Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Happy 4-Month Birthday!!

Today, our little ADubXX turns 4 months old!  You are our little sunshine making us smile and relax a bit more, which is certainly what momma needs.  Happy Birthday, sugar bean!
The happenings for this month:
  • ADubXX smiles all. of. the. time.  I think she has increased the million dollar smile to like a trillion dollar smile.  (Inflation, people)
  • She falls asleep without any help.  No holding.  No rocking.  Just sleep.  Sweet beautiful sleep.
  • ADubXX has finally discovered that she not only has hands but that she can grab things with them....only to transport those things on a first class flight straight to her mouth.
  • She has rolled over a number of times now, and every time she performs this little trick, her big brother runs in announcing to the house that his lil' sis has rolled over.  So proud.
  • She is still a little talker....and those facial expressions indicate that her stories are on-the-edge-of-your-seat thrilling.
  • ADubXX has spent some serious father-daughter time lately (daddy gets 8 weeks paternity leave...yes, you heard that correctly) and boy, are they two peas in a pod.  "Daddy's girl" is taking on a new meaning.
  • She loves when big brother reads to her from her shapes, colors, and touch-and-feel books.
Mother-daughter matching outfits?  Yes, please.  Until she can tell me otherwise....and even then....
Posing for the paparazzi.
Celebrating Pops's birthday.
It's a Mean Girls thing.
Matching brother-sister outfits.
Relaxing with Grandma!
Meeting her future BFF for the first time.
Classic party girl.
These two have become my world.
Hungry Hungry Hippos with he fam.
Two peas in a pod.
She isn't quite sure how to stand.  (And, I'm pretty sure that sweet tea is almost as tall and just as sweet as she is)
She fell asleep just like this.  Snooze.
Love those big blue eyes.
No worries, Lizzy wasn't actually trying to eat her head.
We visited Big Bend National Park with the little miss this month as well....
Lost Mine Trail.
Lost Mine Trail.
Santa Elena Canyon
The view from one of our drives.
Hot Spring Trail.
Skipping rocks in the Rio Grande.
Balanced Rock Trail.
Our adventure.

Saturday, March 23, 2019

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

Saturday, February 23, 2019

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.