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Happy 5 Months to our precious little one!
It's hard to believe that we've come this far. It seems like just yesterday I was learning how to be a Mommy and take care of our special arrival!
Here's a few pictures that I snapped. I'll post later with some of our milestones and our current stats. Call me a bad Mom, but I scheduled her Dr appointment for today without thinking. So, shots and all of that fun stuff are on the menu for today!
Apparently Addison thinks the hiccups are pretty darn funny. I had gotten them, and to our suprise she busted up laughing. I grabbed the camera, faked the hiccups and got the same response. The lighting isn't all that great, but it's the sound of the giggling that we were after. =o)
Addison has been practicing her sitting up skills. She's getting pretty good at it!
PS - This was my first attempt at video editing, so sorry if it seems cheezy!
Sorry it's been a while since I've posted. My laptop has been getting re-vamped for about the past 2 weeks, so I haven't had a way to download pictures/movies from our camera. I am still without my beloved, but I have stolen Karl's laptop and installed some software on it, so now I can share again!
Anyway, here are a few pics that I snapped the other night. Lots of updates coming soon!
So, I want to lose some weight. I've lost the baby weight, but I am so unsatisfied with the current state that my body resides in. So I felt that if I actually posted about it, then I could be held accountable. Lame, I know, but I have to do it!
I was browsing some blogs and came across this....I found it quite humorous and motivating all at the same time!
Your weight loss =
1 pound = a Guinea Pig
1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts
2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs
3 pounds = an average human brain
4 pounds = an ostrich
5 pounds = a Chihuahua
6 pounds = a human’s skin
7.5 pounds = an average newborn
8 pounds = a human head
10 pounds= chemical additives an American consumes each year
11 pounds = an average housecat
12 pounds = a Bald Eagle
15 pounds = 10 dozen large eggs
16 pounds = a sperm whale’s brain
20 pounds = an automobile tire
23 pounds = amount of an average American eats in a year
24 pounds = a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream
25 pounds = an average 2 year old
30 pounds = amount of an average American eats in a year
33 pounds = a cinder block
36 pounds = a mid-size microwave
40 pounds = a 5-gallon bottle of water or an average human leg
44 pounds = an elephant’s heart
50 pounds = a small bale of hay
55 pounds = a 5000 BTU air conditioner
60 pounds = an elephant’s penis (yep, weights more than his heart!)
66 pounds = fats and oils an average American eats in a year
70 pounds = an Irish Setter
77 pounds = a gold brick
80 pounds = the World’s Largest Ball of Tape
90 pounds = a newborn calf
100 pounds = a 2 month old horse
111 pounds = red meat an average American eats in a year
117 pounds = an average fashion model (and she’s 5’11”)
118 pounds = the complete Encyclopedia Britannica
120 pounds = amount of trash you throw away in a month
130 pounds = a newborn giraffe
138 pounds = potatoes an average American eats in a year
140 pounds = refined sugar an average American eats in a year
144 pounds = an average adult woman (and she’s 5’4”)
150 pounds = the complete Oxford English Dictionary
187 pounds = an average adult man
200 pounds = 2 Bloodhounds
235 pounds = Arnold Schwarzenegger
300 pounds = an average lineman
400 pounds = a Welsh pony
Addison had a Dr. appointment on the 8th (yeah, I'm a bit behind on the updating), and her stats were 16.5lbs & 25 3/4" long. She also got her second round of shots, and I didn't cry this time! =o) We're doing a delayed vaccination schedule, so she only gets 2 at a time...that results in a non-cranky baby which is really nice.
We're also working on our first tooth or two. I don't know if both are going to appear, but we see 2 little white nubs on her bottom gums. Why must this kid insist on being head of the curve on everything?! It's like she's in a hurry to grow up! =o)
Addison now rolls! Back to front, and more impressive at this stage...back to front! =o) Here's a little video that we took on July 11th. She's got it down pact now, but it was fun watching her learn.
Addison discovered her nostrils this past weekend and it was caught on camera. I think it's the perfect picture for a greeting card! =o)
We spent more time at Greg & Anaya's yesterday eating leftovers from the 4th, and hanging in the pool.
Addison got some good pool time with Daddy, and then was pooped out and fell asleep on Mommy!
Addison's first 4th of July was a low key one. We just went over to Greg & Anaya's house for a BBQ with friends & some pool time.
Addison loved the fireworks, or should I say the ones that she was awake for anyway.
I forgot to bring the camera with us, so there are no pool or fireworks pictures. Bad Mommy! I did however remember to take some pictures of her in her cute 4th of July outfit! =o)
This past Sunday Addie was the girl on the go.
We lounged around the house for a while, while Daddy did some yard work:
Then we went over to Greg & Anaya's for a BBQ Lunch and some pool time:
And then off to Daddy's softball game:
We ended our day with a gourmet dinner at IHOP with good friends. =o)
Today, we put Addison in her fancy-schamcy Exersaucer that Great Grandma Hower (aka Gigi) got for her. She had a blast, but I think she'll like it even more once she can better reach the toys.
We introduced Addison to the Jumperoo last week and she LOVED it! I took video of it, but for some reason it turned out really grainy when I uploaded it.
Here it is, but I'm trying to find another site to host it on where it will be clearer.
For the past few weeks, Karl has been busy working hard on getting the backyard ready for some summer lounging.
A week ago he and a few friends poured a new cement patio, put up a new gazebo, and for my birthday he bought me a patio set.
I can't wait to spend many summer nights hanging out in our new spot! You did such a great job honey!
I survived my first day back at work! I'd been dreading this day, but all in all it wasn't that bad!
I woke up at 6:15am, got myself around, woke Addie up at 7, fed & changed her and we were out the door by 7:30am! Karl accompanied me on the first drop off, and there were plenty of tears shed by me when it was time to say goodbye.
I broke down and called to check in on her at 10am, and was told that she was doing great. What else were they going to tell me?! lol I managed to stay pretty busy at work, so I didn't have much time to dwell on it.
Karl was busy at home this morning pouring our new concrete patio, but was going to be done by Noon and Addie would be able to be picked up then. He was running a bit behind, so I got to pick her up on my lunch hour. I was so excited to see her, but she was sleeping when I got there.
Rose, our daycare provider, was very pleased with how well behaved Addison was. She loved playtime outside and the attention that she got from all of the little girls there.
I'm looking forward to tomorrow, much to my surprise. I think this is going to work out well for us!
Addison has outgrown her original bathtub (she's too long for it), and we've super-sized to a bigger tub. Bath time has become a fun evening activity (not that she hated her baths before) and we clearly have a water baby on our hands! I can't wait until she can sit up and use the regular tub!
