Socket Wrench

It's been awhile since our last post, lots to report. Madelyn not walking yet but loves to hold on to your hands and try her best. She started clapping today and seemed to surprise herself by doing so. She's also better able to play with herself, often times rolling around in her crib with her "fussies" for 15-20 minutes after she wakes up in the mornings.

Always eager to lend a helping hand, and give advice on how to install the new dishwasher. Dad's socket set must look better than a pile of Christmas presents to her.

Feeding Mom for change

Pepe

I don't need no stinking bib

Kaitlyn asking, "Where did you get all that hair?"

The bike trailer was not a hit until it got moving.

"Well ok, I guess I like it"

Loving the backpack

Checking out the horses.

Mother's Day

Mom got her first day apart from Madelyn last Saturday as part of her first Mother's Day present, however it came with a bribe in the form of a massage at a spa.

Watching teeth come in lately is like watching a pot of water boil, it just takes forever when you stand there and watch it. We get to peak now and again inside her mouth to see what's going on, but more often than not she would rather keep what's going on in her mouth to herself.

We have a drawer in the kitchen now for her, full of Tupperware that she happily plays in from time to time. She also loves to ride around on her little push cart. A trip around the room in an empty cardboard box will put big grins on her face.

Our kitchen chairs are receiving large amount of abuse lately. Madelyn hoists herself up onthe side of the chair and pushes until she hits a wall or a table and laughs. What impressed me the other day was watching her rotate 90 degrees to another side of the chair to continue pushing once she hit the wall. She'll continue to swap sides until she ends up in corner, the concept of reverse has not sunk in yet so that's where the fun stops until Mom or Dad drags the chair back out for her to continue her journey.

Four on the Floor

Always eager to help out.

Two new teeth have started pushing up next to Madelyn's two other lower teeth this week, that plus a late spring cold has made for a rather cranky baby this week. She's still been sleeping well to our surprise though all of this.

I thought that I would write up what a typical day is for Madelyn.

6:00am-6:30am Wake-up, play around in the crib, toss toys on to floor, "what do I have to do to get these guy's attention??"
6:30am-7:00am Head downstairs to nurse and chase the cats.
7:00am-7:05am Upset that Dads leaving for the day.
7:05am-8:30am Try to play with all of my toys at once, push the kitchen chair around, wheee the baby gate is open, escape and play with the shoes in the entry way, eat some breakfast.
8:30am-8:45am "Nap, are you crazy? I don't need a stinking nap."
8:45am -9:00am "Well maybe I am tired, ok if you insist I'll take a nap"
9:00am-11:00am Naptime
11:00am-11:15am "Hello people can't you tell that I'm awake now!"
11:15am-11:45am Get dressed for the day, pitch a fit when being changed.
11:45am-12:15pm Nurse again and have lunch.
12:15pm-2:30pm Run errands with Mom/Music class/Go food shopping.
2:30pm-2:45pm "Naptime again!! I told you that I'm not tired!"
2:45pm-4:00pm "Ok I guess I really was tired" - Naptime.
4:00pm-5:00pm Play with toys, head outside to get licked by neighbors dogs, "What's counting down the minutes Mommy?"
5:00pm-5:30pm Playtime in the Bouncy.
5:30pm-5:45pm "Daddy's home! I have not seen Mommy this happy since yesterday at this time."
5:45pm-6:00pm Dinner, peas & multi-grain cereal, grapes and some cheese.
6:00pm-6:15pm Playtime with Dad, climb the steps upstairs.
6:15pm-6:30pm Bath time
6:30pm-6:45pm Get ready for bed, have a bottle.
6:45pm-7:00pm Off to sleep.....