Date Night

Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa we got to go out together Saturday evening. Only just this past week, has Reagan been going to bed early, thus making me feel like it is okay to leave. Previously we have tried twice and had to come home to a sad, crying little baby. Anyway, Tommy's brother Steve and his wife Dannea went with us. I think they were a little surprised at all the prep work that went into us leaving, and then even more surprised to hear Reagan crying till 2:00am after we got home! She just made sure we had a little reality check when we got back.

We went to a restaurant with live music and slow service. It took us a some time to realize that it was okay that everything was moving slow, that it was supposed to! We were finally able to just relax and enjoy the evening. After dinner we walked to Chocolata for dessert, yummy. Husband and wife, boyfriend and girlfriend, best friends....it was good to remember all the things we are besides Mommy and Daddy!

A Princess and a Power Ranger

Last weekend my nephew Austin was in town with my mom and sister. He and Addison got into the Halloween spirit a little early. Austin's Power Ranger was hilarious, a little too short in the stride, if you can get the mental image of that. We were trying not to laugh at him and give him a complex. Addison was Cinderella. She was a little, no actually a lot, concerned about his mask. She told him to put it down and save it for a little later. When he wore it she said he was a little mean. Makes me wonder how trick-r-treating will go this year.

Addison's New Ride

We got Addison a new Princess Bike this weekend. She has outgrown the little tiny bike she learned to ride on. I really wanted her to have it, so she could come with me on walks. We were amazed at how she was able to hop on and take off. She does great. The helmet situation was a little difficult. They apparently don't make a helmet to fit a 2 year old head. She looks like she is ready to be shot out of a cannon, however, it is so loose it can't be actually protecting anything. Addison was so thrilled about the bike. She said, "This is the best bike I never did see!". She also frequently says her bike is all pink and perfect!

Yesterday we were out riding and she had hopped off her bike and was running down the street. She tripped and fell. It didn't really hurt her, just skinned her knees a tiny bit, but she was really sad. I picked her up and trying to cheer her up, I said, "Good thing you had your helmet on." Addison replied to me, in full drama, "Bad news Addison have no knee helmets!". So precious! She keeps me laughing!

Reagan

Here she is lovin' her saucer and lookin' too cute!

Here is my big girl sitting up all by herself. Hard to believe the time has come!

What I Love About Sunday....

Reagan naps better with company!

Behind Closed Doors

This little story is for all of you who see me out and about with my two girls and think I have it all together! Let me assure you this is not the case. Thankfully 90% of the time, including today, I have a great perspective and find humor in all the craziness that goes on.

Part 1 of my saga started as I tried to prepare lunch for us today. I use the term prepare loosely, it just means getting sandwiches together. Anyway, we had just returned from Storytime at the library, so Reagan was tired and needing a nap. I mistakenly thought that she would be okay waiting a few minutes while I got lunch ready. I put her in her Exersaucer and she was good for a few minutes while I started Addison a grilled cheese. Since she wasn't crying, I took the opportunity to take Addison to the potty. By the time she was done, Reagan was screaming hysterically, so I ran to grab her and Addison took off to the living room to watch Dora while she put her panties and shorts back on, a task she can usually handle on her own. I went upstairs to put Rea in bed, but by now it was quite clear that I had missed my window to put a peaceful baby to sleep. We bounced, walked and sang until she calmed down. I finally relaxed her enough to nurse her to sleep and lie her down. Relieved, I headed down stairs, to find my sweet Addison sitting on the couch with nothing on from the waist down. She reported that her pants were, "Too twisted". I helped her back into her clothes and only then noticed the horrible smell! Remember the grilled cheese? Well, she'd now been grillin' for a good 30 minutes. Yuck! Thankful that we at least hadn't started a fire, we threw that sandwich away, started over, and Addison and I finally had lunch at 1:00. This, my friends, is why I frequent the Chick fil A drive thru!

Now for the second part of my little story. After lunch, Addison and I were playing, when she told me she needed to go "poo-poo". Thrilled and excited that she has finally mastered this part of potty training, off we went. Moments later, we were standing in the kitchen, bottomless again. She was choosing a treat for her potty accomplishment then we were off to get a Pull-up for naptime. It took her some time to decide which color sucker would be her reward, so as we are standing there, she looks over her shoulder and says, "Mommy, what that?". I quickly realize that she is not done going "poo-poo" and she has just made a deposit on my kitchen floor. I picked her up and ran her back to the potty. After sitting her on the toilet, I ran back to the kitchen to deal with the mess. Here we go people, the worst part. If you have a weak stomach, stop here! My dog ate the mess! Gross!!! Picture me laughing in the kitchen floor while Addison is shouting from the bathroom, "Mommy, what you laughin' bout?" This is what happens behind our closed doors. By the way, don't let my dog lick you in the face!

5 Months Already

I can't believe she is already 5 months old. Other than refusing to sleep through the night, Reagan continues to be such a good baby. She is rolling over both ways, and actually gets around the playroom quite well, squirming and rolling. She loves to be stretched out in the floor watching her sister play and checking out the toys. She is pretty good at grabbing things now, and everything she gets her hands on goes directly to her mouth! We got her Jumper down a few days ago, and she loves hanging out in there. She smiles for us all the time, and often cracks up laughing at the dog!

Stuck and Not Sleeping

Hopefully I am not discouraging all of you who are about to move your children out of their baby cribs, but the naptime dramas have been once again occurring at our house. Addison gets out of bed to play for at least 30 minutes before she goes to sleep. I really don't mind this, and I usually just close her door and go about my business. Yesterday she was calling and calling for me and I ignored her. When I finally decided to check on her, she was standing against the door, with this shirt stuck on her head. This was her attempt at changing clothes! Poor thing, I am not sure how long she was stuck like that.

Brought to You by the Letter "R"

Yesterday, we were out running errands and had to stop by Wal-Mart. Addison loves the big game room in the front of the store, so she ran in clutching her 2 quarters ready to win a prize. After considering the Bert and Ernie Firetruck ride, she decided to use her money in The Claw game. Thankfully it wasn't the big machine with stuffed animals, where you almost never win. She chose the small game where you can win tons of little trinkets or candy. She is in it for the candy! Anyway, after an unsuccessful first round, she inserted her second quarter and came up with a prize. A one inch plastic letter "R"? What??? Never mind the fact that it is useless, makes no sense, and she doesn't know her letters. She was happy. Apparently whoever fills the machine realizes that small children are easy to please and doesn't invest much in his prizes. Tommy and I laughed about it the rest of the day, and in true Sesame Street form, deemed the day, "brought to you by the letter "R".