pictures from yesterday. Since her party is actually next Saturday we just did small things to celebrate with her, even though she won't remember. I will and really it's just Jeff and I celebrating that we all made it to ONE...alive! :)

"Hi mom! I'm ONE! Can you believe it?"

We got changed out of pjs and got our 12 MonthDay pictures done

She just had to have her foot in the picture

I made funky pancakes for breakfast

and hope to make it a birthday tradition

She enjoyed them

side note: I cut the portion out to get an inside picture of the pancakes, but realized I should have taken a picture of them with her first then took the picture, especially since the inside picture didn't even turn out that well. oh well. live and learn

Then we did some acrobatics with Dad

I made cupcakes for after a meeting at Jeff's work

We invited some of our friends that were at the meeting over for a cupcake or two. This is Alana. She is the sweetest little girl and the 2 just adore each other.

CUPCAKE!!

She loved it!

And ate the whole thing

Those were the exciting parts of our day, the rest was the usual, naps and running around making mom crazy. I'm hoping to update later with my one year letter to her and the rest of her 12 MonthDay pictures! See you then. ;)

Wordless Wednesday(sorta)

2010-04-14T22:51:00.000-04:00

Happy Birthday my little lady!

We made it to 1!

Happy 11 MonthDay!

2010-04-05T21:56:00.000-04:00

So I'm a little late posting this(as per usual), she's been 11 months for 3 weeks now, she's really closer to a year than 11 months, but I'm writing this as I would on the day I took the pictures, which I was good about and actually took on her 11 MonthDay(3/14).

My little munchkin, my giggle monster, my little weirdo, my ray of sunshine, my dear dear Addy, has it been 11 months already? I swear yesterday I was holding you in the hospital wishing your daddy could be there with us, hoping I would do right by you for many years to come, hoping we would both survive to your 1st year. Well little one, we're almost there, easy-peasy from there on out right?

I'm amazed everyday with how smart and curious you are. You learn something new everyday, even if it's that we don't use Kahlua as a chair because she will dart so fast from under you that you will fall on your bottom and wonder how you got there. You are the curious of kitties and want to know how everything works and how you can use it to your benefit.

You're looking and acting like your Daddy more and more each day. You are a goof ball to the core and a dare devil to boot. Everything is your stepping stool, even your baby doll's head, the baby doll that your Great Gramma Jo gave you(Sorry Gramma), the baby doll that she custom crochet all the clothes for. Books are stepping stones to get to toys that are higher up on your toy shelf. You like to try and crawl head first off of mom and dad's bed in the morning, thankfully mom is a little quicker than you and she usually catches you by the ankle before your noggin hits the floor.

You are one of the sweetest little girls, you randomly come up to mom throughout the day and give me giant bear hugs and slobbery wet kisses. You share your toys with me and try to share your lunch. You get so excited when daddy comes home from work. You run to the gate that keeps you from wandering around the kitchen and throw your arms up just waiting to be picked up and lay some lovins on him. Your head instantly goes down on his shoulder, and mommy's heart melts.

You become a toddler next month. I'm not ready yet, although I know you are. You've been ready for a while. If it's okay with you though, I'll still think of you and call you my baby, even when you're 11 and ask me not to call you that in front of your friends. I love you little Miss. Thank you for being the wonderful little girl that you are.

xoxo,
mama

Happy Easter!

2010-04-04T21:01:00.000-04:00

from our little chick-a-dee

Oh A Hunting We Will Go

2010-04-03T21:10:00.000-04:00

Easter egg hunting that is. We took Addy to our community's Easter egg hunt. There was quite a turn out of little ones, and Addy had so much fun watching the other kids and finding a couple eggs.

Waiting to start

Off she goes

Found her first egg! Although apparently she went for a leaf instead of the egg, dad had to help her out a little

Let's get more eggs dad!

All done, 'inspecting' out loot

I can't wait till next year when she can really have fun in the hunt

Who Needs Hands?

2010-03-04T21:21:00.000-05:00

Addy has discovered a new way to eat her food. She's eliminated the middle man(her hand)!

And this picture is just too cute NOT to post

Close My Eyes...

2010-03-04T20:54:00.000-05:00

Cross my fingers and wish on a star, I WANT to win this camera:

Epiphanie Bags is hosting the ULTIMATE giveaway! One of their lucky fans will win one of those bad boys! Haven't heard of Epiphanie Bags? I just recently stumbled upon this awesome company and have started drooling over their lovely camera bags, especially this red darling

Her name is Lola(she was a show girl) and I wish she were mine. This beauty will probably be on my wish list this year for my birthday/Christmas/Easter/President's Day, you get the idea.

If you'd like a chance to win the Canon 5D Mark ii, head on over to haveanepiphanie.com to check out whatcha gotta do to put yourself in the running! Although I'd prefer you didn't, giving me more of a chance, I can't help but share the amazing-ness that is this company and what they're willing to do to get the word out on their great company!

Project 365: Catch Up

2010-02-27T20:02:00.000-05:00

Okay, so since I'm behind on my project 365, I will post some of my favorites from the past couple weeks and then y'all can check out the rest here:

http://shuttercal.com/calendar/nickerbottoms/2010/

Feb 02

Feb 06

Up Close

Feb 11

Shopper. Just like her mama.

Feb 16

Feb 19

"Huh?"

Feb 25

10(&a half) MonthDay!

2010-02-26T22:10:00.000-05:00

Trying to take Miss A's MonthDay pictures this month was mission impossible. She was so squirmy and determined to NOT be lying down, she rolled and would sit up or crawl. She had a break down, I almost had a break down. I tried "holding" her down

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

It OBVIOUSLY didn't work. I got one good semi full body shot and one semi good face shot(I won't be posting that one because my lens cap is covering her mouth, so you can't really see her whole face).

As you can see the 'tude on this girl is going strong. I would like to say she gets it from her dad, but that would be a lie. The girl gets it from me. But she also gets her good looks from me too so it evens out. :P

Project 365: Jan 25-31

2010-02-02T20:16:00.000-05:00

Jan 25

Up close

Jan 26

In the car to MN

Jan 27

I don't have a picture for the 27th. =(

It was a long day of traveling, and I just didn't get one.

Jan 28

Cousin kisses!

Jan 29

Chillin' in the hotel pool!

Jan 30

Eating out

Jan 31

Long day of driving

41 Wk 2 D

2010-01-28T22:55:00.001-05:00

Natalie has officially been out a day longer than she was in. It's hard to believe that sometimes. It seems like she's been here forever and at the same time like she just got here. Addy celebrated this exciting milestone by pooping in the bath for the first time, while taking a bath with her cousin. Such a sense of humor my kid has.

