Scarred

Mommy is scarred.
We had an "episode" this morning. I usually get ready with Maddy sitting in her Bumbo on the counter. When we were all done doing our hair I picked her up to get her dressed. As I pulled Madelyn out of her seat I could smell something happening, as I got her out I saw the poop... EVERYWHERE. Ok, this happens more than you'd like to know, this is fine. I take her into the bedroom and run for the wipes, clothes, and new diaper... Where are the wipes? We are out of freakin' wipes! We made it through... Although I am still shaken.

Sniffles on the Fourth

Fireworks for Independence day? No. Sniffles? Definitely.
Moose hats on the fifth? YES! Nana Pat bought us a fantastic foam moose hat after a delicious dinner at the Hilltop. Take a look below... I look fabulous!

Notice the cereal all over my face? That is the only way I would let those kooky parents of mine put a moose hat on my head and take pictures... feed me and I'll let anything roll off my back!

Maddy Makes Mommy Do Surveys

Say the above title 10x fast!
Facebook needs to stop sending me surveys! I can not fight the urge~

1. How heavy was your baby at birth? 7lbs 14.5ozs of baby love
2. Who was the first to bathe your baby? Ray and I still tag team bath time... She is a wiggler!
3. Did your baby like his/her bath? Not at all... bath water= firey pits in Maddy's eyes.
4. What was his/her first outfit? In the hospital she rocked a onesie and LGH hat, but a Winnie the Pooh pants and sweater set were worn to come home :)
5. Was he/she born with hair? A little bit... a very little bit.
6. What amount was his/her first feed? I have no idea... I did know at the time, but what kind of question is this? Are people really interested in how much Similac Maddy first ate?
7. Did you bottle feed or breastfeed? Maddy is hooked on the bottle.
8. If breastfed, did your baby take to it straight away? She took to bottles right away :)
9. What went through your mind when the labour was over? I did it! I did it! I did it! Awwh... she's cute :)
10. How happy has he/she made you?She has changed my life. I did not know who I was until she was born.

Ark... Completed.

I use to rave about how still and content my little girl was when I changed her clothes. She was AWESOME... now, not so much. She literally gets stuck in her clothes because of the constant rolling, wiggling, and squirming. Here she is in a short photo timeline...

This is when she first gets caught up. Right before this picture was taken she decided that grabbing onto her spaghetti straps was the best way to complete this clothing mission.
Peek-A-Boo! She finally emerges!

She also has two new full top teeth. After seeing these humungo teeth I feel bad for ever getting frustrated at her. The poor thing has gotten teeth we are not supposed to see until age 2!

Good news is... I completed my Ark. Due to the CONSTANT rainfall- I am a gloomy, self-pitying, ark creator. Madelyn helps with the project, but decided that she must have a rain hat.

Dear Madelyn

You are the most precious gift I have ever received. There is a saying, "Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” Elizabeth Stone. You have my heart sweet girl.
I realized this evening that I would lay my life on the line for yours. Knowing -without a doubt- deep within your soul that you would give up your life for another is a powerful feeling.
You are the most gentle, kind, and loving little girl. Please forever stay that way. I am blessed to know you, and be your mom. I will be here now and forever.
I love you more than any word, picture, or expression I could ever say or show you. You were born to be amazing... thank you for allowing me to witness your life.
I love you to the moon and back. Mom xoxo

Me, Myself, & I

It's that time again... QUIZ TIME!

1. Pierce your nose or tongue? Nope, but in HS I did want to pierce my lip!
2. Be serious or be funny? Funny.
3. Boxers or briefs? If I were guy? I'm think boxers would get all bunchy... but then they make briefs sound like "Vasectomies in a box." So, probably boxers.
4. Whole or skim milk? I used to drink 1%, since Ray now calls the shots it's 2%.
Crash! Bam! Oops... sorry... I just fell over (Ray calling the shots!) hehehehe!
5. Single or taken? Very much taken... I could be more taken... wink, wink. :) I am a riot! :)
6. Simple or complicated? Simple is wonderful. It is like a warm breeze on a summer day, by the beach. I am complicated. That is more like rainstorms in winter while fighting lions.
7. Law or anarchy? Law... I like order.
8. Flowers or angels? Angels.
9. Grey or gray? I'm not really hooked on either... I guess gray?
10. Read or write? I love to read... but write much more.
11. Color or black-and-white photos? If I am in the photo- I do sepia or black & white to even out the blemishes. If it is a photo of anyone else, I usually stick with color.
12. Sunrise or sunset? Sunrise.
13. M&M's or Skittles? Skittles!
14. Go to bed late or wake up late? Is this supposed to say "wake up early"? I think so... Wake up early! If not... that would be the pattern I would fall into.
16. TV or Radio? TV- Daddadada- So You Think You Can Dance. Dance. Dance!
17. Is it POP or SODA? Soda.... it was pop 30 years ago.
18. X or O in Tic-Tac-Toe? X- middle space first!
19. Leather purse or knit purse? Leather!
20. Eat an apple or an orange? Neither... Pineapple!
21. What came first the chicken or the egg? Egg.
22. Hot or Cold? Cold. You can always add clothes, but you can only take off a certain number before getting arrested.
23. Light or dark nail polish? Depends on the season/ mood.
24. Tall members of the opposite sex or short? Tall!
25. Sun or moon? I like them both at different times.
26. Emerald or ruby? Diamond.
27. Mt. Dew or Surge? Mt. Dew, although Fresca is up-and coming fav!
28. Left or right? Right, always.
29. 10 acquaintances or 1 best friend? 1 best friend. I don't like to answer the phone.
30. Vanilla ice cream or chocolate ice cream? Vanilla... Chocolate takes like dirt to me.
31. High or Drunk? Neither... I'm pretty cool with being me.
32. Green beans or carrots? Greens.
33. Low fat or fat free? Low fat... Come'on let's not take all the fun away!
34. What is your biggest fear in the world? Vomit. Death.
35. Silver jewelry or gold jewelry? Silver, hands down.
36. Kids or no kids? Yes, we have Maddy :) She is a pretty rock'in kid though.
37. Cat or dog? Dog. Cats can drive me insane.
38. Half empty or half full? Half full, I am a very optimistic.
39. Mustard or ketchup? Mustard.
40. Hard cover books or soft cover books? I love the look of hard cover, but I like to read soft cover.
41. Newspaper or magazine? Magazine.
42. Sandals or sneakers? Sneakers.
44. Red car or white car? White :)
45. Happy and poor or sad and rich? Happy and poor- 100 times happy and poor.
46. Singing or dancing? In front of Ray... Singing and Dancing. In front of ANYONE else... I sway form left to right!
47. Hugging or Kissing? Not really a touchy-feely person.
48. Corduroy or plaid? Plaid.
49. Happy or sad? Happy.
50. Purple or green? Purple... I guess.

Uncle Matt Turns 22!

Happy Birthday Uncle Matt-u G-rome! (This is what I called Matthew until I was 6 years old.) We had a great dinner with Nana and an AWESOME Dairy Queen cake. Nana Patty wanted Madelyn to have a party hat, but her search turned up fruitless... Until she entered the Costume store down the street. The photos speak enough for the hat :)

Madelyn is now requesting birthdays happen everyday!

This whole birthday celebration has got me thinking... What will Maddy's birthday theme be? Should we go with the expected Halloween party? Or do something cutsie and kidsie?