One of "THOSE" days

We all know the saying and today has definitely been one of "those" days:

One of those days where Addie cried every time I sat her down or made any movement that made her think I was walking away from her

One of those days where Addie screamed every time I laid her down for a nap

One of those days where when the screaming finally stopped and Addie fell asleep she woke up less than an hour later

One of those days where I am lucky to just have dinner on the table

One of those days where we went to the grocery store just to get out of the house

One of those days where I passed all responsibility to Phi when he got home and ran off to the gym

One of those days where I wish my baby could tell me why she was so unhappy.  I have used the teething explanation too many times and she still has no teeth.

Pretty sure it is just a nasty case of separation anxiety.  I think Addie is going through a phase where she wants us to hold her constantly.  While it is flattering that she think so highly of me, it is also very exhausting and draining.  

When I got home from the gym, Addie was zonked on the couch next to Phi.  She NEVER does that, I guess her sleep finally caught up with her.

This pic speaks volume about the day Addie has had.  So tired she fell asleep on the couch, with toys all around her, a full diaper, and a Kiss Me I'm Irish bib around her neck...priceless!

Tough days come with motherhood, but no matter how our day has gone, when I peak in on my sleeping angel before I go to bed, I can't help but feel so grateful to have her in my life and excited for what the next day has in store.

Lucky number {eight}

I guess it would be cooler if she was turning seven months on St. Patrick's Day, but Addison turned 8 months old yesterday.  The months just keep flying by!  The only green that Addie has is her green pants in the picture below and I don't love green enough to buy something just for the holiday so this is it!

She loves playing our bed, she gets so giddy everything

Green ruffle bum...gotta love it!

Addie has decided she doesn't want anything on her head and sabotages every effort I make to put a cute headband on her head.  She usually has it off within 10 seconds and it drives me nuts.  She isn't allowed to wear them in the car anymore cuz she grabs them, chews on them, and destroys them...not cool!

Case and point!

She loves to help me with the laundry

She mastered the pincher grasp and is a pro at feeding herself little puff snacks.  She would eat them all day if I let her!

Loves playing in the tub, but she sure hates being cold when she gets out

She is way too big for her swing, it is so funny to see her in it!

She is obsessed with eating ice in this little feeder.  She goes to town and I love her bright red face from the ice!

We started  going to a class once a week at My Gym.  Addie does all kinds of things like swings, trains, ball pits, trampolines, trapeze swinging, high bars, etc.  It is a lot of fun!  She is obsessed with the swings, so excited for swinging at parks this summer!

Rockin her new umbrella stroller

Cutie pie in her jeggings!

Addie loves to stick her tongue out...all the time!

She still has no interest in crawling and no teeth.

She learned how to clap and does it all the time now.  She usually has one hand open and the other fist closed when she claps...so cute!

She can wave bye-bye if she really wants to

Love my little lucky charm!

Confessions

1.  We went to the temple yesterday...for the first time since Addie was born.  It was so great to be back at the temple.  It has been way too long.  I didn't realize how difficult it would be to go to the temple with a baby and while I am still nursing and I have been feeling a little guilty.  I loved going to the Bountiful temple again.  I have been going to Logan for so long it was fun to reminisce about our wedding day, which I cannot believe was almost four years ago...where does the time go!  I am recommitted to making whatever sacrifices necessary to get to the temple regularly again.

2.  I FINALLY got a gym pass again...it is no sports academy, but it gets the job done I guess.  It was a big fat smack in the face at how out of shape I have gotten.  I use to be a gym regular, but then as I got more and more pregnant that stopped and don't even ask me how things have been since I had Addie!  No more excuses I am commited to getting my sorry self into shape.  I have always been a terrible runner, but I really want to get into running races.  I am training for a 5k, yes I have to train for a 5k, a little embarrassing but what can ya do.  I am hoping my endurance can build quickly and I can get more into running, after all I have a sweet jogging stroller that is calling Addie's name!

3.  I want to buy a house soooo bad!  I check KSL.com a little too often and find so many houses that I am ready to move right into.  We even went and looked at a couple of model homes this weekend just for fun and that just got my excitement up even more.  Fingers crossed we can leave the apartment lifestyle behind by the end of the year...we will see.

4.  I can't stop buying clothes and accessories for Addie.  It is becoming a serious problem.  I am constantly on-line looking at carters, babygap, old navy, etc. and scouting out what I will get next.  The Carters' store in Riverdale is seriously my downfall.  I may or may not make multiple trips there a month, I just can't resist a good sale and their coupons.  Nephi will never understand my obsession with clothes for Addie.  I guess I just live vicariously through her, if she looks cute that is all that matters!  Let's just say it would be great it we have another girl next so all these clothes can get their use out of them.  

Sorry for all the ramblings.  This is just kind of what we have been up to.  I am hoping if I put these things down I will be able to hold myself accountable...no guarantees I can tame my shopping for Addie.  I am sure excited for the warmer weather and spending our days outside and at the pool!

