Addi says what

The first time I put her in these overalls she started crying, dramatically tried to bend over and wouldn't let her hands touch the floor telling me she "can't move in these overwears and needs them off." 
She was trying to read a book to me and said "This book is quite difficult for me.  Can you read it?"
"I'm tired like a bear who didn't hibernate in the winter."
While looking at Isaac intently I asked what she was doing and she said, "I'm falling in love with him." 
"You can be excused in so many ways.  Excuse me I'm in your way . . . . Excuse me I tooted . . . "
Addi almost fell and started crying and I asked her if she was hurt.  "No it scared me.  And made my arm itch.  I'm allergic to falling." 
"That chicken is up early.  Maybe it's a rooster but his throat hurts so he can't cock a doodle do."
"You probably should've only had one kid. That way you wouldn't be as tired."
While laying down all sprawled out, "I'm like so relaxing in the sun." 

Insta husband he is not

top: c/o shein    pants: old navy   shoes: steve madden (goodwill) 
I wanted to actually take a picture outside because the weather was so nice.  Plus I even busted out my iron for this shirt, and showered and blow dried my hair.  It only made sense to take a non selfie, real picture.  Unfortunately as soon as I was ready there was a guy outside delivering mulch and I was too embarrassed to bring out my tripod and take pictures, so I made Chris take a few really quick. Well they all stunk.  Were really far away, not clear and I didn't like one of them.  So mirror selfie it is.  Insta husband he is not.  
(This top is only $10 and I love it.  It's kind of hard to tell but it's light blue with white stripes. It comes in yellow too and now I want that one!  Perfect Spring and summer top!) 
Hope you have a great start to your week!

5 Things I'm Loving

Anything Striped.  I just got this top from Old Navy for $8 and I love it.  I have more than my share of striped tops, but none that are red and white striped, so clearly necessary, right?

Old Navy Compression Leggings.   Also from Old Navy, I just got these leggings (40% so they were $18) and I love them.  They go almost up to my ribs and are a little tight pulling them on compared to my other workout leggings, but they stay in place, are soft and thick and so comfortable. They had a floral pair too and now I want it. 

Big Little Lies. My Crazy Ex Girlfriend.  We've needed some new shows to watch and just finished watching Big Little Lies.  It was SO good and I'm sad they aren't ore episodes.  I started watching My Crazy Ex Girlfriend on netflix and it is so funny! 

Bath and Body works candles.  I used up all my Winter candles and just got some new Spring scents and love them.  If we're going to be stuck inside because it's cold and rainy, a good smelling candle makes it a little better!

Farkle.  Chris and I are trying to not just sit and watch tv after the kids are in bed, so we started playing the game Farkle.  It's super easy and all you need is six dice.  It's really fun and so far the running total is Katie: 6, Chris: 1.

Tell me something you're loving these days! 

Mama Addi Date

Last week I took Addi on a mama daughter date and it was so fun.  I wish it was something we did more often and I really want to make it a point to fit it in more.  I spend so much time with her during the week that when I get a chance when Chris is home and I can go out, honestly I usually pick to go alone.  But I know how important it is to spend one on one time with her and it's so different when we do something just the two of us, then when we are home with Isaac too.  

One of my best friends and her son met us at chick-fil-a for dinner and ice cream and then we went to one of those paint your own pottery studios.  I've always wanted to go and Addi loves doing painting and projects, I knew she'd love it.  

Her little tongue was out the whole time.  She was so focused.  It was adorable. 

Thankfully she let me help her a little at the end, because the nose and eyes were hard to do! But the rest she did on her own and she did so well.  I was impressed! 

I used to think that babies would be my favorite stage and am slowly learning that is not true! The older she gets the more fun it is to do things with her, listen to her tell stories and say hilarious things, and spent time with her.   I look forward to lots more mama daughter date nights!

 

The Vales get baby chicks.

Last week we got baby chicks and it's been so fun.  We got five baby chicks from a farm about a half hour away.  Sadly one of them died the night we got them, and I may have cried.  Thankfully the other four are healthy and already so much bigger than when we got them.  

Addi couldn't be more excited about them and would spend so much time just sitting and talking to them in their crate.  Isaac loves going out to see them too, but obviously not as patient to sit there like Addi.  They're currently in a rubbermaid container in our garage, but Chris built them a little cage they'll get moved to soon because they'll be able to fly out of the container.  Next week they'll probably get moved to our chicken coop, but stay in their little cage until they're bigger.  

So far Addi has named them "Aaliyah, America, Beer Man and Ellie."  Beer Man is most definitely our favorite.  I'm excited for warmer weather and the kids and I to start taking care of the chickens during the day and being outside way more!  

Sometimes I still can't believe we get to live in a place with so much yard and chickens.  We love it!