Catching Up!
Wow, it's been quite some time since my last entry. I've now been back to work for over a month and Tim has been a stay-at-home daddy for a month already! We're all settled in our new life with Eden and well adjusted.
Since my entry in April, I finished out my several weeks of maternity leave. We continued to have several Eden visitors in this time and all of our weekends were packed. Here's some of the events of the last couple months...
Dr.'s Appointments:
3-Year Doctor Appointment
Height: 38 1/2" - 80th percentile
Weight: 34 lbs. - 80th percentile
Blood pressure: 82/40
Addison got really into playing Doctor this spring so going into her 3 yr appt and Eden's 1mos and 2mos appointments, she was very excited to go along. She was very enthusiastic with getting her blood pressure taken. Eden had shots and Addison was extremely interested in that as well and it was a talking point for days to come after the appointments. Addison as usual is very healthy and developing wonderfully, as we all know, with talking and activity.
Addison had her 2nd dentist appointment in April. Her first one was a year ago so she didn't remember it at all. This one, she was much more interested and interactive with the dentist during the whole appointment. She does have a bit of an under bite, meaning we'll probably have to invest in braces in 8 years or so - boooooo :(
3-Year Doctor Appointment
Height: 38 1/2" - 80th percentile
Weight: 34 lbs. - 80th percentile
Blood pressure: 82/40
Addison got really into playing Doctor this spring so going into her 3 yr appt and Eden's 1mos and 2mos appointments, she was very excited to go along. She was very enthusiastic with getting her blood pressure taken. Eden had shots and Addison was extremely interested in that as well and it was a talking point for days to come after the appointments. Addison as usual is very healthy and developing wonderfully, as we all know, with talking and activity.
Addison had her 2nd dentist appointment in April. Her first one was a year ago so she didn't remember it at all. This one, she was much more interested and interactive with the dentist during the whole appointment. She does have a bit of an under bite, meaning we'll probably have to invest in braces in 8 years or so - boooooo :(
Ever since the Dentist appointment, Addison's been much more excited about brushing her teeth and flossing, so that makes it easy on us.
Haircut: Addison got her first haircut in May. It's been SO much easier to manage and of course Addison loved the experience. She got to sit in a race car and play with a toy on her lap. The haircut only took a few minutes and then she got a balloon! She was so excited. But then we stopped at Jewel for a few things, and even though I did everything I could, the stinkin' balloon went flying out the door. Addie was so upset so of course I had to buy her a new balloon in Jewel. Anything for my little girl ;)
Zoo: We visited Grandma Simon in early May for Mother's Day and of course had to take advantage of the free Zoo in Madison. Addison was all about it and got to meet the "mascot" Henry the Lion. Addie really knows her animals and it's so fun to be with her at the Zoo, running around so excited to see the animals live!
For Mother's Day, Grandma G got us a Zoo pass for Brookfield Zoo. This will be great for the summer/fall. I only went once during my maternity leave, but it was awesome. I think Tim will take advantage several times this summer while he is home.
Dunkin' Donuts: This became a regular thing while I was on maternity and has continued to be a usual outing with Daddy too. And, it all started on a whim! One day we happened to be driving by the Dunkin Donuts near us and Addison out of the blue says, "Hey! It's Dunkin Donuts!!" So I asked if she wanted to go there some time and she was all excited. So the next morning we went. Addie ate two donuts (or mostly mangled them!) and I enjoyed some coffee and donuts. It was really cozy and it's one of the things I missed the most now that I'm back at work. I equate this little tradition to the one I had with my mom and Grandma Krause when I was in kindergarten. They would pick me up from school and we'd go to McDonald's. It was nothing fancy, but as a 4-yr old I was all about it and made it in a big deal and to this day it's one of my fondest childhood memories. Now, I doubt Addison will remember these Dunkin Donuts mornings, especially b/c now they won't happen anymore with Mommy. But, if Tim can keep it up for the next several months - and while she may not remember going with Mommy, I'll remember that the memory at least started with me.
Pre-School: As soon as Eden was born, one of my main concerns was Addison's fulfillment of stimuli. When she spent the days with her cousins, I knew there was so much going on to keep her entertained and, of course, 3 kids to play with. I was worried she would become bored at home with Mommy then Daddy all day and especially because we cannot play with her constantly as we are tending to Eden. So we started looking into pre-schools. We've enjoyed the classes Addison has attended at the Schaumburg Park District, and one of the pre-school locations is only a few minutes away. So, in April, I took Addison on a tour of the pre-school and to sign her up. We got to drop-in on a 3yr old class and immediately Addison immersed herself with all the other kids. At one point, I was leaving the room for a minute to see another room of the facility and I went over to tell Addison and she could not have cared less. Then, when we were done and it was time to go I went to get Addison and she did not want to leave one bit! It was so great to see her playing with kids she didn't even know. I can't wait to hear about and meet all the friends she will meet in the fall!
Birthday Party!
Addison's 3rd birthday party was on her actual birthday, Sunday May 27 of Memorial Day weekend. We had it at Turner Park in Roselle. It's a great facility and close to home - it's actually where Tim and I go running! We rented out the pavilion, so we had shelter from the blistering 95 degree sun. There was at least a breeze and the splash pad was open for the day (they actually opened it a week earlier than scheduled because of the excessive heat!)
ordered Jimmy John's and had DQ M&M ice cream blizzard cake.
It was a ton of fun and Addison loved every minute of it. We told her the birthday party plan weeks in advance and she would talk about it constantly. She had a great time playing with the whole family and I think everyone had fun too!
In some ways, I can't believe Addison is already a 3-yr old. But when I listen to her talk - how she has a sense of humor and picks up on jokes, etc. She knows reason and how to explain her feelings. She responds to routine and traditions and overall is just so intelligent - of course she seems like a 3yr old. And when I look back at her pictures as a baby - I remember her as a baby, when I'm comparing her to Eden. But I can't believe it's the same child.
While Addison can be tiring most days, she's everything I could have ever dreamed of in a precious little daughter. She's still my silly baby and watching her become a toddler and now a pre-school kid and big sister I'm really understanding why parents cry on the first day of school and any achievement their child makes in life as they grow and grow into the next phase of their lives. And I can't believe Addison is already in the next phase of her life.
Birthday Party!
Addison's 3rd birthday party was on her actual birthday, Sunday May 27 of Memorial Day weekend. We had it at Turner Park in Roselle. It's a great facility and close to home - it's actually where Tim and I go running! We rented out the pavilion, so we had shelter from the blistering 95 degree sun. There was at least a breeze and the splash pad was open for the day (they actually opened it a week earlier than scheduled because of the excessive heat!)
ordered Jimmy John's and had DQ M&M ice cream blizzard cake.
It was a ton of fun and Addison loved every minute of it. We told her the birthday party plan weeks in advance and she would talk about it constantly. She had a great time playing with the whole family and I think everyone had fun too!
In some ways, I can't believe Addison is already a 3-yr old. But when I listen to her talk - how she has a sense of humor and picks up on jokes, etc. She knows reason and how to explain her feelings. She responds to routine and traditions and overall is just so intelligent - of course she seems like a 3yr old. And when I look back at her pictures as a baby - I remember her as a baby, when I'm comparing her to Eden. But I can't believe it's the same child.
While Addison can be tiring most days, she's everything I could have ever dreamed of in a precious little daughter. She's still my silly baby and watching her become a toddler and now a pre-school kid and big sister I'm really understanding why parents cry on the first day of school and any achievement their child makes in life as they grow and grow into the next phase of their lives. And I can't believe Addison is already in the next phase of her life.
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