Mom Moments: Addison's growing up!

Over the past several months, I've noticed how big Addison is getting and how much she is growing up. When Peyton was born, it really became more evident how big she is both physically and mentally, I guess because beside the little newborn, she really is pretty grown up. It makes me a little sad, but also very proud of the little girl she is becoming. She makes me laugh every day with all the funny things she says. I can't remember them all to write them in this blog, but I do remember one thing she said to my mom recently that was pretty funny and shows how she processes things in her head.

My mom said to her: "I could eat you up!" and Addison responded matter-of-factly with: "Nanda, we don't eat people." My mom said, "But I could just eat your eyes and your ears and your nose and your mouth because they are so cute!" and Addison said, "But Nanda, then I couldn't eat or hear or smell or talk!" She also frequently talks on her "cell phone" and talks about "did you get my text message? or my email?" which I think is hilarious! I wish I could think of some more, but I can't remember any right now.

She has her own little unique personality that is so endearing at times (at frustrating at others). She remembers EVERYTHING so you can't tell her snaything just to get her to move on, because it will come back to haunt you later. Same deal when you show her how to do something - she remembers EXACTLY how you show her the first time and she will do it EXACTLY that way each time she does it. And you can't get away with doing it any differently either.

One thing that she is doing lately that isn't so endearing in the moment is that she walks carefully so that she won't step on any lines in the floor or pavement, etc. So that means she's even slower than usual. We were in JCPenney the other day and she had to go potty. She had to step in the middle of EVERY SINGLE square in the floor on the way to the bathroom and I thought we would NEVER get there!!

Anyway, I'm proud of my sweet girl who is such a great big sister and I love her so much! Here are some pics of my big girl recently that I hope you will enjoy.