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