(Addy is jealous of her cousin's awesome soaphawk)

That cutie is Miriam the soon to be big sister to the soon to be new baby Daniel(Maybe Daniel. Maybe Damien. Maybe Jerome, we all know how that goes). She is the sweetest, sassiest 2 year old that just makes you giggle at the sight of her big cheesy grin. Addy adores her and the two are having a great time hanging out while they can.

This is Miriam "holding" Natalie at Great Papa Stan's wake. She kept stroking her face and giving her kisses, proving that she is going to be a wonderful big sister come March.

Side note: Doesn't my sister look amazing for being just about 8 months pregnant?

Back to Addy and the incredible rate that she is growing.

This is me at 41 weeks pregnant

and this is Addy at 41 weeks of life

AH-mazing!

RIP Great Papa Stan

2010-01-24T22:35:00.001-05:00

January 24, 1932-January 24, 2010

Project 365: Jan 18-24

2010-01-24T19:39:00.000-05:00

Jan 18

Jan 19

Jan 20

Jan 21

Jan 22

Jan 23

Jan 24

Daredevil

2010-01-22T20:03:00.000-05:00

It's a walker Addy, you're doing it the wroooong way.

Climbed up there all by herself. We're in trouble. She's going to be like her dad and learn how to maneuver and prop her crib mattress just right to climb out of her crib.

Wordless Wednesday

2010-01-20T19:32:00.000-05:00

Cheer Up

2010-01-18T19:49:00.000-05:00

I haven't really been into spending quality time blogging the last couple of days, there are some things lying heavy on my heart and I just haven't been able to put together a quality post. Hopefully I'll find some peace soon and will be back to boring you with longer posts. =P
This picture does cheer me up a little though. Jeff was trying to get Addy down for a nap and she just wasn't having it. She wanted to play and was trying to "wake daddy up"

And I'm reposting this picture from yesterday's 365 post. When I was writing the post yesterday I asked Jeff what he thought I should put to caption the photo. He liked 'superman', so that's what I put. I wanted to put, 'me want braaaaaiiiinsssss' because I think she looks a little like a zombie. Yes I just called Miss A a zombie.

Project 365: Jan 11-17

2010-01-17T19:29:00.000-05:00

Jan 11

Trying to fill daddy's shoes

Jan 12

Squishy face

Jan 13

Peaceful Nap

Jan 14

Lunchtime

Jan 15

Play ball?

Jan 16

Lunch out with mom and dad

Jan 17

Suuuperman

9 Month Stats

2010-01-15T21:37:00.000-05:00

We took Miss A to the Pediatricians office today for her 9 Month Well Baby visit. She weighs 17lb(25th percentile)(I was right about not cracking 18lb) and measures 28 1/4in(75th percentile). Her head circumference is 17 1/4 in(50th percentile). That's all I'm writing for tonight. I'm off to spend the evening with my husband.

Here's a cute picture of Addy to make up for the short post

9 MonthDay!

2010-01-14T20:05:00.000-05:00

To My-9-Month-Old-Wonder,

Today you are 3 months away from being technically known as a toddler. That makes me incredibly sad. Don't get me wrong, I love watching you grow and get very excited with all the things you will do and say and imagine in the coming years, but these past 9 months have gone by far to fast.

This month has gone by quickly. We celebrated your first Christmas with your grandparents and uncle. We celebrated your dad's birthday. You learned many a new tricks, learning how to feed yourself and stand on your own. You've become adventurous even taking your first step this month. You've learned how to let me know when you are unhappy with me, mostly when I take something fun away from you like my camera or cellphone.

Those teeth that I've been complaining about for months, finally arrived this month. You got your bottom two teeth within a week of each other. You still have just a few wisps of hair on your head, but I don't expect that to change for a while seeing as your dad and I both made it to 2 with very little hair. You're still a skinny mini like your dad. I'd be surprised if at your check up this month you crack 18 pounds.

You're the funnest little baby I know(despite the above picture where you were clearly done with mom taking pictures) and I am so lucky to get to spend everyday with you. Before we know it we'll be celebrating your 1st year of life. Before we know it we'll be sending you off to kindergarten. Before we know it your dad will be driving you to you first high school dance, no matter how uncool it may be. Before we know it you'll be off to college and then marrying your sweetheart and welcoming your first child. So for now I'm just going to rock you a little longer, and take in that baby smell a little more. I'm going to cherish your smiles and silly faces. Because before we know it you'll be grown. I love you Miss A. Slow down on the growing okay.

xoxo,
mom

I Have A Ninja Baby

2010-01-13T19:48:00.000-05:00

Since Addy has become mobile, it's become almost impossible to get a clear shot of her. Most of my pictures come out like this:

or this:

She's so quick! Like a ninja!

The only way I can get a good still picture is if the child is fast asleep

Squishy Face

2010-01-12T20:35:00.000-05:00

I ADORE this face. When Addy is being super silly and she knows it she squishes her face up, squints her eyes and juts out her chin. It cracks Jeff and I up everytime.

Baby Proofing

2010-01-11T20:29:00.000-05:00

you know they're both thinking,

"if only I could get on the other side"

Baby proofing is annoying. It would probably be easier if I just stuck her in a helmet and rolled her in bubble wrap. And you think, they'll learn, they'll learn after they hit their head so many times. Addy is a glutton for punishment. My darling daughter has a huge red welt on her cheek today from falling onto my nursing stool, since the child would rather play with the coffee table, the magazine basket, my nursing stool, than all of her awesome toys. Someone bring on the bubble wrap!

Project 365: Jan 4-10

2010-01-10T20:04:00.001-05:00

Mon Jan 04

Tues Jan 05

Wed Jan 06

Thurs Jan 07

Fri Jan 08

Sat Jan 09(with Ms. Kelley)

Sun Jan 10

Photo Friday

2010-01-08T20:46:00.000-05:00

Yeah okay, I did a Wordless Wednesday and now Photo Friday, which is really just me posting a picture, call it lazy blogging, but my in-laws are arriving in about 10 minutes and after catching up I'm headed to bed.(Holy run-on sentence Batman!)

We're not so much a fan of peas anymore, which really gets my goat since I just made about 30oz and froze them. Instead of happily eating them, she turns her head back and forth trying to avoid the spoon and we end up with peas EVERYWHERE. This was after lunch today.

