Wow! Today was CRAZY! Lucy and I had a very busy day. We first went to storytime. Then, we just couldn’t get enough fun with Mrs. Brandi and Maedreigh, so we met up with them in McKinney at Sensory Fun From Day 1. It is a new play facility they are opening with “Open Play” on Wednesdays for $5.The girls had a lot of fun. Lucy practiced her new bubble blowing skill from Sunday. This always cracks me up when babies figure out how to do this.  The girls played with balls, scooters, bouncers, glitter bottles, and more. It was not quite what I invisioned it to be, but it was still a great get away for moms and little girls. After playtime, Lucy crashed out.  When she woke up, she was eager to cruise. I was videoing her going between her Elsa car and her play table when I ran out of space on my phone.  The little turkey took 2 steps all on her own, without holding on to anything, not 2 seconds after my camera stopped!!!! I was SO frustrated! I knew she looked like she was going to try, that is why I was taping, but Natalie had filled my storage with swim videos from last night. I couldn’t get them off fast enough to catch her. Of course, then Lucy wiped out and was done with her tricks for the day.   She is sooo determined to go, go, go! After all that, it was off th activity days, scouts, and mutual. Wednesdays just get crazy!

We haven’t seen the Taylers since before Christmas. It was so nice to see Brandi and Mardreigh today. They invited us to join them at storytime in McKinney.  Lucy got in her “pre-activity” nap before we went, so she was well rested for play.  The girls are still at the independent play phase, but I know they are going to be great buddies in a few months. They are so stinkin’ cute! It was pretty cool how many 8 month old babies there were in storytime today. Lucy came home and took a 2+hour nap. She was whooped! Later on, it was time for round 2: Lucy’s new Water Babies class! Of course she was sound asleep going to class, but that quickly changed when she realized where she was. We have a new teacher, Miss LaShira, and class was a bit loud, but Lucy still seemed to really enjoy it.   Daddy and Natalie were even able to come and visit since our new class is at night.

All I can say is, “Wow!” I finally got to take Lucy to the little aquarium in Fair Park. It was fabulous for Lucy! Everything was at the perfect height, either for her to walk up to, or for me to hold her at. It was not crowded at all, so I didn’t have to worry about her getting run over. It was $15 for an annual pass for me, and Lucy was free because she is under 2.   We played a bit before we went, so Lucy was sound asleep when we got there.   She looked so sweet and peaceful, I let her rest a little and checked things out while she slept.   I think the alligator behind her wanted to eat her for lunch. Not even kidding! 😳  It hopped off of its ledge so fast when it saw her.  The tanks were fabulous, and there was such a variety of animals.    Lucy really loved the sting rays in Sting Ray Bay. I think she really wanted to get in their tank. 😂

This Sunday was a fabulous day! We managed to get through the day without any blow outs!  Lu napped before church, so she was a ball full of fun during services. She took another great nap when we got home though. It was all play from there. I am just loving her happy disposition! She is so funny, and usually always a ball of smiles.Her expressions when she plays are priceless! 😆     

 Love her kitty jammies! I’m sure Brie will too. 😊 

Today was another cold day. I ran errands, and Lu stayed with Daddy.   I always feel so guilty leaving her home, but sometimes I can just get so much more accomplished without having to take her in and out of the car seat over and over again. Plus, she doesn’t like doing that anyways. I love when I get home and she gets so excited to see me. How can you not love her sweet cheeks! ☺️

Thank goodness I was feeling better today! I had 2 award ceremonies to go to, since it was the end of the second 9 weeks of school and also the end of the semester, plus lunch with William. We woke Lucy up super early, and brought her to Bulldog Boogie. It was very hard to get pictures though, because it was very crowded. William was rewarded for the AB Honor Roll and his excellent Think Through Math completion. As soon as Bulldog Boogie was over, Lucy crashed out! We went to Natalie’s awards ceremony, where Natalie was awarded for the All A Honor Roll.    The kids have worked so hard, and I am so proud of them all! Lucy stayed asleep ALL the way until I had lunch with William at 11:30! She was SOOOO tired! When we got home from lunch, it was back to exploring. 😄

I was still feeling really bad today. We just stayed inside. It ended up being a good thing though. Lucy had a MAJOR diaper blow out. Again! Chunky thighs and almost no butt makes a perfect recipe for disaster lately! (I still think she’s absolutely adorable though! 😂) Too bad right after I snapped the last shot, Lucy lost her grab and fell, of course 3″ too far, and whacked her head on the tile. I grabbed her a second too late. 😞 I scooped Lucy up, and after calming down, quickly put some clothes on her. Luckily her bump was not too bad. All of a sudden, outside, I heard rain start. Well, what I thought was rain.  It was hailing, sleeting, snowing, and raining all at the same time!  It quickly covered the ground in a blanket of white, but as quickly as it came, it was soon gone. Crazy Texas! Lucy played the rest of the day, trying to find every way to get into mischief. Today, her new discovery was the front door.  I am so glad there are secondary lock plates on the door.    

This morning I woke up and felt HORRIBLE! So much for our trip to the aquarium today, and storytime! I was not going to go anywhere! Lucy had other plans! She has finally worked out going forwards, instead of backwards. When she sees what she wants, she really knows how to get it! Today, that desired item was Natalie’s gum wrappers.   

Today was my actual birthday, and what a fantastic way to wake up!  I LOVE the smiles I get from Lucy when she realizes I am next to her when she wakes up.  Lucy had her last day of Bathtime Babies at Elmer today. Since she woke up at almost 10:00, we had to hurry, get dressed, and head out the door to swim.    Lu loves to play, but she LOVES swim even more! She loves to try and get Mrs Jenn’s attention while she waits her turn.    Mrs. Jenn has been such a fabulous instructor. We will miss her so much, but cannot wait to see what new things Lucy will learn with her new teacher Miss LaShira. We will also get to be in class with Mrs. Brandi and Maedreigh. ☺️   Swim always gives Lucy enough stimulation for a long afternoon nap.  We were in such a hurry to get out the door, I didn’t even see my  birthday surprises. A beautiful way to end the day. ☺️💕  

Today was so special. We decided to celebrate my birthday at Amazing Jakes since Sam and the kids had off for MLK Day. It was somewhere that had a little something for everyone. Even Lucy got to enjoy pizza crust and the carousel.   She thinks she is such a Big girl.   Alex and I had the fastest car on the track. We were smokin’ by everyone!    Lucy is unimpressed with our selfie attempt. 😂 The boys did fabulous on the rock wall. Lucy enjoyed screeching down to them from above.   Alex and Wii melt my heart when they play together. Such a cute brother bond. This is how WE elk hunt. Nate is quite the hunter.😊  Buckling up for the ride. It was such an amazing evening! The kids had a blast. Lucy was wonderful. And my best birthday gift ever, was seeing Nate and Natalie rock the house down on dance party. If only I could download the video. It is priceless!☺️