Justin & I took Addy to the circus on a Thursday night. It was a late night for Addison, but she really seemed to enjoy it! She was most fascinated with the animals: elephants, dogs, tigers & horses. She wasn't really a fan of the clowns...but we were far enough away so I don't think she was actually scared by them.
We left early (8:15) because she had started to yawn big time and was hair twirling up a storm.
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| At the circus, in awe of the horses |
A few weeks ago we started gymnastics. It is a Saturday morning class that is 45 minutes long and goes for 8 weeks. It was a gift from her Aunt Amanda, Uncle Ian & Aunt Shelly for Christmas. It's the gift that keeps giving! Addison started off being a little timid, but even after our third week I could see many changes. She is more comfortable in the foam pit, on the trampoline and loves the obstacle course. She's learning to do headstands and somersaults which quickly became her favorite. After this 8 week stint, I plan to enroll her into swimming classes at the YMCA. She's around the pool enough during the summer months and i'd like her to have some lessons & pool familiarity before swim season is back in full force!
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| Gymnastics with Aunt Manda |
We had a great visit with Justin's parents even though it was a quick one. They arrived on a Friday night and had to leave Monday morning. They were supposed to drive in on Thursday, but the weather had a different idea for them. Addison had a great time hanging out with them and we were sad to see them go.
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| Reading a book before bed with Grandpa & Nonna |
On a different note, I am positive that Addison is testing my patience. Addison is back to her old ways when it comes to sleeping habits. She was doing so well for a long stretch of time, but then she got sick with a stomach bug & then got her first ear infection since her tubes have been put in. She had a few miserable nights in which I let her sleep with us. Now she won't go to bed at night without a screaming and crying fit and won't stay asleep through the night to save her life. It is exhausting for all involved! Just the other night when she wouldn't go to sleep, I finally went in to wipe her nose and to ask her whats wrong. She told me she just wanted to snuggle!? How does a 2 1/2 year old know how to play me so well!? I'm honestly at a loss and all the crying tugs at my heart strings and makes my stomach hurt. At the same time, I am annoyed that I have these feelings because I know we'd all be happier with a good nights sleep! Once again, we will be forced to lay the law down resulting in a few unpleasant nights.
I've said it before, but I continue to be surprised at how she can go from being the sweetest of children to the most ticked off child ever. I love it when our little Addy is being sweet, but I don't know if it's the terrible two's but there are times when I think this can't even be my child! I don't know if she's exerting her independence or what, but it makes for some fun times. We've learned to offer things in twos so it seems like she is choosing, but sometimes even then she wants nothing to do with it! One good thing is that spring/summer is rapidly approaching. I think with some warmer days and outside play, she will get more energy out of her system, making us all a little happier!
Addison is soo girly in many aspects. She currently won't wear anything unless it has some sort of pink color in it. Purple works too, but mostly she asks for pink. She has a Sofia nightgown that she wants to wear every night, until recently when my mom bought her Ariel pj's. Now she agrees to mix it up between the two pairs, which means doing laundry more frequently than I want to! She loves having her nails painted and loves to put on chapstick. She likes watching anything princess related and sometimes says she herself is a princess. Let's hope next months post finds me more rested!
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| Chalk on a sunny day |
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| Enjoying time with Aunt Shelly |
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| Addy showing off her nailpolish |
