Pig Tails

When we first started talking about having kids, Charlie kept saying he wanted a girl. Surprising to me, but even more so was one of the reasons he listed for wanting a girl. What is that reason you ask? Pigtails! He couldn't wait to have a little girl with long enough hair for pig tails. Guess what? Addison's hair is long enough for pig tails! Not only does she look ADORABLE with them in, but she also looks so grown up. When she is wearing them, I don't see a baby when I look at her anymore - I see a little girl. Again, mama turned on the waterworks the first time, but daddy LOVES them!

Battery Powered "car"

One day in February the Bay County Schools had a teacher inservice day. Some of the mom's with school aged kids decided to have a playdate in which all kids in the squadron were invited. Addie and I decided to go. We were all asked to bring a bike, etc for the kids to ride and play on in the cul-de-sac that the family lived on. Once there, Addie wanted nothing to do with the "bike" that I brought her. Instead she went right over and climbed into one (of the two) battery powered "cars" that were there. Of course she was too little to drive it so she got into the passenger side and one of the bigger kids drove. I about had a heart attack when the big kid stepped on the "gas" peddle and took of. Those things move pretty quick! So of course, I panicked and made her get off of it right away. However, I couldn't keep her away from it so eventually gave in BUT I made her hold on with both hands. (I know! When did I become such a mom???) She had such a great time on this thing and didn't want to share with the other kids. AND she did great holding on. I am so glad that I eventually relaxed a little because had I not, I don't think she would have had as much fun as she did. In all honesty, I think it may have been one of the playdates she went to that she had the most fun! And, truth be told, I had fun watching my little dare-devil. (Which, by the way, she does NOT get from me!)

Feelin Crabby

One of my favorite things to do when I get a little "me" time is to go walk on the beach, listen to the surf, collect shells, etc. Last Saturday, Charlie told me to take a couple of hours for some much-needed "me" time - so I grabbed my camera and headed to the beach. I don't always take my camera, but did this day. While out walking, I came across this little guy. At first, I didn't think he was still alive, but when he started crawling toward me I realized he wasn't. I snapped a quick picture of him and walked away - didn't really feel like getting my bare feet pinched by a crab!

Shades

For the longest time, we could not get Addie to keep sunglasses on her face while out in the sun. In the past few weeks, she has discovered sunglasses. She loves them and wears them all the time. However, this is not the entertaining part of the story. The funniest part about the wearing of the shades is that she likes to wear them upside down. And somehow, they stay on her! Such a silly kid!

"Bike"

Addison got a "bike" for Christmas. I say "bike" but it is a tri-cycle and when she says "bike" it more like "bie." That "k" sound is a tough one! When she first got it, it was too big and she couldn't reach the peddles. Now that she has grown about 12 feet since Christmas - ok, that might be a slight exagerration - her feet now touch the peddles. She still hasn't figured out how to peddle it yet, but she loves to cruise around the neighborhood on it. In truth though, we only make it about half way before she loses interests and wants to get off it to push or walk along side it. Luckily we were smart and it is one of the ones with the long handle so mom or dad can push/steer. (And thank heavens for that - that would be a long walk hunched over pushing it around.)

The attached pictures are from right after she got it.

My Guess Is...

The rumor last night was that today would be the day we would find out if Chuck got into weapons school for the July class or not. I have been waiting all day - pouncing on the phone whenever it would ring - and still we haven't gotten the word yet. Well, here it is - 3 o'clock - and as most of you know work in a fighter squadron comes to a standstill at about noon on Fridays (not really, but it seems that way sometimes) and my thinking is that we aren't going to hear today. It is going to be a very long weekend around here because we are both getting so impatient!!! I think up to this point we have done a really good job being patient - in the fall by this time when we were waiting we were both so anxious we couldn't sleep and were almost distraught by now. But really, a month is long enough. (The board met in mid-February.)

So to distract myself I am going to download pictures today and get them out on snapfish and hopefully downloaded onto facebook. When Addie gets up, I guess we will go to the park again - we have all ready been there once today. My plan for next week is to plug away at getting this blog caught up. I know I keep saying I am going to do it but now I have a reason to really work at it - it will keep my mind off the never-ending wait! Please check back this time next week for all the updated Schuck family information and pictures - and hopefully with any luck - a yes or a no in regards to Weapons School for Charlie.

"She held her own."

The church that Addison and I go to MOPS at has opened up it's Parent's Night Out to us in the MOPS program. We haven't used it since they opened it up, but decided to try it out last night. We hadn't had a date just the two of us since October and were really feeling like we were due for some adult conversation and some time together. Here's how it went:

We ended up getting to the church about a half hour late. The kids in her room were eating dinner, but since I had all ready fed her she took off to the toys. Usually she fusses when I leave her at MOPS, but last night it didn't even faze her that I was leaving her. When we came back to get her, we got there about a half hour early so there were still lots of kids left - there were about 8 there. I noticed that Addie was the only girl in the room and said "Oh, Addison is the only girl left." With a little chuckle the teacher said to Chuck and I "Addison was the only girl all night. Let's just say - she held her own." I have to say - this made me so proud! My little girl isn't going to take any crap from any little boy! The other teacher was across the room with one little boy passed out asleep on her lap chimmed in and said "Ya, of all these little boys, Addison is the only one who isn't tired." That isn't surprising as the child never acts tired!

We noticed her being pretty tough with little boys earlier in the week. Some friends of ours had a new baby last weekend so we took them dinner on Monday night. Thier older son is about a year older than Addison so we took Addie to play with him while we visited and drooled over the new baby. At one point, Jack wanted Addison to go in the other room with him and Addie kept telling him no. Finally, when he pulled on her arm, she firmly shoved his arm away and said "NO!" Even Jack's parents were impressed with how she stood up for herself.

She is such a character and I am so proud that she is learning at an early age to stand up for herself. Chuck and I laughed all evening last night about the "she held her own" comment. Because knowing her, I can totally see it!