Easter... in pictures.

Maddy enjoying her first bits of candy of the day.

Uncle Matt and Lauren acting silly.

Me with my favorite little moogey.

Papa showing Maddy the "baby" on the camera.

Maddy hunting for the eggs!

And just looking extra cute :)

Side note: My darling husband refused photos.

Pajama Day

This morning we got Maddy out of bed and put her in a fresh pair of PJs! Why?! Because it is PJ Day at school of course! She was very confused and didn't want to put her shoes on... I'm sure she was thinking her parents were whackadoo. Right now, she is probably running around enjoying her comfy pajamas. Daddy joked that he wasn't getting out of his pajamas either. Hmpf.
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My ear finally unblocked after 5 days of torture. Adults should not get ear infections, we are babies. (Speaking for myself.) A list of what I tried....
Vinegar... I made Ray a salad after.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Ear Candles... don't even ask.
Swimmers Ear... (When was the last time I was in a freakin swimsuit?!)
Ear Wax De clog Kit
Ear Wax De clog solution
Standing on one leg and hopping
Sleeping on only that ear
Holding my nose and blowing
Swallowing
Chewing Gum
Water flushes
and what finally worked....
time and antibiotics.

Silly Things...

I always want to remember...

-Maddy eats Popsicles backwards. She starts at the bottom and works her way up.

-She loves to read to her dolls. She will sit them in her lap and hold the story up high so everyone gets to see.

-She doesn't yet know the difference between poops and toots.

-Sometimes she holds my face in her tiny little hands and just looks at me.

-When it snows outside she holds her face up to the sky and smiles.

-She likes to boss Sam around. NO! Down!

-She loves prepackaged sliced turkey. Loves.

-When her dad comes home from work she acts like she doesn't see him. It is almost as if she is too cool. Then she surprises him with kisses!

-Once and awhile she will give a kiss. Never when prompted, only spontaneously.

-She pretends to "fly like an airplane" whenever she hears the kids plane song.

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.

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!

Maddy Spam

Her favorite place is on the counter.

Or playing with her magnets.

Or yelling.

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