A few party pics

Some pics from Adelaide's pre-party photo shoot

Socializing

This summer we increased our fun and play with other kiddos! We:

Attended bday party's (G to Katie's, A to Alana's)

Hosted sleepovers: Sophia and Josey

Play dates with Krys and Liam

And joined a homeschool play group (attended 1 park day so far)

Hosted a birthday bash for Adelaide

Swam with Sophia

Joined in the fun at mom and girl sleepovers at Katie's

Enjoyed the park/playground with Katie and Gavin

And continued with swim and gymnastics group classes

*Guinny is great with Adelaide and pretty good with others. Though, I still guide, coach, and/or correct 1-2 times per play. If we reach 3-4 incidents it's time to cut it short and try again another day. We are looking forward to more park days for sure!

'Depends on what mood I'm in'

Our Guinny is growing up. Her vocabulary is growing and with that she's able to express herself better and better. Using my mommy vocab - She is kind, loving, attentive, sharp, funny, and inquisitive! 

When she gets frustrated, tired, hungry, 

or hot she gets fussy. Wouldn't you?! 

Well, I know I do :( 

So I am trying to coach her as I teach 

myself to stay calm and focus on 

improving the situation rather than being 

negative and making it worse. (sigh) 

so look for a decrease in:

sass, rudeness, huff, whine, fuss, 

grouchiness, bossiness... I think it'll take 

more time with me than her. Oh well, still

worth the effort!

(Not depending on my mood, 

but always and forever)

A note to my little big girl - I adore you!

You are amazing and smart, loving and 

aware. I have trouble capturing all what 

I think and feel, but please know

I love you, xo - mommy

Ok, I can better relate to others now... (ugh) this teething business

So over the months Adelaide has had a few rough (half) days, a few restless nights, or some weepiness and demands for cuddles. All this sprinkled thru her teething and food adjusting. Pretty mild from what I understand. Well I guess we're switching gears. She's more restless and urgent with her demands. its not constant but it seems to be increasing. Maybe it's a growth spurt, more teeth, frustration with communicating... I hope it's not an illness like an ear infection or something. We have a well child check and shots scheduled for Monday. --- updates to come

UPDATE: both girls got checked and we're all good! That part is great, but the girls both cried during their 4 shots each :(. Guinny went first and was concerned for Adelaide. What a sweetie!

Routines

Thanks to Adelaide some level of regularity has returned to the house. She still likes to go to bed between 7-8pm; she wakes 6:45-7:45am. Plus takes 1-2 naps a day. We started getting Guinny to bed/sleep between 8:30-9pm (with last beverage between 7:30-8). This is new! But seems to be going well. She gets up with Adelaide and me in the morning. With this increased sleep she's usually bright and cheery :). Plus, we are experiencing our 2nd night time dry streak with G. Hope this one sticks! Crossing my fingers.

Diapers

Hmmm... We've entered the phase/ability of taking off her diapers. Adelaide opens her Velcro ones with ease. Haha, then streaks. The snap closure ones still stay on for now. 

Puzzle Time

Another fun play date at Bupcia's!

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and SIX!

Guess who finally got her 6th tooth to break thru!? (Now top 4 and bottom 2 front)

Adelaide is doing great thru all her mouth development. She loves to eat and remains vocal. Our little Laidey also enjoys to eat/suck ice (by use of her net feeder). She doesn't cry much at all but continues to shout. She is happy and seems to understand a lot! I'd say she is eager to talk to better communicate. She points and shouts, yells, grunts, and/or giggles. Her laugh is so adorable! She does experience a low fever and is a bit clingy as she tires but we know we are lucky that both girls didn't/don't have much trouble with teething!!

A quick catch up

We had fun with our out of state company! Thanks for visiting cousin Amanda!

Adelaide turned 1! Yep, already! (Party pics to come) She continues to climb, stretch, and explore without fear. Standing on G's step stool, climbing to stand on cooler, laying on shelf of kitchen island, and walking off the couch, flipping over the side arm... She attended her first friend bday party. It was a Gymboree play place. She had a lot of fun, especially chatting in the mirror.

We had an awesome time during our first sleepover with Sophia at our house! We stayed up late playing 'little Legos', then watching a movie (Alice in Wonderland). The next day we enjoyed a tea party lunch, some outside play, and a trip to the mall.

Adelaide bruised her knee when she got her leg stuck between the wrungs of her crib. This is despite wearing a sleep sack :( scared us.   

On a more fun note, Guinny is doing great with swim class. 

She got to show off her skills at Granmy's community pool. Also she had a wonderful time at Dzia Dzias place, where she chatted and swam up a storm :)