Busy Weekend

It was a busy weekend and it is going to be a busy month. I think March and April are as busy for us as the Christmas Holidays are. We were in New Orleans this weekend, and Matt's mom babysat a lot! Which we are, of course, grateful for. The girls and I left on Thursday. There was a smocked dress sale that I could not miss. I think the girls are set for Spring/Summer now. I also needed to get their Easter Dresses. It was really starting to bother me that I didn't have them, yet. A store that I love has "fortune cookie fridays" on the first friday of the month. I already had the dresses picked out, so I just had to go buy them. I got the only 50% off fortune cookie in the bowl. Apparently, it was my lucky day. However, you only get it on one item. Next time I am taking someone with me.

On Saturday morning Matt, Phil and I ran in a race on the Westbank. Matt ran in the five mile which was supposed to be a 10K and Phil and I ran in a 1 1/2 mile that was supposed to be a 2 mile. When they changed it, I considered running in the five mile but decided that I am just getting comfortable with three miles so I didn't want to push it. Of course, Phil and I's goal was to beat each other and he won with that. Matt thinks that if it had been a 2 mile I would have beat him, but since it was a 1 1/2 he was able to get enough of a lead on me that I couldn't catch up. Towards the end of the race I had a thought of trying to catch up but I would have had to really push myself, and I am just not that competitive. Both Phil and I did come in first in our age divisions. I thought the girl right in front of me was in my age division, but apparently she was 22. I think I must think I am younger than I am. I think it might be the first thing I have ever won.

That evening we went over to some friends house for dinner. We took the girls with us as they have children Regan's age. The girls all played really well together. I wish I would have taken a picture, because they were adorable. However, I was to busy running my mouth. Sorry.

Budding Artist

I may be biased (I know that I am), but I think Regan draws pretty well for her age. These are drawings that she did while we were at breakfast this morning. The first one was a work in progress until her water spilled. I like how on the second one she did brown and yellow hair for me. I do have eyes, they are just two blue dots that are hard to see. She typically draws dresses on her people, because they are usually princesses. However, I had pants on today.

Expressing herself

If you will notice; Regan has not one, but two crowns on.

UL Baseball

Matt took Regan to a UL Baseball game this weekend, and this time she made it through the whole game plus an extra inning. I think it probably helped that one of here friend's was there and he is really into baseball (as you can tell from the pictures).

UPDATE: Matt says that the pictures are misleading. He says that she was interested in the game. Also, she entertained the other patrons at one point by dancing to the music. I guess I should send him with the video camera next time.

How different they can be..

Addison is a total daddy's girl. I mean Regan loves her daddy, but she definitly preferred me as a baby (which to be honest, was quite exhausting). Today we met Matt for lunch and Addison saw Matt and was very happy. Well, then I wanted to straighten out and so I backed the van up and she started crying. Then he got her out of the car and she was happy again, of course Regan was mad because Addison got out of her carseat first. Well, then Regan wanted Matt to hold her so we switched and Addison started crying again. Matt ended up having to hold both girls.

Regan also never tried to climb out of her high chair. We never strapped her in and she never tried to get out. Addison on the other hand, we have to strap in and she still finds a way to get out of her strap to try to climb out. I usually end up holding her leg to keep her seated. This is at restaurants. I think her high chair is tight enough at home that she doesn't feel that she has the room to stand up. Sometimes we ask ourselves if it is worth going out with Addison. As much as I want her to walk, I am afraid that she is going to wear me out when she does.

Physical Therapy

Addison's Physical Therapist was impressed that she is starting to take an interest in walking. She was especially surprised because Addison is also making strides towards talking. She has added a new word to her vocabulary..... uh oh. And as most (or all) babies do she uses it when she purposely drops something.

The PT also did an overall assessment of Addison. She is above average in fine motor skills, above average in social skills, average to above average in cognitive skills, and below average in gross motor skills. She will jump to average in gross motor skills once she stands on her own for 30 seconds and can take 10 steps. We are hoping for that to happen by the end of the month.

I don't want to jinx it, but...

Addison took her first step today!! I still think we have at least a few weeks before she starts walking. But she is showing interest and doesn't seem to be as scared to stand by herself. I am so excited!!!

She is also getting better and better with her fine motor skills. She has a piggy bank toy that has large plastic "coins" that you put in the coin slot. And today for the first time she was able to put them in. She may be a little behind in the gross motor skills, but she definitely does well in the fine motor skill department.

Tea with Daddy

Regan and Matt had a tea party today. Regan is very into playing tea party and drawing these days. She especially likes to make invitations and thank you notes. And of course dress up goes without saying.

LSU Baseball

Matt took Regan to an LSU baseball game this weekend with some friends while Addison and I went to check out the new shopping center in Baton Rouge. Matt said she did pretty well at the game. They had a playground and a concession stand, so that helped. I think the more she goes, the more that she will get into it.

Picnic

It was a little wet, because it had rained the night before, but it was to nice of a day to spend inside on Saturday. We went to the park and fed the ducks. It's a little complicated with Addison since she still won't walk, and wants to eat everyone's food. But we made it work.

