Abby might not be ripping up the track like her Uncle Cory, but this girl has really started to enjoy riding her quad down the street with her Daddy. Big accomplishment considering when Papa gave it to her for Christmas she was terrified and wouldn't go near it.
It's pretty funny to watch her go because she can't steer! My favorite part is hearing her say, "Daddy, help me!". Coming in a close second would have to be the rainbow shades and owl hat!
Monday, February 20, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
MINE!
I couldn't help but laugh out loud when I saw this list of 'toddler rules' on a blog recently. It really describes the phase Abby is in right now. If I had a dollar for every time we talk about sharing and kindness on a daily basis, I'd have a sweet little extra savings stashed!
On our way to the doctor's office today, Abby informed me that the sky was hers. Really? I told her that the sky was God's. She paused, thought about it and simply confirmed, "No. Sky is MINE!". She cracks me up. I love this little girl so much!
On our way to the doctor's office today, Abby informed me that the sky was hers. Really? I told her that the sky was God's. She paused, thought about it and simply confirmed, "No. Sky is MINE!". She cracks me up. I love this little girl so much!
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Dr. Abby
For Abby's birthday this year, she got her very first doctor's kit. She loves playing doctor with her babies (and her mom and dad)! Less than a week later, we received a package in the mail from Nagymama. Can you imagine our excitement when we opened it to find a handmade Dr.'s coat with Abby's name on it? It's such a sweet treasure. A perfect fit and already very loved. You never need to convince Abby to dress up for the occasion!
Here's a look into Dr. Abby's exam room:
After Abby gave her baby a shot, she picked Baby up, gave her a big hug and said "All done, Baby!". Great bedside manner! :)
Here's a look into Dr. Abby's exam room:
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| checking baby's temperature. You can tell by the look on her face that she takes her job very seriously! |
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| heart. |
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| Her pockets were stocked with all the necessary tools! |
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| band-aid |
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After Abby gave her baby a shot, she picked Baby up, gave her a big hug and said "All done, Baby!". Great bedside manner! :)
Little Artist
Two of Abby's favorite new phrases are "five meets (minutes)" and "No Mommy, I fivish!".
She has learned to use them in all situations (complete with hand gestures)...especially when she has made her mind up and isn't ready to do what we are asking her to do.
On another note, Abby loves to color with her markers, especially in the extra large coloring books Grandma brings her. She will literally sit for 30-40 minutes at a time focused on completing the pictures she is working on. It's precious! Go, my little artist, go!
She has learned to use them in all situations (complete with hand gestures)...especially when she has made her mind up and isn't ready to do what we are asking her to do.
On another note, Abby loves to color with her markers, especially in the extra large coloring books Grandma brings her. She will literally sit for 30-40 minutes at a time focused on completing the pictures she is working on. It's precious! Go, my little artist, go!
Friday, February 3, 2012
Diary of a Potty Training Princess
We did it! Last weekend, we took the leap and started potty training. It sounds simple enough, but there was something about this transition that seemed a little overwhelming to me. Not sure if it was my natural anticipation of change and the unknown OR the reality of how much work it was going to be at first (pregnant ladies just don't have as much energy). BUT, one week later I can excitedly say, I'm really glad we did!
Day 1: We started by setting a timer and taking Abby to the potty every 15 minutes. If she went to the bathroom on the potty, her reward was an M&M or two.
Just in case you were wondering why potty training is tiring:
(There's just something about hearing a timer every 15 minutes of your day that makes it extra long.)
7:45- diapers off, Yo Gabba Gabba underpants on
8:15- 1st pee pee in the potty
8:50- 1st accident
9:05- told Daddy she needed to pee-pee and made it to the potty
9:15- 2nd accident- pooped in pants
10:05- 3rd accident- peed in pants and Mommy headed to Target to buy some more undies. I was thankful for some fresh air and a short break away from all things potty. Only 10 and I was ready for a break. Joe was amazingly patient and positive throughout the entire process.
10:23- peeed in potty
10:47- peed in potty (double yay!)
11:15- refused potty when the timer went off
11:22- accident #4
11:45- potty success
12:25- peed in potty
1:00- peed in potty and changed into a pull-up for naptime
1:00-4:00- took a wonderfully long nap...looks like we weren't the only ones tired by the afternoon. Learning how to go on the potty is exhausting stuff people! :)
4:02- peed in potty
4:20- peed in potty
4:40- peed in potty
5:00- woohooo more potty
5:40- accident #5
6:00- started peeing while sitting at the dinner table and told us. She held in the rest until we got her to the potty. That definitely got an M&M.
