Happy 3-Month Birthday!!

Today our beautiful ADubXX is 3 months old.  Your little personality fits so perfectly into our family, and girl, we are so grateful to be your parents.  Happy Birthday, sweet girl!

Here's what has happened this month:

• ADubXX has rolled over....once.  And of course, Nana was the one to witness it; we still are questioning Nana's "stories" because our little girl just hasn't been motivated to do it again.  Second child syndrome?
• She loves to small talk (no pun intended), and can share some juicy gossip over diaper changes.  Mommy and Daddy are the only ones to understand her, but the translations can be quite interesting.
• Every evening, ADubXX reads a book with her bubs and loves to discuss and debate her opinions on Green Eggs and Ham and Curious George Joins the Circus.
• She enjoys some serious cuddle time with her puppy, Harvey.  They both enjoy the belly-up position; belly-down can be quite frustrating.
• Smiling is her all-time favorite past time.  She does it in the morning, afternoon, evening, and yes, even in the middle of the night.  And it can be quite infectious.
• ADubXX has been practicing her phonetics with her brother.  She really dominates the AAAAAh sound.  Sometimes she even does it when they aren't practicing.

And now for the snapshots:

We celebrated Mommy's 30-something birthday.

Headed to the rodeo in our cowboy boots.

Watched the rodeo and Mommy breastfed me in the middle of the Panic! At the Disco concert.  She's pretty cool.

Just a little bit of cheese.

And a little bit more cheese.

I told them to smile but somehow their hands went up.

You are probably cheesing by now.

This girl is a waterbug!

We celebrate St. Patty's Day....

....Mickey Mouse style.

Fist bump?

Adorbs

We went hiking.  Yes, ADubXX is in this picture....Can you find her?

This is how Mommy and me do the beach on a cold day.

Belly-up with my pup.

Cherish this time of day.

Turning 30-something wasn't so bad with such an awesome family.  XOXO

Happy 2-Month Birthday!!

     Today is ADubXX's 2-month birthday.  Happy Birthday, little lady!!  You are what people would call a "good" baby, which is only more support for Mommy's argument of having three children.  With the way you easily fall asleep on your own, are easily soothed, can easily take a bottle or be breastfed, and are all around EASY, I can tell you are showing daddy that you want a baby sister or baby brother in the future....girl, I support you!  You bring so much joy to our lives, and your entire family rushes home from work and school to be with you each day.  We love you, girlie!

Here's what has happened this month....

• ADubXX has slept as long as 8 hours now.  Did I mention she's an easy baby?  I actually functioned worse at work with more hours of sleep....go figure!
• When asked to sing a song to ADubXX, ADubXY's go-to song is the ABC's; it's his favorite tune.  She knows the song now and attempts to sing it back to us, but all I can make out are a few "coo's."
• She smiles on purpose now.  A good joke...a funny face...a fart noise....yep, they all get a smile. 
• Two words: Spit. Up.  I just don't understand how both of my children have serious spit up issues.  I mean how many times must I be drenched (typically in the middle of the night) by half-digested breastmilk.  I'm being attacked by my own making.
• ADubXX loves to dance with Mommy; however, she typically falls fast asleep, so my moves must be a bit boring for her liking.  We favor "Tomorrow" by Shakey Graves these days.
• She follows you (with her eyes, of course; she can't walk yet, guys) as you move across the room, and even gets a little upset when she doesn't hear your voice nearby.  
• She has graduated from the "sink" bath to the "tub" bath and really, really loves the water.
• ADubXX has this amazing ability to look like she is falling....but she is not.

And now for that photographic moment:

A little tummy-to-tummy time.

I like to make people happy.

Playtime for the kiddos.

Why does that dog always need to do what I am doing??

First trip to the zoo.  Monkeys were her favorite.  She told me.

Because when life gives you pepperoni, make pizza!

Windmill arms.  It's one of our daily exercises.

I am not sure how I parted from this little girl to return to work....

....BUT I want to prove to her that she can do and be whatever and whomever she wants to be and what makes her happy....a stay-at-home momma, an astronaut, a model, a doctor, a construction worker, etc.  Dream big, little one!

Check out that triceratops.  I think she's unimpressed.

These two boys were impressed.

Mommy-Daughter selfie.  Get used to it, love.

Baking cookies in the kitchen.  I didn't realize I was also dusting my daughter with sweetness.

She experienced her first Valentine's Day.

Her cousin came to take care of her while Mommy went back to work.

Heart.

She loved watching her big brother play his first round of bowling.

So contemplative.

Kitchens are for gathering (and dancing).

Some of the best moments are during diaper changes.  Who knew such a poopy job could be so sweet?

Nana came to visit and take care of her.

Seriously, so blessed.

Happy 1-Month Birthday!!

Today, ADubXX is 1 month old.  What's the good old saying?  Oh yeah...."Time flies."  We have fallen head over heels in love with this new family member of ours, and although it has been difficult at times with lack of sleep, a moody 3-year old, and two nutso dogs, we are not only surviving but enjoying every single moment.  So in addition to the usual baby stuff (eat, poop, pee, sleep, repeat), ADubXX has begun to develop a personality of her own.  Here is what makes her her:

• She has a serious set of lungs; as in a nurse from a completely different unit had to stop by our room "to meet the diva making all of that noise."  Maybe she will be a singer some day....or just one of those really loud, obnoxious people at a sports event.  Who knows?
• She loves leg massages, especially when she is throwing a complete fit.
• ADubXX loves to hear her brother sing songs (mostly compositions of his own creation).
• She has this inevitable ability to shart.  She sneezes....she sharts.  She coughs....she sharts.  You change her diaper....she sharts.
• ADubXX makes the strangest noises....oftentimes sounding like a barnyard animal.  I am still unsure as to how she makes that goat sound with her mouth closed.  It's a gift.
• She might be quicker than her brother and father in falling asleep in the car.  You hardly have to start the engine before she is O-U-T, out.
• Tummy time almost always turns into a nice little snooze; thankfully, she already has strong neck muscles.

And now for our month....

On the first day at home, Harvey had already cozied in finding room on my lap.

ADubXX had her first Christmas.  Sorry, we didn't have a stocking for you; you weren't supposed to be here for three more weeks.

Enjoying Christmas....and mom's lap.

Meeting the grandparents on PDub's side.

Meeting PDub's sister.

Big brother is so proud of his baby sister.

The other big brother, Harvey, keeping her warm.

Sorry, ADubXX, while you slept, the rest of your family had cocktail hour.

First family of 4 selfie....and preparing for bath time.

First bath at home.  ADubXY had to put a rubber ducky in with her.

Hold the phone!

Her smiles always come in two's, so you have time for camera prep.

Practicing their belly-up's.

ADubXX got to meet her Grandma B...

...and her Pops.

Just kicked back, chilling with Pops.

Lizzy's head is the size of her whole body.

Selfie photoshoot with mommy.  We're pals.

Harvey had to wiggle his way in on the photo shoot.  Clearly, ADubXX was not super thrilled about this.

My beautiful family.

My lovely parents and us.

Her first walk.  And my first attempt at the double stroller feature.

Big eyes, chubby cheeks.

Figuring out how to make dinner with a fussy ADubXX and a crazy ADubXY.

First bottle.  Took it like a champ!

Relaxing with daddy.

Apparently my hands were not the proper temperature for the diaper change.  She certainly voiced her opinion.

ADubXY requests to hold baby ADubXX quite often these days.

The boys smitten by their baby girl.

Sporting the blanket and hat that her Great Grandma W made for her.

Absolutely in love with this sugar bean.

XOXO