March 2015

I totally forgot to mention that we bought Addison a new big girl bed in January!  She was getting way too big for her crib setup and was constantly falling out.  We bought her a Twin sized bed on a random Friday night.  My parents went with Addy & I to the bed store, my dad as the babysitter, my mom as the haggler helper.  We got home with our new bed the same time Justin got home from work.  The four of us together worked quickly and removed the old crib furniture & mattress and got her new bed in and made up in no time.  She was really excited to finally move up in the world.  She’s been doing a lot better at staying in her bed the whole night, but we are nowhere near her being in their all the time.  She is a light sleeper, seems to have some wacky dreams and tosses & turns a lot. 

The weather has started to turn and we've had some really nice days.  Justin, Addy & I went to buy a new bird feeder to welcome the good weather.  She excited to see some birds, but no such luck yet!  Perhaps it’s because she is always touching the bird feeder or the fact that she yells out “come get your food, birds”!  Anyways, hoping the weather stays nice and we have some bird visitors…such an exciting life!!

January/February 2015

Time has been flying by!  Towards the middle of January Addison got pink eye.  I knew right when she woke up something was off and I had a feeling it was pink eye.  I knew if I sent her to school, they’d send her right back home with me, so I made an appointment with her doctor and sure enough, PINK EYE!  Lots of hand washing and eye drops made her as good as new in 24 hours.  Next up, we celebrated Guppy’s birthday.  It was pretty uneventful, but Addy sure loves singing Happy Birthday.  The next fun thing we had planned was a get together for the Super Bowl.  We knew we were only going to stay out for the 1st half of the game because we didn't want Addy getting to bed too late and starting off the week rocky.  On the short 15 minute drive home, Addy started acting super cranky and said her stomach hurt.  By the time we got home, she had spiked a fever and was completely needy.  She sat on my lap for about an hour and watched Katy Perry on the halftime show.  She liked the singing and dancing, but you could tell she wasn't herself.  After the halftime show, we headed up to bed, but she still said her stomach hurt and she was so warm.  We decided to let her stay in bed with me hoping the night would go smoothly.  10:30 pm, bath.  She was so hot and I wanted to bring her fever down.  It seemed to cheer her up a bit, but she still looked awful.  11:30 pm, vomiting.  At this point, I knew she wasn't going to school the next day, so we just cuddled and I cross my finger it would pass quickly.  The next morning, my dad mentioned that we always got sick when we had strep (which I have no idea how he remembers this!), but I decided to check her throat.  Her tonsils were HUGE!  I saw no white spots, but she was talking funny because they were so enlarged.  I made a doctor appointment and sure enough strep throat!  Addy & I stayed home for 3 days and she was miserable.  The poor kid didn't want to eat, didn't want to move and just wanted to watch TV or sleep.  At one point, she thought she felt better and wanted to put on a princess dress, but just as quickly took it off and changed her mind.  While sick with strep, we celebrated Gannon’s birthday.  More singing which made Addy happy briefly!  The poor thing didn't even want to eat some cake!

In February Shelly took Addison for her first manicure.  She was so excited to get her nails painted and did really well.  The woman who did her nails was very sweet with her and she really had a good time. 

Next up was a visit from Justin’s parents.  They got into town on a Saturday hoping for some nice weather.  While they were here, the temperatures got really cold and we had a lovely ice storm!  They just couldn't get away from the winter weather!  They had to spend much of their time indoors, but Addy loved having them all to herself for the week.  She even got to go to a movie with them in the theater!  She had a great time, but as always was super sad when they had to head back home.  The following week, we had more winter weather, but this time we got snow!  Justin & I took her to my parent’s house on one of our snow days.  We took her outback to build a snowman and go sledding, but she wanted nothing to do with the sled.  She helped Justin build a snowman, but then was totally over it.  Lots of layers for a 20 minute trip outside!