Because One Pacifier Is Never Enough

2010-01-07T19:57:00.001-05:00

Whenever Addy sees an extra pacifier lying around(and she already has one in her mouth) she looks at it, at all angles, then spits out her current on and sticks the other in her mouth. Then she picks up the one she spit out, looks at it, spits our the current one and sticks the other in her mouth. And she does this over and over and over until Kahlua walks by or I get it and pull her attention elsewhere. My kid is too funny!

This is from today too, Jeff was getting Addy ready for her bath and thought he's be a funny daddy and leave her onesie around her noggin. I live in a house of goofballs.

Wordless Wednesday

2010-01-06T20:42:00.000-05:00

31 is The New 10 Right?

2010-01-05T20:57:00.000-05:00

Jeff is turning 31 this Saturday, and although he is spiraling into a pit of depression over the number, I find it the perfect time to find the inner youngin' and party like you did when you were a kid. So I've invited his friends over to make mini pizzas, play super mario bros, and eat cupcakes. Fun right? I'm thoroughly excited about Saturday night, he's feigning interest although I think deep down his inner 10 year old is bouncy with excitement!

Birthdays are important to me. Growing up my parents taught us that each birthday is important and a reminder that on that day God chose to give us life and continues to bless us with each year that passes. It's a time that everyone celebrates that you are alive and in their life. I hope to instill the same excitement about birthdays with Addy. I of course have started planning Addy's 1st birthday. People may think I'm crazy, but being from Hawaii, birthdays are a big deal. BIG. I would love to go with a traditional Hawaiian Luau, but have you seen the other adorable things they have for girls birthdays? I've considered doing a cupcake theme, a candyland theme, an Addy in ONE-derland theme. The possibilities are endless! I've tried to get Jeff to help me pick, but the ever pleasing husband that he is says it's up to me. Shooooot! No help there. I'll might just innie-minni-miny-mo it.

I'm decided to post yesterdays 365 picture, since it's so cute I want to show you before Sunday!

Cutest thing right? =)

8 MonthDay!

2010-01-04T20:43:00.000-05:00

I figured I better get her 8 MonthDay posted before her 9 MonthDay in 10 days.

It's getting harder and harder to get good pictures of my mover and shaker. She is always on the go these days, crawling and pulling up on the furniture, she's starting cruising along the couch and coffee table too. She's thisclose to walking by herself. She can stand for longer and longer by herself. I consider her an unassisted stander at this point. She is on 3 meals of solids a day, and slowing transitioning to table food. And I do mean slooowly starting table food, so far the only table foods she's had are small pieces of banana and avocado and some organic baby puffs. I'm too terrified of her choking to try anything else yet. Although she is a pro at chewing, she still swallows an occasional chunk and gags and coughs. She refuses to try to say 'mama' or 'dada', but finds it hilarious when you say it over and over in hopes she'll repeat it. I think she can say it, she just doesn't want too. She is a mimicker, and will pound her hand on the table if you pound yours and will mimic your mouth movements when you make silly noises and try to make them herself, she just doesn't quite feel like talking yet I guess.

She's growing entirely too fast for my taste and in a few short months will be a walking talking one year old. And yes, I'm already planning the party! She has her 9 month well baby appt next week and we'll get to see how big she's gotten! This last picture is my favorite from her 8 Month shoot!

Side note: That blanket under Addy in the chair is my baby blanket. It's seen better days, but I'd like to sew it back up and use it for her and our other children.

Project 365

2010-01-03T20:45:00.000-05:00

I've decided since I'm going to try and blog everyday I might as well participate in Project 365, which is taking a picture everyday for 365 days, one year. I mainly plan on taking pictures of Addy, because what a great day to document her daily cuteness and growth. I probably won't post a picture everyday, but will post the weeks pictures every Sunday. Here are Day 1-3. January 01-03.

Day 01

Day 02

Day 03

Videos Of Addy

2010-01-02T20:47:00.000-05:00

The first video was while we were visiting my parents in November. Addy adores her Uncle Andrew and thinks he is just the funniest person ever, funnier than mom even. He had her in hysterics after Thanksgiving dinner.

And this video is of Addy clapping. She's OBSESSED with clapping since she figured out how to do it. She claps at everything; after each bite of food, after a song on the radio, after Kahlua jumps off the couch...everything. It's really cute and really funny!

Such a fun girl!

Well Hello There 2010!

2010-01-01T20:20:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year! Have you made any resolutions for this year? I'm not a resolution kind of person. I think I made a resolution 2 years ago to stop drinking soda, or something equally lame. It lasted all of a month. I don't usually feel the need to make resolutions with the turning of the new year, I think if you want to better yourself/change something in your life, you just do it, you don't wait for the first of the year, I think it only set you up for disappointment. Except now that I have a child, I find the constant desire to better myself and rid myself of bad habits to make myself happier and in turn her happier. I have many resolutions this year, and I mean MANY. I was lying awake in bed last night, just trying to make a mental list of all the things I want to do this year. I won't tell you all of them, but just a few that I think will be the most challenging to keep.

-Blog everyday. EVERYDAY. My reason for doing this is to keep a better scrapbook of Addy's life. I've been horrible at keeping up Addy's baby book, and I think at the end of the year I would like to have all the entries bound and printed as a Christmas gift for her.

-Become more crafty. I would like to make our Advent calender this year, along with countless other projects I have in my head. I have such a desire to do wonderful things, but feel the crafty part of me is just in my head and doesn't translate to my hands or abilities. I fear things won't turn out the way I want them to and therefore that keeps me from trying.

-Try a new recipe or food once a week. I follow the blog of a wonderful family, The Scottish Twins, and she tries a new food every week. What a great way to experiment and open our minds to new things. Since I'm not much of a cook, I've decided on a new food or new recipe, hoping to challenge myself even if I don't get the chance to get a hold of a new food.

Those are just some of the things that are on my list for the year. I really hope I can keep up with these and the many other goals I have set for myself.

And because it's been so long since I've blogged, I'll share a picture or 2 of Miss A!

And a picture of my parents and brother with Addy. They came down to spend Christmas with us. Addy just adores them!

I will see you tomorrow, hopefully! =)

thankful

2009-11-26T20:57:00.000-05:00

for this ray of sunshine. and i'm pretty sure she's thankful for me. ;P

Going Back In Time

2009-11-22T16:33:00.000-05:00

Okay, NOT really, but I'm going to post Addy's 6 month pictures. While on my way to my parents house in Maryland, I stopped in South Carolina, to visit my dear friend Sariah and her wonderful husband and gorgeous boys. Sariah is one half of SSquared Photo, and is truly an amazingly talented photographer! If you live in or are passing through the Charleston area, book a session, you won't regret it!

