Baby Alarm Clock/Its Been Awhile

So it has been a long while since I updated this. I always mean to and then I just get distracted by something shiny and forget. I figured though since Addison woke me up early I would knock out an update.

Addison has been rolling and scooting and can basically go every direction but forward, which frustrates her. She is starting to connect the dots on crawling and is bringing her knees up to try to get on all fours but I think we still have a bit until she is all over the house like Aden (my nephew). She has begun self soothing herself in a different way now. She rubs her head, sometimes with both hands, to the point where now she has two little tracks in her hair. We took her swimming the other day for the first time. At first she seemed a little uneasy but then by the end she was splashing around and having fun. I look forward to taking her to the pool a few more times this summer.

As for us parents. Danica had two wisdom teeth pulled on Friday and is now recovering from that. She has to call the dentist because we are pretty sure he sewed her cheek in with the stitches (which shouldn't be done) and so now we need them to possibly fix that.

I ran in my first 5K on Sunday in Gardner. I finished in 35:45 which is well under my 40 minute goal so I was pretty happy. I really enjoyed doing it and I plan on trying to run one a month to help me on my toes.

Now for some pictures.

Addison at the pool, looking cool.

Basically the coolest, cutest baby ever.

Phil and I before the race began. It was supposed
to rain but it it didn't and the clouds kept it pretty cool.

Me coming into the finish line. 

Bragging moment

So I just wanted to take a moment to brag on my daughter. She has yet to get fussy in a store and or in a restaurant (knock on wood). I mean today for instance. I went for sushi with Bowman and I expected Addison to fall a sleep but she didn't. She just sat there smiling and playing with her meow the whole time. Then the second I got home she lost it because she was hungry. This happens with the store as well. I will be at the store and when I get home she will have hunger cries. Its great its like in her little baby brain it registers "I've never been fed here before, so therefore it probably won't happen today." I realize she probably doesn't think like that but its my daughter so I can put words in her mouth.

Also she is now rolling both ways (there for a while I called her Zoolander because she couldn't turn left) and is all over the living room. Her latest endeavor is to get underneath everything. The couch and her blanket thats on the ground being the main quests. Several times I have come back from the bathroom or doing dishes to find a set of baby legs peaking out from under a blanket.

Welp that's about it. Just thought I would spout off about how awesome Addison is.

Moving skills increasing. Hide and seek skills? still lacking.

Laughing Out Loud

We've had a couple fun weeks. 

Addison has learned to roll over, and hasn't stopped since. We put a blanket down so that she doesn't get all rug burned up while she clumsily makes her way around the living room. After baby sitting Aden today it is apparent that she also wants to begin crawling as she watched Aden with amazement. But we are probably a ways away from that. She is also becoming more and more animated and squealing with laughter (which will be exhibited in the below video). 

Addison stayed with her grandparents on Saturday and made it through the whole night over there this time. Last weekend wasn't as successful. Then on Sunday we went back over there and had a bunch of good food. Addison was great during the day while we were there. She got to see her grandparents and two sets of great grandparents which was fun for all. 

That will be about it. But if you want to see the cutest baby every squeal like Babe the pig then you should most definitely watch the video below.  

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all you mom's out there.

Specifically to you Danica the best mother and the best teacher that a daughter could have. I love you and hope you have a great day.

Also to my mom Ms. Jean Mitchell. The best mother and teacher that I could have had. Thank you and I love you.

Easter and what not....

Addison was awesome at Easter last Sunday and didn't lose her mind much at all. This was refreshing after the Wednesday prior of her going bananas while at a gathering. 

Had a pretty good week. Just regular week up to yesterday when we had Addison's 4 month appointment (and the NFL draft). Addison was 14 lbs. 14 oz. and I think 24 inches long. Everything health wise was good and she got a few more immunizations. The shots went alright. She cried for about 1 minute because of the pain and then a couple more because of our betrayal of letting it happen. Talked with Dr. Jennifer about her food and we can start rice with Addison as soon as we want and then integrate new foods every few days after that. We (Danica really) also asked about getting her ears pierced and it looks like we are going to hold off on that for a little while, which is just fine with dad. 

After her appointment we met with went and ate dinner with the Robles and then Phil and I watched the draft. Danica left after dinner and she brought Addison home with her while I stayed behind to watch the NFL draft. 

Gonna see the in-laws this weekend as we go to Paola for a visit so Addison will get to see some family. 

Below is a picture of us at Easter.

Well back to work for me. 

Daddy's Girl

Sitting in Panera doing a little work and thought an update was in order. Amber (sister-in law) is watching Addison so I can do some work uninterrupted. Also I watched her son Aden Tuesday and Thursday so we kind of traded today and last Monday. While they were with me yesterday they watched as I cooked some bacon. While doing so they jabbered back and forth a bit. The maintenance guys that swung by to change heater/ac filter thought it funny.

Took Addison to see some more family this last Wednesday. She was not the happiest baby. When she gets around too many people and she is tired it is a recipe for an angry baby. People, and different smells such as perfume, and new places get her a little agitated and excited so she can't sleep. Although she is starting to get better because if Danica and I pull her aside we can usually get her calmed down.

Its weird because when I have her at home she is never just angry crying. She cries because she is hungry or tired both are usually pretty quick fixes. But when she is around other people (even mommy sometimes) she will just lose it. This leads me to believe two hypothesis:

a) she loves attention

b) she is a total daddy's girl

My first prediction is that it is a little from column a and a little from column b. Danica will balk at these results but as she is not typing this with me I will silence her opinion. Well I hear the distinct sound of a whip cracking, back to work.

I like to move it, move it....

Addison rolled over this morning!!!

So exciting. She has been working at it for a few days now but kept getting caught up on her elbow. Then today I was watching some t.v. updating facebook when I look down and sure enough Addison was on her belly wiggling around trying to get back to her back. Going from the belly to the back isn't a skill we have acquired but she is working towards it.

She is also becoming quite the chatty Cathy. She makes noises all the time and they are becoming more and more controlled and not just making noise as she wiggles around.

Well I actually have some work to do so I better get on that. Hopefully I will be able to get out to the disc golf course sometime this week get a little extra exercise and a little sun. Finished up week 5 of my C25K but a little extra workout here and there will be good for me.