Warning: Skip this post if you're only looking for pictures of the girls. I'm too lazy to walk downstairs to the PC to upload MORE photos. God knows I have plenty. I'm not too lazy, however, to write. I really hope you don't mind. (If so, you can't say I didn't warn you.)
First, I apologize for the partial blogging hiatus. I realize I have cut my posts down significantly. For those who do follow my blog, please don't be discouraged! Adelyn has been on nap strike and that means less internet time. I usually have just enough time to catch e-mail 'after hours' when I'm not chasing around a 3 yr old (plus 1 yr old) all day. And when I do have enough time to knock out a post, they tend to be a lot less thoughtful and tired. Well, that pretty much sums this mommy up right now- less thoughtful and tired.
So, that brings me to my little 3 yr old.... have you ever heard that the 'Terrible 3's' are worse than the 'Terrible 2's'? Well, it's true. Seems a switch was flipped when Adelyn turned 3. All of the sudden, she knew what she wanted and definitely vocalized her frustration when she didn't get it. Today, for example, we were at my fave store where you can find just about anything. Adelyn was particularly interested in a Nemo sprinkler toy- almost the exact same toy we have at home (except ours is Elmo). When I broke the news that I wouldn't be purchasing the item for her, she not only ran away from me with Nemo in tow, but she continued to run OUT of the store. What a lesson that was for the both of us. Adelyn is also notorious for finding the cleanest room in the house and seeing how fast she can demolish it. Seriously- it's like she sees her imaginary friend standing in the corner with a stopclock in one hand and a big thumbs up on the other. Talk about frustrating.
On a positive note, I am proud/relieved that Adelyn has been potty trained for a while now after doing it for occasional sport since she was 2. She doesn't even go potty in her pull-up anymore; previously, she thought this was a 'go potty in pants for free card.' Adelyn is also SUPER fun... her imagination has really taken off. In fact, I brought her to a children's theater performance last week called "The Princess and The Pea" and she has been reenacting the play ever since. A future performer on our hands? I think so. Is the world ready for our full-of-life, full-of-spunk Adelyn? We'll see. :)
Ella Bella Butter Bean has been 100% walking for a couple months now. I'm shocked at how independent she is as she walks from room to room looking for something else to get into. I just always had this feeling that she would be a clinger but she's really not. And she's at an age that she's starting to exert her will and that's fun to watch.... especially when it involves her older sister. (She owes her a few!) Poor Ella has had to suffer through a couple ear infections but I'm hoping this round of antibiotics will cease any more from coming. She did weigh in last week at her 15 month check-up at around 40% weight, and 44% height. (Her head circumference is 90%- thanks Daddy!) Overall, she is in great condition and even though her weight has gone down a bit, she is a super great eater and typically eats more than her picky sister!
We still get comments about Ella like... Who the heck does she look like? Where did she get that hair color? Is she adopted? Wow.... she doesn't look like anyone in your family! Oh, and I can't forget this one- So, what does your mailman look like?! (Um, niiiice.) Yes- we are VERY aware that Ella stands out from the rest of us. And yes- she is 100% Andrew's daughter (shame on you for even thinking otherwise!!) And yes- I think it is totally NEAT that I have two little girls who look nothing alike. I wouldn't trade her for the world. Oh, and our mailman is well, a mail lady. So there!
Sorry. I'm just feeling sort-of ornery tonight. From what I hear, that's the Jenny that people find more interesting anyway. You know, more interesting than the Jenny who relates life issues to the morals in children's shows; or the Jenny who has this innate desire to always stick to the rules. Hey- wouldn't you agree?!
Hope you all had a great weekend... and I also hope you have a great week, too, in case I don't post again soon. ;)
