Pigtails

Mom finally got some pigtails tied up on Madelyn's head. This is no easy task as Madelyn really doesn't want anything to do with having her hair done in any way, shape, or fashion. She would really like it to just be left alone! (I'm picturing a future Tom-Boy) I am not sure we'll have this repeated anytime soon..but we have pics to prove that this girl once had pigtails. I love them and think they are so dang cute. Too bad Maddy doesn't feel the same way. She was happy with them once they were in..but getting them in involved some whining, tears, and bribing. Lots of work for cute pigtails.

More phrases:

BK eat Mom - We asked Madelyn what Makena eats. BK is her nickname for Makena.

No, no go that way - backseat driving apparently starts at age 2 and continues though your 60's.

Big girl - answer to the question of "what's your name"?

4 Months

My sweet little newborn is 4 months old. I guess the newborn term has to be put away as she is definitely not that anymore. 4 months...what happened to the time? Look at how big Makena is getting... Its just amazing how fast it goes even though there are nights in those first few weeks, you are pretty damn sure time has officially stopped and your stuck in some sleep deprivation hell.

Stats:

Height 26 inches

Weight 16lbs.13oz

Life is pretty good for having a 2 year old and a 4 month old. Not much is boring, mostly chaotic, and always tiring...for everyone involved. Makena was sleeping through the night for a few weeks and then decided to keep it real for Mom and Dad, and regressed back to waking up at 3am. I can live with that but am hoping she'll soon remember how joyous it was to just sleep all night long. She continues to be a pretty easy going mellow baby and after knowing what her sister was like as a baby, I can very much appreciate that.

Big Sister still finds Makena interesting and gets the biggest giggles when Little Sis tries to reach out and grab her. She got in the crib with Makena recently as mom snapped some pics. Maddy thinks this is really fun..and Makena just stares in awe of Big Sis.

Don't wipe my butt

Life continues to move fast, we blink and weeks seem to wiz right on by. Makena's smile will light up a room, she's quick to watch your facial expressions and actions and react to them, grabbing on to your fingers or kicking her legs if she is really happily. I sneezed in front of her the other week and she must have thought I blew myself up, it took me 5 minutes to calm her down again. She can sit up in the bumbo and take a wack at any toys nearby as well.

We had to move out last week to a hotel to have our floors refinished after a water leak caused our floors to buckle in a few places. Madelyn seemed to enjoy her time there the most out of all of us, she tossed her tub toys into the hot-tub and found a light she could turn on and off all on her own. She was in 2 year old heaven to say the least. Mom came down with the stomach flu on the second day while Dad juggled jury-duty and tried to keep everybody happy. We were thrilled to move back into our house last Friday.

Maddy's phrases:

"Don't wipe my butt" - said on the changing table - 20 times last week. I'll happily stop wiping your butt when you figure out what that pink potty upstairs is for. It still amazes me that a human can go from a little bobble head of a baby to a toddler with an option like this in 2 short years.

"Out my ball game" - said when she wants you to sing her Take me out the Ball Game before naps

"Juicebox go outside" - Ummm let me think....yes, do you really thing we'll give you 8oz of fruit juice to squirt all over the inside of the house!?

"Curious George BubbleBath"- you guess it, that little monkey has his own brand of soap.

"Sing hush baby song" - A must before bedtime.

and on and on and on.......

Where did you get that hair!?

Makena is doing well and still has her crazy hair that sticks straight up like a butch cut. Now that she has her neck under control she's able to have more fun in bouncers. Life is still hectic with two little ones in the house, we have some days where we appear to have everything under control and others that just feel like a slow moving train wreck until bedtime.

She is also starting to recognize and interact with people more. We are getting lots of big smiles and coo's.

Edmonds Marina

The neighbors flower patch, 2 acres, is in full bloom and we head over ever day to check things out and feed the goats the old blooms. Apple season is in full swing and Maddy enjoys tossing them into the goat pen.