Alexa June 3 and a half years old

Alexa has been growing up on me rapidly the last few months. She still loves animals and princesses and strongly dislikes to eat. We have worked on getting her to eat new foods but she straight refuses. She wont even put something in her hands if it's not something she has had previously. It's the craziest thing, but I feel like I was a bit that way as a child as well. Her weight is low, but still on course for a girl that is just short. Hopefully we will continue to improve in this area as the years go.

Alexa has a very sweet and caring heart. She is generally very considerate with how others are feeling and willing to help where she can. I was not feeling well for a few days. One day I was sitting on the stairs and Alexa came over to check on me. I told her I was having a hard time getting up because I did not feel well. She put my hand into hers and told me to be brave and to not give up. I hope I can always remember how sincere her face was in that moment.  

Alexa has become a bit sassy. She keeps testing different boundaries to see what she can get away with. One week she refused to leave school with me. When I would take her hand she would yell and say I was hurting her. After a week of that she decided that I would not budge and decided just to cooperate. We have not had any issues with pickup since. As hard as the week was I feel good knowing that if I am consistence we can get through her tough seasons.

Alexa as a big sister is such a sweet thing to witness. She imitates almost all of my behaviors towards Addison. It was a real eye opener when I heard her say, "Sissy, you are driving me crazy." I love watching Alexa go in when Addison wakes up. She climbs up on the side of the crib and in her sweetest voice she says, "Good Morning Addison. Did you get good sleep, boogie?" It makes me realize that my extra effort at our good mornings is worth it. I love those two girls so much.

We have recently started sharing how much we love each other through out the day. Alexa spreads her arms as far apart as she can and says, this much. If it's something she doesn't like much she will hold her hands really close and squeak when saying "this much." We are at the point where she says, "to the moon and back." I am not sure where she got that from or even if she understands what it means, but I love hearing it.

Alexa is very excited about our move to Arizona. She knows it will be hot & there will be a "big swimming pool." I have already looked at preschools and different activities for her. I am hoping to help her as much as I can with the transition.

8 Months Old

Addison turned 8 months old on April 2nd. This exciting milestone was over shadowed by her never ending ear infections. After we thought she was feeling better we realized her fevers returned. Addison had another round of cefdinir and still had now a double ear infection. After a week of the 3rd antibiotics the pediatrian started shot antibiotics. The medicine was the strongest available in a doctor's office. She got 2 shots for 2 days straight. So far it seems to have helped. I am keeping my fingers crossed that my baby girl can get some relief and stop all the appointments.

Addison is a very tiny 15lbs 10oz after losing so much weight last month. She is 26.25inches and her head is still large. She still is not an expert sitter. I think it has something to do with her ear infections through off her balance. She is showing very beginner crawling skills. Hopefully she will crawl in a few months. If not, we may go straight to walking. She loves to play and watch her big sister play. Eating is probably her favorite activity. I haven't found anything Addison does not like. She LOVES things she can feed herself like banana cookies, mum mums, graham crackers, etc. She is out growing her baby food but isn't quiet ready to be fully on table food.

Addison is a HUGE Momma's girl. She keeps an eye on me when I move around the house and she wimpers when I leave the room. It is quite flattering at this point. Hopefully it does not turn into separation anxiety in the future. Of course she loves her Daddy and sister just as much. Overall she is a happy girl and has been the perfect addition to our family.