Monday, November 11, 2013

Addy Rose is 18 Months!

I'm behind. Really behind... in telling you about their greatness. Telling you how great Lily's doing in school and how happy she is to be 4. Telling you about how many great things we've been doing. But I'll get there.... (Someday soon, hopefully!) Right now, I'm going to tell you about a girl who's officially 18 months old today. Wow, does time every fly.

Newborn

1 year


18 Months

Where do I even start telling you about this silly, talkative, spunky little girl and how much she's grown? First of all, she's a chatterbox (but only when she wants to be). She says a ton of words and even phrases now, too. Her favorite things to say are "cheese" (did I mention she eats A LOT??!!), "Mommy" (constantly), "Yiyyee" (he favorite person), "Elmo", "Bubble" (Bubble Guppies) and "I don't know." She also says "yah" like she's from another country (a fact pointed out by Uncle Buddy).
"Cheese" always involves eye-closed happiness! (Addy loves to get her picture taken!)


Addy Rose is very much her own person. She's the happiest and maddest toddler you will ever meet. She loves to give hugs and play with Lily. In fact, she loves her sister so much that she cries when we drop her off at school and yells, "Yiyyee!" in the parking lot. Addy only wants to do what Lily's doing. A fact that both delights and infuriates her sister.


Addison reminds me of an elf. Always active. Cute and incredibly charming. And a little mischievous, too.  She is the the perfect completion to our family and we love her dearly. Happy 18 months, Addy Bug!






Friday, November 8, 2013

One day soon

One day soon my house will be spotless.
There will be no more barbies.
There will be no more books.
I won't step on princess clothes when I walk.

One day soon my house will be quiet.
There will be no more whining.
There will be no more yelling.
There will be no more shrieks of glee.

One day soon I'll eat a whole meal.
No one will cry.
No one will use my meal as play dough.
No one will want to snuggle me between bites

One day soon they won't need me.
One day soon I'll have time.
One day soon I won't be frustrated.
But God, no matter how messy, no matter how loud, no matter how hungry I am...
 I hope that one day won't come too soon.