Daddy-Daughter Date

During Scott's spring break from school, he decided to take Addie on a date. He mentioned it to her a few days prior to going, and she talked about it with excitement constantly. The date started out with dinner at McDonald's (Addie's favorite):

Then off to the Rec Center to go ice skating. This was Addie's first time and she was very nervous. She clung to Scott the whole time.

Apparently, this is her attempt to smile:
They had a great time and Addie talked about it for days. Even though she did not have that much fun ice skating, she LOVED watching the other kids fall down or run into the walls. She cant wait for her next date with dad.

She's Here!!

Introducing...

Olivia Evelyn Moss

March 4, 2010 9:22pm

8 pounds 2 ounces

21 inches long

The doctor called on Thursday afternoon and said she couldnt induce me on Friday because she had to go out of town. My options were to come in right away (Thursday afternoon) or wait until Sunday afternoon. I dont think I could have lasted another day, so we went right in. Labor was only about 6 hours, making this experience much better than my first (which lasted 24 hours). So far everyone is healthy and I love not being pregnant.

The countdown begins...

Almost 39 weeks... 3+cm dilated, baby is in position and ready to go. So if she doesn't decide to come on her own by Friday morning, we will be heading to the hospital for an induction. Wahoo! Cant wait to be done!

Pregnancy Update

Officially full term (37 weeks)!!! 1.5 cm dilated, and 50% effaced. That is great news for me, as I didn't get that far until I was overdue with Addie. We are keeping our fingers crossed... hopefully she comes before her due date.

Happy Valentines Day

Nana sent Addie some fun things for Valentines Day, including sprinkles. We couldn't resist making cookies, and it turned into quite the mess. Addie loved every minute of it (and she tried to eat every last sprinkle she could get her sticky fingers on). The cookies were a little crunchy from all the sprinkles, but we had a good time. Happy Valentines Day!

Potty Training

I have been hesitant to post this (because as soon as you gloat, it always backfires)... but Addie is potty trained!! Yahoo! Of course, we have had a few episodes in stores, and on the floor at home, but all in all it has been pretty successful. I waited until she was really ready, and am now hoping we don't have any regressing when the new baby gets here. Sigh.

A Taste of Your Own Medicine

We have a pretty stubborn girl on our hands. She wants to choose and do everything for herself. I have been trying to give her lots of choices in order to give her a sense of control (and trick her into doing what I need her to do). And just when I was doubting that I was giving her enough choices, we have a conversation like this:

Addie: Mom, I want to watch a movie
Me: Not right now, sweetie
Addie: Watch a movie? Upstairs or downstairs? Which one!?

It made me laugh. At least I give her enough choices that she is smart enough to try using the tactic on me.