3 Months Old

Addison is now 3 months old!  My how time flies.  She is doing great and growing so much.  She "talks" more and more everyday and is smiling constantly.  Usually when you talk to her, she gives a reaction, which is so nice to see!  She holds her head up perfectly now and loves to stand up with you holding her hands.  If you lay her back, she tries to sit up...I guess she has to see what's going on!  Here is my attempt at photography, we had a little photo shoot on her 3 month bday!

Not loving it here ;-)

All tuckered out....what a day!

Pictures: 8wks - 11wks

Addison got 4 shots in her thigh at her 2 month appointment.  She cried for just a minute before passing out.  The nurse put on pink camo band-aids, too funny.

The usual, sleeping with one eye open

Posing perfectly for the camera...

She was trying to listen intently to our conversation.

Waving hi (just by coincidence!)

Holding Daddy's hand, so precious!

She knows sign language already, see, she's signing I love you! (kidding of course)

We had lunch at McGurk's...I love this place, they have a great outdoor patio

Such a sad face

All dolled up

She's smiling a lot now, but of course capturing them on camera is nearly impossible!  But I did manage to get a few...

So strong....she can stand up for a long time.

Chillin in the Bumbo

Back to the daily grind...

Sorry for the long span between posts, we've been a little busy lately.  The worst has happened.....I have returned to work!!!  I had 8 wonderful weeks with our precious Addison but it came to an abrupt end 3 weeks ago.  The first day back was heart wrenching.  We were on our way to Grandma Eileen's when she started fussing, so I started talking to her to calm her down.  I only got a few words out before I started crying myself.  What a help I was!  I managed to hold it together (I have no idea how) while I dropped her off.  I hugged her and gave her a million kisses before handing her over.  Thank goodness she was happy at the time or I don't think I would've left the house until she stopped crying.  Off to work I was, miserable but still holding it together....that was, until Doug called.  "So, how are you doing" he asked and the flood gates opened.  I don't consider myself to be a very emotional person, it takes a lot for me to shed a tear, but even thinking back to that day now I start to cry.  This little angel that God has blessed us with has changed me in so many ways, I cannot even begin to tell you.  I know Doug regretted calling me that morning, but I'm glad he did.  I needed to cry to someone, although I didn't want to hear any of his encouragement.  He said all the right things - she's in good hands, it's good for her, it'll get easier in time.  But my heart was aching to be back with her and my mind couldn't rationalize being away.  "I just want to quit, I'm ok with being poor - as long as I'm with her I'm fine" I think was some of what I said through the sobs.  We ended the call with Doug saying he would call later to check in, but he didn't.....I think we all know why!  I wish I could say it's getting easier every day, but that's just not the case.  Every morning she looks up at me with those big blue eyes and a big smile, like she's saying "Please don't leave me Mommy" and my heart just melts.  I am very fortunate though with her caregivers.  Monday she goes to Grandma Eileen's, Tues & Thurs she goes to St. Libory daycare where my sister-in-law Tonya is the director, Wed she's at Grandma Cheryl's and Friday's she's with Mommy!  I did get Doug to compromise on a 4 day work week.  I have a 32 hour work week, so my salary was reduced by 20%, but it's totally worth it.  I cherish those days and look forward to them all week long. 

Addison is now 10wks, that's over 2 months old!  I just can't believe it.  At her 2 month appointment she weighed 11lbs 2ozs and was 24'' long, a healthy baby.  She's smiling and cooing like crazy.  Doug and I are just mesmerized by her.  When she gives us a big smile, we stop everything we're doing and say "Did you just see that?!?"  There's just nothing like it....

I'll try to post some new pictures soon!  Until next time.

Baptism and First Pool Experience

Addison was baptised on June 13th at St. Agatha Church in New Athens.   Her Godparents are my sister Janel and Doug's brother Bruce.  She did great, she didn't mind the water at all.  She usually enjoys her hair being washed during bath time, so it was really no surprise.  She wore a dress her Great-Great Grandmother made for Grandma Eileen.  Her headband was a present from Aunt Janel, it can now be used as a garter on her wedding for the "something old" item.

Addison took her first dip in a pool at Grandpa Mike's on Father's Day.  She really loved it.  It was a pretty warm day, so it was a short little swim, but she enjoyed it none-the-less!

6 Weeks Old

Today Addison turned 6 wks old and I can barely believe it!  Time is passing by so quickly and she's growing so fast.  Before she was just a skinny little thing, but now she's starting to fill out much more. 

Our pictures are in!  Visit http://www.five-petals.com/Galleries/2010/AddisonStein/ to see the slideshow.

Addison taking her first nap in her crib today. (Well she was napping until the camera woke her up!)

One of the advantages to living in the country...the sunsets!

Busy, Busy! First Pictures, Camping, Turned 1 month old!

Miss Addison has been quite busy lately!  She's experienced a lot of "firsts" over the past week.  We had our first family photo session at the house last Thursday.  Five Petals Photography came out and did a wonderful job.  You can visit http://five-petals.com/ and scroll towards the bottom, you will see us under "Sweet Little A", there are 3 pictures posted there.  We can't wait to see the rest!

Addison went on her first camping trip and loved it!

Another favorite sleeping position...on Daddy! 

She loved this netted bed/play pen...sprawled out again!

Hanging out in the bassinet of the Pack 'N Play.

Look at that bottom lip...so cute.

Wide awake. I love when those big blue eyes stare back up at me!

Speaking of big blue eyes.....Cousin Collin!

Grandma put us together in the stroller for a nap.

My first houseboat ride.

Taken with the Admiral (Great Grandma), the Captain (Great Grandpa) and Grandma Cheryl.

Cousin Conner trying to help Grandma out of the water...I don't think it's going to happen ;-)

 I turned 1 month old on 5/28.  I went to my doctor's appt and found out I'm now 9lbs 7oz and 22-1/4'' long.

I also went to a 30th Bday party for the Tinney Twins.

This is me with Amanda...

And me with Amber...

These are from a couple weeks ago.  I met my cousin Jackson for the first time.

He's 4 days younger than me.

This is me with 6 of my 9 cousins on Daddy's side...they were all so excited to see me.

Well I think that's it for now.  Addison is growing like a weed and we enjoy every minute we have with her!