The other day I was shaking my head and crossing my eyes at Acadia - the things we do to make our kids laugh! Acadia thought it was so funny!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Acadia's fort
The people who lived in our house before us built their two girls a really cute fort. We decided Acadia was old enough this year to check it out and she loved it!!! At the young age of two, she has already taken after mommy and is quite the tomboy :)
Some updates
The past month has been crazy for us, so I have many updates!
- Beginning in March our goal was working on "household responsibilities" - which means nothing to me other than I didn't want Acadia running away from me when putting on her clothes, shoes, etc. I wanted to start potty training, teaching her to pick up her toy, getting dressed, putting her hand on the car the minute I took her out (while in a parking lot). Everything went better than I ever thought possible!!
- She is now potty trained
- She no longer runs from me when putting on clothes (a huge task! lol!)
- The tantrums are practically non-existent and distraction usually works to help with tantrums
- Acadia is now in her big girl room, still in a crib - we'll buy and move her into a bed at some point this summer when Emma is ready to go into the crib
- Acadia loves the kids in our playgroup - it's really sweet to see them play together
- She is absolutely in love with her buddy Cole (who she refers to as "Cold")
- She has been counting to 20
- We just had her 2 year appointment where she got 3 shots (ouch!) and is 22 pounds. I wish I could find the sheet they gave me with her height on it - I'll have to find it and update the blog later
That's about all I can think of for now!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Need to take a break
I am finding it hard to keep up with my blog lately :( I was able to update it daily for a long time - sometimes taking an hour to write 3 or 4 posts in a row and schedule them in advance for posting, but honestly even an hour right now seems hard to find. I have so many updates and pics to share - we just went to Acadia's 2nd year pedi appointment and I want to share a few stories, but it's getting harder and harder to find time to post updates.
We've been busy with the daily grind and getting ready for Emma's arrival. I'm definitely going to keep up the blog, but I don't think I can post as much as I'm used to, which is a major disappointment to me. I love blogging - sharing our lives and using blogger as a way to save memories for our family. So, you'll still see us, but just not as often for a while as we get ready for little Emma to join us in the next few weeks...xoxo
We've been busy with the daily grind and getting ready for Emma's arrival. I'm definitely going to keep up the blog, but I don't think I can post as much as I'm used to, which is a major disappointment to me. I love blogging - sharing our lives and using blogger as a way to save memories for our family. So, you'll still see us, but just not as often for a while as we get ready for little Emma to join us in the next few weeks...xoxo
Monday, April 6, 2009
Happy birthday Acadia!!
Yesterday and today were such amazing days. We had your party yesterday and you had SO much fun!! It was Elmo themed and you went crazy when you saw the cake, cupcakes and balloons. You had fun playing with your friends and family and all your new toys. Today when you woke up from nap, you asked for your Dora backpack that Grandma B. gave you :)
Today was spent relaxing - perfect after yesterday's party! You woke up early (6:15) and you and I went downstairs to read, watch morning cartoons and drink your milk. When daddy woke up I made us blueberry pancakes and sausage - yum!! You loooove "blueberry cake". You played with your ABC puzzle Aunt Aly gave you and your Dora backpack.
We went to see Music with Mia this morning with daddy and you had fun, as always. You were up at the front, singing and dancing with your new friends, and of course, HAD to bring your Dora backpack.
After music, we brought you to the Hairy Bear for your very first haircut!! You chose to sit in the pink convertible, and although I was worried about tears, I had no idea that when the actual tears started, they would be my own. I watched as the sweet lady at the Hairy Bear snipped off the hair you were born with and didn't realize how sad that would make me. She saved some hair for us in a little bag and gave you a balloon for being such a good girl! You look so grown up now with your hair cut - I still find it hard to believe that you're two.
After your hair cut, we went to lunch at Al's and you had a grilled cheese and a couple of fries with milk. You actually didn't touch many of the fries, which surprised me, but you loved the grilled cheese.
Next stop was visiting Auntie Sissy at work so we could drop off a bag to her. The minute you saw her, you said "all done" and tried to get out of your car seat to go with her. When we drove away, you started crying :( And when we were almost home, you burst into tears. When daddy and I asked you what was wrong, you said "my sissy" three times...it was heartbreaking! :(
You went down for a nap and mommy took advantage and had a little nap of her own. After nap, we went to visit Great Grandma and Grandpa to bring them some of your birthday cake and visit. Grandma was also there and you showed her your backpack and new flashcards.
