Addison Taking Steps!

Addison can take about eight to nine steps consecutively. We are hoping that full on walking is around the corner!

Cute Picture From The Zoo

This is a little out of order, but Georgina just sent it to me and I couldn't resist putting it up. It's so cute. I am also hoping to post some more pictures from Easter when I get them.

Spring Break

We had a really good Spring Break. I know it was good, because Regan didn't want to come home and both of the kids are sick. : ) It was jam packed. We were in Florida for Easter Weekend. Then we were in New Orleans for the week. We had playdates, I took Regan to see Horton Hears a Who, and we went to the zoo. Yesterday when we were leaving Matt's moms she cried and she told Matt on the way home that she doesn't have fun at our house. We are trying not to take it to personally. : ) We called Granny once we got home and she was much better after she talked to her. Granny told her that she could call today and she was very excited to call her after school. Of course, she is sick and didn't go to school today so I think she has forgotten about it.

I took the kids to the doctor this morning. They think Regan has strep throat. She has had a fever off and on since Saturday and was up this morning at 2am. Addison has allergies and I think being around the cats for the week made them worse. She is showing the same symptoms that Regan did in regards to being allergic to cats, although I think her's might be worse. They gave her a breathing treatment in the office this morning and she was still wheezing afterwards. We are still to give her the abuteral for wheezing (through the nebulizer), but they are giving her another drug to take as a maintenance through the Spring that we have to give her twice a day for a week and then once a day.

Beach Pictures

We are in Florida at my Aunt Carla's and we took Beach Pictures today. I think we got a few good ones. Aunt Carla knows the photographer, so she was able to snap some pictures. These pictures are some of the ones that she got. It was a little challenging with the kids. If Addison was smiling then Regan was looking at the sand. Addison did not like the sand at all. And towards the end she got pretty fussy. She was the happiest when we were in the parking lot leaving. There were kids there taking pictures in their prom dresses and one asked if she could have a picture with Regan. Regan was more than happy to take a picture with the princess.

Regan Playing Ball with her Dad

The last hit is the best. I can't believe that this is my daughter, because I was never good at keeping my eye on the ball. However, she is still a princess. Please notice the tiara in her hair and ignore the pajama shirt that is a little to short. : )

Regan Dancing

Video from Regan's Dance Class. I think she needs a little practice.

Addison Playing

I made this video a while ago, and never put it on the blog. I decided to go ahead and post it, even if she is a little cranky. Enjoy!

Great Grandparents

Playdate

Today we went over to a friend's house for a playdate. I can't tell you when the last time we have been able to have a playdate. We are so busy right now with school, dancing and swim lessons it is hard to find time. Regan had fun, and it was nice to get out. Addison was very excited to sit on the chair like a big girl. I keep telling her that if she wants to be a big girl, that she needs to walk. She doesn't seem to listen, though. I think I heard her say "sit", but I couldn't get her to say it on command.

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.