...how to do this! World's Best Blogger here, I'm back for another edition. I figured since it has been around 7 months since I have last posted I should get my game face on for a bit. Way too much to try and explain thoroughly but I will do my best.
Adelaide, you just turned 2!! How did that happen? I mean really. There are some days when I can't believe time has flown by like it has and then other days I feel like I have known you forever and I can't imagine my days without your sweet face. We've had a good time since I've last blogged and I will attempt to share some of that with you in pictures below, because after all this blog is for you and your baby sister. Whoa, wait, what? Yeah, it needs to be said on here that you are going to have a baby sister, oh so soon. You are really into the thought of having her around, or at least at this point you have us believing that. We think you will be a wonderful big sister and will love her dearly. You are all about my growing belly and hugging her and calling her "baby sister" as we are not sharing her name before she is born like we didn't with you. I believe that you think her name is actually "sister" because we refer to other babies as "Baby ____". We would love to tell you but know there are some people out there that will get it out of you! As more baby stuff is brought out of the attic and we are getting her room finished, I feel you are realizing that it won't be much longer. You are one sweet girl and I can't wait to see you interact with her. Now, I'm not completely naïve that you will love her at all moments but I can see that you already care a lot about her and that makes my heart smile. I can't wait for that first family of 4 picture, it is going to be one sweet moment! And, then of course the family of 5 when we get home to Lily. I could go on and on about all this so for now let's check out some of what we have been up to.
The morning we found out you were going to be a Big Sister!
Daddy teaching you to play ball
Easter egg hunt with our friends
What kid isn't scared of the Easter bunny?
Easter Sunday picture
Loving on Daddy's shamrock shake
Crazy post-bath hair
Hair tamed but now tickling involved
Peek-a-boo smile
Sweet smile
NCSU Farm Animal Days... my old stomping grounds
Blueberry monster
Helping Daddy blow out his candles
Happy Birthday Daddy!!
Digging at the park
First pictures of your sister, before we knew she was a sister. You're hugging her!
Chillaxin'
Sleeping Beauty
Proof you're going to be a good big sister.
Water fun
Pool day with Annazalie
First pigtails!
Another just because I can't get enough of them!
Potty training your baby
Strawberry eating... errr, picking
A girl after her mama's own heart. I love a good tomato!
Painting with friends
What?!
Apparently Graham needed your help
"Swimming lessons", I promise you were having fun like 5 seconds before this.
Sleeping angel. I never get to hold you while you're sleeping anymore but you were sick and I took advantage.
Announcing you're getting a baby sister!
Checking out the farm with Uncle Jerry
More swimming lessons
Mommy and Daddy took a much appreciated week long trip to the beach while you stayed with Granny and Papa
Bliss
Father's Day picture. This is quite possibly my favorite picture ever!
Exhausted Elvis after Super Summer Adventure at church.
Silly smile on train at Pullen Park.
Last time being backward. Love those feet!
First time riding forward.
A little wall and carpet art, with a black crayon nonetheless. I must say I was surprised because you're not the mischievous type!
Another of many afternoon hangouts with Graham.
Time for your checkup.
Time for Lily's checkup.
Oh ya know, just strolling.
Chillaxin' with Daddy this time.
Happy 4th of July!!
Marbles playdate with Annazalie.
Dress as a cow and get free food day at Chick-fil-a, yes please!
Cannot get enough of this.
Family beach time.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE
Fun with Granny and Haydyn.
First ponytail, I can't stand the cuteness!
I mean really, how old are you?!
Playing in the sand with buckets full of water. You transferred seashells back and forth for about 20 minutes leaving me with some down time!
Sunglasses fun
Sorry for this one, but it must be documented. We let you sit on the potty every now and then just to see how it goes, without expectations.
This time we were all surprised with what happened! You did it, but we haven't gotten down to business yet.
Gymnastics classes in which you loved!
Budding artist? You have officially picked your right hand to be the dominant one.
We made all the faces you know for the camera one day (shy, happy, sad, kissy, surprised, angry, silly). This is our shy face!
Sweet feet
Hugging Baby Sister! You do this so often and I love it.
Yum! You have come so far in your eating since we started acid reflux medicine and then added an appetite stimulant.
Fun with banana stickers at the grocery store.
You started a Mother's Morning Out program, on Wednesday mornings. You weren't a huge fan of me leaving you there, but they said you have fun while you were there. You're getting better about me leaving you now, thankfully, and actually cried on the way home this week saying you wanted to go back to school. I hope you love your time there.
Superwoman. You love swinging this way now.
Thanks to Jenn and David, we were able to go to a Wolfpack game and bring you. You had a great time seeing everything and you did great while being there.
Military Appreciation Day
Go Wolfpack!!
Playing with cloud dough (flour and oil).
Lily needs some facetime.
Birthday party time!!
Best bud Macie
Happy 2 years sweet girl!!
Playing in your new sandbox from Gram and Grandpa.
On your actual birthday Daddy took off work and we went out to breakfast at Bob Evans then to Marbles for a day dedicated to you having fun!
You also played in your new Doc McStuffins tent.
And had cookie cake to finish off the celebrations! By the way, your 2 year stats were the best! You weighed 23 lbs. 14 oz. That puts you in the 15% for weight (highest ever!) and measured in at 33.75 in. putting you at 59% for height (how did that happen?!). Your head circumference is 18 in. but we didn't get a % for that one. We are super proud of how well you've been eating and hope it continues.
Being silly with Daddy before bathtime. I have no clue what you two were doing but I had to snap a picture.
Your first parade and it just so happened to be at Mule Days!
Overall you seemed to like it but there were a few times when loud sounds passed by that made you less than excited. I loved it that you wanted me to hold your hand.
Lily had surgery to have a mass removed and was still a little out of it when she came home. You brought her the little balls to make her feel better. You're such a kind and thoughtful girl. You also do this when children around you are upset or crying.
A diaper and wipes shower for Baby Sister.
Helping me cook on the stool. You obviously love it!
Oh my goodness, what a face.
You said, "Mommy, take a picture." Gladly sweetheart, gladly.
First time with painted toenails! I got a pedicure and for whatever reason you were all about it so I asked to do yours and you were fine with it. I had tried several months earlier and you weren't having it.
What I get for asking you to help me make a banana pudding, ha!
Spending time with Papa.
Whew, there you go... longest update ever?!
As time is drawing super close to having your sister here with us I wanted to share a few of my thoughts with you. You truly are a special blessing to your Daddy and I. We love each day with you and can't wait to see your smiling face each morning. Now don't get me wrong, there are some trying times as you are growing into your independence, but I love each day I get to spend with you. The last 24 months of just you and I during the days make my heart smile... the best of my life. I am so blessed to be able to spend my days with you. I will never forget all the days when just you and I got to hang out and enjoy our time together.
When your sister is here our time will be divided, but we will love you no less. You would have been enough for us but we felt the need to grow our family. We wanted to give you a best friend and it happens to be a sister. We are super excited that you will be right at 2 years apart. We wish you both many years of love and fun and that, Lord willing, you will still be best friends way far down the road! We praise God for both of you and can't wait to see what the future holds for us. We love you, Adelaide.
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