Keeping Up With the Vandegrifts: A fun-filled Labor Day Weekend with lots of "Firsts"

Last week was full of lunch dates, we enjoyed seeing friends and also taking Addyson up to Grandma Vicki and Nana Penny's work. Friday night kicked off our busy but fun weekend. We celebrated our nephew Caden's 2nd birthday, Saturday we got up early to head out to Greenfield, MO where Jared's extended family lives. I had to wake Addy up to get her ready and she did NOT like this, she likes to be in charge already lol. She ended up sleeping the entire 2.5 hour drive. This was the first time Jared's grandma's and most of the rest of the family got to meet Addy and we got some good pictures. She was passed around all day and definitely knows her mommy! We enjoyed seeing family and had a great lunch and wonderful dinner that day. We headed home that night and she slept the majority of the way home. Sunday we (Jared, me, and my mom) took her to her first Royals baseball game and even got a certificate saying the date she was there. She did good there as well, sleeping most of the time. We then went to Brett and Kelly's for a BBQ and had a great time! While we were there Addy was laying on a blanket kicking and stretching, while I was telling my mom she doesn't like tummy time and cries so mom had me put her on her tummy and within less than a minute Addy had turned over to her back. She had a stunned look on her face like she was shocked at what she just did. She is such a strong little girl and so much fun to watch! Jared was disappointed because he missed it, he was even in the same room and of course she wouldn't do it for him. Monday we had a lazy day and rested up and then Addy and I went to dinner with Sara. We got to see a lot of friends and family and really enjoyed our weekend. Addy is measuring 22inches and 8lbs 12 oz per our home scale. We go to the doctor next week for a check up and shots :(
Last night Addyson slept in her crib for the first time. (She has been in the bassinet in our room up until now)This was much harder on me then her. Jared said, "you know we can wait a little longer if you want" and I knew we needed to just do it because it wouldn't be any easier if we waited. I had said she would move to her crib at 6 weeks, but I just wasn't ready for that yet so 8 weeks is what it was. She did very well, going to bed at 10 and sleeping til 4am then again til 7am. After the 7am feeding, I brought her back to bed with me this morning for some cuddle time. I didn't sleep well last night, due to being worried and staring at the monitor and waking up to every little noise, but I know it will get better and I will get used to it. We are gearing up for another busy week and hope everyone is enjoying this cooler weather!