With the class on the first day
Jumping in to daddy
Trying the life jacket
Playing with daddy after class
Loving the splash fountains before her 2nd class
Friday, October 23, 2009
First Swim Lessons
Adalyn started her first parent-toddler swim classes this week at Currents Aquatic Center. This class is designed to introduce toddlers to safe water practices and the foundation for additional swim classes in the future. Adalyn seems to like the classes for the most part, but she gets really shy around the instructor. This class only had three toddlers signed up and just one other toddler came on the first day and only Adalyn was there for the second class. She doesn't like all of the attention on her :) She really likes to practice things with Jamey. Her favorite thing is to jump in the pool to Jamey when she has her floaty on. She also really likes playing in the splash fountains before the class starts. She looks so grown up out in the pool! I come and watch the classes but I am kind of a distraction when Adalyn sees me, she says "miss mommy," because she misses me and wants to come over by me. We have four more classes to attend. She does get really excited about going and likes to talk about swimming being fun and she's "essited" (excited) to go.
With the class on the first day
Jumping in to daddy
Trying the life jacket
Playing with daddy after class
Loving the splash fountains before her 2nd class
With the class on the first day
Jumping in to daddy
Trying the life jacket
Playing with daddy after class
Loving the splash fountains before her 2nd class
Monday, October 19, 2009
Picking Pumpkins
On Sunday, we headed to Benson's Farm to get some pumpkins. I remember going with a class when I was younger and it is a great place for kids to wander around and pick a pumpkin. There were not many large pumpkins due to the arctic temperatures taking a toll on the crop a few weeks ago but we managed to get a few good ones and several smaller ones. We had been reading a book to Adalyn about going to the pumpkin patch for a few weeks and she is so excited every time we talk about or see pumpkins so she had a lot of fun!
Which one to choose?
Got one!
Pushing our pumpkins
Pretty corn and squash
As I mentioned the freezing temperatures we recently had, here are some photos of Adalyn playing in SNOW on October 9th! The temp was maybe 20 degrees when we went outside so we weren't out for long, but Adalyn would have stayed outside until she nearly froze if she had her way! I don't think she even noticed the cold as she was too excited to see snow.
Rosy cheeks and a frozen mama finally "convinced" Addy to head inside!
Which one to choose?
Got one!
Pushing our pumpkins
Pretty corn and squash
As I mentioned the freezing temperatures we recently had, here are some photos of Adalyn playing in SNOW on October 9th! The temp was maybe 20 degrees when we went outside so we weren't out for long, but Adalyn would have stayed outside until she nearly froze if she had her way! I don't think she even noticed the cold as she was too excited to see snow.
Rosy cheeks and a frozen mama finally "convinced" Addy to head inside!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Wordless Wednesday....Just like Daddy
(Well, almost wordless...) Yep, she put the hat and shoes on herself!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Baby Maxwell Update :)
Our precious baby
We enjoyed the ultrasound for our little "Twenty-Ten" (as in 'coming in 2010') baby this past week! Of course, I get very anxious and nervous before every single OB appointment and I couldn't wait to get started on the ultrasound. Adalyn received her cup of teddy graham snacks and we got started. The baby looked great and kicked and moved all over against the ultrasound wand. We saw the head, spine and heart and saw the fluid in the stomach and bladder from Twenty-Ten swallowing the amniotic fluid. Ultrasound technology is so amazing! I love how cool it is to "see" babies before they are born. Adalyn sat with Jamey and they watched on a separate screen. When she saw the baby, she got really excited. She kept saying hi and then said, "I hug you, baby." She tells her stuffed animals, dolls, the cat and dog and Jamey and I that she wants to hug us all the time lately. She really loves seeing babies right now and it was so neat she could recognize we were looking at a baby. It was the sweetest thing! Jamey and I kept grinning at each other.
Pondering moment....should I give them a peek or not?
Anyway, this baby did not want to reveal anything else to us without a lot of attempts by the doctor and twisting and turning acrobatics on my part. We finally got a shot when Twenty-Ten's legs were not crossed or curled up and the angle was not the best, but it looks like we are expecting a GIRL!
Our doctor is about 80-90% sure at this point. We'll have another ultrasound around 32 weeks I believe and hopefully we'll be able to confirm then, as the baby will probably be head down.