We came home for dinner, bath time and stories. Daddy and I sang you happy birthday again before bedtime and you sang along with us. Now, you are sleeping soundly in your crib and I'm missing you like crazy. Today couldn't have been more perfect...
Over the past two years, you have brought daddy and I such happiness...way more than we ever though possible...you have turned into your own person, which has been amazing to see...you are funny, caring, loving, smart...and I can't believe that you're ours...I hope over this next year you continue to realize how much daddy and I love you and how happy you make us on a daily basis...happy second birthday, Cadi...we love you!
Today was spent relaxing - perfect after yesterday's party! You woke up early (6:15) and you and I went downstairs to read, watch morning cartoons and drink your milk. When daddy woke up I made us blueberry pancakes and sausage - yum!! You loooove "blueberry cake". You played with your ABC puzzle Aunt Aly gave you and your Dora backpack.
We went to see Music with Mia this morning with daddy and you had fun, as always. You were up at the front, singing and dancing with your new friends, and of course, HAD to bring your Dora backpack.
After music, we brought you to the Hairy Bear for your very first haircut!! You chose to sit in the pink convertible, and although I was worried about tears, I had no idea that when the actual tears started, they would be my own. I watched as the sweet lady at the Hairy Bear snipped off the hair you were born with and didn't realize how sad that would make me. She saved some hair for us in a little bag and gave you a balloon for being such a good girl! You look so grown up now with your hair cut - I still find it hard to believe that you're two.
After your hair cut, we went to lunch at Al's and you had a grilled cheese and a couple of fries with milk. You actually didn't touch many of the fries, which surprised me, but you loved the grilled cheese.
Next stop was visiting Auntie Sissy at work so we could drop off a bag to her. The minute you saw her, you said "all done" and tried to get out of your car seat to go with her. When we drove away, you started crying :( And when we were almost home, you burst into tears. When daddy and I asked you what was wrong, you said "my sissy" three times...it was heartbreaking! :(
You went down for a nap and mommy took advantage and had a little nap of her own. After nap, we went to visit Great Grandma and Grandpa to bring them some of your birthday cake and visit. Grandma was also there and you showed her your backpack and new flashcards.
We came home for dinner, bath time and stories. Daddy and I sang you happy birthday again before bedtime and you sang along with us. Now, you are sleeping soundly in your crib and I'm missing you like crazy. Today couldn't have been more perfect...
Over the past two years, you have brought daddy and I such happiness...way more than we ever though possible...you have turned into your own person, which has been amazing to see...you are funny, caring, loving, smart...and I can't believe that you're ours...I hope over this next year you continue to realize how much daddy and I love you and how happy you make us on a daily basis...happy second birthday, Cadi...we love you!
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Two years ago today...
I was induced :) At this exact time two years ago I was just starting to fall asleep after my epidural had kicked in. Today we had Acadia's birthday party - it was so much fun! It was Elmo themed and she was really excited to see the Elmo cake, cupcakes and balloons. I'll post pictures soon - tonight we are just relaxing now that Acadia is in bed :)
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Quick updated on Grandpa
My grandpa was released from the hospital today and is doing much better! He's still pretty tired and his breathing was a bit labored today, but I think he's really happy to be home. Today was spent visiting my grandparents and getting ready for Acadia's birthday party tomorrow. I still can't believe our baby is going to be two on Monday!
Friday, April 3, 2009
Thursday, April 2, 2009
TFT - A good place to be
January and February were very, very tough months here with Acadia. I was in tears on a daily basis and if not in tears extremely frustrated with very little patience for her. My poor mom and sister - I felt like I complained to them daily and they probably thought I was the worst mom ever.
I know kids have tantrums, I do. But this wasn't just a tantrum here or there - it seemed like every waking moment spent awake was spent crying, whining, throwing a tantrum, running away from me and disobeying. I would go to the grocery store and she would freak out when I tried to put her in the cart. I would take her to the mall and she would take off on me and then scream when I picked her up. I can't tell you how many times I would leave a store, sweating and in tears from trying to control her.