7:00- another potty success!
7:30- and finally time for bed
7:50- I hear, "Mommy! Mommy! Help PLEEAAAASE! Mommy! Change me...my poopy!" Lights on, diaper changed, bedtime pretty much starts from the beginning.
8:17- still not asleep thanks to lots of successes today.
total: 13 wins / 5 accidents = a sugar high from too many M&Ms = an extra late bedtime
Day 2: 0 accidents
Day 3: When she hears the timer, she screams "Potty MIME!" and takes one of us with her to the potty. That is unless she decides she is busy. In that case, she says while holding up her fingers, "No Mommy. I feesh (finish) watch Elmo. 5 more meets (minutes)." No accidents today!
Day 4: Turning point! Abby was outside playing with her Daddy when she she stopped playing and told him she needed to go potty. Joe stopped what they were doing, picked Abby up and ran her all the way home. She held it in all the way and made it to the potty. From that point on, she has told us every time she needs to go. No more timer! Woot woot!
Day 5: small accident while playing at a friend's house. Who can blame her? So much fun and excitement! Smooth sailing the rest of the day.
Day 6: We were playing at the neighbor's house this afternoon. Abby stopped playing to ask me to take her to the potty! Yay! I think I can officially say: Potty training was a success. Abby is potty trained (with the exception of naptime and overnight)!
Good job, BIG GIRL! We love you!
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| our happy little potty training princess |
Just in case you were wondering why potty training is tiring:
(There's just something about hearing a timer every 15 minutes of your day that makes it extra long.)
7:45- diapers off, Yo Gabba Gabba underpants on
8:15- 1st pee pee in the potty
8:50- 1st accident
9:05- told Daddy she needed to pee-pee and made it to the potty
9:15- 2nd accident- pooped in pants
10:05- 3rd accident- peed in pants and Mommy headed to Target to buy some more undies. I was thankful for some fresh air and a short break away from all things potty. Only 10 and I was ready for a break. Joe was amazingly patient and positive throughout the entire process.
10:23- peeed in potty
10:47- peed in potty (double yay!)
11:15- refused potty when the timer went off
11:22- accident #4
11:45- potty success
12:25- peed in potty
1:00- peed in potty and changed into a pull-up for naptime
1:00-4:00- took a wonderfully long nap...looks like we weren't the only ones tired by the afternoon. Learning how to go on the potty is exhausting stuff people! :)
4:02- peed in potty
4:20- peed in potty
4:40- peed in potty
5:00- woohooo more potty
5:40- accident #5
6:00- started peeing while sitting at the dinner table and told us. She held in the rest until we got her to the potty. That definitely got an M&M.
7:00- another potty success!
7:30- and finally time for bed
7:50- I hear, "Mommy! Mommy! Help PLEEAAAASE! Mommy! Change me...my poopy!" Lights on, diaper changed, bedtime pretty much starts from the beginning.
8:17- still not asleep thanks to lots of successes today.
total: 13 wins / 5 accidents = a sugar high from too many M&Ms = an extra late bedtime
Day 2: 0 accidents
Day 3: When she hears the timer, she screams "Potty MIME!" and takes one of us with her to the potty. That is unless she decides she is busy. In that case, she says while holding up her fingers, "No Mommy. I feesh (finish) watch Elmo. 5 more meets (minutes)." No accidents today!
Day 4: Turning point! Abby was outside playing with her Daddy when she she stopped playing and told him she needed to go potty. Joe stopped what they were doing, picked Abby up and ran her all the way home. She held it in all the way and made it to the potty. From that point on, she has told us every time she needs to go. No more timer! Woot woot!
Day 5: small accident while playing at a friend's house. Who can blame her? So much fun and excitement! Smooth sailing the rest of the day.
Day 6: We were playing at the neighbor's house this afternoon. Abby stopped playing to ask me to take her to the potty! Yay! I think I can officially say: Potty training was a success. Abby is potty trained (with the exception of naptime and overnight)!
Good job, BIG GIRL! We love you!
Daddy turns 2-9
Yesterday was Joe's 29th birthday. We love celebrating birthdays in our house...even on a Thursday when Daddy had to work all day and night! It's possible to squeeze celebrations in anywhere. We started by making Joe a delicious birthday breakfast. We ended the day with homemade pizzeria style pizza and an ice cream cake that Abby picked our herself (specifically for her Daddy)!
Here's a glimpse at all the love that went into preparing for Joe's special day:
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| football ice cream cake |
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