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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ADDY!
addy, day 1.
a serious face to greet the world.
day 2.
a yawn or a cry? hhm, knowing addy, probably a cry.
1st birthday
adorable, those front teeth & the hat (which she hated)
adorable, those front teeth & the hat (which she hated)
another from her 1st birthday party, a big bash! she was a (fake) ballerina. we should've dressed her as a gymnast instead...that's what she's turning into.
i just love this face; she is so eager to have fun & enjoy things...laughing & playing hard, that's our adeline (oh, & crying & throwing fits, that's addy age 18 months -2).
i just love this face; she is so eager to have fun & enjoy things...laughing & playing hard, that's our adeline (oh, & crying & throwing fits, that's addy age 18 months -2).
and this morning, the birthday girl. we woke her up & gave her a 'big birthday girl crown'. we made her blueberry pancakes (one IS in the shape of a star, go mama) & scrambled eggs w/ cheese (yes, there's ketchup on that plate). she seemed confused at first, but caught on quickly that this is her special day.
8 a.m.
8 a.m.
10:30 a.m.we finally made it to the park! it's a beautiful day, not too different from the day she was born. she had a great time at the park, as you can see from the pictures...she's a monkey. seriously.
happy birthday, my crazy monkey!now for the explanation of how to get to the park by 10:30 with a 1 month old & a 2 year old... pack the diaper bag 3 times (b/c toddler WILL unpack it twice); find 2 pacifiers for baby (b/c toddler WILL hide the first one); get 2 sippy cups ready for toddler (b/c toddler WILL NOT like the first one you get for her); get water bottle ready for mama, then explain to toddler that it's not hers; get snack for toddler ready then explain to toddler that it is for the walk to the park; calm screaming baby down 3 times (b/c toddler WILL wake baby up once she is calmed again & again); find baby bjorn (b/c baby WILL scream at park if she wants to be held); find baby's car seat (b/c toddler has taken it somewhere...SERIOUSLY!); put toddler's shoes on twice (b/c toddler takes them off constantly); email hubby, while both daughters are screaming, saying this mother of two thing is not working out & thinking we should hire a nanny; try not to cry, but be happy & stoic b/c it's toddler's birthday; sing "happy birthday" song to toddler while walking to the park about 10 times (b/c that's the only thing that will make her not whine). get to park & realize it's time for lunch. call hubby & discuss lunch delivery (pizza for addy's sake & it's so easy!); breastfeed baby & embarress other kid's grandpa at park b/c i'm breastfeeding...wait for hubby & then eat eat eat, then convince toddler with more food to get in the stroller to walk home.
2:30 toddler is finally asleep after playing with legos in her room for 1 1/2 hours instead of taking nap. baby is asleep, but will wake up in a bout 15 minutes to nurse. ugh. i guess i should remember how quickly it all went by with addy & enjoy these little moments even more. but still, i'm exhausted already!
2 comments:
Wow. time flies.
This post is hilarous. I can relate...say, 6 years or so ago. You brought back some great times.
Oh dear Heidi....being a mom is some tough work, mentally and physically! Sometimes you're not sure if you want to laugh at your own self or just cry and proclaim "I am only human, I cannot do this!" Heck,I still have those days here and there! I feel for you dear, at least we know that it gets easier as the early stages fly by, and they go quickly. Nonetheless, you need some momma alone time too :) Remember, you're a great mom!
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