tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17122638077357985832024-02-08T01:03:00.049-05:00A Day in the LifeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger319125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1712263807735798583.post-13605350727009675062013-04-08T13:48:00.001-04:002013-04-08T13:48:16.478-04:00Sunshine and Playgrounds
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The weather has turned! It is a smokin' 75 degrees today,
with birds singing, children laughing, and <s>cocktails pouring</s> fun being
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> A playground trip with Daddy when it was still chilly! </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span></div>
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After nap we got all bundled up (G-man in his stroller, and A and I for some
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with the Easter Bunny! Apparently my pep talk worked, because she hardly
hesitated when it was our turn! We also met up with cousin's C and E for lunch,
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1712263807735798583.post-25026962088252273482013-03-22T14:02:00.002-04:002013-03-22T14:02:51.183-04:00Terrible 3's
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Terrible Three's...let's be honest, I didn't think it would
happen to us, but it did, or it is, and it is kicking our a$#! I never thought
our sweet and sassy little girl would look us right in the eye and say,
"no", or constantly throw screaming fits when she doesn't get her way
but oh my it is really happening. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Let's take today for example, we were walking through the
mall doing a few errands after workout. G man was in the stroller snoozing and
A was running ahead a little bit then waiting for me to catch up like always. We
had just rounded the bend to chat with a friend for a sec and A was zooming her
cow around patiently. Then, I told her it was time to hop back in the
stroller...very common, she walks for a bit then hops in so we can get to our
next destination...and since it was time to leave and we had to cross the whole
mall it was time to hop back in. She knew this. This is not new in any way,
shape, or form. But for some reason when I scooped her up (like always) and
plopped her in, she started screaming, "no!" like I was abducting
her, and arched her whole body so hard she almost fell on the floor. It was
insane. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">After I picked my jaw up from the floor, I firmly told her
it was not appropriate behavior and she needed to sit in her stroller for the
reason I just reiterated above. Well...good golly you would have thought I told
her she was never getting dessert again. She screamed and continued to arch.
Well, then I told her we were heading right home and she was not allowed to get
out and walk again in the mall, as I secured her in her seat. This brought on
more screaming, and pretty much every woman who passed us said, "don't
worry it is a stage it will pass", but that is not what I wanted to hear. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I want to know what I can do to make this stop. What all of
a sudden is she not listening to me? What happened to my sweet, well behaved
girl? And what kind of consequences can I do to a three year old who won't
listen. It was so bad the other day I took away her glue (I know, sounds weird
but it is her most prized possession...she is obsessed with gluing!) for the
afternoon and that didn't even seem to work. Ahhhh! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">But then she does something like this and melts my
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1712263807735798583.post-4569956801350562232013-03-21T14:49:00.001-04:002013-03-21T14:49:20.863-04:00The Sick Bug :(
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The sick bug is still lurking around our house...the latest victims...my
husband and me. Blah. So we have been doing a lot of inside activities that
haven't required too much of anything. I did get motivated the other day and
take the kids and the dog for a walk/bike ride. Since A is still too little to bike
the entire time I walk (yes, I like to try to get some exercise every now and
then) I stick her balance bike on the back of the stroller and let her bike
around the gardens when we get there and again when we get to the track. She
loves having the break, and it is so cute watching her cruise around on her
bike!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1712263807735798583.post-16830301206673607162013-03-15T15:46:00.000-04:002013-03-15T15:46:06.441-04:00Da-na, Da-na...
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<span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Da-na, da-na, da-na da-na
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Well, the sick bug has
officially hit Baltimore. Just as the weather is turning beautiful and the
birds are starting to sing, everyone has come down with the bug. Dayquil and Nyquil
are flying off the shelves around here and everyone is just holding their
breath, wondering who is going to get it next. Well this morning it struck my
sister's nanny, so after A's dentist appointment we headed over to relieve her
and play with the kids till TT could get off work. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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because it was essentially like having two sets of twins, with A and C running
around like maniacs, and G-man and E needing some quality time too. We bundled
up (of course today was actually pretty chilly still this morning, and headed
outside to play with bubbles, cars, and just get some beans out! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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until around 11am when both of the littles needed bottles...at the same time.
