Haddie Lou, too!

Hadley and I really enjoy our time together at home during the day.  She's an independent spirit, much like her brother and sister, and enjoys doing her own thing most of the time.  Unlike her brother and sister, however, she will occasionally ask me to do puzzles or build blocks with her.  "Mommy, you come and play puzzles with me?"  I love it!

Hadley and I have started attending a Kindermusik class one morning a week.  It is a 30 minute class that, quite literally, makes Hadley's whole week.  She absolutely LOVES playing with the rhythm sticks and shakers ("sticks and eggs", she calls them) and sings songs and dances along with the best of them.  She asks about her "music class" several times throughout the week and singing one of the songs from class is sure to bring a huge smile to her face.  I am learning to let go of any dignity that I have and just sing and dance with her.  It's a good time.

Hadley dabbles in a little of everything...playing with Barbies, puzzles, books, coloring, playing with babies, and "cooking" in her kitchen.  She has also developed a significant affinity for "her" iPod and can be found watching videos on it as she moves around the house.  She can also be found declaring that she is a "rock star" or a "monster" as she plays.  The highlight of her day, however, is when our 12 year old neighbor, Hayley, comes over to play.  Hadley loves being with Hayley and Hayley takes excellent care of Hadley when they are together.  I couldn't resist sharing these pictures of the afternoon Hayley and her sister, Renae, were riding skateboards and invited Hadley to come along with them.  What a riot!

Hayley and Hadley

Renae, Hadley, and Hayley

I treasure every moment with our littlest one.

Our rock star in action (note the baby's sunglasses, too)