Jaden's First Vacation

So I've known about this vacation for quite some time now and I"ve been excited about the break I would get when Jaden went on vacation with my parents to Kerville, Texas. I even looked up different attractions they could visit, printed off coupons, etc. Even last night as I packed Jaden's suitcase I was totally cool with the idea. Until this morning came. I realized that my baby was leaving. It still hadn't totally hit me yet. But I got back in bed with her and laid down next to her as she watched her Abby Cadabby movie - completely oblivious to my emotional crisis taking place! Lol. I just stared at her and told her to have fun and that I loved her and I would miss her thiiiiiiiiiiissssssssssss much! :)

So, time comes for them to get in the truck and leave and Jaden starts to head out the door and my dad tells her she must give me a hug and kiss before she leaves. So she runs back over, eager to hurry up and head out on her adventure, and she gives me a big hug which I didn't want to end and then gives me a nice big kiss! She hops back down and off she goes. As she's right outside the door I hear her yelling "Bye - I Love you Mommy!". And at this point, I'm still doing fine.

I get to work and realize OMG this is the longest I'm going to be away from my baby. I reassure myself that I can handle this! I look at the clock and it's 9:30. My baby has been gone a little over 2 hours and I'm ready for her to come back! Lol.

It's funny because now I know the feeling that I used to make fun of my friends about. I would hear them getting to take a little trip and tell them they were soo lucky and to enjoy it - stop whining about missing your kids. Now I know how they feel. I miss her soo much already. My mom is doing a good job though - sending me little pics during the road trip. So I know I"ll be fine. Sad thing is today is only Day 1. Let's see how I am by Day 4. Lol.

The Terrible Two's

Okay, so I had heard about the Terrible Two's and had no clue they would be like this. The whole thing is it's really hard to describe. She's learning soo much and it's like she's not quite sure how to process it or I could be wrong and she's processing it all a little too well. Lol. She has attitude, however, that was a given considering who her parents are. She has the "latina" in her and gives her that "fire". And well she's got her momma in her too. She's doomed! Lol. Hopefully when she gets older she learns how to channel all the emotions!

There are days when she is on my last nerve and I think I'm about to blow and then she looks at me in a certain way or says something and I can't even be upset with her anymore. And the worse part of it all is that she knows she has that power. I dont know if it's because she's a girl, or an only child, or both....lol.

On the other hand, there are the days when she amazes me with all the things she is learning. I try to work with her and teach her little things but it still amazes me when she picks everything up. The other day she surprised me and out of no where counts to 10. She has discovered that 7 is her favorite number. Lol. And she can sing the entire alphabet song. Even the "now I've sung my ABC's next time wont you sing with me". Lol and you can't forget the grand finale of "YEEEAAAHHH" at the end with loud applause! Lol

I can't wait to see all the things she will continue to learn. Now if we can conquer the potty!!!!