Hum...so I did what any mom of twins would do (I am assuming) and stuck them
both in bouncy seats, gave them each a bottle, and had the big sisters hold
them so I could catch up on some online shopping. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ha, just kidding what do you
take me for, a neglectful aunt :) Oh, no, not me. I had them each in their
seats for the first few ounces then I rotated who got to hang out while the
other got to be walked and fed (the only way E will eat) or snuggled and fed
(the was G prefers). Then it was off to nap for the littles and I got started
on lunch for the bigs. Luckily TT got home during lunch and I packed up my
exhausted big girl, and sound asleep little man and HIGHTAILED<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>it out of there. Just kidding, it might have
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1712263807735798583.post-71077000686883617652013-03-08T14:09:00.001-05:002013-03-08T14:09:09.084-05:00Zoom, Zoom
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">What is more fun than an afternoon zooming around on a
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1712263807735798583.post-32925609600978776642013-03-06T14:50:00.000-05:002013-03-06T14:50:06.443-05:00Sweet Potatoes
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potatoes was a whole family experience this morning...and of course G loved
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1712263807735798583.post-48715849513832520222013-03-05T13:39:00.001-05:002013-03-05T13:39:45.487-05:00It's Food Time!
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">There is not much that I love more than making baby food. I
can spend hours each day roasting, steaming, poaching, and pureeing food. I
remember when A was old enough to eat food the thrill of shopping for the
perfect veggies and making the most exciting concoctions. The main issue I had,
was my excitement lead to a massive freezer-full of vegetable, fruits,
proteins, and every combination within. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">And so my excitement couldn't be squelched this morning as I
dropped A off at school then headed to the Dr. for G's 4 month apt. After
weighing in at an astonishing 16.3lbs (yes, A was only 18lbs even at a
year...in fact I think she might have been high 17's but the nurse took pity on
me and rounded up) I heard the news I have been waiting for since I found out I
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I swear, it was music to my ears! So with A still in school,
G and I dashed over to pick up a healthy assortment of veggies for him to begin
enjoying! As we speak I have sweet potatoes scrubbed and roasting, butternut
squash chopped in the fridge, and two bags of carrots! Like I said...I get
really excited about this! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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(in size, mind you) cousin E (C's little sister). Since they are only 9 days
apart and are both cleared for purees, I now have an outlet for my excess baby
food! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1712263807735798583.post-19636576569160209862013-03-04T15:47:00.001-05:002013-03-04T15:47:27.186-05:00Ta-Da!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So here is my first attempt at making my own frames. I
started with a plain wooden frame (from Michael's) and after some paint,
scrapbooking paper, Mod Podge, some embellishment, and some initials cut with
my cricut...I have my finished product. Granted I really wanted to just finish
one, so I did rush this one a bit, but I am pretty sure my next one will be
even better! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Then I made this out of the kids footprints! Now, if only I
can do this every year, or let's be honest, I will settle for once every few
years! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">And then it was time for a few pics of the kids...it was all going well until G-man decided to lean a little too much on his big sister, and then it was pouting time! Haha....little stinker, your first time really annoying your sister! Well done :) Happy Monday!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">You know I am starting to get my life back together when I
have time to do crafts! So after nap the other day, I packed up the kids and
headed over to TT's house for some crafting fun. Okay, so it had been a while,
and I was a little rusty, that's okay. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
got a little over zealous with the egg size, but as the days past I started to
get my crafting groove back. So this morning, with daddy heading up to Vermont
for a wedding this weekend, the kids and I hit Michael's to stock up on a weekend
full of crafting supplies! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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they prepared to get down and dirty painting us some beautiful pictures. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">And since the littles are still too small for crafts, mainly
because they can't even sit up yet, we stuck them on the playmat for lots of
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Next it was on to making chalk Easter eggs. I found this one
on Pinterest and knew I had to try it! It is so simple. Just draw an egg shape
(or cut one out if your kids are old enough to stay within the lines) and using
painters tape (cut in half to make it skinnier) lay some strips on the egg.
