Madison and Daddy

So William and Kaitlin took off with Mommy to enjoy some time on the beach with Cousin Page and crew in Virginia Beach.  I'm sure Mommy will blog on that later.  Maddy spent Thursday and Friday with Nana and Pops.  Had a great time and enjoyed her visit.  Even slept about 12 hours straight one night. 

It's been the two of us for the weekend.  Some great quality time with just the two of us.  This has been very special to Daddy.  Haven't done much, had typical days, but it's been an awesome time to be able to spend time with just her.  We've played a lot, enjoyed a nap or two and I've just listened and watched.  She will be 16 months on Monday and is changing everyday.  I'm sure she grew 6 inches while she was visiting with Nana and Pops.  Maybe not, however, when you are away for a few days you notice how big she is getting.  She is very tall. 

Her favorite activities are climbing on the couch and having the couch as her playground.  She then starts pointing and uttering toward objects that she wants on the couch.  Normally, the first thing is her blanket, then any number of toys or snacks.  Did I say she likes to eat?  Also, she likes hanging out in the kitchen playing in the pantry.  One of her favorite things to do (she's done this since she started crawling) is to take drinking straws off of the older kids juice boxes.  Mommy normally stocks the floor with different to go drinks.  Maddy was in there today (must be a new supply).  When she went down for a nap, I went in to clean up.  There was a pile of 6 straws that she had taken off.  Too funny!! 

We've had a number of conversations.  She's a talker for sure.  Most words I can't understand, however, she was telling me something important.  Her communication skills continue to grow, though she's not saying many words, she's effective of using her hands to make her point.  She understands us better.  We can tell her something and she's knows.  We stopped by last night to see MawMaw and PawPaw.  While  playing with PawPaw, she started trying to bite.  Yes, we're going through that right now - not often though.  I looked at Maddy and said "No maam, we don't bite." She kind of looked at me and tried again.  This time in a stern voice I said "Madison, do not bite.  We do not bite."   You would of thought that I just took her dinner away.  Her eyes glassed up and she started crying.  I broke her heart....  Wow, the drama starts at an early age.  Not sure what's in store tomorrow.  We're excited for Mommy and gang to get home.  Maybe Madison will help me clean up our mess. 

Chad