My mini-me

I think Adelaide's 5 or so teeth coming in are getting to her finally. She wakes happy and energetic, but before her nap and bedtime fatigue and gum/sinus soreness result in demands of Juice-sicles or frozen fruit. She is a pro at throwing a fit.

Here is dads take:

Family Movie Date

After a grumpy/feisty day (by all) we went ahead with our movie plans. Running around getting ready: socks, shoes, diaper change, jackets, diaper bag, snacks, water cups... But no keys. Ugh, looking, searching, trying to remember when they were last used... Over 10 minutes of searching and re-looking they were found at the bottom of the diaper bag under the support bottom. Trying to rush out the door to make our movie didn't happen. But after taking a breather and calming down we left. In pouring rain we grabbed some quick BBQ and headed to a later showing at a different theater. We all enjoyed the majority of the Lego Movie. However, Adelaide grew restless fighting off sleep or reacting from a sugar high from a sweet treat. Rick took her out to the lobby to run around and look at the posters. They missed the rest of the movie. Big sister Guinny and I really enjoyed it! After, she asked to watch it again. I reassured her we will, but may just wait to purchase it on DVD. She then saw a few kids dancing to the credits/music. She joined them up front next to the screen. Soooooo cute :) We left the theater;The rain had stopped. We all were in a much improved mood. Very glad we pushed through the frustration and enjoyed the evening!

~This was Adelaide's 2nd theater experience and Guinny's 4th.

Something cool for those gums...

And boy does Adelaide enjoy those juice-sicles! She runs to the kitchen every time she hears the freezer open. And she's fast - not only at her run but also her reach and grab for those frozen treats!

       

Big sister is enjoying this time too! She gets to partake in the frozen sweetness while sitting with Adelaide.

Pregnancy

Got Glucose test results back - everything looks good. They tested for high blood sugar (indication of gestational diabetes) and anemia. During, I felt nauseous and light headed, so they thought I would measure low. But ended up measuring normal. After, it took me the rest of the day to feel normal. I rested, napped, ate and drank. Woke up the next day feeling fine.

We have a sonogram next time we go in to check on my placenta location. Hoping it moved out of the way of the baby's escape route!

Feeling good. Last weekend, it really hit me - Wow, I'm pregnant and feeling it! :)

With that I allow myself as many naps as I can sneak. 

We started to plan, shop, and cook again. Oh, it tastes so good and feels so much better! I want to get my freezer stocked in preparation for the baby's arrival... and with that our decreased energy and time for the kitchen. 

How's Adelaide

She is great! 

Her eating has not slowed though her gums are stretched and teeth are coming in. Her top two back/molars have broke through and a bottom one has too. I felt her gums and it feels like more are coming. (Current total of 6 on top, 3 on bottom.) She giggled, so I guess it tickled or felt odd more than sensitive or sore. I'm glad. She is stuffy/runny nose but otherwise pretty regular... Best teether ever :)

Other than that she's been increasing her awareness and wanting to help. She assists with the dishes - handing me the clean silverware and dishes from the dishwasher. It's pretty nice not to have to bend over as much, especially with #3 growing! Adelaide also throws tissues and food items away, but also recycles. Gets it right almost every time (haha, we are working on not recycling her yogurt spoon in the morning).

One more thing she is learning to brush her teeth. She keeps her toothbrush in her mouth a good while and is able to move it around. At the end I still help her brush her teeth and gums to ensure some cleaning happens.

Adelaide rubs and kisses my belly but mostly climbs me and uses it as a cushion. I remind her to be gentle, but still working on that. On the other hand when she sees babies she moves slower and is quieter... Seems to calm down and show a gentler side. Adelaide will learn and join Guin in the great big sister club, I'm sure! :)

Proud mama bear

Guinny has illustrated leadership, conflict resolution skills, boldness/bravery, and general awareness. She's 4 and has a lot to learn but I feel she's developing a strong character. She has been protective of Adelaide around other kids. She encourages Adelaide to play and participate but when others are rough, careless or rude they have to answer to big sister. (This isn't always the case, they often play independently). Recently when G was playing with peers (2 girls her age) she suggested that the girl with all the toys share. When one girl was unhappy with her playthings, G recommended they take turns and trade. And then when they grew bored G gathered different items and offered up a new game. 

She is awesome!