Addison Laughing

4 Month Stats

Addison had her 4 month appointment last Friday.  She now weighs 14 lbs 11 oz (75th percentile).  She's 25-1/2'' long (90th percentile).  Her head circumference I can't remember what it measured but it's still in the 5th percentile.  So she has a tiny head, but she's a tall one!

4 Months

Addison has discovered her voice and her feet!  She just blabs up a storm, it's so adorable to hear that little voice finally.  She loves to pull her feet all the way up to her mouth and tries to eat them - kind of uncomfortable looking.  Her new nickname is 'slobber box', I think I need to start putting a bib on her she drools so much!  We have her 4 month dr. appt Friday which includes another round of shots.  Hopefully it goes well.  I'm curious to see what she's gained in the past 2 months, bringing me to her second new nickname 'chunky monkey'!  Enjoy the pictures...

I came home one night to find them both asleep on the floor.  Could he get any closer???  I think their noses are touching!

Looks like she's getting ready to do a back bend or something.

She fell asleep holding her little bunny tight!

Doing some laundry with Daddy.

They're so precious looking when they're asleep.

Cousin Jack

Nana was babysitting cousin Jack so we went for a visit.

I love my baths!!!

Daddy has me running the tractor already (what a slave driver!)

My 3 cousins (Collin, Conner, Jack)...I think I'm outnumbered!

It was Papa Mike's 55th Birthday, here's a picture of us grandkids with him.

I found my feet...streeeeeetch!

Daddy and me getting a little R&R.

I turned 4 months on the 30th and Daddy brought home a cake to celebrate!

(And who's the one that spoils her?!?!)

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!