Easter Eggs at Mamaw and Papaw's House

We had a great time coloring eggs. Maddie ate more than she colored. Daddy helped color a few.

Miss Sassy Pants

We played at the park with Sam and Lily. They had a great time. My mom went with us, so we weren't outnumbered. Maddie has become quite the talker in the last few months, and she is constantly making us laugh. I guess she is at an age where she wants her independence because her new phrases are "I do it", "I fix it", and "no way!". The last one is going to be the one that keeps her in time out. She wants to brush her teeth by herself, feed herself, and of course put on her shoes by herself. When Marty or I try to help, we get "no way, I do it!". Then I stop and think that we are going to have another one in 9 weeks! At least he won't be able to talk back for a while. Maddie starts pre-school tomorrow, and I hope it will help this sassiness. We have been out of town for 8 days, and she has not been in her normal routine. Hopefully we will get back on schedule this week.

3 New Teeth!

On top of Maddie's ear infection, she has cut 3 incisors this week. We haven't got a good look at them, but we felt them. Well, she bit me really hard when I tried to feel them, and trust me, they are in. She has 16 teeth now!

1st pigtails

Does anyone have advice for Marty and I regarding our little thumb sucker? Sometimes she sucks both thumbs at the same time. She used to only do it when she was falling asleep, but now it's an all day battle!

Another ear infection

Poor baby...we are one ear infection away from getting tubes in her ears. We finally got her fever to break, but she is not her happy self. Daddy gave her a popcicle last night. She won't eat, so we'll do anything to get fluids in her.

Belly shots

I keep getting asked why we haven't put any pics of my preggo belly on here lately. There are a few reasons. This past week, a nurse told me that I looked like I could have my baby any day. You can imagine the look on her face when I told her I have 3 months to go. Then the cashier at Walgreens told me that I was really big and that she didn't get that big when she had her baby last year. Isn't that nice for her. Did she seriously think it was appropriate to say that to me? I know that I closely resemble Humpty Dumpty right now...I see myself every day. But why do others think it's okay to point it out to me? I'm not the cute pregnant girl that looks like she is carrying a basketball. I look like I'm carrying the whole basketball team! However, it is not okay to tell a pregnant girl how big she is!!

Another great day

We found a kite in the dollar bin at Target. Marty flew it for Maddie today, and I have to say it held up well. I fully expected it to rip apart since it was so cheap. We think Maddie is getting an ear infection, which explains why we have her so bundled in 70 degree weather. We are headed to the doctor tomorrow.

Maddie's 1st Peep!

We are pretty strict parents when it comes to sugar. However, I bought some Easter candy, and I decided to give Maddie one of the Peeps chicks. She thought she was getting away with something, and I guess she was since daddy didn't know what we did. She actually didn't eat it. She licked it for a few minutes, and then gave me the remaining green mess.


mmmm...

Waiting for Spring...

We had great weather this weekend. We took Maddie Grace to the park. She loves the swings, and she played in sand for the first time. It was a great day!

1st day of preschool

This week, we had a trial run at a preschool. I tried to get some pics before we left, but Maddie was only interested in her waffles (as you can see by the chubby cheeks). She has been in private child care since she was 10 weeks old, so it was hard for me to think about her being a big girl and going to "school". Every week, Marty and I watch how excited she gets to go to Sunday School and play with other kids, so we decided it was time to make the move. She's 18 months old, and we know it will be good for her. I know she is going to get sick being around so many other kids, and that is probably the hardest thing for me. I will get over it eventually, I guess. Anyway, when we arrived, we walked her to her class, she smiled at the other 5 kids, waved, and said "hi, babies". Then she walked over to a little girl and gave her a hug. It was very sweet, and of course she didn't notice me leave. She took a nap on a mat for the first time, which I couldn't believe. She has always slept in a crib or a pack-n-play. I was so proud of her. She made her 1st magic marker art project, and you can see by her hand that she enjoyed it. We will get a report on her each day, and her first one was great. Her teachers said she was an angel (which we already know!). Our baby girl is growing up.

Taco Night

Messy is a good word to describe Maddie eating tacos. She dips the beef and the taco shell in sour cream. Sometimes she eats just the sour cream. She takes that after her mommy. Marty pushed her around the floor in an empty box. She had a lot of fun, and you can see the balloon in tow.

Daddy's surprise

Daddy came home with great surprises! Maddie got 2 heart shaped balloons, and mommy got 2 dozen pink and white tulips. Maddie didn't know what to think about the big balloon.

Our favorite Valentine

Just playin

Maddie loves to stack blocks thank knock them over. She got to play with sidewalk chalk for the first time last week. It didn't last long because she kept trying to eat it.

Wearing daddy's hat and shoes.