Tuesday, August 30, 2011
3 years and 3 weeks later.....
Addison FINALLY grew enough hair to get her first haircut! Of course we wouldn't dream about doing it anywhere but the Barber Shop at Disney World. They offer "bay's first haircut" which seems kind of funny since she is already 3! I have to admit I was a little anxious. The entire experience was perfect! We arrived without an appointment (gasp! I know I am normally much more organized) and only waited for about 20 minutes. While we waited, the parade passed by so we had a front row seat which passed the time very quickly. Addison was excited to get a "trim" as we kept calling it. We've been battling the "I don't want a haircut because I want it to grow long like Apunzel", but we finally got through that. When it was her turn, Addison climbed right up in the chair and sat perfectly still. She loved that they gave her tons of Mickey Mouse stickers and that everyone was making a big deal about her haircut. I had to close my eyes a few times as the combed out those long pieces and cut them off. Although her hair had grown, it was completely unruly and needed a trim-BAD, I was still scared all those adorable curls would be gone. Well, I'm happy to report that I was wrong, very wrong! I think it is curlier than ever now! Addison posed happily with her new haircut, certificate, and a pair of Mickey ears. The whole thing was a success and our "baby girl" is looking quite grown up with her new haircut!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Time is STILL flying....
Going back to work has made for a very busy Mommy! I didn't realize how much a school of 1000 kids would impact my daily jobs. We are all adjusting, but i still miss my old school and those who I worked with. It is so weird working with people who don't even know my girls! What a disadvantage to them! ;)
Our frequent trips to Disney continue. Peopel ask how we go theer so much and we just smile and say, it's all for the girls! Alyssa is really starting to enjoy it, at least I think so. She looks around, takes in all the sights, rides some rides, and even tried to eat Mickey's nose on our last visit! Addison still can't get enough of the princesses. She loves them!
Addison continues to amaze us. Her vocabulary and her animated conversations make us laugh every day! She loves her nanny Jenn, more than I can explain. So much that on the weekends we have the same conversation... Addison: "Mommy, you going to work today?" Me: "No, it's Saturday". Addison: "Oh, I want Jenn to come home" (instead of come over)followed by tears. This Mommy feels the love... haha! The time has FINALLY come for a haircut, well a trim. Addison has the craziest hair, I can't even explain how it grows. It took forever to grow and now it's just out of control! The challenge now is convincing her that a haircut will be fun. She wants her hair to "grow long, like Apunzel". She tells us that she doesn't want it cut becasue it will turn brown. Never underestimate the power of a Disney movie, thanks Tangled. We keep assuring her that it won't happen, but she is not convinced. We did tell her that since her first haircut will be at the barber shop (yes it's for girls too) at Magic Kingdom, it will be special. Now she thinks Mickey himself will be giving her a "trim".
Addison started dance classes 2 weeks ago and is loving it! She is doing tap, ballet, and tumbling. I was very impressed at how well she listened to the teacher and how mesmorized she was by the entire class. Nothing is more entertaining than 3 year olds in tights and leotards! They are all so cute!
Alyssa is growing faster than the grass is growing! Her 10 month appointment has her weighing in at 18lbs (50th percentile), 28.5 inches (75th percentile) and 97th percentile for head size. Hope that means she is going to be smart! She has 8 teeth. All 4 of her top ones came in at the same time. That was fun- for all of us! Alyssa got her ears peirced over the weekend and I'm not sure who was more scared; her or Daddy. There were a lot of tears shed, but she quickly recovered and looks adorable. Brian survived too! The biggest news is walking is VERY near! Yesterday she stood up for about 10 seconds on her own and again today. She looks so funny becasue she is still so small. Addison is thrilled and can't wait for Alyssa to get big like her. We haven't caught it on video or camera yet, but I am going to try my best to! I was lucky enough to catch Addison's first steps on video on the beach with lots of friends there to witness it!
These girls are something else. Time and time agin people said, you'll never imagine how much you will love your kids and they were right... nothing makes me happier!
Big girl earrings!
10 months old
Our Little dancer
Enjoying time at Disney!
Our frequent trips to Disney continue. Peopel ask how we go theer so much and we just smile and say, it's all for the girls! Alyssa is really starting to enjoy it, at least I think so. She looks around, takes in all the sights, rides some rides, and even tried to eat Mickey's nose on our last visit! Addison still can't get enough of the princesses. She loves them!
Addison continues to amaze us. Her vocabulary and her animated conversations make us laugh every day! She loves her nanny Jenn, more than I can explain. So much that on the weekends we have the same conversation... Addison: "Mommy, you going to work today?" Me: "No, it's Saturday". Addison: "Oh, I want Jenn to come home" (instead of come over)followed by tears. This Mommy feels the love... haha! The time has FINALLY come for a haircut, well a trim. Addison has the craziest hair, I can't even explain how it grows. It took forever to grow and now it's just out of control! The challenge now is convincing her that a haircut will be fun. She wants her hair to "grow long, like Apunzel". She tells us that she doesn't want it cut becasue it will turn brown. Never underestimate the power of a Disney movie, thanks Tangled. We keep assuring her that it won't happen, but she is not convinced. We did tell her that since her first haircut will be at the barber shop (yes it's for girls too) at Magic Kingdom, it will be special. Now she thinks Mickey himself will be giving her a "trim".
