This and that...

A little random post for a rainy Wednesday:

Well, our time at Disney was FANTASTIC. It was the perfect short getaway. When I get home I'll upload pics and do a post on our adventures. For now we are at Nanny's house aka Andy's Mom's. Andy's cousin, Rob, is getting married this weekend so we are staying here till then. Andy is doing some traveling for work the rest of the week and AG is living the life in the country.

It was weird leaving Disney with the knowledge that the next time we return we'll be a family of four instead of three. Speaking of returning...we went ahead and booked our return trip for the fall with the kids. They were running a ridiculous special and we took advantage of it since we were already planning to come back. We also booked a getaway for Andy and I at the end of November/first of December for a few short days without both kiddos. It'll be our first trip alone since Hawaii of last year and our first trip alone since we became a family of four. I'm already looking forward to it. I need to start working on our dining reservations for the fall and start thinking about plans for our trip later in the year. Disney takes dining reservations 180 days out and I should be able to go ahead and book our fall trip soon. I'll have to wait a few weeks on the other trip.

Hard to believe that March has come and gone and April is here. Today I started making a mental list of things we need to do before Avi-Kate arrives. I need to put it all down on paper...I do love a good list. I'm almost 30 weeks which is surreal. Lots to do around the house in the coming weeks to get ready.

My toddler amazes me daily. Yesterday, for example he requested cereal but I couldn't quite understand him. So he did the sign for cereal which I think I've only signed a handful of times and I actually had to look up on my app to verify that that was indeed what he was signing/saying/requesting. This afternoon while laying him down in Nanny's bed for his nap he looked at the ceiling fan and informed me that there were diamonds on the fan. I looked up and yes, there were in fact diamond shapes on the fan. I love, love, love this age. I love how much he is soaking up and learning from day to day. Andy and I are also enjoying watching his personality really take flight.

Here are a few things we've learned about AG over the last few months:

-He's a thinker. He analyzes any and all situations...he's not shy in new situations he's just processing it all. Once he's done analyzing it he jumps in with both feet.

-He's a silent leader. He does his own thing and doesn't have to be in the spotlight. Some kids love the spotlight and others hate it. AG could take it or leave it. He's not doing things for the spotlight.

-He loves music...with a passion I might add. If a toddler can be passionate about something at such a young age?!? We are planning to keep doing Kindermusik this fall since he is enjoying it so much.

-He's quite tender and concerned for others. Daily Andy and I get asked, "Okay, Dada?" "Okay, Momma?" when we cough, sneeze, blow our nose, drop something, bump in to something, etc.

More to come...happy Wednesday...

What do you get...

...when you combine the Imagination Movers and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse?

AG's favorite new phrase, "Think Big! Hot Dog! Have Fun!" Complete with hand motions that get get higher with each phrase and with more excitement/emphasis in his voice. He usually breaks this out when he's excited about something. I'm sure we'll hear it several times while we are Disney. I need to get Andy to record it on his iPhone 4...add that to the To Do list.

I laugh every time he does this which happens to be on a daily basis. It always makes me chuckle. Think big and have fun both come from Imagination Movers and the hot dog comes from Mickey Mouse...for those that are not versed in Disney Junior shows. :) Both of which are a common occurrence around here on a daily basis.

So, here's to thinking big, hot dogs, and having fun in the days to come!

And we are...

...off! Almost.

We spent the weekend celebrating Caroline and Clay's wedding. It was busy, hectic, wild, beautiful, fun,etc. All of our company cleared out late Sunday afternoon and then Andy took off for two days to Columbus early Monday morning for work.

My allergies started an uproar at the end of the week last week and progressively worsened. Determined to not repeat a visit to the ER for sinus issues in Orlando, like I did in December, I called my allergist yesterday. He called in antibiotics and steroids and I've gotten several doses in to me and am on the mend.

Tonight I picked up our last minute supplies and all I have left to do is pack myself. I've already packed AG and our miscellaneous bags. In the morning we'll head to Gibson to pick up my sister and then head to Macon for the afternoon/night. We are staying with Andy's sister, Caroline, and then we'll head out early Friday morning. Andy is planning to work all day tomorrow here in Rome and then head to Macon in the evening.

I'm looking forward to lots of quality family time over the next few days, Florida sunshine, a break from the pollen, and some magical memories at the happiest place on earth...

Today is...

...your anniversary! Today is a special day! This little phrase is a Gary Gettis original and is sung for all manner of celebrations. Dad even serenaded Andy and I with it on our wedding day. There's also a Gary Gettis original dance that goes with it. Maybe one of these days I'll get it on video, anyways.



Happy 30th Anniversary to GiGi and G-Daddy! We are so blessed to have you a part of our lives and we are so thankful for all that you are and do for us. We love you!

Yo Ho, Yo Ho...

...Mommy got a great deal! Last year, I wanted to get AG a water table but we opted to splurge on his playhouse/climber combo for his birthday present. This year he had some birthday money that I decided I would use for a water table. It's funny because I really liked this particular table last year and since then AG has become a huge fan of all things associated with Peter Pan... including pirates!

The only problem is I didn't want to pay full price for the table, $79.99. So, I started shopping around to see if I could find a good deal and what a deal I found! Here's how it breaks down:

Toys'R'Us Price: $79.99

Coupon for $10 off from Toys'R'Us

Gift Card from Christmas for $40 to Toys'R'Us

Bringing the total down to $29.99 plus tax...which I used birthday money to pay for...so we paid nothing out of pocket! Wahoo, for shopping around and looking for good deals. 

Here's AG trying it out for the first time. He was quite excited about it...

I'm sure it will provide hours of entertainment this summer. I need to decide where exactly we should put it. Right now it's just hanging out on the patio but I may relocate it to the sandbox. We'll see. Anyways, I guess all that's left to say is Anchors Away!

Wordless Wednesday...

AG's Anatomy...

...who needs Grey's Anatomy?!

Yesterday, during Project Saturday, I ran to get us a late lunch from Chick-fil-A and while I was gone AG played doctor. Apparently, Habersham was in dire need of some medical attention and AG took good care of him. (Habersham was Andy's childhood gorilla and AG loves to play with him.) Alayna and Emily, two of our college girls, gave AG his doctor kit for his birthday. Here's a few of the pictures that Andy snapped while I was gone:

Showing Habersham how to wear the stethoscope.

Taking Habersham's blood pressure...AG enjoys 'helping' take my blood pressure when I have my OB appointments.

Habersham's blood pressure was perfect.

Now, it's time to listen to your heart...

After, I got back with lunch I got to witness the doctor in the house. Today the doctor returned to check up on his patient and everything seemed to be in order. Andy and I our thoroughly enjoying this stage of development. We love watching AG's imagination take flight...