Lately, Addison has become obsessed with hair bows & headbands.  She wants to wear them (whether they match or not) all the time.  Her newest thing to do is rhyme.  Just the other night she was running around in circles yelling, “Cat, Bat, Hat”…”Dad, Mad, Bad”.  It was interesting to say the least.

That’s all I can think of at the moment, next up is a trip from Uncle Adam and Easter!

January 2015

Christmas & New Years have come and gone!  The holidays were over in the blink of an eye.  Addison was spoiled rotten by Santa and both sets of grandparents!  We were supposed to head to Christmas Eve Mass with my parents, but Addison had different thoughts.  We had to take her to the walk-in (second Christmas in a row!).  She had some wax build-up in her ear and a low grade fever, so nothing horrible, but she was cranky none-the-less. She wasn't really getting into the Christmas spirit at my parents, so we packed it in early in the hopes she'd feel better in the morning.  Thankfully, she slept in and woke up with BIG smiles.  She knew Santa had come and was super excited to get down to the tree.  My parents and Shelly came over and were able to watch her open her gifts as well.  

Later that day, Amanda & Ian came into town and we celebrated with everyone.  It was a really nice Christmas!  A couple days later, Justin's parents drove down to spend the week with us.  Once again, Addison was inundated with gifts!  It was so nice to have Justin's parents for the week.  Addy stayed home from school to hang with them and play with all her new stuff.

NYE we just hung out with Justin's parents, I was shocked I made it til midnight!

December 2014

It seems like the month has gone quickly with Christmas rapidly approaching.  Addison is excited for Santa to visit her house but only if she doesn't have to see him.  We were going to take her to see Santa with friends, but she just seems so scared, so we decided not to.  We talk about how happy and friendly Santa is, but when push comes to shove, she just doesn't buy it.  Hopefully one of these years I can get a picture with her & Santa!
Addison got to go see Frozen on Ice with Grandma.  My mom bought tickets for the 2 of them and she said they had a great time.  Addison was glued to her lap and was in awe of it all.  I had purchased a Frozen shirt for her to wear and my mom bought her a Frozen "coffee mug", so she was in heaven!
Addison, Shelly & I attempted to make flour hand made ornaments one day.  Shelly kind of got roped into the whole ordeal and it was sooo messy, but Addy seemed to have fun.  The next day I let her paint them and then we hung them on the tree.
We have our Elf on Shelf up in the house, which sometimes "works" and other times doesn't.  His name is Buttons and Addy will quickly respond if we say, "Buttons is watching".  Other times she'll say, I don't care if Santa comes.
I'm super excited for Christmas day to see how Addison likes everything from Santa.  I think she'll be one happy little girl!  We will be staying in NC this year, but we are lucky enough to have Justin's parents headed down the day after Christmas.  I feel like Addy won't know what hit her with ALL the stuff the grandmas have bought her!!

Addy conversations:
While I was rushing around to get ready one morning, I was saying Addy we are running late, come on!!
Addy: RELAX MOM
Me: ummmmm

On a morning when Addy wasn't feeling well and it sounded like she had laryngitis
Addy: My voice sounds funny (while giggling)

One morning when we saw a large Menorah on TV:
Addy: Those candles are missing it's cake!!

Addy: (to Justin) You're the Prince
Justin: No, I'm the King
Addy: No Gannon is the King...no wait Guppy is the King!!

We had friends over and one of them threw a soccer ball at Shelly
Addy: DON'T HURT MY SHELLY, SHE'S DELICATE!!

One night when Addy was supposed to be going to bed, but was crying instead
Me: What's wrong
Addy: The red bear is looking at me
Me:
Addy: Please move him
Me: Alright.....

One night when Addy was talking in her sleep
Addy: I can help Guppy, I can help Guppy!

