1st Day at Mother's Day Out

Addison started Mother's Day Out yesterday. Jordan and I decided that she needed more interaction with other kids her age, besides Sunday School and it would give Gingy a break during the week.

To give some background, Addison is going to MDO at the same church that we attend. So this past Sunday when we went to drop her off at Sunday School she was terrified. She cried and cried and the worker held her the entire time. So needless to say, I was worried about how yesterday morning would go.

Addison got up and had her favorite breakfast, raisin bread and I got her ready for school. She woke up in a great mood, so I thought to myself "this is going to be okay."

She wouldn't stay still for a picture, so she was running towards the camera

Headed to MDO

Her MDO starts at 9:15a, so we got there a little early. She started getting very anxious when we walked into the church nursery area. I'm really starting to kind of get nervous at this point that this could go downhill and fast. So we get to her room (same room as Sunday School) and she starts bawling. The head lady for her room comes and picks her up and tells me that Addison needs to see that I am okay with her picking her up. So she distracts her with the toys and Addison stops crying. I sneak out of the room and wait by the door for a little bit to hear that she has stopped crying. Whew....I think we're going to make it.

Well, we made it. I can't seem to download pdf files onto the blog, so I'll recap what she received in her folder today.

Lunch: at some, but ate snacks well

Nap: took 45 minute nap (they rub some lotion on their feet make them go to sleep)

Activities: played outside, loved the slide, learned this week's Bible verse and quote

Daddy & Me

Every night now, Addison wants to sit in her daddy's lap. She runs up to his chair and raises her arms and waits for him to pick her up. As soon as she gets up there, she finds the remote and raises it up so he can see it and says "uhhh." Uhhhh translated means, please turn to Nick Jr and not sports. Jordan, being the good daddy he is, kindly changes the channel. Once Nick Jr is on they are either snuggled up together or he's letting her jump up and down on the chair to the music. Watching this every night truly melts my heart. Tears come to my eyes every time. Thank you Jordan for being such a fun-loving father to Addison. She thinks you hung the moon.

Ready Whip & MeeMaw

Stack of Ready Whip after her waffle

Addison & Meemaw with the Ready Whip watching Dora

This past weekend, my mom came in to hang out with us and watch Addison while we went to a wedding on Saturday. Of course, Addison loves her Meemaw because they constantly are playing around. Saturday morning we made waffles with strawberries and whip cream. Addison loved the Ready Whip. My mom let her sit in her lap while she squirted Ready Whip in her mouth. She probably had 10 good swigs of Ready Whip by the time she was done. Oh, the joy of being a grandma.

24 Weeks

How Far Along: 24 Weeks

Size of baby: 1 foot long, 1 lb 3 oz
Maternity Clothes: using belly band, some maternity clothes, regular dresses
Gender: Girl
Movement: Oh yeah, she loves to move around in the car with the music on and later at night. Starting to be all day long now.
What I miss: Not getting out of breath for no reason.
What I'm enjoying: People are so nice to pregnant women. Love it. Feeling Landry kick.

Symptoms: None. This pregnancy has been easy like the first one so far.
Cravings: Golden Crisp Cereal

Exciting Moments: got her chandelier and tv in for her room, announced her name Landry Belle

Getting Ready for School

Miss Addison starts Mother's Day Out (MDO) on August 30th. It's hard to believe that she's already at that age. The church had given us a list of things that they require, and one of those was closed toed shoes since they're outside a lot. Well, she has a pair of closed toed shoes, but not ones to run around and get dirty in, so off the mall we go. Here is one pair that Jordan picked out.

Doesn't her foot look so big? Size 5

When It Rains....It Pours

Our blog usually consists of fun times and not too much beyond what Addison and the pregnancy are up to, but theses past few weeks have been full of events. As always, it seems like when it rains, it pours. I have so much to blog about. I guess if I were better at updating the blog, I wouldn't have so much at one time.

So sorry for the mass post, but I here it goes.....

10 Year High School Reunion

Since I was given the opportunity to serve as class president our senior year, the responsibility of getting high school reunions falls on my shoulders. Well, our 10 year reunion is this fall. With the pregnancy I had kind of put it on the back burner, but a classmate sent me a message on Facebook asking me the details. Once others saw the post, the messages just started flowing. I knew then that I had to get it together. Since I've started working on it deligently, I have had the fortune of a having a fellow classmate assist with a lot (thanks Amy). So the location/time/food, etc. are set and now we just wait. It's set for October 22-23 (one of the last weekends I can travel). I don't know how excited I am to be 34 weeks pregnant and going to my HS reunion. I guess I have a good excuse to be fat. lol

Baby #2 Name Reveal

Once again, Jordan and I had a hard time coming up with a girl's name. We threw names out there on a daily basis and couldn't settle on one. Well, we finally agreed. She shall be called LANDRY BELLE GRIFFIN. I love the name!!!

Papa Howell

My grandpa (Dad's Dad) went to ER on Wednesday afternoon because he was having slurred speech and walking around in circles. They ran some preliminary tests in Texarkana and decided that he could have a had a mini stroke. My grandparents decided at that time to get him transferred to Presbyterian Dallas, since all of his doctors are here in Dallas. We, as a family have much more faith in the doctors in Dallas (sorry Texarkana). Since he got here Thursday morning they have run more tests are him and confirmed a mini stroke and possibly a small hole in his heart. They will do more tests, so I will keep you updated on his status.

Miss Maegan

One of the sweetest young ladies I know was diagnosed with breast cancer last week. Maegan is the girlfriend of one of my first cousins, Ryan. Ryan and I have always been very close since he's an only child and I work for his family. Maegan is a beautiful, sweet, kind, courageous 25 year old that has been diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. She has just begun this journey and is having a lot of tests run to figure out what is best for her and to make sure we beat this thing called cancer. I have added her blog of her journey on the side of my blog, so check it out. Please add her to your prayer list.

I have even more on my mind, but I will do my very blessed to get it out next week and it occurs. To all who read this blog, remember to enjoy life and bless those around you. God is good and he is our light throughout our days.

23 Weeks

How Far Along: 23 Weeks

Size of baby: 11 inches long, 1 lb 3 oz
Maternity Clothes: using belly band, some maternity clothes, regular dresses
Gender: Girl
Movement: Oh yeah, she loves to move around in the car with the music on and later at night
What I miss: Not feeling bloated all the time. The skin on my belly feels so tight.
What I'm enjoying: People are so nice to pregnant women. Love it.

Symptoms: None. This pregnancy has been easy like the first one so far.
Cravings: Sweet/Salty

I went to the perinatologist on Monday and baby girl is looking great. She's growing right on schedule. She had her little hands together in front of her face as though she was praying (who know what about - haha). Every time I go to the perinatologist I get very anxious. I'm trying to do better, but I just pray that everything is going well. I know it's in the Lord's hands and I have to remind myself of that.

My next sonogram will be a 3D, so we'll get to see what she looks like. I wonder if her profile will look anything like Addison's. My mom is planning on coming, so I'm so excited about that. Then there is a possibility that Miss Addison will go back with my mom to New Boston for the weekend.

22 Weeks

How Far Along: 22 Weeks

Size of baby: 11 inches long, almost a pound
Maternity Clothes: using belly band, some maternity clothes, regular dresses
Gender: Girl
Movement: Oh yeah, she loves to move around in the car with the music on and later at night
What I miss: Not much. I'm getting used to being pregnant again, so just going with the flow and enjoying being pregnant.
What I'm enjoying: People are so nice to pregnant women. Love it.

Symptoms: None. This pregnancy has been easy like the first one so far.
Cravings: Salads