Miss Independent

I hope everyone had a happy 4th of July. We had a good weekend. On Friday, we had my sister and her family up to visit.  Baby A and I had fun making patriotic food. She expressed distress at the mixer but this was much better than usual so I am hoping she is growing out of this phase with appropriate support and exposure. I think that as she is making the connection that mixer = yummy, it is getting easier. 

On Saturday, we laid pretty low and didn't even make it to the grocery store or farmers' market. She had a lot of fun with bubbles in her water table. 

On Sunday, we met the Beasleys and the Lawsons at Myriad Gardens to play in the splash pad. Unfortunately, A got car sick. It was kind of my worst nightmare. Fortunately we had arrived at Lana's and she took over as the responsible mom who knows how to handle a crisis! Baby A was feeling totally fine before and after. She's such a sweet girl. She kept looking at me and saying "mama it's messy. I messy." She immediately started playing with Ben and Grace once we got out of the car. Once we (/Lana) got the car seat (& A) clean and sanitized, we all joined cousin Avery at the park. Much fun was had by all. Though A did face plant and her whole side of her face is swollen, bruised, and has road rash on her cheek. It's difficult to capture in photos but really painful to see in person! She's a trooper. 

It's hard to believe there is less than 2 weeks between these kiddoes. A is a peanut and Ben is a big boy!

Being back to school today was a little tough I think because she was really attached to me all night. I tried to enjoy the extra cuddles rather than get frustrated. I don't know how she gets sweeter everyday. But we love it. :)

Apparently belly freedom is really important to A on major patriotic holidays. These made me laugh.