Addison celebrated turning 4 (on Monday) with a Ladybug Birthday Grill out tonight. This was our first grill out birthday party, and it was fun! Addison was quite excited for her party and had been talking about it for quite some time.
We celebrated with her favorite foods, including chips and dip, she opened her presents including an adopted doggie from Pottery Barn Kids, a new baby and light up shoes, before enjoying ladybug cupcakes and ice cream. Addison loved the cupcakes, even eating 2! Addison had fun playing with her cousins and her new toys during the party. She really had fun.
I know...I say this with all our kids' birthdays, but really...Addison is going to be 4 on Monday? That does not seem possible! She had her 4 year check up today and she was 32 lbs! (25%) and 40.25 inches tall (63%!). Last year she was 27lb (13%) and 36 1/4 inches (25%). So, as you can see, she has grown A LOT in the last year! Addison is probably our best eater. Her favorite foods are broccoli, "pizza" is what she told Dr. Calderon, chips and dip and carrots and dip. Addison likes to work on her ABC flashcards and play with our play date friends. In public, Addison is generally quiet and shy and comes across as being a sweet little girl. But, she has you all fooled at that. At home she is our little pistol! Her favorite word is "NO!" and she has a really mean way of saying it. She gets into her moods where she just cries and screams at the top of her lungs. Believe me, she is far from a QUIET little girl! Addison's favorite things: Baby dolls, strollers, real babies (she has been known to say she wants a baby like that one and point to REAL babies. Dr. Calderon said she would have to talk to Mommy and Daddy about that one!), stuffed doggies and her beloved taggie blankets. I am in process to come up with a way to get rid of the taggie blanket - but it is so hard to see her sad. And, I still remember my mom taking mine away (and burning it). So, I guess it is a personal thing. I hope to find something to replace it, if that is even possible.
Addison just started riding her bike after completely avoiding it for the longest time. She rides with training wheels right now and is getting used to it. She does not show much interest in bike riding though. She just started pumping "all by myself!!" on the swings. This is also a big deal for her because she just refused to do it for so long opting to swing in the baby swing and be pushed while sucking her thumb. Addison still likes to change her clothes many times a day and always asks, "Am I cute, Mommy?" after selecting a new outfit. She is so funny. Addi is beginning to show some signs of letting go of being a baby herself. It is good to see her grow up, but it is sad, too.
Addison is finding that turning 4 is not so bad...if she can just get past having to get a shot this morning!
Happy 4th Birthday Addison, our little Ladybug!
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