The Past Few Months

It feels like I haven't blogged in years! I feel like Instagram & remembering to write down "one line a day" about Avery takes up enough of my time. It could also be that I'm now in my third trimester & well I could go for a nap pretty much all day long. 

The past few months have been pretty good. Not feeling as sick, enjoying Christmas activities & of course all the snow we had! It was definitely a white winter this year. We've never seen that much snow consistently! A good excuse to stay at home & be cozy. Christmas was amazing!! I would like to relive Christmas morning again. It was absolutely magical! Her face, her expressions... Priceless! Everytime she opened a gift she would say "wow! I always wanted this!" So fun to watch her be so expressive. We've also being dealing with some fierce terrible two's. To be honest, it's kicking our butts! I don't know if there's any advice or feedback that will help. It just seems like another "phase" that we'll have to work through & we'll eventually get through it. In the meantime 😳, that sums it up. 

I think I should make a resolution to blog more this year. That might be too ambitious with baby #2 on the way! 

Melissa xo 

22 Months

It's safe to say we might be in the thick of "terrible two's" oh dear... This has been a challenging time for us all. Big emotions for such a little girl. So many highs & lows but we are doing are best to work through them. 

With a second birthday fast approaching we decided (well actually Avery decided) it was time to sleep in her "big girl bed". She returned home from a trip at grandmas & told us she wanted to sleep in it. With the bed being set up in her room for months we thought it was a great idea! Little did we know the challenges that came along with it after we took down the crib. Avery wouldn't stay in there, wanted us to lay with her for hours & would wake up frequently during the night. Knock on wood things might start to be getting better. 

We spend each day doing at least one activity whether it be a walk, a trip to the library, an ocean adventure or even a play date we make sure we always have something to look forward to. Little miss chatty is now saying sentences & comes up with her own phrases! Too cute. Still loves to eat (we are so thankful) we call her the seaweed monster... She can't get enough of it! I would never imagine kids to enjoy seaweed, hmm. 

Although we have had our hands full we still have so much fun! 

Melissa xo

20 Months

Where has our baby gone? We have a fun & wild little toddler on our hands. Life has been busy chasing her around & going on daily adventures. It sure is amazing seeing everything through her eyes. It all seems magical, fascinating & new! 

Favorite activities are: building towers, helping in the kitchen & sitting on the counter, feeding the ducks, exploring in nature & reading books. I should also add in eating. Non-stop eating around here! We've had our ups & downs with tantrums. For the most part well behaved. We were late for our 18 month check-up but we are in good health & weighing in at 25lbs, in the 95th percentile for height. We couldn't be more proud! 

Melissa xo

18 months

I feel like it's been a year since I've posted! Well, pretty much six months but who's counting?! So many changes & milestones to note. Ups & downs but overall precious memories made. I never knew just how fun life would be with a little one around. 

Little miss chatty! Vocabulary is progressing by the day. I think we have a little parrot on our hands. Eats non-stop! I spend majority of my day in the kitchen prepping food (well that's how it seems). So so loving, always coming in for hugs & kisses. With the holiday season just passing by the fascination with "Frosty" the "moman" is still at a high. Can count to three & identify two colors (blue & purple) still working on other ones. Loves to sing & do actions to songs as well as dancing. Adores life! Makes me so proud to be raising such a happy girl. 

My heart is full 💗

Melissa xo

12 Months

Really, how has 12 months gone by?! If you would have told me a year ago this would be the fastest year of my life I wouldn't have believed you. Here we are, just waiting for time to slow down & perhaps a little time to catch up with all the changes.

12 months of ups & downs, 12 months of being a mother... Still blows my mind. Feels bittersweet. Sad that my baby is no longer a "baby" but on another hand I'm so proud of the little lady she's become. Outgoing, happy & has a love for exploring. Saying "Dada, uh-oh, mmm, yum, mama & bye bye". Crawling at lightning speed but will only walk with Mom or Dad's hands. 

We adore you & all your sassiness! Love you Avery Monica Mae. Happy birthday sweet girl! 

Melissa xo