I think I might try and convince Sariah to come down to Georgia and take Addy's one year pictures! I can't wait till Jeff gets home and sees these amazing pictures!!

7 MonthDay!

2009-11-21T21:03:00.000-05:00

I'm just going to gloss over the fact that I haven't written an entry in over a month, and I'll update you on her 6 mo stats and get on to her 7 mo skiiiillls.
So Addy went in for her 6 mo well-baby visit, she weighed in at 15lb 2.25oz(50th percentile) and 26.5in(75th percentile). Since my memory is a little hazy, I can't remember what she did between 5 and 6 months and now 6 and 7 months, so I'll just compile a list of all her current skills and abilities!
*Sits unassisted
*Puts self into sitting position
*Moves toys from one hand to another
*Babbles ba-ba-ba/ga-ga-ga sounds
*Crawls
*Turns when name is said
*Reaches out to people
*Can pull into a standing postition from seated position
...and I'm pretty sure she understands the word 'no'

I have a 7 month old. Wait, give it a minute to sink in....

OH MY GOSH! :))

My next entry I'll be showing you some of Addy's 6 mo photos, that my AMAZING photographer friend Sariah from SSquared Photo took while we visited her and her beautiful family in SC.

Stay tuned, I promise it won't be another month!

Happy Half Birthday!

2009-10-14T21:26:00.000-04:00

We made it to 6 months!! The next 17.5 years should be a breeze!

Look what a difference 6 months makes! I'll update tomorrow after her 6 month well baby appointment with her stats and all the fun new things she's doing.

New Trick

2009-10-08T17:53:00.001-04:00

Addy has learned how to put herself into a sitting position. I'm in amazement that she can do this. She doesn't stay for very long, because the girl is always on the move, but she gets herself there. She did it a couple times last week and I thought it was a fluke, but she gets better at it every day and is rarely laying down or lying still now.

Avocado Schmavocado

2009-10-06T13:44:00.002-04:00

We gave Addy solids for the first time 2 nights ago. We originally wanted to wait till she was 6 months old, but since Jeff is leaving for sea soon, we decided to start a little early. You may ask why we wanted to wait till 6 months as apposed to the AAP and some pediatrician's recommendations. The AAP actually suggests starting solids between 4-6 months, and most pediatricians now start pushing cereal at 4 months.

This webpage explains why delaying solids is a positive thing.
http://www.kellymom.com/nutrition/solids/delay-solids.html

On to the fun stuff. We started Miss A on avocado instead of cereal, since avocado has actual nutritional value as opposed to cereal which has pretty much none. She didn't really like it the first night, she ate just a couple bites then refused to open her mouth. Ha ha. The second night she did MUCH better and would not only open her mouth for the spoon, but whine when I didn't get another spoonful in her mouth fast enough. Here are some pictures

First bite

This is food? I'm not too sure about this

Jeff wanted to get a close up reaction

Okay maybe it's not so bad

Nope still gross

I put the bowl down to see if she would try and feed herself, she was more interested in the camera than the food.

I'll be updating soon with 6 month stats and all the cool new things she can do.

More 5 Month Pictures!

2009-09-15T10:15:00.002-04:00

Here are some outtakes from our 5 Month shoot yesterday!

"Whatcha doin' there mom?"

"Are we almost done mom? I wanna play"

"No more pictures please"

"I'm outta here"

"Give me the camera"

"Weeee I'm 5 Months"

Happy FifthMonth Day!

2009-09-14T14:04:00.002-04:00

I have been such a bad blogger. Addy is in the midst of what I believe is sleep regression. She went from sleeping 6-7 hour stretches to 3-4 hour stretches. Which isn't too bad, but it's still not the most pleasant of things. This in turn makes me a zombie mommy, who would rather just sit mindlessly during nap time, then blog. Oh and nap time went from being 1.5 hours to 30 min., fun stuff. But I have little else to complain about. Addy is so much fun these days, smiling and giggling. She thinks it's reeeaaaal funny when I come in to get her after one of her 30 minute naps. I usually have a scowl on my face, but with her HUGE grin, I can't help but smile and laugh at my silly girl. Here's her 5 month shot:

I said 'cheeeeese' before I took this, and that's the face she gave me. Too cute! I can't wait to celebrate her half birthday next month!

Here are some recent pictures from this month

Hopefully I'll stop being a slacker blogger and post again in a couple days!

xoxo

How Impressive!

2009-08-25T15:13:00.006-04:00

She learned this new trick before we left for MN, but I didn't get a chance to post the picture. It's called "tri-podding" because it looks like a tri-pod. Even though Addy does the quad-podding. Ha ha. One step closer to sitting on her own.

Love the goofy grin on her face!

She's also learned how to pull out the pacifier, hasn't quite learned how to put it back in yet though.

"Look ma, did it all by myself"

My baby is a genius! =)

Happy FourMonth Day!

2009-08-25T14:52:00.003-04:00

Dear Addy,

These last four months have flown by, yet I've watched the clock hands tick so slowly. You're an amazing little person and you've taught me so much about life and love and patience, about kindness and stability and laughing through the tough times. All this and your just 4 months into this world.

You've learned all kinds of new things in the last month. You've learned that lying down is for babies, and that sitting and standing is what you'd prefer to do. You've learned how to tri-pod sit, you're one step closer to sitting on your own. You've become better and better at scooting around and across the floor, meaning you're also one step closer to crawling. If you could just figure out how to work those arms, we'd be busting out the baby gates. You know who your mommy is and although you are a social butterfly and allow everyone a chance to hold and spend time with you, you have no problem letting them know when it's time to go back to mommy. Daddy makes you laugh the hardest, which mommy is a little jealous of, but she'll get over it. Your belly laugh lights up a room, and makes mom's heart melt.

I'm looking forward the coming months when you learn to sit and crawl. To the time when you get solids and say your first word(Fingers crossed for 'mama'. Ha ha). If you could just slow down a bit so mommy has some more time to cherish this time when you're so little. Take your time little girl(I'm sure you'll hear mom say this many times in the future), it comes and goes too quickly.

Love,
Mom

Oh Natalie, You're So Fun!

