Week 2

At the close of our second week here in Brentwood, Madi and I are sad to say good-bye to Papa (Gram and Aunt Karlee have already left for Utah), but we anticipate our reunion with Spencer! I was surprised at how hard this was for me to be away from Spencer for 2 whole weeks! I'm pretty sure that it's also been a little hard for Spencer, especially when he hears about all the things that Madi's been doing, and feeling like he's missing out. It's crazy how much a baby learns and grows in just 2 weeks! Spencer looks at pictures and comments how she already looks older. Some of the things that have happened while we've been away include:

1) Madi learning LOTS of new words! Some of my favorites are "glasses", "Jesus", and "bless you". When she sees me wearing my sunglasses, she'll point and say "glasses", then proceed to take them off my head! She began recognizing Jesus at the beginning of the month. She saw a picture, smiled, and began waving frantically. She'll now say "Jesus" and wave when she sees a picture of Him. "Bless you" was a one time deal, but it sure was cute! I kept sneezing and after the third or forth sneeze, she said "Bless You!" I thought I was just hearing things, but my mom was there as a witness! It's been fun knowing that she understands most everything I say to her now, and I've really enjoyed trying to distinguish was she is saying in return.


2) Turning Madi's car seat around (forward facing). We originally were planning on waiting until AFTER Madi's birthday, but for convenient purposes, I figured that doing it a week or two early isn't that big of a deal. Madi's been pretty excited about it!


3) Swimming in a real swimming pool for the first time! Madi's done the hot tub and baby pools, but not an actual BIG pool until last week! It took awhile to get used to the cooler temp (aLOT different than the 85 degrees we've had the hot tub set to), but once we got use to it, it sure was refreshing!!



I HAD to include some of Madi's hot tubbing pictures! She loves her new floatie that we've FINALLY got to use!




4) Break through of Madi's FIRST tooth (bottom right)!! It was exciting when I first noticed it cutting through her gums and felt it sharp against my finger. Perfect timing too- right before first birthday pictures next week!


5) Blowing kisses. This consists of kissing her hand while blowing against it at the same time!


6) Folding arms for prayers. Madi still needs some practice with this one. She only does it when SHE chooses to, not on command which I'd like!

7) Going UP stairs. Not a picture of this one. She was already on the forth stair when I caught her the first time and it made me nervous leaving her there to grab my camera. We just have to work on going DOWN the stairs now!

Madi can't wait to see her dad tomorrow and show him some of her new tricks!!!