After two weeks of putting Henry down without patting him, we officially put him and Addison down together at the same time. While Henry was figuring out this new way of going to bed, Addison was going to bed in our bed and we would then move her later. They have never gone to bed at the same time in their room, so we were slightly hesitant to start. Tonight proved, that once again there wasn't anything to worry about. The two of them just chatted for about 30 minutes, and now it has been silent. The conversation that ensued between the two was priceless.
At one point, Addison said: "Henry, what do you want to do tomorrow? Want to go see grandma Gayle?"
Henry: "yeah."
Addison: "how about go to the mall?"
Henry: "yeah!!!"
Addison: "yeah, you would like that? What else do you want to do?"
As their little conversation started to dwindle Henry started saying, "sisssssyyyy."
Addison: "What Henry?"
Henry: "sisssssyy"
Addison: "What Henry?"
Over the last few weeks, Henry has really started talking. Along with that, the two of them have really started to become closer. It is simply the most adorable thing to watch.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
It's a Boy!
On Monday we went to the the doctor for the official ultrasound. We dropped Henry off with a friend and took Addison with us. We thought it would be neat if she could see the baby and to hear if it is a boy or girl. Like I've said before, she was convinced that we were and must have a girl. No questions. However, when the lady checked she definetly did not see a girl. We have the pictures to prove it, which I will post when I find my camera. The look on Addison's face was priceless. First it was the "what the heck are you talking about" face, then it turned to shock, then just buried into Andy's shoulder. She claims she isn't disapointed at all, but excited. I think she is putting on a strong face. Sweet girl.
Andy and I on the other hand, couldn't be more thrilled about having another boy. I must say I really wanted a boy. I love having my girl, but to be honest, I didn't want to share the girl thing her and I have. Also, it will be a lot of fun for Henry to have a brother close to his age.
Now we need to think of the perfect name for this little guy. I have no idea, I better hurry up though or else this one's name is going to be George!
Andy and I on the other hand, couldn't be more thrilled about having another boy. I must say I really wanted a boy. I love having my girl, but to be honest, I didn't want to share the girl thing her and I have. Also, it will be a lot of fun for Henry to have a brother close to his age.
Now we need to think of the perfect name for this little guy. I have no idea, I better hurry up though or else this one's name is going to be George!
Monday, January 18, 2010
Family Day
Today, we took our annual trip to free museum day in the city. Last year, we hit up the Shedd and then moved on to the Field Museum. It was a really great time. So this time we planned to go down to the Museum of Science and Industry. We've been talking for a week about seeing the chicks hatch out of their egg, the trains, and then seeing what the babies look like in mommy's tummies. We were all really excited.
We loaded the car this morning and headed to IHOP for breakfast. Henry was ticked off, because we were literally facing the mall. He wanted to go to the mall and "walk," his new favorite thing to do. He mentioned it to everyone who passed and just reminded us throughout the entire meal. The waitress came up and started talking to Addison and Henry. Like I said, Henry mentioned his immediate need for walking, and Addison responded to the waitress' question, "do you like your brother?" with a shrug and "yeah, Henry's okay."
After breakfast we drove into the city. When we approached the museum, we suddenly were one of what seemed like a thousand cars waiting to get into the parking garage. Where did all these cars come from? This did not look good. But we were ready, had drove over an hour to get there, and we wanted to see those chicks hatch (for free) darn it!
After parking, we made it into the building with the flood of others. As we rounded a corner Addison suddenly froze and screamed, Henry screamed and started crying. What? Oh the train. Yes, they were horrified by the train in the lobby. If I might add, it is gigantic. If I was one or three I would probably be scared too.
The rest of the afternoon was spent weaving in and out of crowds. Avoiding strollers. Finding elevators. And seeing the chicks hatch.
It was not a good day. But at least we had a whole day together.
I love whole days with my family.
We loaded the car this morning and headed to IHOP for breakfast. Henry was ticked off, because we were literally facing the mall. He wanted to go to the mall and "walk," his new favorite thing to do. He mentioned it to everyone who passed and just reminded us throughout the entire meal. The waitress came up and started talking to Addison and Henry. Like I said, Henry mentioned his immediate need for walking, and Addison responded to the waitress' question, "do you like your brother?" with a shrug and "yeah, Henry's okay."
After breakfast we drove into the city. When we approached the museum, we suddenly were one of what seemed like a thousand cars waiting to get into the parking garage. Where did all these cars come from? This did not look good. But we were ready, had drove over an hour to get there, and we wanted to see those chicks hatch (for free) darn it!
After parking, we made it into the building with the flood of others. As we rounded a corner Addison suddenly froze and screamed, Henry screamed and started crying. What? Oh the train. Yes, they were horrified by the train in the lobby. If I might add, it is gigantic. If I was one or three I would probably be scared too.
The rest of the afternoon was spent weaving in and out of crowds. Avoiding strollers. Finding elevators. And seeing the chicks hatch.
It was not a good day. But at least we had a whole day together.
I love whole days with my family.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Our Big Sleeper
For those of you who don't know, Henry has never been much of a sleeper. Typically, bedtime consisted of Andy (or sometimes me) patting Henry's little booty for a good hour. In the middle of the night, he generally wakes up two to three times, which requires about an hour at least of more patting. Nap time, I would pat him, with my head resting on the top bar of the crib as my right arm fell asleep and finally went numb.
With that said, sleep has never been something we looked forward to with the little bear.