2009-08-09T19:45:00.010-04:00

We got her this soothe n' glow seahorse to help put A to sleep. As of now, I rock Addy to sleep every night, which I love, but I also want her to be able to put herself to sleep at night, this being the first step to sleeping through the night, because if she can put herself to sleep, she can put herself back to sleep when she wakes up in the middle of the night. I've heard from my mom community that this is a magic seahorse. LIARS. Addy is far too entertained by this seahorse for her to even think about going to sleep. She just laughs at it and bites it. WHAT a waste of $13, especially cause it's not even pink. :P

Miss A has learned to scoot and roll everywhere, I'll put her down on her playmat, and she'll end up by her bouncer, or by the tv, or by the kitchen. I only discovered this when one day I put her down on her playmat and walked away to go move the laundry, only to come back and discover no baby on the playmat. I guess she really wanted to play in her bouncer instead. Although this new trick is pretty awesome, it just means that 1.) Pretty soon she'll be crawling and then eeek walking. 2.) She's growing up WAY to quickly for my taste. She really needs to knock that off. LOL.

Addy has discovered that her feet are her new best friends. They only come to visit her occasionally(socks vs. no socks), and she treats them with such love and respect, constantly adoring them with 'kisses' and making sure they're at their most comfortable(resting on her belly).

What's her tooth progress you ask.... Well we swore her little tooth would be popping through at any moment, then one day, the crankyness subsided and chewing decreased and that was that. We still see the tooth right on the surface, and wonder if Addy broke it's spirit and it's given up for a while. She's a tough cookie, with plenty of attitude, so we wouldn't doubt it.

And THIS is what I'm excited about! My new clothes line! After opening the electric bill last month and picking my jaw off the floor and wiping the tears away(okay, a little dramatic) We decided we needed to make a change! We do diaper laundry every other day and realized that we are being eco-friendly by doing cloth, but not so eco with running the dryer as much as we do. Hopefully this will save us some money and help the environment a little bit more.

Addy and I are headed to MN this week and won't be on for a whole 9 days, probably more, because it'll take me a few days of recovery time. :P Hopefully I can get another post in before we go.

xoxo

WHAT A Slacker I've Been

2009-07-29T21:33:00.010-04:00

Wow, it's been a long time. And I don't really have a lot to talk about. Natalie is doing well, reaching new milestones daily and falling into a great sleep/awake routine. She's so much fun to be around, that I find myself completely enthralled with what we're doing at the time and always forget to pull the camera out to document.

I'm trying to prepare for our trip to MN next month. I'm mainly concerned with the 3-hour flights we'll be making. I was lucky enough to book non-stop flights, but am still worried about take off and landing and keeping her entertained. If anyone has any tips, they'd be greatly appreciated!

Here are some cutie pie pictures of Natalie(click to enlarge). These first three are proof that she is my daughter, she has to be difficult! She can't sit in anything properly!! =)

And here is a picture of her learning the 'mini push-up'. She's just learned this new trick, of pushing her upper body up with her elbows!

And having an upsetting conversation with daddy
and she's just too cute sitting on the couch in this picture, gotta post it.

Happy ThreeMonth Day!

2009-07-16T07:49:00.005-04:00

So I'm a few days late, I had every intention of getting this post up yesterday, but I got hit with a wicked migraine and passed out with Addy at 830.

So I can't believe I have a 3-monther on my hands. She is changing so much everyday, and although the last couple days have not been fun(I'll get to that in a second) we usually have so much fun playing an discovering new things everyday.

This is her supermodel pose.

As you can see she is growing like a weed. She doesn't have a check-up this month so we won't get to see how much weight she's gained or how tall she's gotten. Although I might just take a tape measure to her back to see all the inches she's gained.

So with growing up, you have to go through growing pains. 3 months is a normal growth spurt which to her instead of nursing all the time, means she doesn't want to nurse at all. And on top of that, she has started teething which makes it painful for her to nurse. So we've been hit with a double whammy. No whammies, no whammies. Give me my little baby back, the one that loved to eat and sleep and be happy. Hopefully the spurt will end soon and we'll just learn how to deal with the teething. So teething has been a ball of fun these last couple of days. She's drooling enough to fill a water jug and has an attitude to boot. Poor kiddlet though, she is just having a hard time with it, but wouldn't you if a little boulder was trying to push though your gums. I wish the little rock would just leave my little girl alone.

On other fronts, she's doing really well. She's a rolling and scooting machine. She loves to smile and chat with us and has found a new friend in her hand. She's discovered to not only is it good to grab things and pull mommy's hair, it also is quite tasty. She has a hard time deciding between the pacifier and her hand, and sometimes she'll choose both. She'll wriggle her fingers behind her pacifier and suck on both, making these loud slurping noises. Such a character!

Here is a picture showing all her growth in the last three months(click to enlarge)

She's growing so fast, I'm going to go snuggle with her while she sleeps, cause we're never going to get this time back. I know, sentimental mommy.

A Post About Not A Post...

2009-07-14T22:05:00.002-04:00

Make any sense? Ha ha. I'm far too tired tonight to update the blog, but wanted to reassure my 3 readers that I will be updating in the morning. Thanks for coming...to read nothing.

My Mom Is Now A Reader (Hi Mom!)

2009-07-10T21:09:00.012-04:00

Haha. I recently got an email from my mom the other day asking me for my blog link, since her sister reads my blog(Hi Auntie Debi!), she wanted to read and keep up too, and who wouldn't? Who wouldn't want to know about my exciting life as a stay at home mom? And who wouldn't want to know about the daily happenings of a 3 month old? So I send her the link, and a few short hours later I get an email back saying how great the blog was, and how funny I am in my writings(I may be paraphrasing), but 'did I really have to use the phrase haul a$%?'. The funny thing is, when I was writing the blog, I thought twice before using the phrase, because I knew I had some relatives that read the blog, and because I really need to cut back on swearing, because I have a child that soon enough will be talking and repeating what she hears, AND because there really is no reason to swear. So from now on this blog will be profanity free.

Besides that, Addy has been having some good couple of days. We bought her a bumbo-exersaucer thing. Because the girl has been doing little baby crunches trying to sit up lately(she's was gonna have a baby 6-pack soon) we wanted to get her something she could sit up in. I was originally just on the hunt for a bumbo, but didn't want to buy a new one, because it's ridiculously priced, so I went searching at consignment stores in the area. I have to say, consignment shops are my new obsession. There are so many treasures you can find in a child's consignment shop, and they cost about a 1/3rd of what their full price is. We walked out of the store with a bumbo like entertainment thing. Haha. It has a toy tray that goes all the way around it and spins. It has toys already attached to it also. And when she starts eating, the top tray comes off, as does the bottom stability ring, and it attaches to our dining chair, like a booster. That's right, 3 different things all in one, and for the low low price of $20. Score one for mommy! Here is a picture of Addy enjoying her new toy. And the second picture was taken today, she managed to get her foot up into the main part of it.

