Book Dedication

Okay, so this happened last week but for some reason I forgot to post the pictures. I actually forgot my camera, go figure. But luckily my friend saved the day and met me at Addison's school with a camera. Regan was very happy to get her books. Not so coincidentally, all of her books were princess books and the teacher who was reading her dedications said "Regan, I am sensing a theme here."

On a side note: Aunt Bonnie, Regan was not so sure about princesses wearing hiking boots. She said to me "Mommy, princesses don't really wear hiking boots, do they?"

More Pool Time

Yesterday the girl's played in the pool while I worked. I had to work at a Junior League event and Darcy was kind enough to keep the girl's for me. Thanks Darcy!

High School Dedication

On Wednesday Regan had a half day at school, because they were dedicating the high school. I went to the dedication and brought Regan home afterwards. It was a very nice dedication. The bishop of Louisiana came and did the sermon and the dedication. It was very nice.

Pool Time

Darcy is visiting us this week from Montana with her beautiful baby. She is one of the cutest, happiest babies that I have ever seen. Of course, Addison is in heaven. She has been very funny this week. I picked them up from the airport in New Orleans and brought them to Sue's house before we made the trek to good ole Lafayette. Addison wanted to help feed Ryenn (Darcy's baby). So, she has the spoon up to Ryenn's mouth and she says "Eat this, baby." She mostly calls her baby and sometimes baby Ryenn. The first night that Ryenn was here as Addison was going to bed she said "I don't want baby Ryenn to leave." I think she was afraid that she was going to leave after she went to sleep. Regan has enjoyed having Ryenn here, too. Everyday when I pick her up from school she asks if Ryenn is away, because she wants to play with her.

Addison's First Big Girl Haircut

Addison got her first big girl haircut last weekend. I have to say, she did really well. It was her first time not sitting on my lap while she got her haircut. As always, I think it helped that her sister went first. It also helped a lot that Matt's mom came and got the girls when they were done. Thanks Sue!

Ready for the Saints to Play

Funny Story

Matt to Addison this morning: Are you ready for big girl school?

Addison to Matt: Yes! Are you ready for big boy work?

Addison's First Day of School

Well, I must say I felt guilty because I could not bring Addison for her first day of her 2 1/2 year old class. I had to work at my Junior League placement. But I think it actually worked out better. Her best friend's mom took her for me. As soon as I told her that she had school today... her first question was "Is Emory going to be there?" Then she was very excited to go to Emory's house. She likes to go to his house, because he has lots of instruments. Now if you have seen our playroom, you know that my children are not deprived of toys. And we even have some instruments. But we don't have as many as Emory.... so, his house is better. : ) I think it was also better that she was able to walk in to class with him. His mom told me that Emory was basically telling her to get lost and Addison was just following along after him. I don't know what they are going to do when they have to go to different schools, but we have two more years to worry about that....

Introducing....

Bubble and Boots.

Inpromptu Princess Party

Regan is ALWAYS planning a party at our house. Everyday she is planning a different kind of party that she is going to invite people to. She makes lists of who to invite. She writes invitations. Matt and I are convinced that she is either going to be a party planner or an actress. We're not sure which she loves more... the stage or a party. Today we were at a neighborhood birthday party and the neighborhood girls decided they wanted to come over to our house to play. I heard them calling it a princess party, so I guess Regan finally got her wish.

Potty Training, Napping and Ear Tubes

Addison is almost fully potty trained. I say almost, because (knock on wood) she is wearing panties all day and has not had any accidents.... but she is still getting the hang of public potties and she still wears a diaper at night (and will continue to for a long while). She doesn't dislike public potties, like her sister. In fact, I think she is going to be my one that has to check them all out. But I think it is hard for her to be comfortable enough to go on them, because she is so little. I know this is more information than any of you ever wanted to know.... so I apologize if this is tmi. When you are mother, you discuss these things without a thought.

She has also decided to give up her naps. And instead of phasing out she has just completely given them up. It's a little sad for me, because she was such a good napper. But in a way it is good, because we really don't have time for her to take naps anymore. And she will still go in her bed if I tell her that she has to take a nap. She just looks at books instead of sleeping.

Last Monday she got tubes in her ears for the third time. Her ears are an ongoing problem due to her cleft pallet. The surgery went really well. Last time when we went back after her surgery, she was really mad that we weren't there. This time she was still a little drunk and was playing with the oxygen tube. She came home and watched about 15 Dora's and then had some lunch. After lunch she was running around with her baby, so I decided she didn't need any Motrin. I put her down for a nap and she looked at her books. That is when I realized she really is not going to nap anymore. The doctor asked us if we had noticed any issues with her speech or hearing, because she had so much fluid in her ears. I really didn't. But now I notice a difference with her phone conversations. She always wants to talk to whoever I am talking to. Before her surgery she couldn't really hear what the other person was saying and she was hard to understand on the phone. Now she has conversations with people. Since she is only 2 1/2, I didn't really think much of not being able to understand her on the phone, but I definitely see a difference after the surgery.

Princess Party

I took the girls to their good friend Charlotte's birthday party today. It was a princess party, and they had a blast! Regan was very excited to wear a princess costume to a party. She actually overheard me talking to Charlotte's mom about it on the phone and was planning what she was going to wear from then on.

Family Fun Day

We took the girl's to a Family Fun Day in a nearby neighborhood today. They had a lot of stuff for the kids. Regan's music teacher performed.

Backyard Fun

We had some unseasonably cool weather today... and by cool I mean low 80's/high 70's .... So, we were able to enjoy our backyard tonight for the first time in a while. I went inside and came out to find Addison and Regan on the two person swing. Regan wanted Addison to do it with her, but I didn't think Addison would agree to it. Of course, I had to get my camera to document it. And, of course, as soon as I did they were already moving onto something else... and by something else, I mean Regan needed to face the camera so that she could get her pose on.

Regan's School Birthday

We brought cupcakes to Regan's school on Wednesday. She's in kindergarten and she has a pretty serious teacher, so we dropped the cupcakes off and left. When we got to the car Addison started crying alligator tears because she didn't get to sing happy birthday to Regan. I think she was really upset that she didn't get to eat a cupcake.... I consoled her with telling her that we were going to Target and we would get some more cupcakes and sing happy birthday to Regan when she got home. That seemed to console her a little.

Other Uniform Option

There are actually several uniform options, but so far we just have the jumper and the skirt.

Birthday Party

Regan went to a birthday party this weekend for her good friend Emma Claire. She brought her own crown.

Kindergarten!!!

My big girl went to school today in a uniform! She was very excited! I asked Matt (since I never wore a school uniform) how long it takes to get tired of the uniform. He said it won't take long. We are very excited about the uniform, though.