Family Living: Abbott Style

A new session has arrived.  A few nights ago, I converted the crib to a toddler day bed.  Toddler.  Because I have one of those.  Not a baby, but a toddler. This is nothing new, but it just seems official now.  She isn't a baby anymore. She is handling it fairly well.  The first night was a rough start, but since then she has gotten the hang of it.  I'm actually kind of shocked that she stays in bed and calls for me when she wakes up rather than just get up.  Actually, I take that back, she did get up on her own this afternoon after nap time.  She pulled out all her shoes and was sitting in the middle of her room surrounded by shoes. Esh.....now potty training is a whole different challenge.  I don't want to think about it right now.

Recently, we were lucky enough to escape the cold snowy weather in exchange for some family time with my grandparents down in South Padre, Tx.   This is the type of weather we left behind (and came home too) Heated pool, steps away from our condo back door.   We used VRBO to find our condo at a great deal.  It was beautiful.  Two bedroom, two bath, full kitchen and two living areas.  AND cheaper than a hotel.  It was perfect and truly felt at home.  Haley and great-grandma were great buddies.   Played at the park Played in the sand Played in the water.  Brrr it was COLD Tried to SWIM in the ocean.  Girl was trying to strip naked. Ate a lot of delicious food Enjoyed the beach Went for a beautiful walk and saw what the island had to offer Entertained everyone Went to the zoo, hands down the BEST zoo I have ever been to! With her newborn I have soo many p...