Crib to Toddler Bed

Today is the day!  Addison would probably stay in her crib until she turned 18 or even longer.  She loves her crib.  Well, it's time to start moving her to the big bed.  After several failed attempts to try & get her to nap/sleep in the big bed, we realized something else had to be done.  Today, we took the front off of her crib.  We may have to take the whole thing apart before it's over with, but this is a start.  She will be 3 in a couple of weeks & it's time for her to transition.  I may be kicking myself for this decision later.  Why mess up a good thing, right?  She never tries to climb out of the crib & like I said, she loves it!  But, Alyssa needs to be moved out of our bed into a crib now.  She's all over the place in the bed & wakes me up all.the.time!

WISH US LUCK!

State Fair Time

We love visiting all of the fairs & festivals in our area.  Today we went to a BIG fair & had a great time.  Thank goodness we went early in the morning, because by 1:00 when we were about to leave the sun came out & the temperature rose fast!  I see many trips to the spray park in our future this summer!  Addison rode a couple of rides & went to the petting zoo.  In just a few months, she went from not riding anything to wanting to ride everything - even rides that she's too little for!

Alyssa took a little nap, but Addison was 

just laying down resting.  

It's hard work being a kid at a fair!

 Up, up, up & away!

This is the same picture as above.  

I zoomed in to see the faces better!

Priceless!

Waiting patiently to get on a ride.

We enjoyed some yummy fair food!  Fried catfish, crawfish sausage, alligator on a stick, fresh lemonade & a $3 bottle of water!  There's always so much to choose from & our bellies can only hold so much!

When we got home today, I was sitting on the couch & Alyssa was on the floor playing.  Well, she grabbed a hold of the couch & pulled herself up to a standing position!  Why am I feeling like I've never been through this before.  Seriously, just 2 short years ago Addison was doing the same thing!  When Alyssa does something I feel like it's the first time (I know it is for her), but you would think by my reactions that she was walking on water or something.  I'm nervous & excited at the same time for her to learn new things.

Easter Baskets

These are baskets I found at Target for Easter!  They were half the price of the ones I was looking to get from Pottery Barn Kids.

It's time for me to get new glasses.  I have a new prescription just haven't made it to the eyeglass place.  Well, wouldn't you know my sunglasses broke this morning!  I wasn't planning to get new sunglasses too, but may have to if super glue doesn't work!

Spring/Easter Pictures

Photos by Bridget M.

Alyssa Update

We saw our regular pediatrician this morning & Alyssa's ears are CLEAR!  YAY!  No more antibiotic needed, but now I have to give Alyssa lactinex granules 4 times a day for diarrhea.  Her poor little bum is so irritated.  I hope the worst is behind us now.  Maybe we won't have to go back to the doctor again until her 9 month appointment.

MDO Spring Pictures

Addison was all ready for school pictures last week!  I'm so happy that she will be included in the class picture this year.  Last year, she was sick when the class picture was taken.

Alyssa is still feeling lousy & giving me a hard time with the antibiotic.  She hasn't vomited since Thursday night, but still has a fever.  I'm doing what I can to keep her comfortable & happy (holding her 24/7)!

Invitations

I took Addison to the post office this week to put her birthday invitations in the mail.  She's so excited to be going back to the Children's Museum & playing with the sandbox!  She talks about it all the time, so a sand/water table is one gift we know that she will be getting for her birthday.

Alyssa's excited about the birthday party!