And I just got this picture from a friend we spent the fourth with. It's Addy and our buddy Kain waiting for the fireworks to start and they're holding hands. So cute!

That's it for tonight. Off to check on my sleeping babe, then to bed myself.

Happy 5th of July!(Cause I'm a day late for the 4th)

2009-07-05T12:45:00.010-04:00

Okay, so I didn't post yesterday, mainly cause we were out all day and by the time we got home we gave Addy a quick wash down then all went to bed.

We had a good 4th though, for Addy's 1st it wasn't too bad. We had a bbq at a friends house where we had some deeee-lish food and I made about 4 dozen cookies for the occasion. They had a small pool in their backyard and a bumbo for Addy to sit in. She did so well in it, I think we have to give in a get her one. dang it. Here she is in the pool, she's not very deep obviously, just enough to wet the toes and get her hands in.
From there we went down to the waterfront in St. Marys, to get seats for the fireworks show. We got there about 3 hours prior to the show to get seats, cause YES they were planning on most of the town showing up, AND they did. There were actually people already there when we got there. We had fun hanging out, we spread out a big blanket and Addy had fun playing and watching all the kids running around. They had entertainment for adults too. There was a band and a couple singers, they all did really well. They also had food stands and people walking around selling glow sticks, apparently our town goes all out for the holiday, we had no idea. As the sun started setting, my worst fear started to set in, that Addy was going to be upset by the loud noises and we'd have to promptly throw all of our belonging into the stroller and haul ass back to the car. She was already starting to get fussy and refused to take the bottle we brought for her, and she didn't want to nurse, because she doesn't like being covered up, and it was actually quite hot for her to be. I thought I wouldn't even know if she was scared of fireworks cause were weren't going to be able to stay for them to even start. She settled down though and soon enough the show started.

My heart started racing....
I prepared myself for screaming, for thrashing around, for inconsolable-ness
She did nothing. And I mean nothing, didn't even look at 'em. No crying, no fussing, nothing. How anti-climactic. It was a beautiful show though, and the rest of us thoroughly enjoyed it. At the end we packed up, headed to the car, then preceded to sit in the car for and hour and a half just trying to get home. Traffic is bad when the whole town gathers in one place and then tries to leave at the same time. She was so wiped out though that slept through sitting in traffic, woke up to shower then passed out at 12 and slept till 630! Woohoo for mommy getting a solid 6.5 hours of sleep.

Here are some pictures from waiting around before the fireworks

Recent Pictures Of Addy

2009-07-02T11:29:00.008-04:00

Let the cuteness commence! (click to enlarge)

/adorableness

2(& a half) Month Update

2009-07-01T21:09:00.005-04:00

Okay, so we were a little late in getting Addy in for her 2 month check up. Our bad. We were too busy traveling when she turned 2 months and TriCare won't pay for the appt if it's before her actual 2 months, at least that's what the nurse told me. I didn't mind waiting, mainly because 2 months is the start of vaccines, unless of course you get the HepB shot in the hospital, which she did not. If we could hold off even just for a little bit putting all those chemicals into my small little 2 month baby, I'll take it.

So we got there and the nurse weighed and measured Miss A, she's a healthy 12lb 8.5oz, and measures 24, maybe 24.5in. That's right, mother of the year here, can't remember exactly what the nurse said, and it gets worse, I can't remember what the measurement of what her head was. As long as the pedi doesn't say there is something wrong with it, I don't see the need of knowing the circumference of my daughter's head. All I can remember the nurse saying was what a perfectly shaped head she had. I'm so proud. =)) She also said I was going to have a very tall skinny baby/child on my hands, because at this point Addy is measuring off the charts on height for her age and weight. Darn it, I want a little chubster. Oh well, next baby I guess.

The pediatrician comes in and we chat a bit, and then we get on the topic of vaccines, I was going to tell him that I wanted to go with Dr. Sears alternate/delayed schedule. Which splits up the amount of shots they get to every month, so instead of 4 shots at 2 months and 4 months etc, she'll get 2 shots at 2, 3, 4, 5 and so on months. The pedi doesn't mind doing this schedule, but prefers his, which he told me is this:
No shots at all until 4 months(Yay!), No Rotavirus(which is an extremely potent vaccine for a virus that hasn't been around in a very long time), and No HepB till much much later. He also does alternating months, so she'll get shots at 4, 5, 6 months etc...
We like this pediatrician!

Developmentally she's doing all the norms, smiling, cooing, watching us walk across the room, she's also grabbing at toys and grabbing her feet, she's rolled over, both ways, belly to back and back to belly! She loves to stand up and if she's in a sitting position in our laps, she'll push on her legs to stand up, I know, I know, I have a genius, super strong baby! LOL

Now if she can just learn to sleep a solid 10 hours at night and give her mommy a full nights rest, we'd be good. =)
Here are her 2 month shots, which were taken on her actual 2 monthday and at my parents. She keep wiggling, so I couldn't get a good shot of her.

And a face shot(although this month's is kind of blurry)from last month and this month to see how much she's changed.

okay so you may not see too many big changes, but I do. Haha.

until next time...

Visiting Family

2009-06-28T16:24:00.008-04:00

So we had such a great time visiting both of our families and letting Addy meet and get to know them. Although the travel was a little tough at first, she adapted well and has really grown up in the 2 weeks we've been gone.

We went up on a Thursday to be there for Jeff's little sister's wedding on Friday. It was such a beautiful ceremony, and I cried, multiple times. LOL. Here's a family picture from the wedding, Shell(Jeff's sister) requested that he as an usher wear his uniform, which I don't mind, cause he looks great in it. ;)

We then headed to my parents the next day. Addy's Baptism was that Sunday and then we spent the week with them. It was so much fun. We spent the week just relaxing and hanging out.

and can you tell these two are family? Love the faces they're both making!

We were really sad to leave, and can't wait for the family vacation in MN in August. We then headed down to visit with Jeff's family for the week. We had a great time during the week. Addy got to finally use her swimsuit when pawpaw set up a slip n' slide for Addy's cousins, and we put her in the water that accumulated at the bottom. Haha. She didn't seem too interested in it, which is odd since she loves taking baths. But the water was a bit chilly, so I think that threw her off.

We were sad to leave them too, but very much wanted to get home and get Addy back into her own routine. And Jeff and I desperately missed our bed.

We have Addy's 2 month appt tomorrow, 2 weeks late. LOL. I'll be updating more then, letting everyone know how she's coming along and all of the milestones she's reached.

talk to you then

Addy's Baptism

2009-06-28T15:59:00.008-04:00

Wow, so it's been a long 2 weeks, and we have a lot to catch up on!

