Audrey loves rediscovering her old toys that are now in Abby's room.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Saturday, March 3, 2012
2.12.12: Snow! {176}
It snowed Saturday evening and we got a tiny bit, enough to make some snow balls and amuse Audrey.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
2.11.12: Pedi, please! {175}
Kelly didn't want a huge bridal shower so we took her to get her nails done and then out to lunch. Grandma watched Abigail and I brought Audrey along. She was so good! We went shoe shopping while we waited for the restaurant to open. She loved trying on shoes and walking around. One day we'll be doing the same thing for her wedding :)
2.10.12: Low Rider {175}
For me, the most challenging part of shopping with 2 littles is logistics. Usually I unbuckle Audrey and let her wiggle out. I go to the other side of the car, put the diaper bag on, then take out Abigail. I go back to Audrey's side and help her climb down. Carrying the infant carrier on one arm, wearing the diaper bag and holding Audrey's hand while trying to walk through a busy parking lot is hard. When we get into the store I get the obnoxiously huge cart where 2 kids can ride in the front. I put Abigail on top (I know, it's bad and you're not supposed to do it but I promise I'm super careful and I also don't care what anyone thinks.) Audrey sits in the front and she gets buckled in and we're good to go!
Of course on this night there is not a single cart to be had. So we ended up with a regular-sized cart. Abigail went in her usual spot but Audrey had to walk. Which she actually loved doing. And it went well! She kept up with me, didn't touch anything, and every once in awhile she'd hop onto the side so we could speed up a bit. When we got in line she was thrilled that she could freely play with the little Barbies in the checkout lane (she's so good though, she puts them right back when it's time to go!) But then came the challenge of walking back out to the car. I couldn't push the cart AND hold her hand at the same time. Before I had time to really think about a solution, Audrey slid right onto the bottom. I was skeptical but she was tucked in really well and I told her she had to stay there until we got to the car.
I walked super slow, talking to her the whole time. She was having a blast! Luckily we were parked super close and as soon as we got back to the car I slid her out and put her in. Now she always wants to walk in the grocery store. So the last couple times we've gone I let her do it. She continues to be super good but I still get the large cart for when we're walking out!
2.9.12: Bath time {174}
Abigail is insane in the bath. At first she worried the heck out of me. She just flops onto her belly and splashes and doesn't even care if she gets water in her mouth. Audrey was not like that at all. Now it doesn't even phase me...she sits back up and flops down again. She loves having water poured on her head and face (courtesy of Audrey!) I love it!
2.8.12: First time in a highchair! {173}
As we were leaving Grandma's house, Christopher showed up since he was in the area fr work (such a great surprise!) Audrey rode with Chris and they met us for dinner at Roma's. With Abigail thisclose to outgrowing her car seat, I decided to put her in a high chair for the first time. She loved it!
2.7.12: Audrey's First Tat {172}
Courtesy of Grandma. I really don't care about tattoos now and I'd be a total hypocrite if I was against her getting one when she's old enough. But about a week later she was heartbroken when we had to scrub it off for the wedding. It was the perfect opportunity to tell her that tattoos are much better where they can't be seen when you wear a pretty dress. Stay classy, girlfriend!
2.6.12: Bubble Wrap is Just Plain Cool {171}
I was making the bed when Audrey noticed the mattress pad control. We keep Chris's covered because he never uses it. *Note to self- pack some bubble wrap in the diaper bag for long waiting room times!)
2.5.12: Grading Papers {170}
I must've been feeling very motivated because I was grading papers at home while the girls were awake, lol. Audrey really wanted to help and it just so happened that there was a paper in the stack from a boy that had moved away. She did an excellent job!
2.3.12: Hi! {168}
I stood her up for this shot because she got the biggest kick out of it :) You can tell by the red mark on her head that she tried many times, lol. Today was her 9 mo appointment. She weighs 21 lbs and is 28 inches long. Still in the 95th percentile :)
2.1.12: New Discovery {166}
Abigail has been exploring more of the house. She loves the play kitchen and the back door (where she can watch the dogs.)
