I captured AnnaKate doing a little problem solving this week. I love that she is trying to be independent and figure out how to undress by herself. Obviously, she gave up with the shirt but she was very persistent.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Special Cousins
AnnaKate absolutely adores her cousins.
She is lucky enough to have 6 cousins of various ages to play with.
A few weeks ago went went to play with Katie and Sarah. They are so sweet to AnnaKate and it was a real treat!
She is lucky enough to have 6 cousins of various ages to play with.
A few weeks ago went went to play with Katie and Sarah. They are so sweet to AnnaKate and it was a real treat!
Katie and Sarah teach AnnaKate how to play the piano.
AnnaKate teaches Maggie the dog how to play the piano.
**Notice AnnaKate guiding Maggie's paw...
Just being silly.
Playing in the pool is so much fun...
Especially when you can dunk Sarah!!
What a fun summer day! We can't wait to do it again.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Big Step for a Big Girl!
It's Big Girl Bed Time!!!
I have been debating moving AnnaKate to a big bed for a while.
I thought summer would be the perfect time to give it a shot.
Today I took down the crib(which was kind'of sad...) and put up AnnaKate's precious big girl bed. It is an old spool style bed that was given to us by a special family friend. I just love how it looks!
I talked with AnnaKate about the bed and when she walked in the room she ran right to it and kissed it! She played and played on the bed which seemed a good sign to me.
At bedtime she went right to sleep. I kept going in to check on her and it surprised me at how big she looked in that bed.
I am anxious about the rest of the night and the morning. I will let you know how it goes!
**Update...AnnaKate went to bed perfectly and woke up the same way! Yippee for night one...
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Problem or Progress???
Ok friends...help me decide if this is a problem or great progress??
This morning I came back from my run to find AnnaKate in her usual spot in front of the tv. I saw her bare bottom and figured that she had taken off her pjs and her diaper which she has been doing lately. Then I saw the problem...poop in the floor. Smooshed and disgusting! I quickly scooped her up and headed to the bathroom. Because I am a loving wife I gave Billy the option of bathing a poopy child or cleaning up the mess. He opted for the bath...nice.
As I began to clean up the mess, I started to look for AnnaKate's pjs and diaper. They were no where to be found. After further investigation, I found both of them in the dirty clothes hamper. Here lies the problem or progress....
I am proud of AnnaKate's acknowledgment of the poopy diaper because that means that potty training may be beginning in the future...maybe distant future. I also think it is great that she disposed of it in a pretty smart place. (I don't put them there but I can see her logic...) BUT...we can't have this "poop fest" happen again. I talked with her about and she patted her bottom (sign for dirty diaper in our house) and seemed to understand that she needs to come get us and not handle it herself.
So what do you think...problem or progress? Do you have any similar stories or advice?
This morning I came back from my run to find AnnaKate in her usual spot in front of the tv. I saw her bare bottom and figured that she had taken off her pjs and her diaper which she has been doing lately. Then I saw the problem...poop in the floor. Smooshed and disgusting! I quickly scooped her up and headed to the bathroom. Because I am a loving wife I gave Billy the option of bathing a poopy child or cleaning up the mess. He opted for the bath...nice.
As I began to clean up the mess, I started to look for AnnaKate's pjs and diaper. They were no where to be found. After further investigation, I found both of them in the dirty clothes hamper. Here lies the problem or progress....
I am proud of AnnaKate's acknowledgment of the poopy diaper because that means that potty training may be beginning in the future...maybe distant future. I also think it is great that she disposed of it in a pretty smart place. (I don't put them there but I can see her logic...) BUT...we can't have this "poop fest" happen again. I talked with her about and she patted her bottom (sign for dirty diaper in our house) and seemed to understand that she needs to come get us and not handle it herself.
So what do you think...problem or progress? Do you have any similar stories or advice?
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Girl's Weekend 2010
This wasn't just any girl's weekend. Myssie, Jessica and I met through blogging about our children and last year we met for the first time and our friendship grew from there. We met this year in the south and spent the weekend at my parent's mountain home.
We did lots of this....
Took a fun hike...
to a beautiful waterfall.
Sweet Jessica brought us a perfect picture frame for a group shot.
The annual foot shot
We went to the Cheesecake Factory and ate some delicious....uhhmmm...cheesecake!!
I feel so lucky to have such special friends that just get it. We can talk about anything and I feel so safe with them.
Until next time my sweet friends!
Until next time my sweet friends!
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Vacation 2010
We just got back from a wonderful family beach vacation. Here is my list of favorite things about our trip!
FAMILY TIME: We were able to spend tons of family time together at the beach, eating, swimming, relaxing, laughing and just being together. One of my mom's oldest friends, Betsy, goes with us too. What a fun crew!!
SPECIAL TIME WITH KINNEY AND WILMA: We were all so excited that granddaddy was well enough to come to the beach. I love having time just to sit and visit and AnnaKate really loves all the one on one time she got!
PLAYING WITH COUSINS: AnnaKate loves her cousins. I think she feels like she finally has the older brothers that she so desperately needs. It was fun to always have someone around to play with!
SEEING JESSICA: AnnaKate and I were able to go to the beach a few days early and visit with Jessica from a New Kind of Normal. Alex is one of AnnaKate's RTS brothers. It was so much fun...I just wish it was for longer!
BEACH: What fun we had going to the beach each day! AnnaKate loves the ocean and the sand. I really think she could stay out all day long.
FOOD: In my book, vacation is a lot about the great food and we ate a lot of it!! We went out to eat a few times to great local restaurants and cooked in some. My favorite dinner was at Horry's...I really think I just liked the dessert the best! 16 layer cake...yes, 16 layers!
Whew...AnnaKate and I were gone 11 days! We feel so blessed to have been able to take such a wonderful vacation with such great people!
We can't wait for next year!!
FAMILY TIME: We were able to spend tons of family time together at the beach, eating, swimming, relaxing, laughing and just being together. One of my mom's oldest friends, Betsy, goes with us too. What a fun crew!!
SPECIAL TIME WITH KINNEY AND WILMA: We were all so excited that granddaddy was well enough to come to the beach. I love having time just to sit and visit and AnnaKate really loves all the one on one time she got!
PLAYING WITH COUSINS: AnnaKate loves her cousins. I think she feels like she finally has the older brothers that she so desperately needs. It was fun to always have someone around to play with!
SEEING JESSICA: AnnaKate and I were able to go to the beach a few days early and visit with Jessica from a New Kind of Normal. Alex is one of AnnaKate's RTS brothers. It was so much fun...I just wish it was for longer!
BEACH: What fun we had going to the beach each day! AnnaKate loves the ocean and the sand. I really think she could stay out all day long.
So stylish...even on the beach!
One day they evacuated the water due to an alligator in the ocean. The wildlife rescue people took hours but they finally captured that lost little guy!
FOOD: In my book, vacation is a lot about the great food and we ate a lot of it!! We went out to eat a few times to great local restaurants and cooked in some. My favorite dinner was at Horry's...I really think I just liked the dessert the best! 16 layer cake...yes, 16 layers!
Whew...AnnaKate and I were gone 11 days! We feel so blessed to have been able to take such a wonderful vacation with such great people!
We can't wait for next year!!
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Billy and I married in 1998 after dating for 6 years. In 2006 we adopted AnnaKate. We were lucky enough to meet her birth mother and take her home from the hospital. At about 4 months old, AnnaKate was diagnosed with Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome. Through all of AnnaKate's struggles and delays she surprises and delights us daily! Thanks for marking this spot and coming back often to check in on us.
