Lexie's Life Schedule- 25 Months

8:00-8:15- Wake up

8:15- Breakfast.  Her favorite is a frozen waffle with butter.  Sometimes (rarely) we get out of the routine with a hard boiled egg and some fruit.

Monday morning we have a play date with Sophia (16 months old) She lives across the street. After that we go to the Chiropractor for a weekly adjustment, then we go to the gym.
Tuesday, Wednesday, and every other Friday we head to the gym after breakfast and then onto a play date or to do errands.
Thursday is school from 9-11:45
The 2nd and 4th Friday of the month we have MOPS.  Alexis has her own kids program, while I hang out with other moms.  We usually meet up with Daddy for lunch at Panara or Chipotle afterward. 
Saturday is never the same anymore.  Josh and I usually get a workout in.  It's fun to have one spontaneous day.
Sunday is church from 9:30-11:15.  Once a month Josh and I teach in the toddler room.  The rest of this day we try not to do any work or plan anything.  We just hang out at home.

12:15- Home for lunch

12:45- Watch a show usually Super Why

1:15- Read books and then nap time

4:00/4:30- Wake up

4:30- Play or do a learning "project" with Mommy

5:00- Independent play in the kitchen or living room while Mommy prepares dinner.

5:30- Daddy's home!!!

5:45- Dinner

6:15- Play, Play, Play or another outing- the park or frozen yogurt :)
Tuesday is swim from 6-6:30
Wednesday is small group from 6:30-8:15 or so

7:30- Bath Time

8:00- Read books, turn on the fan, lay on the floor, say Bible verses, pray, get in the bed, turn off the light, sing lots and lots of songs, go to sleep.  Alexis is very attached to this bedtime routine.  She notices if she is being rushed or if there is one minor change.


What a life she has!  In a couple of months this busy toddler's schedule will be turned upside down with the arrival of  her brother Cameron Grant.  I'm trying to get her in school one more day a week. It will be a huge adjustment for this family to learn how to stay at home again.

Alexis is learning colors, letters in her name, coloring in the lines, how to count to 20, and how to sit still for a long book.
We are also working with her on sharing, saying "yes" instead of "yeah", general manners, how to introduce yourself, and how to obey- which is always the first time you're asked anything else is not obedience!

That last one is the biggest challenge. 
This is the way I've been teaching it 90 % of the time: 
1. State what I want- (Please go put your shoes in your room)
2. Alexis does something else
3.  I say "you did not put your shoes in your room,  Mommy will help you practice."  I take her and the shoes to her room... then say "this is how you obey!"
4.   Take the shoes back to the original spot.
5. Give her a chance to succeed at obeying.
6. Lots of praise if she does it.  Time out if she does not.

It's exhausting, but it works...for now.

26 Weeks Pregnant

how far along: 26 Weeks

how big is baby:We don't know.  The external measurements show 21 weeks, same as my appointment four weeks ago. 

weight gained so far: 22lbs

Belly Button in or out:  In

stretch marks: Nope

sleep:I'm restless at night.  We need a king size bed for the next 3 months.

best moment of the week: They all involve Alexis!  She brought a truck and a yellow block over to my belly and said "won't chu play with me baby broder?"

food cravings: Mostly anything I don't have to prepare

looking forward to: Seeing the baby on an ultrasound next week.

Not looking forward to:  Pitocin.  I hate that drug.