My motivation to keep this blog up is at an all time low. I know that people read it based on our Google Analytics and from people telling me, but the lackluster of comments makes me seriously consider making this site private. It’s just not enjoyable not getting feedback. My thoughts are to keep it up purely for Dagny and there is no need to keep it public for that. I am still debating about this.
A week before Christmas I got a phone call that my cousin died, then a week later we got a call that Craig’s great aunt passed away. As you can imagine it’s been hard around here. We try our best to keep up a happy face in front of Dagny, because she doesn’t need to be aware of all that at such a young age. So, in a span of one week I went to two funerals both in PA, one in Philadelphia and the other in Pittsburgh. Not fun at all.
When we went to Pittsburgh we decided to leave early before Dagny got up in the morning. This made my mom’s, and quite honestly our life’s easier. Otherwise, there would of been a little girl crying and I think that would of made me turn back home. When we got into town we had tons of time on our hand before we checked into our hotel and met up with Craig’s parents. So, you ask what is one to do? Well, go to IKEA of course. Let me tell you, that place can put a smile on your face when your not feeling it. We were there for about four hours and still don’t feel that was enough time. We purchased a couple of light fixtures. We got this and this because I can’t make my mind up for Dagny’s room. I think the winner is the first one, because when Dagny saw it she said “Oh, that’s beautiful.” Since it was intended for her room, she really should have the last word.
IKEA
Let’s see what else?
We finally picked out a wall color for our living room. We decided to go back to our old palette from Peakview, neutral walls with white curtains. Now all is left, is to paint and get the curtains, but at least we know this much.
On January 1 st (no joke) out of the blue Dagny asked to sleep in her big girl bed. Craig got right on it and turned her crib into a big girl bed. She has one of those cribs that transitions to a toddler bed and then finally into a full size bed. Up until a few days ago she has been waking up at 7 in the morning, now she is back to her 8 am wake up. I think she finally feels fully comfortable in her new space.
Baby Girl is growing up
Sometimes I get really surprised by Dagny. It’s not that I doubt her abilities because that’s the fathers from the truth. But, sometimes she just catches me off guard. For example, for Christmas we decided to get her a Scribble & Write. Probably because of all her other new toys, she didn’t even look at it. Then, last week she took it our of her toy chest turned it on and BAM she started writing her letters. I was honestly shocked. I haven’t seen her even try to write letters. What was even more impressive was the fact that she watched the explanation on how to do it and then she followed the directions. She blows me away.
We introduced Dagny to the Wii bowling. Here she is meeting Wii Dagny.
Hi
I just love the expressions on her face as the ball moves down the lane.
It's going...
Oh...No!
What?
Lately, Dagny has shown interest in sitting down with Craig and I and playing boardgames. I must admit we have been waiting for this moment since we brought her home.
Boardgames
Ice Age is still Dagny’s favorite movie.
Sunday mornings
Dagny is getting so tall. Here she is wearing 3T pants. They fit just right, in fact kind of looking like they might be getting a bit short. She isn’t even 3 1/2 yet. I guess the good news is summer is coming and it will be time for shorts and dresses. I just can’t stand how fast she is growing up.
big girl
And, finally here is another photo of my pretty girl.
pretty girl
Barbara
