Almost Two

In less than one month our little lady will be two years old. We started making plans for the big day this weekend and have decided on a small family celebration in lieu of a big party. We asked Addy what she wanted for her Birthday and she asked for an orange and a dress. So, I'm going to look into either buying or making her an orange dress. And since her favorite color happens to be orange at the moment, I think we'll have an orange theme to our little celebration.

I might be the worse mother ever, because with almost two birthdays under our belt, I've never really been sad about Addy growing up. I actually get excited about it. Of course I miss our sweet cuddly baby and savor the moments when Addy isn't too busy to lay in my lap for awhile, but I'm also looking forward to having full conversations with her, to family game nights and teaching her all about the saving Grace of Jesus.

I plan on doing another post on Addy's "stats" closer to her Birthday, but I also wanted to share a few other things about our almost-two-year-old.

Addy loves to help and she especially loves to help her Dad. Sometimes when she's sitting in her highchair, she'll point to all the little house projects she helped with and say "I help Da!"

Addy also loves to "draw." Drawing can occupy her for up to an hour but there's actually no drawing or coloring involved. What she really likes to do is empty the crayon box, line all her crayons up, mourn over the broken crayons, put them all back in the box and then start the process all over again. She knows most of her colors and only has trouble saying "yellow" and "purple."

Addy has become a little home body. When we come home from running errands, she runs around the living room saying, "I cited home!" (I'm excited to be home) And last week when I asked if she wanted to go on a walk to the park, she said "No, I home." She's perfectly content to spend an entire day at home, watching shows, cooking in her kitchen and drawing.

What a fun two years we've had with this little one.

17 Weeks with Baby D

Today marks 17 weeks with little Baby D nestled safely in my belly.

With the exception of an insurance complication, which put me at the doctor's much later than I would have liked, things have been much more laid back this time around. We're only taking belly bump pics every couple of weeks and since we plan on the little one living in our closet for a few months, Im not feeling stressed about planning the perfect nursery before my due date. We're definitely excited though and I'm thankful that God has relieved me of the anxiety I was feeling before getting to the doctor. So, here's what's been going on with Baby D these last four months.

11 weeks on New Years Eve!

I was still dealing some morning sickness and craving Chinese food, Orange Juice, Club Soda with lemon (my morning sickness cure) and salty potato chips.

15 Weeks

According to my What to Expect App, the baby was the size of an orange and I ran out of pants that would button over my growing belly.

17 Weeks

These past couple of weeks brought some exciting moments. I was able to hear the Baby's heartbeat, felt little baby flutters and even had people asking me if I was expecting another one.

Praise the Lord for 17 sweet weeks with our precious baby.

Five for Fridays

1. You always bring my water bottle to me when you find it in random places in the house. Thanks for making sure I stay hydrated.
2. You helped clean the house on Sunday before church and it made the day so relaxing
3. Thanks to you, "Joe Flacco, you're gonna get sacked-o" is always stuck in my head.
4. You taught Addy how to play Mouse Trap while I was at the grocery store
5. Addy and I had a great day at home yesterday. Thanks for working so hard so we can stay home together.

P.S. I love you :)

Good Bye January

I don't know about you, but I'm kind of glad to say good-bye to January. I'm ready for warm weather and February might not be warm but it gets us one step closer to the Spring. 

January found us recovering from holidays, finally coming out of the first trimester morning sickness fog and trying to get better about our eating habits.

Happy New Year!

Addy and Dad getting into shape.

Addy has become quite the little cook 

 Momma's belly is growing

Tea Time

Addy dressed this felt doll, all by herself

"I help, I help!"

Taking refuge from the vacuum

Addy is always willing to help Dad cook

Playtime with Tiger

The last day of January and our first time to the park in months. Addy was in heaven!

Good Bye January, Hello February!

Five for Friday

Check out other Fridays here.

1. You are like my own version of spell check
2. You found a picture in a magazine and said you wanted that for you Birthday Party
3. You compared your new bike to me getting Mac make up
4. You are a little giddy about your new bike
5. I'm thankful you have good friends who get excited to spend time on the mountain with you

P.S. I love you :)