little sponge

Adeline is at a stage where I'm losing track of all she can say and do because she's learning new things so quickly! I wanted to make sure to document all of it at this point as far as her communication and vocab goes to help me keep track.

Words Adeline can say:

Mama
Dada
Boo (Boone)
Muh (more)
Mih (milk)
Papa
Gee
Ah duh (all done)
Bah (Matt)
Woo woo (dog)
Cah (cat)
Ah ah (monkey)
Quack quack (duck)
diss (this or what's this)
da (that or what's that)
bye bye
nana (banana)
ba (bath)
choo choo (train)
buh (book)
babeh (baby)
rush (brush- for teeth)
wahwah (water)
baw (ball)
kitch-ch (kitchen)
ah-di-di (I did it!)

Signs-
more
please
all done
up

Knows and can shake head-
yes
no

Knows hot- will blow on things

Knows-
ear
head
foot
belly
leg
where shoes and socks go
where bow goes
where hat goes
high five
commands- one and two step
what prayer time is (hold hands, bows head)
shhh (finger to mouth and says shhh)
who people are- will point to self and say "I" or "babeh"
you say car or truck she vrooms

And the list goes on. This stage is so fun. It's like she's a sponge, taking everything in and then oozing with new things she's learned every day!

dirt

Today, Adeline Grace, met dirt much more close up than she's gotten to so far in her short little life.  Her daddy took her in the back yard with him while he was working on prepping our garden area.  He plopped her down in dirt, handed her a plastic bowl and a small garden shovel, and let her get her hands dirty.  Literally.

She was in heaven.  She loves anything outside.  And then to be able to get dirty and put things in a bowl and empty the bowl...near overkill for her little toddler heart!

She loved helping her Daddy rake and shovel the dirt!

Her best bud, Boone, stayed close as we picked through the dirt and explored the back yard.

The highlight of the afternoon was digging for worms! She started collecting them in her bucket and may or may not have put them to her mouth to try to eat. ;) Love my little explorer...not even scared of squirmy worms! I'd say she's ready to go fishing.

Oh how I adore my little dirt-loving girl.

top 5

I've been at this blogging thing for 3 1/2 years.  Sometimes I write to reminisce.  Sometimes I write to hold on to a memory.  Sometimes I write to share some pictures.  Sometimes I write to share an idea.  Sometimes I write to share something specific God placed on my heart.  Sometimes I share a DIY.  Sometimes I share something random. 

In case you missed these...here are my top 5 posts of all time according to Blogger's stats:

DIY-distressed furniture

a nice surprise

file cabinet makeover

jarred baby food and disposable diapers

pumpkin picking

And then of course, right behind those posts are my posts introducing Adeline to blogging world and revealing her nursery.  What's blogging these days without the topic of my sweet Adeline?

Oh how this little blog transitions from moment to moment, milestone to milestone.

And sometimes I write just to write.  But all the time, I'm thankful for this little blog of mine.

crafty streak

Lately, I've made sure to spend some time making my own personal art and doing some crafting.  Here's a glimpse.

rosette clip

jar with washi tape

canvas magnets

chalkboard paint frames

15 months (a bit belated)!

How about a little belated 15 month lovin' for Adeline since she turns (tear) 16 months old in a couple days?

snow day!

We got about 3 inches of snow last night so I had a snow day from work today...yeehaw!

The snow started last night with huge flakes before dark so Adeline was able to watch it. She was mesmerized and kept pointing saying "no"....her version of snow.

This morning we waited around for the cable guy to come fix our cable and Internet....success. I can go without cable but Internet is another story. ;)

After he left, we went to Cracker Barrel for brunch since Justin was off also due to the weather. We used to do that every time we had a snow day and decided to continue the tradition with Adeline. :)

She ate like a champ....grits included. Little southern gal.

We also spent some time letting her play and "shop" because it's one of her fave things to do. She loves grabbing all the little toys and stuffed animals. :)

We just got home from a little stroll around town to look at the pretty wintery scene and let her nap for a bit in the car. Now she's back down again in her crib. Whoo hoo.

Always thankful for an extra day of fun and snuggles with my little family!!

Thank you, Lord, for snow days! They may even be better as an adult! ;)

our extraordinary ordinary day

So March is my "Blog Every Day" month for our first half of 2013 monthly goals.

Oops.

It's March 5th....this is my first post of the month. And just when I remembered this today....it's also the day we realized our internet being out isn't a result of a router but our actual modem that now has to be replaced. So blogging from the phone it is. Thankfully they will be here tomorrow.

Today was a lazy day at home. Perfection in my book.

Yesterday was a tough day. Adeline has been sick and I was just super impatient with her. She didn't want to be put down. She didn't want to be held. You know those days. I put her to bed last night with such a heavy heart. A heart full of emotion for how in love I am with my sweet girl. But a heart full of sadness for how I handled the day. It was one of those days that God's grace was just so raw to me and I was so thankful. Thankful for His mercies and that He chose me to be Adeline's mommy. Thankful that as much as I love, cherish, and adore her and can't imagine a love deeper....He loves me (and her) even more than that.

So today we had fun. I got her out of bed with a cheerful heart, ready to face the day with patience and love no matter how it went. Thankfully she's heading out of the nasty cold (I think) and has been more cheery.

We've both lounged in our jammies all day. We've snacked all day. We've danced with our arms in the air. We've laughed. We've given high fives. We've played peek-a-boo. We've prayed. We've loved on Boone. We've rearranged the extra bedroom. We put dinner in the crock pot. We've done laundry. I've folded it. She's unfolded it and worn it around the house...my undies and all. We've just had fun.

Dear Sweet Girl,

I love you so much. I'm so very thankful for my days with you! Today I feel like there were so many things I wanted to capture. All the little things. They take up the most place in my heart. They just bring me so much joy. Today you...

...started shaking your head "yes" or "no" to answer a question...I would ask you if you want to get down from your rocking chair...you would shake yes or no. Love it so much and how you are communicating so much these days! You just never know what you will say next.

...strolled your baby doll, Madeline, around the house forever (after I convinced you that stroller wasn't your own umbrella stroller that you now can get in and out of yourself). You have been giving your baby her paci and bottle for quite a while now...but today, you went into the cabinet (as you always do get your own snacks these days to bring to us to open for you) and you loaded her up with your Pirate's Booty popcorn bag (the HUGE Costco size bag), and three pouches of apple sauce. You placed them all on her in the stroller. So today, little Momma, I guess you decided Madeline was moving on to table food as well. ;) Love your little nurturing heart.

...started getting into your infant seat (Daddy leaves it in the foyer and still uses it with your petite little self sometimes in his truck) and just lounging, saying "bye bye. bye bye" It was cracking me up. And when I asked where you were going and who you were going to see....it was Dada of course. :) You did this quite a bit.

My heart if full of joy. I love you so much baby girl. Thank you for giving me the most extraordinary ordinary days.

Love you to the moon and back sweet one.

Love, Momma