In the week since I last posted, we have had a lot of milestones in our house. Yes, it has been a busy week for us. So without further ado, here's the scoop.

Milestone #1 - Abby has now officially travelled to 4 states. Well, technically, make that 3 countries (Kazakhstan, Germany, and the U.S.), but we are now counting states and she has been to Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Just 46 more to go.

Last weekend we travelled to Charlotte to see my good friend Jen, her husband, daughter, and sister-in-law. Her daughter is about Abby's age and though the two had never met prior to this weekend, you would have thought they have been playing together since birth. They were so great together and it was really fun to watch them. There was not a single meltdown the whole weekend either. Pretty amazing. Their new house is incredibly beautiful as is the neighborhood. We had a blast and I, for one, am so glad they now live within driving distance. They also fed us so well that I asked if we could just move in with them. They have already learned the polite southern response and just smiled and nodded at me.

Milestone #2 - With only a small setback over the weekend (because Mommy put her back in pull-ups due to a LONG time in the car - double what it should have taken and definitely a story for another day), Abby has continued to do so well with potty training. She had another completely dry day today. I have discovered the upside of potty training is not buying diapers. The downside is one must be prepared and know the location of every public bathroom within a five mile radius, preferably before leaving the house.

Milestone #3 - Abby is now out of the crib and sleeping in her big girl bed!! The first night she only fell out of the bed twice and the first time it happened she didn't even wake up. I should mention that her new bed is a toddler bed and thus the fall was a short one. Last night was not quite as smooth but tonight (so far!) she is quiet and I do believe even asleep. That's my girl!! Of course now, when she wakes up in the morning I have to bust a move to get to her so as I don't later find her up making pancakes or something. Hmmm, I do like pancakes though. Nah, might need to wait another year or two before I have her cooking. :-)

Milestone #4 - Abby is learning how to ride her new tricycle. She is quite the little picture of cute pedaling the little Red Ryder trike while sporting her Nemo helmet. She has really picked up the concept pretty fast. The only downside is our driveway is pretty much a hill (at least from the perspective of a 2 year old on a tricycle) so to really get some practice we are going to need to head to the park down the street. Fortunately it has the perfect (flat!) riding sidewalk.

So all in all, a busy week. All this plus even more talking too. Not a day goes by that I don't laugh at something she says or does.

This week's music of choice is Louis Armstrong. Abby's favorites include "Hello Dolly" (though I change the words and sing "Hello Abby" much to Abby's delight) and "Blueberry Hill" (which was inspired by Jen's daughter).

So that is our little corner of the world. Good night!