Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Happy 7-Month Birthday!!

Today, ADubXX is celebrating her 7-month birthday.  At this point, I finally feel like we are completely used to having another human being in our family, and oh is it sweet.  Her personality fits into our little chaotic world so perfectly, and she certainly lifts everyone up with her smile.  Happy Birthday, sweet pea!

Her accomplishments for the month:
  • She is very vocal, practicing all of her sounds constantly, only in preparation to talk our ears off.  Every bit of food she takes is followed by a "mmmmh."  Every moment without attention is followed by a high squeal and the sweetest smile.
  • ADubXX absolutely loves when her brother is around.  Oftentimes, I am worried that she will tear right out of my arms to chase after him, only to realize that she can merely roll to get from here to there.
  • Only just recently did ADubXX figure out the drop and pickup game.  If I wasn't multitasking before, I certainly am now.  Every meal, I am trying to have an adult conversation with my husband, telling my son to eat more of his veggies, feeding myself, and yes, picking up toys/napkins/food lids that have been dropped on the floor.  Life is so relaxing.
  • She prefers to be laid in her crib at bedtime rather than rocked to sleep.  This is something that I've only though existed in fairy tales.  Turns out, it is not.
  • The girl completely dislikes green beans and peas.  BUT momma can still outsmart her by hiding them in apples.  I will only be able to trick her for so long before my cover (or the peas and broccoli cover) is blown.
  • ADubXX flaps her arms whenever she is in complete utter excitement....I tell her that she's going to fly away if she's not careful.
  • Just this past weekend, we witnessed our little girl dancing for the first time, and baby girl has got rhythm.  I mean her main move is the bounce up and down, but she certainly can find the beat.
Say Cheese!
#modelface 
Just waiting for ADubXY to get his darned shoes on.
Mommy thinks she's so funny with her Dirty Dancing onesie.
Lizzy, my protector.
Harvey, my lap dog.
July 4th was a success.  I slept through all of the fireworks!
XOXO
ADubXY wanted no part in this picture.
First stroller ride.
First cart ride.
Pool time, which essentially means suck-on-rings time.
First follow-up appointment after receiving the helmet....no change as of yet.
First selfie.
Yes, they are both wearing batman clothes.
Relaxing after a long day at school.
Awkward pose.
Do you think they look alike?
Working our way into the NASCAR scene.
That is a lap full of a lot of love.
These two are a life-changer.  I love it.
ADubXX pancake. (no babies were harmed in the making)
Squash teether?  It might sell for millions.
My heart.
Blue eyes laughing in the sun
Laughing in the rain
Baby's got blue eyes
And I am home, and I am home again
-Elton John

Sunday, June 23, 2019

Happy 6-Month Birthday!!

ADubXX has hit the halfway mark today.  These past 6 months have been exhaustingly amazing, and I wouldn't change a single moment.  Happy Half-Birthday, sweet pea!

And for the big happenings of the month:

  • ADubXX started daycare just this past week, and she has already brought home a runny nose and a grunt that apparently all of her new friends are doing.
  • She has become a little sitter.  Although we are only competing with the amateurs currently, I think she will be going pro soon enough.  Look out all those with a sit talent.
  • Although ADubXX has not been too keen on lullabies at bedtime, she has started to take a liking to many showtunes with "Seasons of Love" from Rent.
  • Just this past week, she started wearing her helmet to straighten out her severe plagiocephaly, which happens to be a fancy work for flattened head.  That's what we get for having a good sleeper and laid back baby....a crooked head.  (Plus, we have to fix it because of those future braids, let alone sinus issues, ear issues, etc.)
  • Our girl loves to eat when everyone else does and enjoys anything from bananas to peas and carrots.  Even Cheerios have become a favorite.
  • She laughs at her brother's crazy antics, and he certainly can turn her crying to smiles with just a few growls or fake gunshots noises (boys!).
And now for the photo shoot:
Spending a little time together after her first day of school. 

Can't forget about the pups.
This is life.  This is us.
She met a Great Grandma.
She met a Great Grandpa. 
She met yet another Great Grandma.
A little bit of a daddy's girl.
Always watching her big brother.
And now for the many faces of ADubXX.
"The look" that I am sure to get especially during those teenage years.
The "that's amazing" face.
The surprise face.
A little tummy time.
Spending some time by the pool.
Our little sun (but mostly in the shade) baby.
Check out her new ride.
And now for the pool faces.
We celebrated Father's Day, and boy, do they have a good one!
Mommy's attempt at foot and paw prints.
Traffic jam in the kitchen.
She road on a unicorn!
Cheerio time!
Moments before receiving her helmet.
The crookedness. 
....and there it is.
This is how the fan becomes her best friend.
....and she takes it wherever she goes.
.....and even sleeps with it.
We had to bling up her new crown.
Thank goodness, momma has a Cricut and can vinyl just about anything.
Thousands of toys, but fortune cookies are way more entertaining.
She spent more quality time with her cousin.
Daddy took the kids to the zoo by himself.  I was impressed....like really impressed.
My family circle.