Addy got baptized in the same church and by the same priest that married Jeff and I. He's such an amazing guy, who really inspires all of his parishioners. Addy didn't do too well during the baptism, she was ready for a nap and irritated beyond belief. She also was so hot, she had on her plain white onesie, and undergarment that goes under her christening gown, and then her gown. She also had on white socks and white knit booties, all courtesy of her Godmother and Godfather. She looked gorgeous if only we could have gotten some pictures of her not screaming or looking extremely sad. It was a short ceremony that felt like an eternity. The only time she was silent was when he poured the first bit of water on her. You could barely hear Fr. Dan over her screaming. He was great about it though and kept trucking on.

Originally my sister and brother-in-law(her Godparents) were not supposed to be there, he was going to be in Alaska(where they just got stationed) already, and she was leaving shortly before the baptism, well God intervened and my sister's plane got delayed and rescheduled, so she was able to be there. I was so happy. Here are some pictures from the day.

Anxious

2009-06-10T20:36:00.006-04:00

I'm so anxious about traveling with Miss A tomorrow. It's a 6 hour trip, but with stops will probably take us 7-7 1/2, that's a long time for a baby that hates their car seat. We're hoping she sleeps for most of it. Yeah right though. I'll write and let you know how it all went.

Other than being worried about how she'll do, we're ready and excited about the trip. We're excited about seeing all the family and know that they're excited to see Miss A! My mom and dad are so excited they both have most of the week off to spend time with us, although there's not much to do in Prince Frederick, MD just being with family with be fun times. We can't wait to see Jeff's little sister get married this Friday either, Addy got a new dress for it and so did I, I actually got a whole new wardrobe today, I didn't have a lot of clothes from before I was pregnant, at least nothing new, besides my maternity clothes, I think it's been a year plus since I've bought new clothes. So we recently had some extra money, so I got to order a bunch of new clothes. That's right, be jealous. LOL!

So this extra money I'm talking about came from Jeff selling his beloved truck. He was made an offer from a fellow sailor, and we just couldn't refuse. So since he was selling his car, he needed a new one, what a perfect excuse to finally get the jeep he's always wanted. We were lucky enough to find the one he wanted on craigslist. So with the extra money we made off the sale of the truck, I got a closet full of new clothes. Yay! =)
He's so excited about the new truck, he's been showing it off left and right. Here are some pictures of him and A in the jeep. And for those of you that care, it's a 1981 CJ5.

She's completely uninterested in it as you can tell, but she's completely cute as well. =)

It'll be a couple days till I update, we've got a busy weekend, so it'll probably be Monday before I get a chance, I know all my 2 readers will be bummed about that. Haha

ciao

Random Update & Cutie Pie Pictures

2009-06-08T21:12:00.007-04:00

So I've been gone a few days, did you know that it's hard to find a minute to yourself let alone a couple minutes to blog when you have a baby?? Well, if you didn't, now you do. =))

On Thursday I went to the grocery store. I know, I can't believe I attempted it again either. But this time, mommy had a trick up her sleeve, this. Jeff was tired of her screaming halfway through our shopping trips and wanted to get something that she could sit up in without us having to hold her. I was the first to try it out, and cautious because I wanted to make sure I was wearing it right so that she wouldn't just randomly fall out in the middle of the cereal aisle, and be certain that she was comfortable, so I didn't have a crying baby in the produce section. She did great in it! She loved looking around at all the different colors and people. I meant to get a picture of us while out, but forgot the camera at home. shucks.

She's been doing so much better with napping, that I actually get time to get stuff done around the house. Including stripping her cloth diapers. If you don't know cloth diapers, then you probably don't know what stripping them is and why you do it. Things can tend to build up on diapers(creams, oils, detergent, etc...) and can start to repel the liquid, not a good thing. So you have to 'strip' them down to what they were when you first got them. It's very easy too, just a Tbsp of Dawn dish detergent in the washer, a couple extra rinses and BAM, brand new dipes. That's not the only reason you strip diapers, you can strip them if they start to hold a stink or if there is yeast in them(for these, you would also use bleach in the wash, to kill the yeast and anything that would cause the dipe to hold in stink). We strip for yeast. We've started to notice Addy getting pretty red under her diaper, and it didn't look like a regular diaper rash and it was all the way up on the lower half of her torso, under the dipe. I figured even if it wasn't yeast, it wouldn't hurt to strip the diapers anyway.

So since we're stripping all her dipes(cause yeast will travel between dipes if it's on her body), we had to put her in disposables(sposies). Now, I've been babysitting since I was 13, and all of a sudden all my knowledge of sposies went out the window. I forgot how they were supposed to look when on, so I'm not sure if they're too small or if they're the right size, I don't know if the ruffle-y part is supposed to be in or out. I've gotten so used to cloths that I actually had to stare at the dipe on her for a minute to see if that's how I remember it being. LOL

So since I've bored you with my blabbing, I'll leave you with some cute pics of Miss A from the last couple days, since that's what you really came to see anyway.
can you tell I love me some babylegs on her??
when I look at the second picture I always think, 'straight up gangsta leaaaan"

until i bore you again....

Edited to add:Babylegs are from here, she's got a GREAT selection and is offering free shipping on her combo orders plus one free pair. I paid $28 and got 5 pairs! WOOT!

I Have A Grouch Monster

2009-06-03T14:23:00.005-04:00

My child is refusing to nap. Okay, well she's napping now, but this is her first nap of the day. And it's in her swing, which I hate, I'd prefer if she slept in her crib or co-sleeper, but if this is how she wants to sleep today, then GO FOR IT ADDY!

She woke up too early this morning, 630. Eeek. And has been a grouch ever since, sleeping for about 5 minutes then waking up happy and ready to play or screaming and wanting to comfort feed. I didn't have much planned for today, the only thing I wanted to get done was get to a store, any store that had baby bottles, and pick up a different nipple size and maybe another brand of bottle. We're going to give Addy her first bottle tonight(of pumped milk) and try and get her adjusted and able to take a bottle. We only have 2 bottles, both of the same brand but they came with newborn flow nipples and I want to get the next size up and maybe a different kind of bottle just in case she didn't like the kind we have.

