A Week at Wildwood

Ahhh... Vacation. Nice while it lasts, but always seems so short!

This summer we vacationed at Wildwood during the week of 4th of July. It was nice to spend time with Josh, and family. It was also so nice to nap, ride bikes, take Addy to new playgrounds, enjoy the boardwalk, enjoy the beach and waterpark!

Can you see the rainbow?

Can you guess what's in the bag?

The beginning of the week, was REALLY rainy!

So instead of the zoo, we settled for Pet's Smart

Cape May

Wildlife Refuge

Addyson's beautiful hair!

Happy 4th of July!

Addyson's First Movie!

Since Addyson loves to watch shows on her iPad, I thought it might be time that Addyson would be able to enjoy a movie. So, before we left for our beach vacation, Addyson experienced her first movie. We went to the Movie Tavern with Mom Mom to see Monster's University. Addyson did pretty well, but did start to get antsy about 3/4 of the way through. But nothing a few bathroom trips and candy couldn't help! :) The movie was great and the theater was not crowded at all (so hopefully we didn't ruin anyone's experience).

Then yesterday, we went to see another movie at the Movie Tavern. But this time Mimi and Aunt Jill came along to see Despicable Me 2. And I was a little bit more prepared, so Addyson did even better!

A Summer with Mommy

I love having this time with Addyson during the summer. Its so nice to be able to relax, play with Addy, and just enjoy her! Even though we don't do much, I think she enjoys this time too. She gets to relax at home with Mommy, not have to sleep on a cot for naps, pick (somewhat) what she wants for lunch, play with her toys and playgrounds and enjoy extra time with family!

Here are just some pictures of what Addy and I do with our summer vacation :)

Potty Training Pro

Addyson is amazing. I can't take any real credit for "training" her but she now is fully potty trained. Even at night!

It all started last summer when I bought a potty for her. She would #1 and #2 go every once in awhile but nothing with any real pattern or frequency.

Then at school, Addyson was old enough that they started using the potty with her during the day. She started to go longer periods of time being dry without wetting her diaper.

During the evening when I was home with Addyson, I would wait for her to cook in her kitchen (which usually allows triggered a trip to the potty to go #2) and then instead of putting her in another diaper, I would put her in underwear. I think she only ever had 2 accidents, but I think it was enough for her to realize when she needed to use the potty.

This summer, since I was home with her, I just decided to go for it. I only put her in underwear! I don't remember any accidents. But for naps and at night I still had her in a Dora pullup. Until I realized she was waking up DRY! So, why not just keep her in underwear!

There was one night with an accident, but I think it had a lot to do with the 2 glasses of milk she drank before she went to bed. Since then, we have been smoothly sailing on dry land :)

Go Addyson!!!!

A Monday at the Beach

To continue celebrating my birthday weekend :) Josh took off work on the Monday after the 22nd. Since we were all still together we headed to Samuel's for breakfast and for the Candy Cottage.