My New Best Friend

Hayden and Maddy talking

Maddy playing in the pack n play

The Pack n Play has become my new best friend this past week. Andy has been in Austin TX since last Thursday the 12th and will return tomorrow the 18th. So I have been a single parent for the past few days, we have all missed Andy (daddy). Madelynn and Hayden both had colds when he left and I think Maddy's is finally leaving.


Needless to say I have had my hands full. Hayden handles being sick like a trooper. Madelynn has been fine during the day but the nights have been a different story. She has been sleeping in her infant car seat in my room because her nose has been so congested. She always starts in her crib at 8pm but usually by 10pm she's with me. Except last night she made it to 2am. I think tonight looks promising:)


But the pack n play has been so nice, I have it in the kitchen so Maddy can be safe and playing while I make dinner or clean up etc. I don't have to worry about her scooting to the coffee tables or grabbing Millie's dog toys, which she just finds fasinating to hold. Its funny how I forgot how wonderful a pack n play can be:)


We will be happy when Daddy returns but we have been doing just fine on our own.

Siblings

Just hanging out.

Hayden likes to hold Maddy

Madelynn lights up whenever she sees Hayden. She just loves to play with him and he has fun playing with her. He tells me weekly he can't wait till they can play together with his toys. I am so glad they have each other.

Too Stinkin Cute

Madelynn got this dress from my parents last fall, we thought she would fit into it in May or June. Well turns out she's growing just like her big brother did at this age...fast. Too fast for my liking. This past week we went to the library for story time. And Madelynn put on her dress and got dolled up for the occasion. One of my mom friends said she was a "Chunk of cuteness" in this dress. I know she is going to wear it again soon:)

A Hayden Daddy bonding

Last weekend Hayden and Andy went to Home depot for the monthly kids project. Hayden got to build a ramp to race cars down. He had a blast with his daddy and was so proud of what he had built. Hayden can't wait for next month when he gets to build a bird house.

All About Miss Madelynn - 7 months

Maddy with her favorite Blankie

One adorable vest:)

I love Pajama time!

WOW! Can I hug it?

Madelynn turned 7 months March 1st, her birthday is the 29th of every month but it wasn't a leap year:) She is learning so much every day and becoming more and more mobile. She has been able to scoot on her back for quite awhile, I call her my little inch worm since she inches across a floor. But just recently she has figured out how to scoot on her bottom. It happened one night I turned my head for a second and she scooted to the coffee table. Andy says she looks like Tigger, since she kind of bounces. I have a small video of her doing her scoot and will upload it soon.
She also loves to talk and squeel. Hayden has told me at times "she's too loud." I find this amazing he can say this since he can be quite loud at times. But we all love hearing her talk to us, she has lots to say.
Maddy and Millie our dog like to play together as well. Millie seems to think Maddy should be able to play with her now, so she rolls her toys to Maddy. Maddy too will grab a toy that is in Millie's mouth. All while I sit there supervising. Millie is wonderful with Madelynn, couldn't ask for a sweeter dog.

Like Daddy like son

This picture was taken a couple weekends ago. Everyone in the house was napping one Saturday afternoon except me. Andy laid on the couch for a break and Hayden tucked himself in behind him. Before I knew it they were both sound asleep. Like father like son came to mind at that moment.

Hayden's Magic Show

Here is a small video of Hayden performing a Magic show. He loves his magic tricks that he got for Christmas from his Great Aunt Jan, Uncle Dave, Jen and Matt.