love and logic

So, I've kind of been a bit of a book worm lately. Don't quite know what's gotten into me. Usually I would say that I'm way too busy to read. However, I've been soaking up some good alone time here lately while Addy and daddy are fast asleep. Nick isn't quite the night owl that I am. Anyway, I started reading this book called Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood: Practical Parenting from Birth to Six Years. I'm so excited about this book. I definitely plan on implementing a lot of these tips. Okay, so a lot of the scenarios are a little cheesy, but you just gotta roll with it. Also, it has carried over into how I teach, which I'm really excited about. This is one of the later editions, so it was a little pricey. However, I've heard the earlier editions have even more information, and you can get them for much cheaper. I found a copy for 80 cents on half.com. Anyway, no, the love and logic institute did not hire me as a spokesperson, but I'm a fan, so I wanted to share. :)

her mother's daughter

I cannot deny my child. She is definitely me made over. Well, she looks a little more like her dad, but she acts just like I did when I was her age. That might not be such a good thing. We have always struggled with "crib" issues with Adalynn. The girl acts like she's in a baby jail when we put her in it. I did not sleep in my crib until my sister came along. Something else not so fun that we've been dealing with the past two days is that Adalynn has been getting really upset when she's in her car seat. It's usually due to her being tired. She has been screaming at the top of her lungs. It's actually more like a shriek. She has gotten herself so upset that she's thrown up twice in her car seat. Just from crying so hard. This is something else I guess she got from me because my mom said it was not uncommon for me to do this when I was little either. Having Addy has really made me appreciate all my parents did for me! It's not easy for sure! That being said. it is so worth it though!

wicked

So... I am one very lucky girl. My hubby had this big mother's day surprise for me. Unfortunately, I discovered it early. He says it's because I was snooping, but I really had no idea anything was up. He got us tickets to go see Wicked this Friday!!! I'm so excited! I love musicals, and this one is supposed to be the best. I found the order online so he went ahead and told me. He had my mom lined up to babysit, and was going to reschedule Addy's 12 month pictures because they were on that same evening. Do I have a good husband or what? Can't wait til we go! I'll let ya know how it is!

birthday girl photo shoot

Here are a few of the pictures we took a couple of weeks ago to go on her birthday invitations. We had quite a few because I wanted a lot to choose from. I thought they turned out pretty cute!



Addy is thinking, "What in the world does my mommy have me in?"



Pat-a-caking




Wow! Look at that big cheese!





Big girl!




"I've had enough of this! Watch me go mom and dad!"

I think only the bottom pic made the "cut" for the invitation, but I'm glad we got all of these. We go to her "real" 12 month photo shoot at Click in a couple of weeks.

Someone needs to pinch me because I cannot believe our girl is going to be 1! I used to think people were just saying that when they talked about how fast kids grow up. Now I know it is SO true! It's like someone hits a fast forward button on your life after you have a baby. I mean, April is almost over!

CRAWLING!!!

Houston... we have a crawler!!! I don't know why, but that Apollo 13 quote keeps popping in my head when I think about her crawling. :) So... she's actually been crawling for a couple of weeks. I've just been a bad blogger. She has sure been keeping us busy around here! Once they start, they don't stop I guess. We've had fun chasing her around though. She actually seems so much happier since she can be a little more independent and go out and explore on her own.

Here are some other happenings....

1) Addy Cakers has 4 teeth! 2 on top and 2 on bottom.
2) She turned 11 months old on the 18th! I can't believe she will be 1 in less than a month!
3) She babbles up a storm. I joke that she talks German. The girl can talk your ear off when
she wants.
4) We hung a Little Tike's swing in our back yard (on a tree) and she has been having a great
time swinging! She actually cries when you take her out!
5) This one she definitely did not get from me because I'm not a fan of grocery shopping. Her
Grandma Adams (who keeps her one day a week while mommy is with her 2nd graders) has
this VTECH grocery shopping cart. She pushes that thing like a pro. She has even starting
bending over, picking things up off the floor, and putting them in her cart. One of the cutest
things I've ever seen if I do say so myself! :)

I do have some pics to post, but will have to do that a little bit later. My girl just woke up from a way too short nap, and I have to go catch her!

zoo adventure

On Saturday, Nick, Adalynn, and I headed to the zoo to enjoy the gorgeous weather. This was Adalynn's second trip to the zoo. We went a couple of weeks ago with Jenna and Will. We were excited for Nick to come this time! He said he could not even remember the last time he was at the zoo. It was when he was very young though! A lot of people had the same idea we did because it was packed! We had a great time.



Ready to go see the animals!



I love penguins!




Every time I've ever seen the lions, they are just laying there! Lazy lions!



The elephants were doing some tricks.

Happy zoo baby!

We look forward to more zoo adventures this summer!

birthday invitations

I am planning on having Addy's birthday party on Sunday, May 16th. I'm getting ready to order these invites. Aren't they too stinkin cute?






I better get busy! We are about 5 weeks out!