It is monkey business!!

I felt that it was time for a blogger update, so here it is! To begin, Addisyn LOVES her preschool. The first 2 weeks were a bit rough- lots of crying, but now she cannot get me out of the room fast enough. "Mommy leave now. Go to work. Bye!" I must admit it is MUCH easier to leave when she is pushing me out of the door! I really like her preschool- the two teachers in the two-year-old room are wonderful. The school has been completely remodeled- the new playground outside is awesome, so I cannot wait for it to warm up enough for the kids to play on it (the children currently play in the indoor gym since it is so cold). Addisyn loves when the gymnastics instructor visits the school (twice per month)- she brings the balance beam, the uneven bars, and the mats! Addisyn also looks forward to music class (a music instructor comes twice per month too)- he brings instruments, fun, and lots of singing and dancing with him!

As for my new job- I really like it. I never thought I would end up in the field of education, but I really like teaching. I am currently teaching on the main campus Monday through Thursday 9-12p and on the Lincoln Campus every other week Monday through Thursday 6-9p. My mom has been such a help with Addisyn. Brian doesn't get home in time for me to leave for Lincolnton, so my mom babysits from 5:15 until Brian gets home (around 6:15). I do not think I am going to teach on both campuses next semester, but it has definitely been a great experience so far ;)

We all survived the stomach flu last weekend. Addisyn had it Wed/Thurs night (throwing up a grand total of 9 times). Brian and I got sick Fri/Sat (Brian wins the prize throwing up 27 times- many of which were two-for-ones if you know what I am saying). Saturday morning Brian's mom came to our rescue- she picked Addisyn up and had her ALL day. Brian and I hung out at the house in misery, while Addisyn had the best day ever ;) Linda was such a lifesaver!!! Brian lost 12 pounds in 1 1/2 days and I had to laugh when he rubbed his stomach and said, "Look. I've got my beach body now." LOL

On another note, we became members of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and used our awesome new passes to visit the Greenville Zoo in SC. The animals were nice and close, they have a wonderful playground inside the zoo for small children, and we got to celebrate the birthday of a monkey with the Chick-Fil-A cow who was giving out brownies. When we got home I asked Addisyn what her favorite animal was at the zoo and she replied, "The Chick-Fil-A cow!" I had to laugh! Here are some pictures...

Addisyn wearing Brian's vest...


Playground...


Chick-Fil-A Cow at the zoo...


Playground inside the zoo...




Giraffes...


Jaguar...


Reptile house...


Alligators...


We packed a lunch...




Intently looking...




Elephants...



We will post again soon!
Love,
Lindy, Brian, Addisyn, Bear, and Cody