Houston Trip

Our family is sure going through the changes. Addison sleeps through anything but Jared and I are still adjusting to the sleepless nights. Jesse eats us out of the house but only sleeps while being held. We are weening him off that and starting to let him cry himself to sleep. It usually works within ten minutes otherwise he is up. I'm trying to do this during the day as well so it isn't a shock to Addison at night. Last night was a record for us sleeping until 1 am and then up again at 4am. I can deal with that. both times I let him cry himself to sleep in his room in his crib. Jared is sleeping a lot better and my back is better since I am not sleeping with a baby in a recliner or couch. He is a sweetie though. This week I start taking some classes at the gym just for me. I realize that I work all the time. (During the day and through the night). I wasn't thinking about this although it is really rewarding. We got a package the other day with the Little Mermaid in it and can't figure out where it came from. If you sent it thank you, she loves it. Addison is making head way with her potty training and went poo poo once unprompted. We were really proud. Jared talks to her about it every night. This last weekend we went to Houston and got to see Nana and Papaw and Grammy and Papaw. Jared got us an evening at the Houstonian thanks to his cousin Justin. It was really nice. We went to an AStros game Friday night with Nana and Papaw, it was a lot of fun and thank you guys. Jesse slept through most of the game and I wish there was more to see. They asked for him to play but we thought he was still too young. Earlier that day Addison and the family went to an AStros Buddy event. She got a hat and lunch box. She got balloons and got to sit in the dug out. She had a great time and was truly red in the face when done. Later this weekend we visited Friendswood where my parents live and some friends from Katy came over. It was really great to see them. jared went on a bike ride with my dad sunday morning. He loved riding the goldwing. That's all he talked about on the way home. I reminded him not to get any ideas about another bike for a while.

Home life right now is really different. Addison and I get up every morning and make Jared's breakfast and lunch and then send him off. I have mixed emotions about not going to work. I see all the school supplies go on sale at the grocery store and walmart and it makes me teary eyed. Weird I know, since most teachers are dreading going back. But believe me, I am truly happy and blessed to have this opportunity with my family. Addie has been telling her daddy, "Daddy don't go to work". It's really sweet and makes Jared wince every time. She reminds him to take his lunch and don't forget his snack. We then go to the gym every day at 10am and see Jared just before lunch. Addison plays and takes a great nap. I think she thinks everyone eats turkey sandwhiches for lunch and takes a nap at noon. We tell her most people do so that she naps. So Papaw's if she asks you also take a nap every day. Addison likes to color on Jared's lunch sack in the mornings and I don't think Jared minds as well. She is starting to help more. She likes to unload the dishes and loads the silverware. I don't mind either. She likes to come over to Jesse and say, "Jesse is cute mommy" and I say, "Addie you are cute". Which she replies "you are cute mommy." This happens like three times daily.

Every day run the dishes, do a load of laundry and try to keep this circus clean before Jared gets home. I'm starting to train for our Warrior Dash this week and look forward to just the little time I have three days a week to myself. My friends from Katy ISD and myself started a book club and that's next on my list to read. Things are going well just different and weird feeling from the last 7 years routine.

Addison is already talking about her birthday party. Sometimes she wants a princess party and sometimes a cowgirl boots party. She talks of wearing party hats and eating lots of cake. Her birthday isn't until Thanksgiving and this makes us all laugh. she has an imaginary dog that she walks daily. We tell her she can't take it to the child center, NO DOGS Allowed. She likes to play Eye Spy with colors. She often puts people in time out and talks about being nice but you are in time out for two minutes. She told me she wasn't happy with me the other day. We are really going to have to watch what we say. She is praying at supper and bedtime too. It's really cute. Often we can't understand other than the occasional Mommy, Daddy, Jesse, Addie, Papaw and Grammy, Nana, Mamaw. Funny and sweet at the same time. Addison is all girl and sometimes tries on four pairs of shoes or clothes before deciding. It is often frustrating but when we step back and discuss it we find it humerous. Sometimes she certainly looks like Punky Brewster and doesn't match at all but she is happy with her independence.

Things are going well and i hope you enjoyed our update.