While We're Waiting

Not too long ago, our February calendar was pretty empty. But then within days it filled up like crazy! We're trying to get in dinner dates, going to friend's houses, parties, family get-togethers, etc. until this second child comes and takes over our life for a few months. But in the down-time in between all these activities, here's what we've been up to...

Evie has been really into writing lately. She'll see me write my lists on my notepad in the morning, and she'll ask to do the same. Allow me a "teacher" moment to brag about my child: Look at her pencil grip! She learned this all on her own, and I am quite proud!

Although sometimes she'll switch to her left hand. That's ok, though! Maybe she'll be ambidextrous :)

So, for Valentine's Day we got her her own notebook and heart pencil. She asks for it everyday.

Valentine's Morning! I realized that having a child's birthday so close to a holiday can get complicated. Luckily Valentine's Day isn't one of the big ones, but we still kept it very low key this year.

For our third year in a row, Chris and I had a fondue meal at home. We look forward to this tradition every year. I think I've now found the perfect combination for chocolate fondue: equal parts bittersweet and semi-sweet chocolate and cream. It was so yummy!

Evie's 2nd Birthday! She woke up to us singing "Happy Birthday" with cinnamon rolls and candles. We could tell that she knew she was special on this day. She had a more jumpy stride in her step, and she got a look of pride on her face whenever someone said happy birthday to her. It was a special day!

We had lunch at Panera with the cousins to celebrate.

And her gift from us was a new baby doll. This will hopefully keep her happy when Mommy's having to care for the real baby. So far, she has taken on this mothering experience very well.

For dinner, we went to Friendly's. Evie got her very first kid's meal and ice cream sundae. She was so happy!

And finally, we have been having tea parties at this house. Lots and lots of tea parties. Oh my word, I can't tell you how many stuffed animals have been invited to tea parties here. Evie is very specific about where she wants each one to sit, but she mostly likes to sit on her teddy bear's lap. We definitely see a Tea Party themed birthday party in the near future!

Well, that's about it! We're contentedly waiting for this next little bundle of joy to come. I think having a busy schedule and a busy toddler has made me not focused as much on the due date. Nor am I wondering if I'm in labor with every twinge that I feel. Experience certainly does make one a little calmer about what's to come!
But we'll see how I feel once March comes around!