Sledding

Last week, Gianna was so sick with a respiratory virus.  I don't think we've ever kept her home for two consecutive days, but we had to keep her home all week.  By the weekend, she was doing better and her fever was gone.  We decided to go sledding on Sunday, and the Conley's joined us!

Gia preferred her tube to the plastic type of sled.  She has no fear!  Ryan was great about going down the hill after her so that she had a ride back up.  I hauled her back up one time and felt that was enough to put me into labor!

Mommy Milestones

Lately, I feel like I have had several "Mommy Milestones."  

1. A couple of weeks ago, I completed the open enrollment paperwork for Gianna to go to Four-Year-Old Kindergarten in Onalaska.  4K is a half-day program Monday through Thursday.  If Gia gets into Onalaska, then she can go to school right from Tricia's house next year.  

2. Gianna is in a Parent & Me gymnastics class one day per week.  At some point, she will move up to Level 1 and then progress (hopefully) to Level 2.  Kids can't compete until Level 2.  I had to work a three hour shift at the concession stand today.  Parent & Me, Level 2, three hour shift...yep, I don't think it all adds up.  This must be when the fun begins.

3. This afternoon, Gia went to her first friend birthday party, and she was very excited.  Jadynn celebrated her fifth birthday at the Children's Museum with several of her friends from day care.  It was reported to me that Gianna was most interested in the two girls under two during the coloring and games, but once it was time to run free in the museum, she jumped right into the action, no surprises there!  

Hannah, Lauren, Bailee, Ellie, Jadynn, and Gianna

Seeing rainbows

My "Mommy Milestones" are a little bit sad and exciting at the same time.  All-in-all though, I am just proud to be Gianna's Mom.  She even told me today herself that she is smart!

Chef Gianna

Her mom might not be able to cook, but Gianna can! She made her very own mini pizzas for dinner tonight.

Love, Gia

Valentines

Gianna and I started talking about her valentines a couple of weeks ago. I looked back on the blog to show her a picture of the hearts she decorated with markers and stickers last year for her friends, and I was bummed to find that I never posted one. I couldn't believe I didn't capture her first Valentine decorations. Hopefully, I saved one.

This year, I made sure not to forget. Gianna cut out some of the tags (look closely, and you will see) and chose which type of cereal each friend would get. She decided it would be best to give a couple younger kids Craisins since we didn't have plain Cheerios or Chex.

Such a thoughtful little one!

Big Sister

Gianna has been very interested in her baby sister. She asks about her (even how our doctor appointments go), gives her hugs and kisses, can tell you approximately how long until she is born, and even sings to her. This morning, she asked to read to her. Many times, she wants bare belly out for these experiences. Lucky for you, that wasn't requested today!

Cooper Turns 6

Today is Cooper's 6th birthday!  We celebrated early with him at Chuck E. Cheese in since he is expecting a new baby brother any day now.