Friday afternoon, Andy announced that "enough is enough. We have to let this little man cry it out." Certainly, we were going to be up all night. This was NOT a good idea. Or so I thought. Andy laid him down while I went to Target so I didn't have to listen to him cry. He called me thirty minutes later, the boy was asleep!!! Essentially, he fell asleep faster crying than when we sit and pat him. He woke up once in the middle of the night, cried for ten minutes, and fell back asleep. Nap time was the same story. Today's nap time it took him only ten minutes to fall asleep! I am so proud of this little guy, and I must say if I would had known this would be so easy, I would had done it a long time ago!
With that said, sleep has never been something we looked forward to with the little bear.
Friday afternoon, Andy announced that "enough is enough. We have to let this little man cry it out." Certainly, we were going to be up all night. This was NOT a good idea. Or so I thought. Andy laid him down while I went to Target so I didn't have to listen to him cry. He called me thirty minutes later, the boy was asleep!!! Essentially, he fell asleep faster crying than when we sit and pat him. He woke up once in the middle of the night, cried for ten minutes, and fell back asleep. Nap time was the same story. Today's nap time it took him only ten minutes to fall asleep! I am so proud of this little guy, and I must say if I would had known this would be so easy, I would had done it a long time ago!
Monday, January 11, 2010
Trip to Appleton
This weekend, we ventured out (in our new van!) to visit uncle BJ and aunt Pattie. We love going up to Appleton to visit them, they are so hospitable, fun, and the kids play great together. While we love going up there, we sure do miss them living here!
We got to meet baby Ethan, who resembles a Burns' through and through. He is a cute little guy. Addison, Mia, and Jonathon, played the whole time, we barely even heard from them! Little Olivia tagged along too and kept up pretty good with the "big kids" (as we called them when we needed them). Poor little Henry doesn't do well away from home and stayed near us pretty much the whole time. Of course, about two hours before we left he got really comfortable and played really well with the other kids.
On Sunday morning we went to BJ and Pattie's church. It is a really great church, we always love the service when we are able to go. Addison was thrilled to be going to a new church. Her biggest concern? What they would be serving for snack. The girl's teacher said he could tell the were cousins and they played so good together. On the way home from church, Addison told us she learned about forgiveness and sharing with friends. She then asked us what we had for snack in our class, she just couldn't comprehend that they wouldn't serve us a snack. Basically she said, "what's the point of going then?"
We left their house about 7 at night. It took about three hours to get home. Henry mostly slept, but Addison? She talked. And talked. And talked. It was amazing and exhausting all in one. I'm not sure if she actually took a break at all. At one point, I asked if her and Andy could go anywhere in the whole world, where would they go? Andy said Hawaii. Addison said the Great Wall of China, or cupcake mountain. I said a fancy hotel next to a beautiful beach.
Thanks, BJ and Pattie for a relaxing and fabulous weekend! Can't wait to see you soon!
We got to meet baby Ethan, who resembles a Burns' through and through. He is a cute little guy. Addison, Mia, and Jonathon, played the whole time, we barely even heard from them! Little Olivia tagged along too and kept up pretty good with the "big kids" (as we called them when we needed them). Poor little Henry doesn't do well away from home and stayed near us pretty much the whole time. Of course, about two hours before we left he got really comfortable and played really well with the other kids.
On Sunday morning we went to BJ and Pattie's church. It is a really great church, we always love the service when we are able to go. Addison was thrilled to be going to a new church. Her biggest concern? What they would be serving for snack. The girl's teacher said he could tell the were cousins and they played so good together. On the way home from church, Addison told us she learned about forgiveness and sharing with friends. She then asked us what we had for snack in our class, she just couldn't comprehend that they wouldn't serve us a snack. Basically she said, "what's the point of going then?"
We left their house about 7 at night. It took about three hours to get home. Henry mostly slept, but Addison? She talked. And talked. And talked. It was amazing and exhausting all in one. I'm not sure if she actually took a break at all. At one point, I asked if her and Andy could go anywhere in the whole world, where would they go? Andy said Hawaii. Addison said the Great Wall of China, or cupcake mountain. I said a fancy hotel next to a beautiful beach.
Thanks, BJ and Pattie for a relaxing and fabulous weekend! Can't wait to see you soon!
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Baby movements
Today, I am 16.5 weeks pregnant. As I stood in the kitchen making and eating homemade potato chips, I felt the first little flutters! The absolute best part of pregnancy is feeling the little baby, I am so grateful and excited that this time has finally arrived!
New Car!
After a long, frustrating search, we finally bought a mini-van. We have been searching for a while, but just couldn't seem to find one in our price range. I admit, I was feeling pretty discouraged about it. That is until I realized I hadn't even prayed about it. So I asked God for one. On Sunday morning, the Lord said, "I have your car today." That afternoon, Andy said he found a really nice van at Carmax. We went up there on Tuesday evening, and sure enough it was the one the Lord had for us. The Lord and His provision never ceases to amaze and encourage me.
While were at Carmax, Addison decided the car dealer, Oscar, was her new great friend. As Andy and I signed the papers, Addison sat behind us next to Oscar. She began telling him about the princesses on her shoes, that Belle is her favorite and who she dressed up as for Halloween. She told him her brother's name is Henry and she is Addison Rae Burns. Out of nowhere she stopped, looked at him and said, "Can you smell my breath? Is it stinky?" What a character this one is!
While were at Carmax, Addison decided the car dealer, Oscar, was her new great friend. As Andy and I signed the papers, Addison sat behind us next to Oscar. She began telling him about the princesses on her shoes, that Belle is her favorite and who she dressed up as for Halloween. She told him her brother's name is Henry and she is Addison Rae Burns. Out of nowhere she stopped, looked at him and said, "Can you smell my breath? Is it stinky?" What a character this one is!
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