Sunday, February 12, 2012
1.30.12: Mmmmm, coffee {164}
As much as I love to sleep, I also love my quiet alone time when everyone in the house is still asleep. I have at least 2 cups of coffee and get caught up on
1.29.12: Hi, there! {163}
Abigail is so wonderful in the car. She either falls asleep or watches Audrey the entire time. When she hears my voice she tries so hard to turn and see me. If we're stopped I lean way back to see her and she gets so excited! I wish I could turn her around soon but thanks to my friend Lauren and her advocacy for rear-facing car seats, we're keeping her rear-facing until she's 2.
1.28.12: Flower Girls {162}
Audrey loves practicing for Aunt Kelly's wedding, which includes her throwing flower petals all over our house. I walked into the room as she was laughing hysterically and covering sweet Abigail with petals.
1.27.12: Shark Attack {161}
Some of my kids really let their personalities come through in their projects. This young lady (yes, she's a girl and she's hilarious!) did her project on sharks and she just had to have them attacking Lego men. Another student added a folder to her tri-fold board and put extra sloth pictures for her classmates to take. Before I let them tour the room (aka "Zoo") to look at the projects, I made a big deal about not touching the projects. As I was walking around I saw that a student had taken out a couple of her Sea Turtles and made a sign, "You can touch these Sea Turtles." LOL, love them!
1.26.12:Time for School {160}
Tonight was Reading and Math Fun Night at our school. Audrey loves coming into my classroom. There are literally a thousand things she can get into. She loves the dry erase boards and the long finger pointers for the Smart Board. I just cannot wait until she's officially a Gator and coming with me every single day.
1.25.12: Step by Step {159}
Usually Audrey likes Grandpa to carry her out to the car. But lately she's been wanting to hop down the steps and then RUN. She wants me to chase her around the massive driveway. As soon as I snap Abigail into the car I chase her around and it's so fun...except for the daily reminder that I am really out of shape :)
1.24.12: Amazing Animal Projects {158}
The projects were so great this year! Some kids even did Power Point presentations :) I was editing a rough draft and just loved the ending of her paper. Go River Turtles! LOL.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
1.23.12: Daily 5 {157}
I'm starting a new management system for my literacy block and guided reading groups. I found out about the Daily 5 on Pinterest (how I love that site!) I love that the whole group instruction is split up in between meeting with small groups. I love that kids are making choices about which activities they want to do (ownership!) I think it will work great but I'm really excited to fully implement it next year from the very beginning.
1.22.12: Night time {156)
Before bed the girls drink their milk and watch Mickey in our bedroom. Audrey stays up on the bed and Abigail has taken over Audrey's old pillow (for a long time when Abigail was a newborn I thought we were going to have to buy another Boppy pillow...Audrey has been using it forever!) It's nice because I can get a few things ready for the next day. As soon as Abigail is done with her bottle she gets her teeth brushed and we read a book. By the time we're done Mickey is over and it's Audrey's turn to brush her teeth, take her vitamins and read a book (or two or three...)
Lately though I've been holding Abigail for her night time bottle. I love that time with her and it definitely won't be much longer before she's hanging out on the bed with Audrey!
Saturday, January 21, 2012
1.21.12: Breakfast on Main St {155}
Of course the one time we get inclement weather is a Friday night (come on, Mother Nature- get your act together!) Dance was canceled as we were about to leave so we headed to breakfast :)
1.20.12: Prize {154}
Big deal alert! Audrey popped in the potty for the first time so tonight she got to pick out a toy at Target. We also ended up getting her one of the miniature Barbies that she always plays with in the check-out line. So proud of our big girl!
1.19.12: Trying to pull up {153}
Abigail is trying so hard to pull up! I wonder how long it will be until she gets it?!