Then have the kids dip the sidewalk chalk in water and color away! When they
are all finished all you have to do is cut out the egg shape and remove the tape
for perfectly faux-dyed Easter eggs! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Then this morning A and I made a little spring chick with
her handprints for feet. Again, a super simple craft. I cut out a body circle
and a head circle, then traced a circle on the white paper about a <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1/2 inch smaller than the body circle, to give
A a guide as to where the feathers should be glued, then I turn the glue and a
bag of multi-colored feathers over to a very excited 3 year old. Next, she
glued on some eyes and a beak and we put it all together. The last step was her
handprints of course, and again we stuck to nice and simple. I smeared some orange
paint on a plate let her rub her little hands around then splat, onto the paper
they went. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Then while I was making lunch A ran around finding all the Easter
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Then it was time for my crafts! This summer I bought some
adorable picture frames at the beach that had been covered in scrapbooking
paper and paint, so I decided to give it a whirl. I have only finished the
paint and mod podge but we will see how they turn on soon, when they are dry
and I have time to add some more fun embellishments! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1712263807735798583.post-78459057562166720102013-02-28T14:34:00.001-05:002013-02-28T14:34:11.135-05:00Sleep Training
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sleep training is my death. Okay, so I might not be giving
it "my all" but I am really trying to listen to our pediatrician and
let G-man cry it out at night now. One small problem, I have a 3 year old (how
weird is it saying that!) whom I would really like to keep asleep, and a screaming
baby at 1am, 3am, 4am, and 5am... is certainly testing that hope. I know my
pediatrician has kids, but telling me to "just let him learn to sooth
himself back to sleep" and "it will only be for a week or so"
does not help. Sure, do I want to listen to his advice...yes, but the idea of
having two overtired and grumpy kids all day is not my idea of fun. I am not
sure if my pediatrician's wife stays home with their kids but for the sake of
argument (yes, with myself) I am going to assume they have a nanny. So big deal
if they have all three of their kids awake throughout the night because they
are sleep training the baby, that is the nanny's problem all day. Well not over
here buddy. At our house Mommy gets the cranky, melting down, overtired
kids...and a very early cocktail hour each night. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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G-man scream enough that he is making himself hoarse (thus much quieter screams
:) and I have one thick blanket on the outside of his door and one on the
inside to muffle the screams, and a towel shoved under my 3 year olds door. Now
if Amazon would only hurry up with those noise canceling ear plugs, then I
might just get this kid trained. But for now, I am still available to text at
1am, 3am, 4am, and 5am, if anyone is up :)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1712263807735798583.post-48669496849646163002013-02-26T14:05:00.002-05:002013-02-26T14:05:33.553-05:00Pictures, pictures, picturesHere is a smattering of what we have been up to, and just how crazy life has been over the past few months! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A's first time playing in the snow! Wow, did she love it! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">G-man learning how to smile!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And first time rolling over! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Then we escaped to St. Maarten for some much needed R&R</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loving every moment!</td></tr>
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And because I just found these...here are two shots of A and G-man both around 4months...a little scary how much they look alike at this age! <br />
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Daily MomUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1712263807735798583.post-90087188726108779982013-02-26T11:40:00.000-05:002013-02-26T11:40:56.983-05:00Welcome Back, Me! It has been a while, but I am going to try to hop back on here! A few catch-ups...Our big girl, A, just turned 3! I can't believe what a little person she has become, she consistently takes my breath away everyday. And our little G-man is a few days shy of 4 months. Time has flown by, as everyone always says it will, but I jut can't believe quite how fast it goes. Just trying to enjoy every moment! Will post pictures when I have a second to hop on my computer!<br />
