Growing up so fast

Well- we've had a really big week here. We've been very fortunate recently to have met some really nice families in our neighborhood. We have started spending a lot of time with two different families: Justin, Michelle and Megan (almost 2 years old) and Greg, Nella and Abigail (also almost 2 years old). We also still spend a lot of time with our friends Megan, Chris and Owen also. We've had so much fun getting to know them and letting our little ones play. I feel very lucky to have met them because they have lived in Lexington longer than me and they know about things for children to do around town. Grace and I have been going to Megan and Abigail's houses for playdates mid week also which has been great fun! It's nice that they live only a block away- we are so lucky!


Last weekend, we went to a blueberry farm with Greg, Nella and Abigail. They were having special weekend events the day that we went. We started off with a blueberry pancake breakfast. Delicious! Then we went on a horse drawn wagon ride around the farm. The girls really enjoyed this. Next, we picked blueberries and rasberries and finally, while the guys paid for our new fruit, we girls had a little picnic in the shade.



Monday morning, Evan and I decided that Grace was ready for her big girl bed. As soon as she woke up, we transitioned her crib into a toddler bed. We watched her on the monitor during her nap on Monday and gosh was that funny! She was getting in and out of her bed- new found freedom! She was pulling books off of her shelf and then going back to her bed to read them. I had to go in twice to remind her that it was nap time and both times, she ran to her bed, put her head on her pillow, and closed her eyes- how does she know to pretend like she is asleep- what a hoot! Since that nap- she has stayed in her bed for all of her naps and for bedtime. We have been pleasantly surprised about how easy it has been to make the transition. We also have started her drinking out of a big girl cup during meal times. For the most part- she's done really well.

Tuesday morning, Grace and I went to the movie theatre for the first time to watch The Bee Movie. We went with Michelle and Megan and Nella and Abigail. Again- we are very lucky to have met them!!! There was a film festival in town so the movie was completely free for us to attend. The girls did a great job and really seemed to enjoy themselves. At the end of the movie the girls started to get a little antsy so we did leave slightly early but we were proud of how well behaved they were.



Tonight we took Grace outside for the first time to ride her tricycle. She has been riding it inside for the past week or two but we figured it was time to let her try out her new found skill out on the sidewalk. She again, did surprisingly well. She really is growing up so fast and we've noticed such big changes in her personality since we potty trained. She has become much more independent, "Me do it". We are really pleased with how well she follows direction and are thankful that she is well behaved...good parenting (grin).

Hope you enjoyed todays blog- we certainly have been busy. We really are living up and loving life. Love, A Very Busy Mommy