After pouring Addy a bowl of goldfish and handing to her
Addy: You're too good to me

Frozen on Ice

Painting Ornaments

November 2014

I'm a few weeks behind on my monthly updates, so I'll make it short & sweet.  I think Addison has FINALLY decided she wants to use the potty!  She has been in undies 95% of the time during the day and still wears a diaper at night.  We are doing great with peeing on the potty, but having some issues with the other part.  She still wants a diaper for that which I find bizarre.
Halloween was a success...Addy dressed up as Cinderella and had a great time trick-or-treating with friends.  She was a trooper and wore her high heels the whole night out!  We carved our pumpkin a few nights before the holiday and she enjoyed that as well.
We hit up the Christmas parade one weekend with a bunch of friends.  Addy enjoyed everything, but got tired before it was over, so we headed home before seeing Santa at the end.
Lately, Addison has been just singing her little heart out...I can't wait til she opens up her Frozen Boombox at Christmas!  An amplified microphone will surely be fun for all!
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving at home and are getting geared up for Christmas.  Addison helped put up the Christmas tree, outdoor lights and stockings.  She is so excited for Santa, but still says she doesn't want to take a picture with him.

3 Year Well Appt.

Addy had her 3 Year Well Appointment today and it went very well.  She was a great patient and did everything the nurse and doctor asked of her.  She had her first eye exam where she had to call out the different pictures on the wall opposed to the letters an adult would use.
Dr. Sarah said she looked great and gave me some tips on how to maybe potty train this kid!!  She said one weekend out of everything (at which point I was like months!?) just let her roam free with only undies and see how she does.  I am guessing she'll eventually get it, I'm just hoping it's before her 15th birthday!
Here are her stats and some cute pictures!

Weight - 30 lbs (50%)
Height - 37.5 inches or roughly 3 feet (70%)

October 2014

One more year older and one more year wiser....or so Addison thinks.  She is very independent and thinks she can do everything by herself.  This can both be great & horrible!  She is able to help out in the morning by letting Brinkley out to go to the bathroom then give her a treat upon her arrival.  This is helpful because I can run around grabbing last minute things before we leave for the day.  She wants to put on her own shoes.  This can be horrible because she still struggles depending on which shoes she picks and then gets frustrated when she can't get them on and has to ask.  Sometimes a mini-meltdown does occur.  We are still trying to get her potty trained!! To say I'm frustrated at this point is an understatement. They say she is doing good at school, but she absolutely hates to try at home.  I have tried bribing her with toys, candy, tattoos (fake one obvi!), ANYTHING!!  Nothing seems to faze her.  She will ask me for a lollipop and I will say if you go on the potty you can have one...her response, i don't want one.  Great!

 
Nothing else exciting is going on in our lives currently.
Addy's birthday week was a loooong one.  We started the week off with getting a stomach bug and staying home from school on Tuesday.  Wednesday (Birthday day) she felt better and went to school.

We brought in munchkin donuts to share with her buddies at school for breakfast.  I had also promised her I'd bring in cupcakes for her afternoon snack, so I dropped them off later in the day. After school we had dinner and did cake and presents.

Thursday & Friday were just regular nights with me planning birthday party stuff still and enlisting anyone in the family to help.  Saturday she had her birthday party at my parents house where all her friends dressed up.  They all looked so adorable!!  The party went really well.  The weather was gorgeous, but just a little too windy.  I wasn't able to us some of my decorations, but I don't think anyone minded!  We let the kids decorate sugar cookies and then let them all paint their own little pumpkins.  It seemed to be a success.  Later on during the party, someone asked if I could let the dogs (Abbey, Ollie & Brinkley) off the deck.  We let the dogs off the deck and the kids chased them around for about 10 minutes and I think they enjoyed that more than anything!

On Sunday, we kept the momentum going with a trip to the NC State Fair.  We had a great time with my dad and sisters, but we all agreed we probably didn't need to go back for a couple years.

Addy continues to be a goofball.  She loves all things princess and loves to make Justin her prince.  She always feels the need to put on a pretty dress and act out whatever she may be watching.  She can be so easy going but can also snap on a moments notice.  She is sitting at the dinner table like a big kid with no booster seat.  She has started calling us mom & dad opposed to mommy & daddy which further proves she's growing up.  This little girl keeps us on our toes, but I wouldn't have it any other way!