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Daily MomUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1712263807735798583.post-55014327787143061552012-12-03T21:57:00.001-05:002012-12-03T21:57:59.166-05:00It's A....BOY! I know I have been MIA for a long time (and don't get your hopes up...life does not allow me to have a spare second right now to do anything) but I wanted to let you all know that we welcomed a beautiful baby boy into our family on November 1st. He weighed in at 7lbs 14oz and 21 1/4in and is already tipping the scales well above his birth weight. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Just as we were relaxing and having a nice, calm weekend, my
husband decided to spice it up a bit. OKay, I am going to throw it out there,
that when you have one pregnant person in the relationship the other person
often feels like they not only need to eat similar amounts, but also booze
enough for the both of you. My husband has no problem making sure he only eats
for one, but when I am not there to hold my own in the cocktail count, I think
he gets lonely and drinks for us both. I mean, hey, I would! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So Saturday night started off with a throw-back "Old
School" cocktail party at my sister's beach house. There were grinder to
munch on, cold beers in a cooler, and a rum punch that even without the rum was
pretty darn amazing. After a social time on the porch watching the waves crash
on the sand, we headed inside to play some good old drinking games. Kings was
first on our list with a seamless transition to asshole a few hours later. I
played along with my Buckler and can tell you we were honestly having the best
time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Around 11pm I decided to call it quits, because let's be
honest, no matter how much fun I was having drinking fake beer, I am big and
tired and was ready to kick my feet up and call it a night. I headed home on my
bike, since as you know, we are on a small peninsula here where bikes have the
right of way over cars, and it is not unusual to see kids as young as 4 riding
off to lessons by themselves. So after I adjusted A's helmet to tuck into my
bike seat and not whack me while I rode, I climbed on my bike and headed for
home. I had finally gotten my stupid pregnancy pillow situated just right and
was snuggled in bed when my hubby walked in and sat on the edge of his bed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Humm...this seemed off. I asked if everything was okay, when
he mentioned he might have fallen off his bike on the way home. Like I said, we
really like to have fun up here and a drunken bike race home is pretty
standard, so I didn't think much of it, until he mentioned he might need
stitches. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Within the second I was up and over to his side of the bed
(trust me, not easy). I checked out his chin, and not knowing anything about
stitches I told him he looked good and guided him into the bathroom to get a
better look. I quickly dialed my sister, yes, the other prego one, to pop up
and give me a second opinion. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">When she saw the cut in the light she decided that maybe he
didn't need stitches, but would certainly need butterfly stitches or glue to
make sure everything healed all right. Our friend Ashley was with her too, and
she seconded that opinion. So at midnight I pulled on my yoga pants and a
sweatshirt, left A's monitor with my sister, and hubby and I headed for the ER.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Since we only summer up here and my family is not very
accident prone, I only knew of the little medical center that sits just outside
of the closest town. As we pulled in to a very dim, and empty parking lot, I knew
we were in trouble. The security guard informed me they were closed, but there
was another hospital about 15 minutes away. So back in the car we went and
headed a little further down the road. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">After about an hour we were checked in, examined, and in a
room waiting for the doctor to come in and stitch my husband's chin. Not long
after, but 5 stitches later, we were heading back home...an unusually quiet
husband and an unusually awake me pulled back into our driveway around 2am. I
am glad he wasn't seriously hurt, because it sure did make for some serious
laughs the next day. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I mean what would a throw-back cocktail party really be if
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So I know you all have been dying with suspense, sorry about
that, but the tournament went great! I had a random partner (hence the draw
format) but she was very nice and we had a blast playing together. I didn't
injure myself at all, even though I was pretty tired after playing tennis for over
three hours...but all in all it was a smashing (hah, pun intended) success. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wow, what a week! So, I decided to take tennis lessons down
here with my sisters and our really good family friend, and let me tell you it
has been a BLAST! Granted I haven't picked up a racket in years, so why did I
wait until I was 6 months pregnant to start again...who knows, but it has been
more fun than I could ever have imagined. Let me reiterate...I am pretty bad,
but once you get all my sisters together the good ole' competitive spirit comes
out and away we go. In fact, we are all playing in a tennis tournament tomorrow!
