Finding Our Groove

In the past month or so, we have really gotten into a good little groove around here. I think it's safe to say we sailed through the hostile waters of the 16-20 month stretch that were filled with tantrums and frustration for both of us and finally moved into a peaceful stage. 

We still have our moments but they are usually pretty predictable now. I can almost guarantee a meltdown around 11:30-12ish (pre-lunch and pre-nap time) and another one around 5ish (again, pre-dinner and pre-bed time).  However, we've even learned how to navigate those a little better. Overall, this girl is making us laugh more and more on a daily basis. I am loving how chatty she is and how she attempts to repeat almost anything we say. 

She's got friends now that she talks about all of the time. She asks about her friend "Elno" (Eleanor) almost on a daily basis as well as "Books, beebee, and meow" (Brooks, baby Clayton and their cat). We often talk about "Nana, Gare, and Bacey" (Nana, Grandpa Gary, and their dog Macy). It's so fun to have small conversations about other people and to see her get excited about friends. 

 We both like to get out of the house in the mornings. This usually involves either a trip to the gym, Seeds of Promise at our church, a play date, a walk, a trip to the mall, the library, or another random activity that may come up. We come back for lunch, both take a nap, watch some type of show in the late afternoon, and then play with daddy when he gets home. We are pretty predictable these days but I love it.

Just when we've gotten into this great little routine, we are about to add a new-born baby brother and mess up this toddler's predictable world. I fully anticipate a few weeks of adjusting but I imagine we will find a new normal. Luckily the weather is turning nice so I anticipate a lot of outside time and walks around the neighborhood. Adelyn has also recently grown in her affection for babies so hopefully she'll be excited to have one around.

I'm 8.5 months pregnant and feeling every day of it. It seems as though time slows down in these last few weeks. Days seem a little longer and weeks seem longer than they should. Either way, little man Tyler will be joining us no later than April 30th. I hope to go into labor before then but in case I don't, April 30th will be our date!

Lastly, Adelyn has entered into a stage of wanting to do things without help. The picture below can give you an idea of how that is going.

OK, so it's really not that bad. She had a series of falls within 2 days that all left their marks on poor little lady's face. Just in time for Easter too. 

18 days until our lives change forever. I want to try to soak up all that I can with this little lady during that time. Now only if my body would keep up with what I want to do!