Addison started dance classes 2 weeks ago and is loving it! She is doing tap, ballet, and tumbling. I was very impressed at how well she listened to the teacher and how mesmorized she was by the entire class. Nothing is more entertaining than 3 year olds in tights and leotards! They are all so cute!
Alyssa is growing faster than the grass is growing! Her 10 month appointment has her weighing in at 18lbs (50th percentile), 28.5 inches (75th percentile) and 97th percentile for head size. Hope that means she is going to be smart! She has 8 teeth. All 4 of her top ones came in at the same time. That was fun- for all of us! Alyssa got her ears peirced over the weekend and I'm not sure who was more scared; her or Daddy. There were a lot of tears shed, but she quickly recovered and looks adorable. Brian survived too! The biggest news is walking is VERY near! Yesterday she stood up for about 10 seconds on her own and again today. She looks so funny becasue she is still so small. Addison is thrilled and can't wait for Alyssa to get big like her. We haven't caught it on video or camera yet, but I am going to try my best to! I was lucky enough to catch Addison's first steps on video on the beach with lots of friends there to witness it!
These girls are something else. Time and time agin people said, you'll never imagine how much you will love your kids and they were right... nothing makes me happier!
Monday, August 8, 2011
Time is going by TOO fast...
It is so hard for me to belive that my baby girl is 3! Where on earth did the time go? Everyone says it will happen, but I really didn't want to believe it. Now that I am experiencing it, it makes my heart hurt. Even though Addison can be a challenging 3 year old, I don't want these days to end. thinsg that come out of her mouth are just too funny. I shoud write them down because she makes us laugh all the time. She is working on letter recognition and seems to have all of her colors and shapes down. We celebrated her 3rd birthday with a Mickey Mouse party at the splash pad with family and friends. Addison has so much fun! She ran and played and laughed all day long. It is so sweet to see her with her "friends". She loves being with them and playing with them. On this day she was so excited to give them the "goody bags" we made. All in all is was a huge success!
Miss Alyssa is following the "growing too fast" trend as well. We are already thinking and preparing for her 1 year old birthday party which is just 2 months away!!! Again, where is the time going?!?! Of course she will not remember it, but we are having a bash! :) Mommy and Daddy survived the 1st year, this calls for celebration! She has her 4 bottom teeth and we are watching 3 top ones all come in at the same time! Poor baby girl! No wonder she was so fussy a few weeks ago! She has just started to say "Uh Oh", she waves, claps, crawls everywhere, and smiles- NONSTOP! I didn't think we could have a happier baby after Addison, but then came Alyssa. Her giggles are the sweetest thing you could ever hear and those big blue, turned green, turned hazel, and now looking a bit brown eyes just looking at you makes you smile!
We had a short summer break in July while I was off from work. I attended a week long conference at Disney so Brian and the girls joined me. After my conference day was finished, we swam in the pool and headed to the parks. Despite the HEAT, it was a great time. We also had Noelle, Dave, and Matthew down from NJ. We had a fantatsic time while they were here- more Disney, 4th of July bbq, and lots of quality family time.
Now summer is over, I'm back to work, the teachers came back today, and the kids return Monday. Let the fun begin! I think the girls were happy to send me back to work, not a single tear was shed and the shouts of joy were heard when Jenn returned. We are SO incredibly blessed to have her in our lives. She is the very best thing that has happened to our family.
I'll post some pictures soon. These girls growing faster and faster and in my opinion getting cuter and smarter everyday! :)
Miss Alyssa is following the "growing too fast" trend as well. We are already thinking and preparing for her 1 year old birthday party which is just 2 months away!!! Again, where is the time going?!?! Of course she will not remember it, but we are having a bash! :) Mommy and Daddy survived the 1st year, this calls for celebration! She has her 4 bottom teeth and we are watching 3 top ones all come in at the same time! Poor baby girl! No wonder she was so fussy a few weeks ago! She has just started to say "Uh Oh", she waves, claps, crawls everywhere, and smiles- NONSTOP! I didn't think we could have a happier baby after Addison, but then came Alyssa. Her giggles are the sweetest thing you could ever hear and those big blue, turned green, turned hazel, and now looking a bit brown eyes just looking at you makes you smile!
We had a short summer break in July while I was off from work. I attended a week long conference at Disney so Brian and the girls joined me. After my conference day was finished, we swam in the pool and headed to the parks. Despite the HEAT, it was a great time. We also had Noelle, Dave, and Matthew down from NJ. We had a fantatsic time while they were here- more Disney, 4th of July bbq, and lots of quality family time.
Now summer is over, I'm back to work, the teachers came back today, and the kids return Monday. Let the fun begin! I think the girls were happy to send me back to work, not a single tear was shed and the shouts of joy were heard when Jenn returned. We are SO incredibly blessed to have her in our lives. She is the very best thing that has happened to our family.
I'll post some pictures soon. These girls growing faster and faster and in my opinion getting cuter and smarter everyday! :)
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