Bounce, bounce, bounce!

Daycare let us know how much you love the bouncer there, so we bought you one this weekend to have at home.  You love it so much and it makes us so happy to see you having so much fun!  We made a rookie parent mistake, though! You rubbed your poor little toe raw, so we will move it to the carpet and make sure you have socks on from now on.  You didn't  let a hurt toe slow you down though! You bounced and bounced and bounced!

Sniffles and such...

Well, baby girl, you've gotten into the routine of day care.  Mommy cried before even leaving the house on the first day, but it's been smooth sailing since then. That is except for the germs. You made it 1.5 days before you got a stomach bug (which then hit Dad and me). As soon as you were over that, you had a nasty cold, and then had an issue with your bottom. However, you are such a happy baby no matter what. It's hard to tell if anything is wrong because you just smile and laugh and coo.  You are such a joy always!

In spite of your recent illnesses, you've done a lot of cool things this month. You're a rolling champ right now. You chew on everything and have found that your feet are fun to play with and hold. You cackle with laughter when we play with you, especially when there is an element of anticipation.  Your favorite is "getcha" with dramatic pauses in between the tickles.

Daddy and I pray that your happy, carefree nature lasts forever and that your life is filled with laughter always.

The video above is right before you started rolling over. You are so close, and we love how excited you get when you kick your arms and legs.

Hands and H2O

Dear baby girl,

You have discovered two, well technically three things you love over the last couple of weeks. First off is your hands.  You love to chew on them. You love to look at them.  And you just recently started to realize that you have the power to move them. You are slowly reaching and touching things on purpose rather than randomly as before.  You even helped to turn the pages on the book we read the other day (not really, but you touched them and flipped them back and forth at random) Daddy and I have so much fun watching you learn new things. You get so excited and have such a proud look on your face.

The second thing you have discovered is water. You have liked your bath for a while now, but we tried your tub without the sling for the first time this week and you realized that you LOVE being submerged in the water completely instead of on the surface with your sling.  You kick and splash and laugh. It is so fun to watch.  You also went into the pool for the first time this week.  You absolutely loved every second of it. You kicked just like you already knew how to swim. You were not afraid at all.  It's been a fun couple of  weeks in our household as you've hit two big milestones. We can't wait to see you hit many more fun milestones in the future!!!

Two months old!

Dear Madison,

You celebrated your first Fourth of July by turning two months old! Your two month well check up was a little late (7/13) and your stats are below from that. You were a champ even though you were not a fan of your first shots!

Weight: 11 lbs. 13.8 oz. (75%)

Height: 22 3/4 in. (50%)

Head circumference: 16 in (75-90%)

likes- "talking" to mom and dad, walks in the stroller, tummy time, your bouncy seat and swing, baths, looking at fans

dislikes- wet diapers, going to sleep (you've figured out the positions that usually mean sleep time and do all you can to keep out of them!

Like father, like daughter...

I'm sure you will one day be embarrassed by this, and I'm sure your daddy isn't too happy about this post, but I couldn't resist. I took this shot the other morning while you were both sleeping. It cracked me up! Ya'll looked just like each other. Then, the video confirmed that you are so much like your daddy that you snore just like him.

What you've been up to lately...

You've grown and changed so much lately! Mommy and Daddy have really gotten used to this parenting thing and we're relaxing more to enjoy every minute with you. We are starting to understand what your different cries mean (high pitched screaming for a wet diaper, short strong cries followed by a sigh of defeat when you're tired, etc.) You have begun smiling in response to our smiles and are looking so intently on items around you. You love to look in the mirror as well.  On your one month birthday, you rolled from your tummy to the back for the first time! I have videos to post of your first tummy time, rolling over, and your first bath, but the video camera and computer aren't cooperating. We'll get them up soon enough though. I find that I get few things done on my checklist each day, but you'll know one day that it doesn't matter. What matters is spending time with you and watching you learn and grow each day!

One Month Old!

Madison,

Today you turn one month old. Here is a picture of you at one month and some stats/ info on what you've been up to:

June 4, 2012- One Month Old

Height: 21.5 inches

Weight: 9.6 lbs

Likes: being held, tummy time, your glow worm, baths are growing on you, pacifier (sometimes) walks in the stroller, "being a gremlin" (grunting and squeaking)

Dislikes: baths (sometimes), sleeping without being held during the day, pacifier (sometimes), wet diapers!!!!

Milestones: On your one month birthday you rolled over from your tummy to your back for the first time!