(The poll results were 8 votes for boy (44%) and 10 votes for girl (55%)
Showing off that little bicep
I had to drag this post on, since it took awhile for us to find out too :) Now we get to start working on names and the fun of picking things out for this new little baby. Fortunately we will be able to reuse many things but it will be fun getting some new things too. We are very thankful for a healthy baby and we're excited for Adalyn to have a little sister!
We enjoyed the ultrasound for our little "Twenty-Ten" (as in 'coming in 2010') baby this past week! Of course, I get very anxious and nervous before every single OB appointment and I couldn't wait to get started on the ultrasound. Adalyn received her cup of teddy graham snacks and we got started. The baby looked great and kicked and moved all over against the ultrasound wand. We saw the head, spine and heart and saw the fluid in the stomach and bladder from Twenty-Ten swallowing the amniotic fluid. Ultrasound technology is so amazing! I love how cool it is to "see" babies before they are born. Adalyn sat with Jamey and they watched on a separate screen. When she saw the baby, she got really excited. She kept saying hi and then said, "I hug you, baby." She tells her stuffed animals, dolls, the cat and dog and Jamey and I that she wants to hug us all the time lately. She really loves seeing babies right now and it was so neat she could recognize we were looking at a baby. It was the sweetest thing! Jamey and I kept grinning at each other.
Pondering moment....should I give them a peek or not?
Anyway, this baby did not want to reveal anything else to us without a lot of attempts by the doctor and twisting and turning acrobatics on my part. We finally got a shot when Twenty-Ten's legs were not crossed or curled up and the angle was not the best, but it looks like we are expecting a GIRL!
Our doctor is about 80-90% sure at this point. We'll have another ultrasound around 32 weeks I believe and hopefully we'll be able to confirm then, as the baby will probably be head down.
(The poll results were 8 votes for boy (44%) and 10 votes for girl (55%)
Showing off that little bicep
I had to drag this post on, since it took awhile for us to find out too :) Now we get to start working on names and the fun of picking things out for this new little baby. Fortunately we will be able to reuse many things but it will be fun getting some new things too. We are very thankful for a healthy baby and we're excited for Adalyn to have a little sister!
Monday, October 5, 2009
Not Me! Monday
On one of the blogs I read, MckMama started a "Not Me Monday" post for all of us to admit those things that we couldn't possibly, no, no way would we perfect parents have done in the past week or two.....Haha! Yeah, right! I'm participating for the first time today to free my conscience and laugh at myself. Want to join me?
I did NOT just take my first "belly shot" at 20 weeks, halfway through my second pregnancy. No, of course not! I would have documented this growing belly long before this, you know, to prove I didn't "look" pregnant at, say, 8 weeks or anything.
I did NOT lie to my daughter about a dozen times, telling her that her new favorite beverage made with milk and chocolate powder, which she adoringly calls "yo-yolk," was "all gone" while I secretly enjoyed my own skim milk version when she wasn't looking.
I did NOT stash a bunch of old clothes, which I have been meaning to sort for Goodwill, in the garage to make way in the basement so the bug guy could come and spray. Nor did I stash any items that did not have a home under the nearest bed. NOT me!
I did NOT gorge myself on cookies this week because I was craving them, you know, the baby really wanted me to eat them!
I did NOT forget to write a thank-you to the lady who watched our dog a month ago until today. No, I'm always on top of those things.
I did NOT forget Grandparents Day this year! No way, since last year I made cute cards with pictures and everything. NOT me!
I did NOT leave my delicious chocolate bar my husband gave me on the end table in the living room when we left the house only to return to find the dog had eaten the rest of it and licked the wrapper clean. I did NOT feverishly google dog chocolate poisoning symptoms until I was convinced her lack of a reaction indicated she must be fine. That would NEVER happen!
I am NOT typing this post while I sit next to the tub while my daughter takes a super long bath and admires her wrinkled fingers.
And, I did NOT blame any flakiness or general forgetfulness on my "pregnancy brain" this week. I would NEVER use that excuse!
I did NOT just take my first "belly shot" at 20 weeks, halfway through my second pregnancy. No, of course not! I would have documented this growing belly long before this, you know, to prove I didn't "look" pregnant at, say, 8 weeks or anything.