P.S.  Addie and I are going with my parents to southern California next month for a quick trip.  We are driving down and then my mom, Addie, and I are flying back while my dad stays for work.  I am so excited to be going and so ready for a vaca, but it is safe to say I am slightly stressed/terrified of taking Addie on a plane ride.  If anyone has any tips for traveling with babies, i would love to hear them.  Am I crazy for thinking I can hold her in my lap and check her carseat?    

{seven}

Addie is now seven months (plus a week)! Month seven has been a little rough. I keep thinking she MUST be teething, but still no teeth. She has suddenly forgotten how to sleep through the night and wakes up 1-2 times a night, just because. If I let her cry she will eventually get herself back to sleep, but we have neighbors below us so that can be stressful. I am just hoping she will get back to her regular, fantastic sleeping habits soon. Despite the frustrating nights, we have been having a lot of fun during the day. Addie is entertaining herself a lot more with her toys which is nice. She loves solid foods, especially bananas, pears, and peaches. It takes a little bit more coaxing with the veggies but she will eat them. Here are some things about Addie at 7 months:

My cousin Allison took some six months pictures of Addie and they turned out so stinking cute (especially considering Addie REFUSED to smile for us)

I just had to document Addie's hair...or lack thereof. She seriously has old man hair, bald in the middle with a mullet on the bottom. Thanks goodness for headbands that's all I can say.  Speaking of headbands, Addie has discovered she can pull them off and chew on them, making it very difficult to keep them on her...not cool!

Visited IKEA for the first time and sat in a shopping cart for the first time. Needless to say she absolutely loved it!

Addie is so grabby and wants everything she can get her hands on. This picture is a perfect example. She carried Phi's belt from our room to the family room and played with it for a good fifteen minutes. At church last week we gave her our tithing receipt and she was entertained for a half hour...no joke! She is so funny!

I also have to document her feet. They are the tiniest, funniest baby feet ever. She is just now starting to fit into 0-3 month shoes and even still some of them just fall off her feet. I just keep waiting and waiting for her to be able to wear all the adorable shoes she has. Also her feet are so busy all day long. She twirls them around and around like she is a ballerina or something. They are always going and it is so funny to watch.

Addie loves to hang out in the bathroom while I get ready. She was so excited when I gave her an extra toothbrush we had to play with. She thought it was so funny when I was brushing my teeth and she had her own toothbrush in her mouth!

Addie still loves walks and we went out one day when it was warmer. I am so excited for spring and warmer temps. Addie's element is definitely outside.

Celebrated her first Valentine's Day

Still loves her bink and I sure love binky smiles

Silly girl. She loves to chew on anything she can get her little hands on (again I swear she should have teeth popping up any day now).

She discovered she can suck on her toes and loves it

We gave her a lemon to suck on at dinner and she didn't react at all, but instead wanted more

She had her first experience on Skpe talking to Crystal and was super confused to see her on the computer

She has now started to wear 6-9 month clothes
She is finally on a 4-hour feeding schedule
She got her flu shot today and didn't even cry

Her first word was dada, despite my constant coaxing to say mama.  She says dada non-stop, she said it all through Smith's the other day.  I keep telling Nephi she doesn't know what it means!

She probably won't be crawling anytime soon, considering the second she gets on her tummy she rolls over. Oh well, I am okay with her lack of mobility for now.

Overall she is just a happy, fun loving baby girl and we love her so stinkin much!

Happy Valentine's Day

From our little Valentine! She had fun opening her Valentine books from Grandma and Grandpa Scott, she especially liked the tissue paper!

Dressed in her Sunday Valentine's skirt

I am so grateful for my two Valentine's this year!

Off to China

No, not me (I wish)! My little sis Crystal left for China on Wednesday night and arrived there sometime this morning! She will be there until the end of June teaching English. I am so excited for her and all the adventures she is going to have...but i sure hope these next 4 1/2 months fly by, I am sure going to miss her. We have grown a lot closer over the years and she truly has become one of my best friends. Addie loves her so much too and I am praying she doesn't forget who Crys is, thanks to Skype! She will do amazing things for the children she works with, I just know it! We went to the airport to see her off.

Proud Parents

Addie had fun hanging out and people watching. I thought this was so cute she held her bottle for the first time!

I just love Crystal's new brown hair! She has been blonde her whole life so it was quite a change! We love you Crystal and hope you have a blast!

Just Because...

Addie is so dang cute and funny! Me and Crys got a good laugh out of this...sure do love those chubby legs!

P.S. Adds is into EVERYTHING these days and she isn't even crawling yet. Seriously she is so grabby I look away for one second and somehow she has something headed for her mouth. She wants everything BUT her baby toys. She could care less about her rattles and musical toys, she wants wrappers, papers, and pretty much anything else she can get her fingers on. Not to mention she screams when I take those things away from her. I am going to have my hands full once she is mobile!