Wednesday, March 23, 2011

To The Tune of "Reunited..."

"Rearranging and it feels sooo good. Rearranging 'cause we understood."
I went shopping at Mimi's last night. (hehehehe) And found these great green lanterns. I ran upstairs to check out how they looked. I literally flipped the living room around and made my favorite room even better...

Maddy and daddy were watching the Bruins and had blankets and pillows everywhere. I had to kick them out while I "set-up!"
We also recently redecorated a room for Maddy to play in. This is ONLY for show though because our charming 2-year old refuses to hang out in her new digs.

I would love that for a playroom?!?! What the heck!
Maddy has also been having a power-struggle with bedtime again. Maybe a toddler bed is much closer than we think? I've always loved the crib and the containment it provides. I figured we would move Maddy when she learned how to climb out of it, or 18. Guess she has her own plans. We have had a few late night crying episodes, so my normal 8-10 hour sleep is disrupted. (Play that tiny violin, I know it!) Ray's sleep is destroyed. So, I snapped a shot of myself this morning. No contacts, barely any make-up and in a sweatshirt... at work.

I'm tired and my eyes are swollen. Ewwww.

Maddy had a playdate on Saturday with her buddy Viv. (Ray was getting his new most favorite thing.that.he.never.stops.talking.about installed in his car... XM.)

Maddy's hair looks quite dishelved.
And some bonus shots of my favorite girl.
She is seriously the sweetest thing.

Monday, March 14, 2011

American Girls

With all the sicknesses and winter blahs we finally got out of the house on a beautiful Saturday afternoon to have lunch with the Moore's at the American Doll Store! Here are some pictures.
Ray having lunch with "Rebecca.."

and Maddy looking thrilled...

We had a really great time and will go back soon!

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Maddy Spam


Her favorite place is on the counter.

Or playing with her magnets.

Or yelling.


Friday, March 4, 2011

Ray...

Happy Birthday!
Here is an email we sent this am...
This is a message Maddy relayed to me this morning:
Hi Dudda-
First, can you get me some cheese… my tummy is rumbling.
Secondly, happy birfthday! I love that you make sure mumma brushes my teeth. You are the best dudda in the word.
Where is that cheese? What about a juice?
I love you! Mooshie, mooshie.
Madge


Thursday, March 3, 2011

Im. Pe. Ti.... What?

Impetigo. Literal meaning (in mommy words)... Huge puss filled blisters covering the lips and inside of my sweetheart little baby's mouth. I was convinced it was a fever blister... until I could no longer be in Egpyt (De-Nile.) We took her to an AfterCare center on Monday and received some excellent care (stickers) and some great medicine. It is healing up very well. Ray has to hold her in a "full nelson" as I apply the cream... Parenting is never what I thought it might be! LOL :)

On a different note... I had my first pure moment of sadness at the realization she was growing up yesterday. I went to pick her up from daycare... usually I can spot her playing and laughing and surprise her before she sees me, but yesterday she caught me first. She ran to me and giggled "mommy! mommy!" In that instant my heart melted and then dropped... It won't be like this for long. And then this tune plays in my head (just trying to set the scene!)... (Darius Rucker's song about fathers and daughters)
Some day soon she'll be a teenager
And at times he'll think she hates him
Then he'll walk her down the aisle
And he'll raise her veil
But right now she's up and cryin’
And the truth is that he don't mind
As he kisses her good night
And she says her prayers
He lays down there beside her
‘Til her eyes are finally closed
And just watchin’ her it breaks his heart
Cause he already knows
It won’t be like this for long
One day soon that little girl is gonna be
All grown up and gone
Yeah, this phase is gonna fly by
So, he's tryin’ to hold on
‘Cause it won’t be like this for long.