Springtime bliss

Life seems to be moving along full speed ahead! I just want it to slow down a little bit so we can enjoy each and every moment of the day! Its a complete 180 from when I was pregnant, and I was just fine skipping ahead several months.

Recently, I have been getting scheduled 6 days one week and 0 days the next. Because I am a .6 now (6 scheduled shifts every 2 weeks) and my schedule is variable (they can schedule me when ever they wish, except my given every other weekend) I guess this is the trend I am going to have to work with! It is UNBELIEVABLY wonderful on the weeks I don't work… However, those jam packed weeks really get the best of me! Both me and (especially) Addie seem to go into shock being apart that first day or two back. It also seems nearly impossibly to get my "daily" and "weekly" stuff done. It seems like I do the bare minimum and BAM its 2:00 and time to start heading to work! Good thing I like my job :)

Life with miss Addison Joy lately have truly been a joy (corny but true). Her smiles, giggles, babbling, bubble blowing and thoughtful stares are so precious!

Addie conquered another Dr. appointment, and took about a week to get over the shots again :( She is weighing in small at 10 bs 13 oz (4th %) and 23.5 inches (23rd %) I was/ am always a bit worried that she is so gaining weight so slowly, but the Dr. assures us she is just petite and that she looks healthy!

She has now officially moved to her bedroom! Its sad not to have her in our room anymore, but it was time! It got really hard tiptoeing around in the bathroom/ bedroom when trying to get ready etc. So all in all, she will get better sleep (once she adjusts to her new crib) and we will be able to get ready without worrying about making a peep and waking her up! She is a sleeping champ at night, but we are still working hard at getting her to sleep well during her naps NOT IN OUR ARMS! We will get there, I have faith!

Easter was amazing! It always has been my favorite holiday! I of course love the meaning behind the celebration as well as the fact that it is NOT focused on gifts. I also love that it is usually sunny/ warm giving glimpses of spring and summer :) There is so much Joy wrapped up in the day!

I started training for the Twin Cities Marathon a couple weeks ago. I have only run small races, never longer than 6.5 miles…needless to say, I am quite nervous. However, I know that I am capable, I do enjoy running, and am really stoked to stretch myself mentally and physically for this race! So here we go! I will be running with a team from my church Team World Vision, raising money for various needs in Africa! In less than 7 months, I will have not only completed a life long goal to run a marathon, but will have the opportunity to make a difference in lives of others in need! Win Win! If you feel like donating, or finding out more about it, visit: http://support.worldvision.org/site/TR?team_id=37850&pg=team&fr_id=1640&et=kJxuBlJ_Req-V4yi64zSbg&s_tafId=19031

I CANNOT wait until summer :) I love the warmth of the sun, the warm breeze, the festivities it brings, and that I get to enjoy many firsts with Addie and our family!

It's all worth it!

Oh my little Addie, you are growing up so much!

She is growing up to be so strong, and everyday we get to see a little bit more of her personality! 3 and 1/2 months old and she is showing that she is a soft spoken, bashful, smiley/ joyful, yet determined sweet little one! She laughed for the first time this week with the help of her Grandpa! Oh and she LOVES her sleep… She is still taking five 1.5- 2 hr naps a day and sleeping 7-10 hours straight at night! It makes it hard to go out though because she will rarely sleep in her car seat (ya we are still working on that), so then she doesn't get her much needed naps in :( However, I am wondering how I got stuck with a husband, dog, and daughter who ALL love their sleep!? lol... I myself, do not share that passion!

We are loving every moment we get to spend with her! It's so much less stressful now that we feel like we finally "get the hang of it!"  She is especially enjoying her many hours of daddy and grandma time while mommy is at work! Its so neat to see her relationships grow with others!

Unfortunately, Addie is currently sick for the first time :( It breaks my heart to see her so congested, and feeling so sick…Hopefully this will be short lived and she will be feeling better soon :( In the meantime, hopefully lots of snuggles and kisses help her feel better...

The weather is so gorgeous!!! I am so thankful we did not have to deal with a bad winter and a newborn! I was scared of having to deal with the roads, cold, etc…but it looks like we had it quite easy! Now onward to walks outside, swimming, and adorable summer clothes for the little one! We are going to try and soak up every bit of summer this year as a family, and not forget/ put aside the things we love to do!

Side note: Things that are good, are true, and are right…well, they are worth fighting for. It is worth giving of yourself, your selfish thoughts, ways and desires. It is all worth it, and in the end thats what matters. Trying your heart out to let the important things in life (relationships, morals, others, truth) remain a priority.