the last few days have been very relaxing

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday pretty much were just relaxing/lazy days. We really didn’t do much but stick around the house, besides going grocery shopping.

            

Monday, Sept. 21, 2009

Potty training

Monday we started potty training (hardcore) and it really didn’t go well. On a positive note Addison learned how to take  her panties on and off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Addison getting sick

Monday afternoon Addison woke up from an afternoon nap , with a very high fever (102.5). I called Addison’s doctor because I was afraid she had Flu.  Her doctor was also very concerned because of the potential ramifications of Addison having Flu around Avery. Luckily the fever dropped and with that the likelihood that she has the Flu.

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Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009- Adam’s 27th Birthday

Doctor visit

The kids went to the doctor today. Addison was diagnosed with a bug and the Flu culture test was negative!!!!.  Addison is 27lb and 37in. The doctor estimates that both Avery and Addison will be approximately 5 ft. 10 in. Avery had to get his 4 month shots and regular check up. Avery is 12 lbs and 24 in long! The doctor said we can now give Avery stage one fruit.

 

Adam’s Birthday

Today is Adam’s 27th Birthday! Happy Birthday my love! He stayed home today to help with the kids, just in case Addison had the flu. I hope he had a great day with us. Addison and I baked cookies for him and  sang HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Addison told her daddy “Happy Birthday Daddy” crystal clear and it made me want to cry. We had Adam a Birthday dinner filled with lots of love.

(I felt real bad that this was the 2nd year in a row that Adam had to stay home from work on his Birthday due to one of just being sick. Last year I was in the hospital on his birthday and now Addison was sick….next year we will make it up to him)

Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009

Addison pee-pee’d in the potty

Today we really focused on potty training. I brought Addison to the potty every 30 minutes and still NOTHING! She did manage to pee on our floor 3 times though. After the third time of peeing on the floor, I decided to take her doctor’s advice and trick her. I put Addison down for a nap on her nap pad and told her not to pee-pee in them or she has to sit in the wet panties. She went to sleep and woke up dry. I  ran and put her on the potty as soon as she woke up and she pee-pee’d !!!! She was so happy and surprised. So in return she got a sucker and a mark on her chart! GOOD GIRL ADDISON!!!!!

Play Group @ Luling Elem & Avery’s 1st Hair Cut

Play Group

Today, I brought the kids to a play group at Luling Elementary School. Addison had a great time. Addison was very shy and timid at the beginning, but did not want to leave at the end. The play group offers a place for children to interact with other children and participate in activities such as crafts, story time and singing.  The best part about the play group is the price tag….. a whopping 0 dollars. That is right, it is absolutely free.  The play group meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 AM, so if you are in the neighborhood and looking for something to do, come on down.

 

Avery’s 1st Hair Cut

Avery had his first hair cut today.  Some may think that I’m nuts for cutting Avery’s hair at such a young age, but his hair was in his eyes and covering his ears.  My Nanny did the honor of giving him his first hair cut.  I was very surprised that he was so good and sat so still, only if we were like that at home. Now that his hair is cut, Avery looks like an aging man. I guess that long hair was masking the bald spots, or what I like to call “the comb over”. Avery looks all grown up now.  Man they grow up fast…..

R.I.P Patrick Swayze 9/14/2009

I was a little sadden to hear that Patrick Swayze died. He was an amazing actor and a very handsome man.

I have loved the movie, Dirty Dancing, since I was a little girl.

He will be missed and remembered by all. Hollywood lost one of the good ones yesterday, RIP Patrick Swayze

                                     Aug. 1952- Sept. 2009

September 13, 2009~ Lounging around

Today was a lounge day at the Haines house.  We laid around watching movies, playing Xbox, surfing the Internet, and playing hide and seek.  In order to demonstrate our support for our local team, the Saints, we dressed the kids, in their gear today.  Addison wore her cheerleader outfit and Avery wore his onsie.

                                  GEAUX SAINTS!!!

I hit other milestone in my life today.  Today makes one month that I have been home with the kids. I’m still trying to work out a permanent routine, but things are getting better each and every day.

 

September 12, 2009~ Tumble bus B-Day Bash

Today Addison went to a friends birthday party, Brianna and Cameron Keller.  This was a pretty exciting birthday party for the kids because they had a tumble bus.  A tumble bus is a school bus with padding in the inside and an assortment of activities ranging from zip-line to monkey bars.  Addison favorite activity on the tumble bus is the trampoline.  Addison had a great time and looks forward to more birthday parties, perhaps she will get a tumble bus for her birthday party next year….

 

September 10, 2009~ Baby Angelo and Dancing

Justin and MaryBeth Haines blessed our family  on Thursday, September 10, 2009  at 8:13p.m  with the birth of our nephew, baby Angelo. Mom and dad are all doing great! We send Justin and Marybeth our love and wish them the best of luck, and hope they get plenty of SLEEP!!

 

 

Addison had her first dancing class today. She loves the atmosphere and interacting, with other kids.  The primary dance move learned today is “Open and Close”. This technique is a beginner’s technique, but is also a cornerstone technique. She is really excited about dancing and cannot wait until next week.  Hopefully, she will keep her enthusiasm.