Museum of Life and Science, Durham

Well, another Mommy and Abby day so you know we had to go out and find something to do! This time we went to the Life and Science Museum in Durham. They have a butterfly house there that Abby and I just loved! There are a ton of butterflies flying around and Abby couldn't stop laughing! She also decided that pushing her stroller was much better than sitting in it!

I also included a pic of before we left the house so that everyone could see how long her hair is getting and that she really is getting some curls! The pic in the very colorful dress is Abby showing off her new stepstool in the kitchen. She loves helping Mommy with dinner now that she can see over the counter!

Abby's expanding vocabulary

Just wanted to post the latest video of Miss Abby and her new words. She has known "Abby" for a bit now, but is now learning to say "Abigail"! Mommy and Daddy are very proud!

Another day off, another zoo trip...

Abby and I packed up and went back to the zoo today. This time we had some company. Lacey and Shona for mommy. Kennady, Dawson, and Ryan for Abby. Kennady is 5 months older than Abby and they are now becoming good friends. They ran around all over the place today and had a grand old time! They loved the sea otters and the sea lions.

Zoo

Abby and Mommy were off yesterday while Daddy was in class. So we decided to go to the zoo and see the animals. Abby's favorite were the elephants and the sea lions. She is also learning to make some pretty amusing faces!

Good thing we had a good day yesterday because Abby is now at home with a temp of 103. No other symptoms other than being a bit whiny and sleepy. But no daycare. Just a virus I am being told. Paul is coming home early today so that I can go to work and do some of my 11a-11p shift today. Hope everyone has a wonderful 3 day weekend!!

New Playhouse

We bought Abby a playhouse from Craigslist a few weeks ago. Paul repainted the roof purple to match the front door. The roof was originally pink but had faded from the sun. We put it back together today, and although it isn't completely finished yet - she had a great time playing in it today!!

Paul's first week of class

Well, it is official! We survived the first week of Paul being a student! We are adjusting to the new routine fairly well. I am now only working 3 days a week (12 hour days) - this puts me at home on the days Paul has late classes. We joined the YMCA so that Abby can get into some swim classes and I can work on getting back to that pre-anesthesia school size! I've learned that the library has "Toddler Time" on Thursdays - so that is where Abby and I will probably be. We have made plans to go to the science museum in Durham next week with some good friends. Yesterday poor Abby had to help Mommy with the laundry - but it looks like she had a good time hanging out in the hamper and underneath the warm towels from the dryer!

Paul seems to be enjoying his classes so far, and is settling back into being a student. He is riding his mountain bike back and forth to campus and working out at the student center 3 days a week. (Now you understand the whole YMCA membership for me) :) It is shaping up to be a busy fall semester!

Croup again

Abby came down with croup over the weekend, so she spent all day yesterday with Daddy and today with Mommy. She loves to lay down on her stomach and color or look at her books - I had to post a pic because she looks like such a big kid when she does it!

I spent the whole day trying to get croupy pants to eat SOMETHING! I was about to give up when she said "apple". I have NEVER seen this child eat fruit of any kind. I took an apple out of the refrigerator and cut her a slice. She looked at me, picked up the rest of the apple and took a bite. Who knew?