Well,
I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas! I know we did.
It's all done with and I can't believe how quickly it passed. I can't believe it is Thursday already. Where, oh where has the week gone?? I was totally blessed to see my family this holiday. Both brothers and parents came. One brother I had not been able to see in 2 years! So, it was awesome. I have been sick all week, so medicine head stunk. I felt like I was so disconnected with the congestion and yuckiness that I missed everything. I totally intended to video tape everything, but of course got too caught up in the moment and forgot.
Poor Madison has been a drooly, sicky, fussy mess for these last few days. She seems to feel so much better today and did sleep well last night, thankfully. Jayden has been playing her heart out with all her toys and just eating up the family fun. Beautiful.
I had forgotten how much I miss my family when they are gone, I feel so lucky everyone could make it. Thank you to them for making such and effort and traveling so far. I only wish I had a million more days to spend with everyone.
My poor Matt had to work everyday but Christmas. That totally stunk. I know he is just so tired, but keeps on going. Whataman! He has this weekend off, which is Madison's birthday and it will be so nice to spend some concentrated time with him. yay. The 26th was our anniversary, 2 wonderful years. Matt surprised me by coming home early and with lovely flowers and sweet card in hand. He doesn't miss a beat, I tell ya. In haste, I did not even get him a card. What a wife.
Happy birthday to Melissa tomorrow, Madison on the 31st and to my brother Eric on the 8th! I totally forgot to tell him when he was here. Darn it.
A HUGE thank you to all of our family who showered us and our children with gifts. Thank you!
Thursday, December 28, 2006
What a beautiful time
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Saturday, December 23, 2006
Friday, December 15, 2006
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Madison
Madison is nearly a year old. I cannot BELIEVE how quickly this year has flown by for me. I have been so consumed with her babydom, all else has fallen to the wayside. I watch her play all day long and nothing beats that. She has a little radio thing that plays backyardigan songs and she loves it. She swings one arm back and forth as she twists her torso. I have never seen anything cuter in my life. She loves music.
Babyproofing??! Is there such a thing, really? Madison has taken to pulling the metal vents out of the floors because all of the bathroom and bedroom doors are closed. There is nothing else dangerous she could really do. Several times, we have caught her trying to swim away, in the toilet. Yuck. YUCK. It was funny, although disgusting. She completely stopped responding to "MADISON LEIGH, NO!!!" She just smiles a coy little smile and then continues on. Funny, but bad.
This baby is crawling everywhere, and FAST. Nothing stops her. Nothing. She is walking around all the furniture and pulls herself up with such ease. I don't think she will be walking on her own for a bit longer though, just not very stable. What a joy to watch a baby grow. She can say, "mama, baba" when she wants me to hold and feed her. Talk about melting a mother's heart. I don't stand a chance. She loves her daddy and has the same ritual every day when he comes home. She pulls his pen out of his pocket and takes off his hat. They play with those for a while and she refuses to come to me after daddy is home. Ok, I see how it is!
Madison has been co-sleeping for some time now. We have thought to try, attempt, maybe, to get her to sleep in her crib. This is tough. I love having her nuzzled close at night. I know she is warm and safe, with the two people who love her most. It is tough for ME to think of giving that up to put her in a cold, lonely, little, white jail. I have been trying it out anyway. Unsuccessfully, of course. And only for naps. She does not stop crying to fall asleep. Either she falls asleep standing up or sitting with her face against the bars. What could be more pitiful? She just continues to cry softly until I take her out. She won't lay herself down and rest. It's tough. I have read where a lot of parents tried for 3-5 days, with great success. Where is my great success? What defines great success in a situation as heartbreaking as this?