I did NOT lie to my daughter about a dozen times, telling her that her new favorite beverage made with milk and chocolate powder, which she adoringly calls "yo-yolk," was "all gone" while I secretly enjoyed my own skim milk version when she wasn't looking.
I did NOT stash a bunch of old clothes, which I have been meaning to sort for Goodwill, in the garage to make way in the basement so the bug guy could come and spray. Nor did I stash any items that did not have a home under the nearest bed. NOT me!
I did NOT gorge myself on cookies this week because I was craving them, you know, the baby really wanted me to eat them!
I did NOT forget to write a thank-you to the lady who watched our dog a month ago until today. No, I'm always on top of those things.
I did NOT forget Grandparents Day this year! No way, since last year I made cute cards with pictures and everything. NOT me!
I did NOT leave my delicious chocolate bar my husband gave me on the end table in the living room when we left the house only to return to find the dog had eaten the rest of it and licked the wrapper clean. I did NOT feverishly google dog chocolate poisoning symptoms until I was convinced her lack of a reaction indicated she must be fine. That would NEVER happen!
I am NOT typing this post while I sit next to the tub while my daughter takes a super long bath and admires her wrinkled fingers.
And, I did NOT blame any flakiness or general forgetfulness on my "pregnancy brain" this week. I would NEVER use that excuse!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
20 Weeks!
Wow! I am now over 20 weeks pregnant, over halfway to our due date! Time is going by so fast I just can't believe it. It has been interesting to compare this pregnancy with my pregnancy with Adalyn. I've always heard every pregnancy is different and so far I know that must be true :) I did have morning sickness both times, it started earlier with Adalyn but seemed worse this time around. The worst symptoms are the headaches/migraines, which are much worse this time. I have been getting several a week with a few really bad migraines. I can't seem to figure out if anything triggers them other than hormone changes. Tylenol doesn't help these headaches either. We are hoping they start to improve soon....it is becoming extremely frustrating. Of course, every symptom is worth it when the sweet little baby arrives!
Anyway, I am already bigger this time, I think? :) At least it looks that way. I started out at the exact same weight I was when I became pregnant with Adalyn and I have gained about the same or less so far but my belly is just popping out! I started feeling this baby move even before 15 weeks! I didn't feel Adalyn move until 19 weeks, which is closer to the typical time. So, it has been different and fun to think back and remember my pregnancy with Adalyn while I am experiencing this pregnancy. It is so neat when Adalyn is sitting with me on my lap/hip while we are reading or snuggling and I can feel this baby kicking and squirming away. It is so amazing to have both of my babies so close to me :)
We have our next appointment on Tuesday so maybe we will find out if Adalyn is going to have a new brother or a new sister. Make sure you vote your guess in our poll at the top of the blog if you haven't already :)
And, some photos of my 20-week belly:
Photo disclaimers: please note the shadow is not part of my belly!
Today, October 1st, marks eleven years that Jamey and I have been together! We first met at the mall while we each had friends meeting and I was on my lunch break from my first job at Sears. We sat at the fountain. So today, it was fitting that we had to go to the mall and Adalyn ran circles around the fountain. It's so neat to think what transpired over eleven years to result in our sweet daughter playing where we first met!
Anyway, I am already bigger this time, I think? :) At least it looks that way. I started out at the exact same weight I was when I became pregnant with Adalyn and I have gained about the same or less so far but my belly is just popping out! I started feeling this baby move even before 15 weeks! I didn't feel Adalyn move until 19 weeks, which is closer to the typical time. So, it has been different and fun to think back and remember my pregnancy with Adalyn while I am experiencing this pregnancy. It is so neat when Adalyn is sitting with me on my lap/hip while we are reading or snuggling and I can feel this baby kicking and squirming away. It is so amazing to have both of my babies so close to me :)
We have our next appointment on Tuesday so maybe we will find out if Adalyn is going to have a new brother or a new sister. Make sure you vote your guess in our poll at the top of the blog if you haven't already :)
And, some photos of my 20-week belly:
Photo disclaimers: please note the shadow is not part of my belly!
Today, October 1st, marks eleven years that Jamey and I have been together! We first met at the mall while we each had friends meeting and I was on my lunch break from my first job at Sears. We sat at the fountain. So today, it was fitting that we had to go to the mall and Adalyn ran circles around the fountain. It's so neat to think what transpired over eleven years to result in our sweet daughter playing where we first met!
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