Two things we're thankful for...

To risk giving away too much information and driving away readers of sweet abi's blog - I will spare the details. I think the images will speak for themselves! Due to some "issues" we've had since introducing solids into Abi's diet, we are thankful for the following:

And because of the efficiency and skill of the above, we are immensely grateful for:

What she is...

"When I approach a child, he inspires in me two sentiments; tenderness for what he is and respect for what he may become." Louis Pasteur

But sometimes they do cry...

Poor baby - the past couple of days have been rough for our sweet thing. We think (and hope - for my sanity's sake!) that it is more teeth - we'll see if they pop through soon. She has been a trooper going to bed at a normal time - but is waking up at 5-5:30 AM. That does not work for the momma.

Abi's starting that phase of needing to see me or be held by me most of the time - I think it is exhausting both of us! Lots of tears at times. And poor thing, she has donald's skin - so she breaks out in hives when she really gets worked up!

But we will take the tears with the smiles - we love her so.

Bouncing in the kitchen

Kissing Poppa on Valentine's Day

What a big girl holding her sippy cup (haha, kind of a fluke shot - she doesn't drink from it this well most of the time!)

Big Girls Don't Cry

OK, so I certainly don't want this to turn into a bragging blog - but, please allow a momma to share her amazement at her little lady.

I took Abi to the doctor's office for her second round of the flu shot (boo). Donald, being the amazing man and poppa that he is, is usually at every appt. with me - but not today since it was a fast in and out. Not even any doctor face time. So, I was sitting in the waiting room, staring at the fish, and thinking about checking out with a sad and hurting abi on my own (I know, some moms who might read this are probably thinking that I live in a dream world, always having donald there at doctor's - but hey, I'm embracing it!).

Then, nurse Tonya calls us back - we enter the room - Abi immediately gets excited about the butcher block paper, I initial the sheet - we lay abi down (I'm bracing myself for the crying, as I always fight back tears too) - nurse Tonya gives the shots - and no crying. What??!! No crying - only smiling. What a special girl.

(Side note - I did once read an article about a condition where kiddos dont' feel pain and it is life-threatening. Abi does cry when she bumps her head, etc - so no worries on that front!)

Because I feel weird posting without pictures - her's abi doing her morning yoga. We try and do this every morning (she enjoys it for about 30 minutes and then has enough), but our tuesdays and wednesdays don't currently allow for it. So, she's a flexible, fit lady for 5 out of 7 days!

Abi's Guacamole

Well, not really...but kind of. I was hesitant to try avocados, only because I had heard that some babies don't like them, and if you're spending money on avocados - you want your baby to like them! Hallelujah - Abi digs her avodaco, or guacamole as we lovingly refer to it. Just avocado and lime juice (to prevent browning, because that's just gross).

So the food tally is -

Like - Avocado, squash, and pears

REALLY like - Sweet potatoe and peas

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