New Words

It seems like Madison learns a new word or phrase everyday!

The latest:

"Bye! See 'ya later!"

Mommy: "one"
Madison: "Two!"
Mommy: "three"
Madison: "Two!"

Tanks! (Thanks!)
Peas! (Please)
Shoose (Shoes)
ABC's!
Juice
Shop

She has also learned a naughty word: Shut Up. We're not sure where she picked that one up - but we're guessing it was from one of the kids at daycare.
I guess - you have to take the good with the bad at daycare. I really believe that Madison is a more outgoing and social child because she is exposed to and has to socialize with other children. At the same time, you have to accept some of the bad behaviors that they pick up while they are there. In the long run, I think the good will outweigh the bad. It will just be up to Mike and I to teach Madison that some behaviors that she may learn from the other children at daycare are simply not acceptable in our home.

On the Mend

Popsicles help.

Snuggles from Mommy and Daddy help.

A good Nuk and a snuggly teddy bear help.

Vicks, Tylenol, and a nice humidifier help too.

Don't even get me started on the icky bulb syringe that Mommy uses to suck my brains out through my nose.

Except for the occasional hacking cough, runny nose, and the voice that sounds like I've smoked cigarettes and drank hard alcohol all my life - I'm feeling more like myself.

Sick Baby Girl

I'm home today with a sick little munchkin. Poor baby girl has a fever and I imagine a sore throat, sore ears, and a headache. (I have it too!) I hope she gets over it quickly - I have been fighting it myself for a week and a half - the worst being the past 3.5 days. Sick kids put a wrench in our schedules - but it sure is nice to cuddle them! Madison has been a little snuggle bug since the fever started after work and school last night.

Mike took this picture of Madison a few days ago. For some reason, she loves to put on his Timberwolves hat - I love how the blue really brings out the color of her eyes.

Puppy!

Ok - so Madison has been saying puppy for a few weeks now. I just thought that she heard the word at daycare and was mimicking it. We stopped by my grandmothers house last night for a visit and Grandma's dog, Sasha came running to the door. Little Madison instantly shouted "puppy!" and went running after the dog. I had no idea that she actually knew what a puppy was! So cute!

Went to the new Monticello Target store last night - they had a grand opening celebration. Since my mom is one of the managers there, I decided to go check things out. Props to you Mom! The store looks great and we had a great time!