That was my only goal today. So after we had eaten and refused to go down for a nap, I knew now would be not the best time to go, but since she was full and had a clean diaper it was better than going when she was hungry AND suffering from no sleep. I just prayed she would fall asleep in the car on the way. So we got there, fully awake, got the car seat into the cart and from then on it was downhill. She starts whimpering, not a big deal, just keep moving and maybe she'll stop, get to the baby isle, stop to pick out my nipples and bottles, and she starts wailing! OH NO! I'm trying to pick as fast as I can, but as any mom knows, or any one that's been in the bottle isle knows, there are 4523759341 choices when it comes to bottles. She's screaming, people are staring, I'm flustered trying to just pick a damn bottle. Made my decision and moved on. She stops crying. Okay, well since I need a couple things from the store anyway and she's no longer throwing a fit I'll just hurry up and get them. Stupid mommy, stupid mommy. Get to the almond milk and she starts wailing again. Figure I'll just get the few things I need, she can keep crying, I'll just avoid eye contact with EVERYONE else in the store, and be done. I do this, get to the check out, where the checkout lady precedes to tell me that the crying is cute, which is fine, hey, she could be telling me I'm a horrible mother for taking my screaming infant into the store. Check out and go. We get home, I put her into the swing to unload groceries and she's been passed out ever since.

Although she's been a grouch most of the day I still managed to get a cute picture this morning.

Oh and these are from yesterday.

oodles of toodles

"You Should Sleep When She Does"

2009-06-01T20:23:00.004-04:00

NO, I...don't....wanna.

All moms hear this, I don't think any of us listen. Maybe the first day or two and mainly that's cause we're so exhausted we just happen to pass out when the babe does. Within the first couple weeks though our bodies adjust and we learn to thrive on no sleep. I was never able to sleep when Addy slept, I find it near impossible to sleep any time but night. I've never really been able to nap during the day, which is such a bummer considering when I was little I used to take 3 hour naps in the afternoon(I think I did this till I was 12, way past napping age, what can I say, I love the sleep).

We figured out shortly after Addy came home from the hospital that the place she most comfortably slept, was on us. And as I think about it, wouldn't we all like to sleep on something that is always warm and so nicely cushioned?? She would take great naps in the morning, in her swing or her co-sleeper even her crib, but the magic hour of 4pm hit and she refused to nap after that. She would have to be put to bed, and by bed that meant on one of us, in our bed. Bummer. I found myself going to bed at 6/630, what a drag. I was missing all of my late night shows, heck not even late night, my evening shows. And for the first couple of weeks, even after nightly feedings, she'd remain on my chest. Eventually we started moving her to the co-sleeper after she woke up for her first nightly bewb, and she would do great. We attempted a few times to put her down for bed in her crib(and when she would wake up to eat, move her in with us), while we went about our evening routines, she would not have it, eventually one of us would end up in bed with her, for the night.

The reason I'm writing about this tonight, is because for the first time, she is down for 'bed' for the night, and we're not! WIN! I feel like such a dope for finally figuring out a good way to get her to bed. We took a bath, got dressed, then ate. We ate in our bed, so she would think that it was bed time,we ate side-lying so she was at her optimal comfort, and instead of attempting to move her to her crib, just moved her to the co-sleeper. Easy right?? I think my mom brain was stalling by the end of the day, therefore I could not come up with this brilliant idea before. So as of right now Addy has been asleep for an hour and a half and I am NOT!

Since I didn't take any pictures today I'll leave you with an adorable picture of her sleeping in her crib when she was about 3 weeks

Toodles

If You're Not Going To Use It

2009-05-30T16:16:00.004-04:00

kahlua will.

I walked by our room the other day to find this. Leave it to our dog, who has a very comfortable bed of her own, to take over something that is intended for children, not dogs. Although it's not like Addy even uses the boppy. I don't use it while breastfeeding and she won't sleep in it, if I put her down while she's in a milk induced coma, milk dribbling down her chin and all, she wakes up instantly. The only time we use it is in the mornings. I pick her up from her co-sleeper, or from my chest(yes, when I really need sleep, I just let her sleep on me, works well for all involved), I put her on the boppy, run to the bathroom and usually come back to find her staring and smiling at the sun that's found it's way through the curtains, into the room. When I finally pull her attention from her friend the sun, we have our morning conversation. I ask Addy all sorts of questions, if she slept well, what she dreamt about, what she thinks we should do for the day, and although usually the only response I get are giant smiles, I can guess what her answers would be,

"I slept okay mom, woulda been better if I coulda just stayed attached to the bewb, so when I start to wake it's right there for my convenience"

"I dreamt of you and daddy of course, and maybe some bewbs."

"I think we should eat and poop and play all day, although I'll probably get warn out after the eating and the pooping, so I'll probably just pass out and give you a chance to actually get some laundry and dishes done."

I look forward to the day that my questions are met with actual responses. I can't wait to hear all the ideas and thoughts she has going on in that head of hers. Until then I'll just have to fill in the blanks myself.

toodles

A Blog About...

2009-05-29T10:04:00.005-04:00

this little girl

Gorgeous, ain't she? Natalie Addison Brimer. Born 04.14.09 at 6.58pm. 9lb 3oz 21in. She came into the world screaming and hasn't quit making noise since. I hope to update this blog daily with our adventures and updates of how grown up she is already becoming.

So, I'm a little late starting this blog, our little girl is already 6 weeks old, but better late than never. She's been an adventure from the get go. She's a light sleeper, which we think is linked to something in my diet, but haven't quite figured out what it is yet. She's a champion eater, gaining a whole pound in 3 weeks. We can't wait to see what her 2 month stats will be. She loves to be talked to and smiles when you do. She tries to babble back and keep up with the conversation. She gets bored easily, she's definitely not a sit there and be content baby. She wants us to constantly be moving with her in our arms so she can see everything.

I'm busy trying to plan and prepare for our trip to NC for Jeff's sister's wedding and Addy's baptism in MD all in the same weekend, although we will be staying longer at each place. We're very excited, since it will be the first time Jeff's family will meet Addy and the first time for my dad to see her. We'll be driving for the trip, which is a long way 6 hours to NC and 5 1/2 hours from NC to MD, and all with a infant, this'll be fun. I'm trying to plan everything that I need to bring for Addy, babies come with so much baggage, literally. We have to bring her stroller, which takes up half of the back of our car, her co-sleeper, which folds up to the size of a pack-n-play folded up. Plus our clothes and hers. It's a good thing we've decided to just use disposables(we use cloth normally) because packing all of the cloths would take a carry-on in itself, plus the stress of washing them at other people's houses, ugh, disposables just make more sense for traveling.

I'd love to go on, I could talk for days about my Addy, but we'll have time for that in future blogs. I should try and get some household chores done since she's currently blissfully asleep in her swing(and yes, I took this while the swing was in motion, not such an easy feat)

toodles from us both