Mommy wow, I'm a big kid now!

You know the tune, "Mommy Wow! I'm a big kid now!"
Well, maybe I'm not a big kid, but I sure am growing up fast!

I decided 2 weeks ago I'd start potty training myself. Mom and dad weren't pushing it since the new baby is coming in 5 weeks, but I thought I'd see what it was all about. So after my nap I told mom I was going to sit on my "big girl potty" so I walked into the bathroom, shut the door on mom, pulled my pants down and took my diaper off. Mom said she was a little nervous what she would find when she opened the door 5 min. later, but low and behold I left a wet present in the potty for her. HA - take that lady! Mom and Dad were really excited about my accomplishment.
Then, later the same day I went again before my bath. Sometimes when I wake up in the morning I go in and go and sometimes I don't. I guess I don't know what's so "cool" about it yet. You see, when I'm playing with my toys why would I want to stop and take the time to go potty when my diaper will catch it all?! Don't worry, all in time.

Also, let's talk a bit more about dinner time. I can't remember if I've taught you about the new tradition we have here at our table, but I'll refresh your memory incase you've forgotten or I just haven't told you yet. I have started a new tradition which Grandma and Grandpa will soon be introduced to....to put it mildly, they will be experts at the Pledge of Allegiance by the time they leave from their visit. I require that we say our normal dinner prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance (which you have to say REALLY LOUD) and then the prayer we say at daycare before mealtime. Yes, your meal will have plenty of time to cool down with our new routine, but heck, I can now say we are very patriotic!

Other than that, life is moving along in Minnesota. We saw a few snow flurries last Thursday for all of 5 min. and it hardly counted, but they were flurries all the same.




I'm growing up fast. I can now count to 10 and am working on getting to 20. Also, I'm am obsessed with puzzles and my new favorites are the Mickey, Big Bird and Farm one. I have to help mom and dad with them because they are easily confused.

Oh yes, one last thing. I decided since the new baby is coming around Christmas that I should learn how to bake. So, here are a few pics of my masterpieces....you know it looks tasty. Just remember, you can never have too much flour and taste tests throughout the baking process are absolutely necessary....the cookie cutter of choice, Mickey (because he's my favorite!).








Well, that's all for now.

Love Maddie

Sweet tooth of mine...

Mom says life is what happens to you, attitude is how you react. If you position things positively, then you’ll handle everything smoother. For example, mom was told she failed a glucose test and had to retake it. How did she handle this news? She baked 7 days straight until the follow-up test knowing if she failed again that she at least had consumed all the sugary treats possible. Well, what happened? She failed again! Something about gestational diabetes. Mom says it isn't that bad and could always be worse. So what does this mean for me? Well, mom and dad changed all of our meal plans to reduce the carbs/sugars…..I for one am not too sure I like this change, but I’m supportive and playing along. Don’t worry, I still get my sweet treats. Speaking of sweet, I have developed a slight sweet tooth. I figured since mom shouldn’t have any right now I should pick up the slack for the family.

Enough about Mom, let’s talk about me! A few weeks ago I went to another apple orchard, or as I call it and apple farm, to buy some apples. I also got to see a porcupine, raccoon, and a pig. Then, I got to go for a hayride. I offered to drive the tractor, because I really love tractors, but mom and dad said I had to be older. May next year?

Then, I went to a pumpkin patch to get a pumpkin. It was really tough finding the perfect one. I settled on 2 small ones and then 3 little baby ones I could carry in my own hand. They have been fun to marker on and paint. Speaking of pumpkins, Halloween came and went. I wasn’t a fan of it. I refused to wear my costume at daycare for the party and only put it on for 5 minutes that night to help dad build a new book shelf…..that was it. I didn’t want to do any trick or treating. I guess I’m the party pooper!

I went for a little road trip this past weekend with mom and dad. We went to UNI to see some friends and then I got to see my Uncle Tom and his family. I met a little boy named Logan…..I think he might be my new boyfriend, don’t tell dad though. It sure was fun playing with kids for the day. The nice thing was, the entire trip was a day trip.

We’ve been doing a bit of rearranging at our house. There is a pack’n’play set up, a new bedroom (with my old baby crib) ready, a baby swing and a new car seat. I’m getting used to seeing these things. I tried to convince mom and dad the swing was for me but they said only babies can use it. I guess this “baby” person really is going to make an appearance at some point. Mom and Dad say I'm in for a rude awakening when this "baby" person makes his/her debut...I have no idea what they are talking about. Mom and Dad also say I’ll have to share my blog….supposedly we’ll have a new “blogger.” We’ll see about that….we’ll see....

I’ll post some pics later from the Pumpkin Patch.

Love Madeline-

PS. Everyone gave us a hard time when we moved to MN because the weather gets really bad here in the winter. So far, it’s snowed 3 times in CO and the weather here has been beautiful. In fact, MN just broke a record for the 8th best fall in history…..Look who’s laughing now people….Look who’s laughing now!