my little girl

I keep noticing more and more that my little one is such a kid now. Crazy. Where does time go? I'm so thankful- this kiddo brings me so many smiles in a day.

the truth comes out

Today while we were driving, Addelyn said, "Mom, little kids shouldn't have pop should they? Because it is bad for your body, right?"
Before I could answer her, she added, "But little kids can have pop with their dads, right?"

*Note: after confirming with Mark, he does not let her have pop but has given her a few sips of his big buddy once in awhile so that is where her pop infatuation is from.

four queens, yes please

I'm one of those people who loves sweets. Especially while I'm pregnant. Ahh I can't stay away from them these days. The funny thing is- I'm not an ice cream lover. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind ice cream. I like ice cream. It is one of the last things I choose though when it comes to eating sweets. Give me cookies, brownies, bars, candy, basically any baked goods before ice cream.

The last few days though, I have not been able to get the idea of Four Queens out of my head. This is one of the best ice cream spots in town- a great place to frequent in the summer. They open in February though! We decided today to make a little "pre-supper" trip to Four Queens. I told Mark, sometimes you have to buck the routine and let your kid eat ice cream before supper! (Or maybe her pregnant mother is the one who wanted to buck the routine tonight!)

she makes plans

Today's words from Addelyn:

When Mark told her to stop turning the TV off and on this morning, she replied, "Oh you just don't have to worry about me today, Mom and Dad."

Tonight before bed, (this spring ahead is throwing us off a bit) Addelyn told me she wasn't tired. She also said she had a bad itch, that she was thirsty, hungry, needed her baby, etc. etc. Of course, trying to prolong bedtime! As I walked out the door of her room, she said, "Mom, I need a kleenex, I know I'm going to cry tonight." (oh and she did.............my strong willed daughter!)

my child

From the mouth of Addelyn (a few weeks ago and I forgot to put it down!):

She was up in her room, having "quiet time." These days Addelyn is not napping every day so what I do is have her get ready as if it is nap time, she gets to pick one or two toys and some books, and then she has to stay in bed to read/play. Every few days she passes out and actually naps- some days she just plays. It is working out well and is good for her and for me to have that time! While I'm downstairs, I turn on the moniter and enjoy hearing her conversations. She often is talking to her babies/feeding/dressing them.

The other day she spent time "talking" on her play phone. I loved hearing her conversations with the person she was "talking" with. I couldn't stop laughing when I heard her say, "Well, I have to get going now. My child is yelling so she must be awake."

Ha ha ha ha................oh my child.

a few more!

Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo- My grandma sent me this book and it was such a quick and easy read. This was the story of a little boy who had a near death experience and shares about meeting Jesus, experiencing pieces of Heaven and more during his almost dying moments on the operating table. I still don't know what to think of it all but it was intriguing and made me think! Especially close to the heart as I think about my little three year old girl. I would suggest this book for sure.

House Rules by Jodi Picoult- This was a book about a teenage boy with Asberger's Syndrome. He is accused of murder and the book is interesting as it focuses on the struggles of autism and also how the legal system works for people with developmental disorders. It was a book that was hard to put down but at the same time- not my favorite Jodi Picoult book. Still a good read though!

I am on a reading kick. I find myself struggling to do much else in my free moments besides read and so after finishing these last two books, I decided I needed a few days off before starting a new one. I have projects that need to happen before baby #2 arrives and this book reading is slowing me down. So my next new book can't start until Thursday....Saturday......we'll see:)

Any books you suggest I add to my reading list?

you're welcome

It is at dinner time when Addelyn often says the funniest things.

Can't remember why but tonight at dinner Mark told Addelyn thank you. She responded with, "You are welcome."
Then she sat quietly, thinking for a minute.
"It is in March that we need to say you are welcome."
Again, she sat and thought as Mark and I looked at each other, trying not to laugh.
"It is also in March that we take down our hearts."

Gotta love the brain of a three year old!