Dinner on a Friday Night

We went to dinner with some friend's on Friday night to a place that has dinner and dancing. It is one of the kid's favorite places. When I told Regan that we were going to dinner she said in a very excited voice... the place with the dance class! Our friend's kids, Conner and Catherine, love our kids.... and they especially love babies. Their mom is pregnant and we joke about how she is never going to get time with her new baby, because Conner and Catherine are always going to be holding him/her.

Length Check

Addison is now 30 1/2 inches. The doctor is pleased, so we only have to go for well visits now.

Wedding

Matt's oldest friend got married this weekend. He is our last single friend to get married. It was a nice wedding, but I am exhausted. We had the rehearsal dinner on Friday night and the wedding on Saturday. Matt has been out of town since Wednesday and got back in town on Friday just in time to go to the rehearsal. I haven't been to may rehearsal dinner's, but I have to say this was the best. The food was amazing, and the bride's dad made one person from each family get up and say how they knew Mike and Katie and one thing about them. It was really cute. Matt told them to cherish these moments; because before you know it it will be six years later, you will have two kids and you will be buying a minivan. The wedding was really nice, too. Both the bride and groom were given away, which I thought was cool. After the wedding party processed in, the minister had both sets of parents come and stand by their respective child and then they had a thing where the minister asked them each if they were prepared to give their child to his/her spouse and did they understand that their spouses wants and desires will come before the parents. The reception was also nice. The food was good and it was good to see friend's that we don't see very often.

In all of the craziness this week, I bought my minivan and I have to say I love it. The navigational system is key for a directionally challenged girl like myself. It earned it's keep this weekend at the wedding as the wedding was in Baton Rouge and I do not know Baton Rouge at all. Matt is just happy that I won't be calling him at work anymore to ask for directions. The sliding doors are great for the kids, and the dvd is a necessity with kids on trips as far as I am concerned. Matt loves the xm satellite radio, and we actually get to listen to it because the dvd is separate and Regan can listen to it on her headphones.

I want to say a special thank you to Matt's mom and Meredith for babysitting for us this weekend. I don't know what I would have done without you.

Weekend

Regan is like an old woman at parades. She is perfectly happy to sit and watch them go by. She did get up and stand by her dad some, because he would pick her up and help her catch things. But she spent a lot of time next to her Granny.

We were at Matt's moms for the Mardi Gras weekend. We mostly looked at minivans as I am in the market for one. Something that I am finally coming to terms with. We went to the La Place parade on Sunday. Matt's extended family lives on the parade route and they always have a big party. This is the first year that we have gone. I think Regan really enjoyed it. After we got back Phil and Georgina came over with their kids. They are all so cute. We haven't seen Colt in a while and he is becoming so animated. He wouldn't smile for the camera, but he is a very happy and smiley baby. So cute! Reid loves Addison and wants to always love on her. I think she is finally learning to deal with it. And, of course, Regan and Quinn love each other like sisters. We had a good weekend, but it's good to be back home and back in the routine. I think Regan was worn out from playing with all of her cousins all weekend.

Regan's Bed

Regan has been making her bed lately. She tells me that she needs to go make her bed. It's cute.

Pictures From Regan's School Parade

Of course, Addison didn't want to keep her hat on.

Regan's Parade Part Two

Regan's Parade - Part 1

I got a flip video camera, and it is great. It is small and fits into my diaper bag, and it doesn't require any tapes. I taped Regan's Mardi Gras Parade at school today. They pulled them around twice, so I got her from both sides of the street. She seemed a little overwhelmed, but I think she had fun. And she got the baby today. The last baby of the king cake season at school!

Parades

Matt had a bachelor party on Saturday night, so I took the girls and met some friends at a parade. I was a little nervous about taking them to a parade by myself, but I figured it couldn't be worse than being at home with them by myself after having been couped up for several days due to bad weather. It turned out that it was much better to go to the parade. It wasn't crowded and it was barricaded, so I didn't have to worry about Regan getting run over. Addison did almost get smacked with a bead that was thrown by Alli Landry. After that, I moved her further back and stood in front of her. Both of the girls did really well. Regan was particularly fascinated by the dancers and told me that she wants to be a "parade girl" when she grows up.

On Sunday Regan and I drove to New Orleans and met Aunt Carla for a parade. We later hooked up with Meredith and went to Whole Foods and to Starbucks. It is a long drive for a one day trip, but it was well worth it. We had a lot of fun. Regan always loves to see Meredith. Next year we are going to have to go for the weekend, though.

Regan's Parent - Teacher Conference

As expected, nothing exciting came out of Regan's parent - teacher conference. She knew everything they asked her. She counted to 29 this time, which they were impressed with. Last time she only counted to 10. She can actually count to a 100, but gets confused at the 10 marks. I am impressed that she said 29, because she usually says 20 10. They also said that she is very detailed with her show and tell. She gets up and would talk forever about whatever she brings. I said I think she talks to hear herself talk. The teacher kind of laughed and said that she does, but that it is good. All in all, we stood outside in the cold longer than we were in the conference (the conference before us ran a little over).