Hehe...see...when I get into something, I go all out. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">But enough about me, I know you are all dying to hear about
A's progress. Well...the summer up here is like a magic time capsule. I swear A
grows about 6 months time for each month she is here. Already she is swimming
with water wings all by herself, and riding her balance bike all over picking
up her feet and cruising for long stretches. And as you all know, A is not a
great eater. I mean she isn't terrible but she is a typical 2 1/2 year old who
will pick here and there, but meals up here are like a new kid. She gobbles
down anything and everything, and has even found some new favorites in lobster
and calamari. I know, who doesn't like fried squid, right? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finding snails to smash and give to the crabs to eat</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Although I hope never, I know the day will come when I won't
be able to fix every ouchie, hurt feeling, or fear with a few kisses from
mommy. And right now, as I lay my little girl into bed and give her one more
kiss before her nap I can't help but think about that time. I guess it will be
like most events in a little kids life; they will be ready and eager to bound
out ahead into the unknown, and we will be left behind trying to figure out how
we can still be there every step of the way to lend a helping hand. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I am not sure if there is anything A has decided she doesn't
really like. Every day we have to ride bikes, go to the beach, look for crabs
on the rock beach, make sandcastles, visit the playground, play with all of
Gigi's toys, and her new favorite activity paint. Yeah, I am not too sure how much
I like her new favorite hobby either, but I am going with it. We have had a
blast here doing everything possible, and today we even braved the heat and
headed to the Mystic Aquarium! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As promised here are some adorable (yes, I am bias) photos
from the start of our summer. As bad as I have been at blogging I have been
equally bad at snapping pictures too, so until I raid my mom's camera and get
some good ones, these will have to do. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hope everyone gets a chance to kick back and read some
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It has been a really long time since I have written here,
and yes, I couldn't even remember my password right away. I guess I have just
been busy with life. Nothing exceptional or groundbreaking, just day to day
life that seems to consume each minute, every day. And when I finally get a
chance to relax and unwind, writing has not been high on my list. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">To<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>me the summer is
all about family. We have played in the pool, splashed in the ocean, built
sandcastles, gone on bike rides, walked more than I thought was possible, and just
spent time together. I love the summer for everything that it conjures up...ice
cream, beaches, ocean, sun, love, and of course growth. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I will find some time to share some pictures of my growing
girl and growing bump, but don't hold your breath, because in the end, I would
rather be playing with a crazy little toddler in the sand surrounded by family.
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Two things that have also captivated my attention this
summer outside of family are any Elin Hilderbrand novels (The Blue Bistro is
hands down my favorite) and Big Girl Underwear....yes, we are officially potty
trained :)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">xoxo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Daily Mom <o:p></o:p></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1712263807735798583.post-31706998431359937952012-05-31T08:25:00.000-04:002012-05-31T08:25:08.878-04:00Pool TimeYes, I finally managed to take some pictures of A splashing around with her cousin, C. Can you believe how big they are getting....terrifying :(<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loving the fountains</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Ahhh! It got me!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Imagine the most high pitched squeel coming out of her mouth :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just running in the water</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Humm...I am not sure about this water?"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Okay, I can do this."</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Splash, splash"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">C's idea of splashing.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Making the pavement grow</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swim lessons with Gigi</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Ohhh! Cold"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Getting watered by a fellow swimmer...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not a big fan! </td></tr>
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xoxo<br />
Daily MomUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1