1.18.12: Rough Day {152}
Audrey would not take a nap today and so of course she fell asleep in the car. Thankfully it doesn't happen very often, but when it does she goes through about 20 minutes of clinginess and weepiness when we get home. I feel the same way when I don't get a nap, Audrey :)
1.16.12: Standing up! {150}
This picture is misleading because she does not yet pull herself up. But if we stand her up she'll stay there for awhile! Funny thing is, instead of just sitting when she's tired, she gets all whiny and looks totally scared, lol.
1.15.12: Bath time fun {149}
Usually it's the older sibling who teaches the younger one silly things. Abigail gets the credit for this one!
1.12.12: "Don't forget about me!" {146}
I was giving Audrey a bath when I hear Abigail crawling around the corner...she always wants to be where we are! Usually she's making a bee line for Audrey's room. I'm thinking we need a gate soon!
1.10.12: Recess {144}
It had snowed quite a bit the afternoon before and the kids were anxious to go out for recess the next day to play in the snow. Unfortunately it was nearly 50 degrees and most of the snow had melted! Nevertheless my kids had a great time with what little was left :) Mother Nature, please give these kids at least one good snow storm this winter!
1.9.12: Snow {143}
What is it about falling snow that makes a kid immediately lift their head and stick out their tongue?!
Sunday, January 15, 2012
1.8.12: Whoops! {142}
I was taking pictures of Abigail as she was standing up with the baby stroller. I wasn't fast enough to catch her, but got this great action shot instead, lol.
1.6.12: #1!! {140}
Today we learned that our school received the Governor’s Award for Educational Excellence. It's the top award for achieving academic excellence. Hard work really does pay off!
1.5.12: Goodbye {139}
One of my kids moved today and I got this wonderful card from his parents. He also wrote me a note: "I know that I will not see you aneymore but I will always rember you. It was a good year." Then he drew a frowning face with an arrow pointing to it that said "me." Ugh...Moments like that make me realize that I was definitely put here to be a teacher!
1.4.12: Miss Firefighter {138}
Chris got me hooked on Firehouse Subs. Audrey loves to wear the hat "like Uncle Ryan!"
1.3.12: Drawing {137}
Audrey was so pleased with herself for drawing a happy face (he doesn't look happy, but whatevs!!)
Sunday, January 1, 2012
12.31.11 & 1.1.12 {134 & 135}
12.31.11 {134}
There's an episode of MMCH where Mickey rescues Daisy by climbing up the side of the tower. She throws down her scarf and he uses it to climb up. As the girls were laying in our bedroom, we hear, "Come on, Abby, climb up, hurry, hurry!!" Audrey has thrown over the blanket and is trying to get Abby to climb up so she can "save" her. She cracks me up!
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1.1.12 {135}
I downloaded a Cinderella book on my Kindle Fire and Audrey loved "reading" it! She was summarizing what was happening on each page. This is going to get so much use!
There's an episode of MMCH where Mickey rescues Daisy by climbing up the side of the tower. She throws down her scarf and he uses it to climb up. As the girls were laying in our bedroom, we hear, "Come on, Abby, climb up, hurry, hurry!!" Audrey has thrown over the blanket and is trying to get Abby to climb up so she can "save" her. She cracks me up!
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1.1.12 {135}
I downloaded a Cinderella book on my Kindle Fire and Audrey loved "reading" it! She was summarizing what was happening on each page. This is going to get so much use!
12.30.11: Haircuts {133}
Audrey had her second haircut today and did great! She got a lollypop afterwards as she watched me get my haircut. She kept stroking my arm and telling me I was doing a great job :) And when I offered her a second lollypop (hers fell on the floor) she insisted I keep it..."I want you to have it, Mom!" :)
12.28.11: Abby loves Mickey! {131}
We get the best smiles and giggles when we bust out Mickey Mouse!
12.26.11: That's a lot of pictures! {129}
Chris has been getting after me for forever to get the thousands of pictures off our Mac so it will run faster. So I did! It felt great to finally get this task done. And yes, I do realize I took a picture of all the pictures I took :) I have a problem, okay?!
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