We would go to playgroup and she was the only one who wouldn't want to play where we were playing. She would try to explore the rest of the house and when I would try to get her back where we all were, she would freak. Forget sharing - she was the only kid at playgroup that had a problem with sharing. It's understandable that a 2 year old has a hard time with sharing, but she would throw fits and scream when I tried to share the snack the playgroup hostess had put out. I left many playgroups embarrassed, frustrated and in tears. I am around children her own age enough to realize that this wasn't just terrible twos - it had me wondering if I just had a bad kid.
At the end of last month we introduced a reward chart. She would get a sticker for not running away from me, keeping her clothes on before we left the house (sounds funny now, but she would always take her socks, shoes and coat off right after I put it on - so frustrating!), eating her meals without throwing food, etc. Right around this time (and I can't give the chart credit for her behavior change), it was like she suddenly snapped out of it. She has been amazing!
I'm not saying she doesn't have tantrums, but they are a few times a week instead of a few times an hour. She no longer runs away from me when it's time to leave, nor does she take off any of her clothing. She shares better, seems way more laid back and happier. She's been so funny lately and I have really, really enjoyed being with her. It made me realize how unhappy I think I've been the past couple of months. Matt would get home at the end of the day and I would just need a break. 4pm was usually my breaking point where I would become cranky and stay that way for an hour or two, until I got a break from Matt. It made me feel guilty that I didn't want to be with my own daughter. I did want to be with her, of course, it's just that it wasn't enjoyable. I went through 2 months where I actually envied working moms for being able to drop their children off at day care and sit at a desk drinking coffee and chatting with coworkers, not having to deal with a screaming toddler.
But now I feel like time is flying by too quickly. Like even though I'm with her all day every day, I still don't have enough time with her. I LOVE being with her. She is so funny! She comes up with new sentences and jokes every single day. She learns something new daily - a new color, word or thought. I am valuing our time together before Emma gets here, because I know it will be limited for a few months after the arrival. I am just so happy where we are right now with her...she is turning into one of my best friends!
I know kids have tantrums, I do. But this wasn't just a tantrum here or there - it seemed like every waking moment spent awake was spent crying, whining, throwing a tantrum, running away from me and disobeying. I would go to the grocery store and she would freak out when I tried to put her in the cart. I would take her to the mall and she would take off on me and then scream when I picked her up. I can't tell you how many times I would leave a store, sweating and in tears from trying to control her.
We would go to playgroup and she was the only one who wouldn't want to play where we were playing. She would try to explore the rest of the house and when I would try to get her back where we all were, she would freak. Forget sharing - she was the only kid at playgroup that had a problem with sharing. It's understandable that a 2 year old has a hard time with sharing, but she would throw fits and scream when I tried to share the snack the playgroup hostess had put out. I left many playgroups embarrassed, frustrated and in tears. I am around children her own age enough to realize that this wasn't just terrible twos - it had me wondering if I just had a bad kid.
At the end of last month we introduced a reward chart. She would get a sticker for not running away from me, keeping her clothes on before we left the house (sounds funny now, but she would always take her socks, shoes and coat off right after I put it on - so frustrating!), eating her meals without throwing food, etc. Right around this time (and I can't give the chart credit for her behavior change), it was like she suddenly snapped out of it. She has been amazing!
I'm not saying she doesn't have tantrums, but they are a few times a week instead of a few times an hour. She no longer runs away from me when it's time to leave, nor does she take off any of her clothing. She shares better, seems way more laid back and happier. She's been so funny lately and I have really, really enjoyed being with her. It made me realize how unhappy I think I've been the past couple of months. Matt would get home at the end of the day and I would just need a break. 4pm was usually my breaking point where I would become cranky and stay that way for an hour or two, until I got a break from Matt. It made me feel guilty that I didn't want to be with my own daughter. I did want to be with her, of course, it's just that it wasn't enjoyable. I went through 2 months where I actually envied working moms for being able to drop their children off at day care and sit at a desk drinking coffee and chatting with coworkers, not having to deal with a screaming toddler.
But now I feel like time is flying by too quickly. Like even though I'm with her all day every day, I still don't have enough time with her. I LOVE being with her. She is so funny! She comes up with new sentences and jokes every single day. She learns something new daily - a new color, word or thought. I am valuing our time together before Emma gets here, because I know it will be limited for a few months after the arrival. I am just so happy where we are right now with her...she is turning into one of my best friends!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
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