Tributes and things

Happy Mother's Day to my Nana. I love you and miss you so much.

Card Perfection

The World's Best Mother's Day

Very early on Sunday morning Maddy woke me up jumping up and down.
She was so excited to start Mother's Day! After a bountiful of cards and a world-class gift we went to Harvard Square to have lunch at Fire + Ice...

Maddy got to use chopsticks.

We then took a stroll...

We stopped by Nana and Papa's and then scooted on home. When we pulled into the driveway we saw someone we know...

And decided we.must.dance.

Happy Mother's Day to all the beautiful moms out there! A special send out to my mom, Mommy Bridgie, Nana Pam, and Auntie Christen. I am now trying to figure out how to make Ray's Father's Day just a fraction as special as this day was.

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While I was organizing photos I came across this one. Melt my heart!

What is in a name?

Maddy has been a late bloomer on most of the traditional milestones set for infants and toddlers. I never worried that she didn't crawl until almost one year, or walk until 18 months, or talk until this past year because I knew she would get there.

Lately her favorite past-time has been to look through pictures and pick out people she knows. As I turn the pages she points and excitedly repeats "Papa" "Papa" over and over. She even calls people she is not sure about "Papa!" Usually next to Papa sits... "Nana!" She can spot "Nana" from a crowd. Then on the next page.... "Ma-TTT." And of course... "Mimi!" There are usually also a Momma and Dadas thrown in. Yesterday though when we were doing this I flicked through a few pictures of people she doesn't see everyday. Suddenly I hear Giddey (for Grandma Bridget,) Ten (for Auntie Christen) and Ackie (for Aunt Jackie.) She amazes me everytime.

Thursdays

For the past month we have been gearing up for Maddy's big Art Show at school. We have heard all about the different painters and techniques they are learning about. Well, tonight is the night! When I picked up Maddy from school yesterday afternoon her teacher told me their was a special piece of artwork for me... Maddy did a portrait of her momma! My first thought was... crap, did she get "morning mama" "tired momma" "frantic momma?!" Then I settled into the idea that she probably did a spaghetti momma, and my highlights and make-up would look just fine.

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I walked up to Maddy (while she was sitting with her back to me) while she was feeding her baby. As I approached I heard little "suckling" noises. I giggled and the suckling quickly stopped. As I walked away I heard the same noises again. She just melts my heart.

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.