First Trip to the Dentist

Addie just had her first trip to the dentist and did so well! She jumped right up on the chair and paid very close attention when the hygienist showed her all of the instruments. Her favorite was the “little vacuum” that sucked all the water out of her mouth. The hygienist counted and cleaned her teeth (with birthday cake flavored toothpaste…yum!), and the dentist was able to do the full exam with no problem. I could not believe she sat there with her mouth open the whole time without any problem at all! Afterwards, she was very excited to pick out a new toothbrush, stickers, and two prizes from the treasure chest. First trip to the dentist was a success!

Mandy, We Will Miss You!

Addie has spent a great deal of time during the past year with her nanny, Amanda Richards. Mandy started as Addie’s nanny in August 2011, and Addie has grown so close to her over the past year. It is hard to believe that a year has gone by already. In August 2012, Mandy left us to pursue her field of study, nursing.

Mandy has helped us so much over the past year and has always been so wonderful with Addie. They had a ton of fun together – going on outings, playing all kinds of games at home, and attending play dates with friends. Mandy danced with Addie at ballet, baked bread with her at Waldorf, and took her all sorts of places such as Mote Marine, the library, GWiz, music class, the park, and Cat Depot. At home, they loved to play instruments, put on “shows” with her dolls, read, do puzzles, create arts and crafts projects, and so much more. Some of Addie’s favorite weekly themes with Mandy have been dinosaurs, bugs, camping, polar animals, outer space, and sea creatures. Mandy was always so good at thinking up activities and games to go along with each theme. Addie has learned so much over the past year. We will all miss seeing Mandy every week, but are glad to know that she will still be in Sarasota so she can stay connected with Addie and remain a part of her life. Thank you, Mandy!



Addie's First Ballet Recital

Addie danced in her first ballet recital at the end of May 2012.  She was so adorable in her little costume.  Since it was a Mommy & Me class, the moms were up on stage with the girls.  We did a routine to the song "I Drive my Mama Crazy."  The song is pretty funny and so was the routine.  Addie was in awe of the crowd, dark theater, and bright lights on stage, so she spent most of the song just staring.  All the girls were pretty cute, but the moms were really the only ones who did much dancing.  :)