Last weekend we made a trip to Augusta to help Sayde (Baker’s cousin) celebrate her 5th birthday. This was Baker’s 1st experience at Monkey Joe’s. I’ve tried to avoid the place in fear of the massive headaches caused from screaming and bouncy kids..jacked up on cake and coke. Baker LOVES inflatables and truly had a blast visiting with all her cousins.
It really hit us on Sunday as Baker stood (front row, far right)singing in church that she is growing up! Since January, we’ve traded dance for choir and Baker has loved every moment. We were so proud that she made it though this performance (Her Christmas program at school was more drama than singing.).
On Monday, we had a blast making Valentine’s for her classmates. Baker enjoys coloring, painting, cutting and using glue sticks..anything that can make a mess. Her favorite thing to draw is a smiley face and it’s precious! I have to take a picture of one! We’re still battling the “Threatening Threes”, but every day God reminds us of what a wonderful gift He’s given us!
I’m really starting to feel great! The baby is super active and loves to wake me up at 4am..kicking and moving around. It’s such a wonderful feeling and I’m taking in every moment or kick! It’s been strange referring to the baby as “it”. I’m thinking it’s a boy, but I’m trying not to get it in my mind because if it’s a girl, I will be shocked. I’ve picked out a girl’s name and a boy’s name. Next step…convincing Lacy to like them!
This is a sign that Baker’s ready for the pool! She loved bath time last night!
On Thursday, Baker and I celebrated the return of Lacy! He was in Tampa all week with business and man was life a little harder without him. We went to bed later this week and I was late for work! But…Baker and I did enjoy some girl time, which was awesome! This week I learned to relax a little more and just enjoy her “spirit”. Baker enjoys every moment of life and truly never slows down! My assistant gave me some great advice. She told me that I could be Baker’s teacher or her mother. After teaching all day it’s hard to take that hat off, but it’s been so much more fun to just be a mom!
Lacy and I try at least once a week to get Baker on her bike, to practice pedaling. She’s not very fond of it, but gets better each week.
This weekend Baker and I made her valentine’s for her class. Since they are not allowed to give out food or candy, I thought it would be fun to attempt making heart shaped crayons (shout out to my student teacher for the idea!). We thought they turned out super cute! Baker really enjoyed seeing the process of breaking the crayons into pieces and melting them. The Valentine’s Day card will say… “Happy Valentine’s Day for “crayon” out loud!”
