Bound to Happen

I knew it was bound to happen at some point, and it finally has. Reese pooped in the tub last night while KYLE was giving her a bath...hahaha! I heard Kyle calling my name, and went upstairs only to smell what I was about to see in a few seconds. Poop. Reese was oblivious and had no clue what happened, and it was quite funny looking back on it. I knew at some point the day would come :)

We had a fabulous weekend back home for Memorial Day. Saturday I got to see my high school friends and throw a baby shower for my dear friend, Jody and her 2 mo old, Mason. After the shower, my parents baby sat while the girls and their partners headed to Massbach Winery for an afternoon of drinking, cheese tasting, and a live band. It was wonderful. Sunday we headed to Butson's annual Memorial Day party, and Reese spent the night with Kyle's parents. We then enjoyed a nice grill out with the Montgomery clan yesterday before heading back last night. We had a packed, but fun filled weekend. I am looking forward to this coming weekend when my sister and kids visit us!

Reese is cutting her two front teeth, and I would have never known if Kyle hadn't seen them. I guess that is a blessing in itself. I have heard horror teething stories, but her bottom two teeth (she got at 6 mo) and these top two don't seem to be bothering her. Lucky girl! Nothing a little ibuprofen can't help to take the edge off when they seem to be a little bother to her!

Say What?!?!

My little chatter box is becoming more and more vocal as the days go on. Case in point...

She is on the move and telling us all about it! She will be 10 mo old this week and is right on track. We are enjoying the new center we are at. Reese did fantastic her first days there and so far, so good. I also love my job. Sometimes a change can be such a great thing! Not much on tap this week. Kyle is down in Southern IL visiting his friend (the best man in our wedding) who will be deployed to Afghanistan on Thursday. Our prayers are with his family, wife, and two girls as he heads overseas. Phoebe is only 4 weeks younger than Reese, so I can only imagine how hard it must be for them. We pray he has a safe tour and can't wait to see him in 12 mo. when he returns!

Sassy Pants, too?

I had to laugh last night when I was looking through emails and saw my sister had updated her blog. I opened it only to see the title "Sassy Pants". I immediately started to chuckle. That was going to be the exact title I was going to put on my blog today. Reese and Aubrey MUST be cousins :) To see her blog entry, check out www.finnlandnewsandnotes.blogspot.com

Reese has turned into a little sassy pants this past week. Kyle and I were just talking about it the other night at dinner. Her screeches and hollers have gotten louder and much more exaggerated when she does not get something she wants. Oh lordy. I didn't know these "mini" temper tantrums started as young as 10 months! It really is not that bad, but she has been such a calm, easy going baby it was kind of shocking the first time we heard her "screech" when she didn't get something she wanted. She now HATES to have her diaper changed or to have her clothes changed. It is like wrestling a crocodile to get her clothes on her. She is constantly on the move and hates to be held down for one minute.

This past week I worked less hours than normal since I am just training for my new job, so that offered me lots more time to hang out with Reese and do some things I have been wanting to do. On Friday, we went to the Madison children's museum with a friend and her 5 mo old boy. It was closed all last summer for renovation,and now they have 3 floors of activities for kids. They even had a rooftop where they keep chickens, doves, and a fish pond. Reese LOVED it. So much that I bought a one year membership so we can go as often as we would like. It is amazing. They have so much for kids ages 0-10 to do. It will definitely come in handy this winter when we are searching for activities to do. I am very happy we finally went and can't wait to go back again.

I took this video this morning, of Reese and our cat Jack. They are infatuated with each other, and spend most of their days together chasing each other and playing games such as this one...

Welcome Summer!

The 80 degree weather has finally come! Luckily, I have today off and get to enjoy this wonderful weather with Reese. We plan on heading to the zoo this afternoon to take full advantage of it.
I started training for my new job yesterday, and so far I am still really excited. Today I did not have to go in becuase the director had a meeting all day and would not be able to train us. I was not complaining, I like to get as much Reese time as I can :)
We celebrated mother's day this past weekend with both grandma's. Saturday Kyle and I met my parents and headed to Cirque de Soleil in Rockford. It was a neat show. They can do some amazing things. On Sunday, we hung out with Kyle's mom before heading back up to Madison. Again, it was a gorgeous day outside, so I got some planting done in the garden. It was a great first mother's day!
I know I have been slacking on pictures, but I can't seem to locate the charger for my camera. Once I find it, more will come :)

Bittersweet

The day has come. My last day at my job is tomorrow. I am so excited to be taking on a new adventure and meeting new kids and families, but I am also so sad to leave behind some great co workers and some fantastic families. After working there for 3 1/2 years, I have become so close with some of the families, treating their children like my own. I have already had 2 parents cry about my departure, which makes me so sad! But, I have to do what is best for my family, and hat means making the move to a new center. Tomorrow will be tough, saying goodbye to my 8 little kiddos. I assured them I would be back to visit before too long!

In other news, Reese is growing and learning each day. She loves to clap at basically anything, shrieks in terror when bath time is over (she LOVES water), and chases the cats around on a daily basis. She has begun "walking" along something while holding on. It is so neat to watch her learn new things, but is a little sad watching her get big SO fast! I am also excited for her to make new "friends" at our new center, and I hope the transition goes smoothly for both of us.