EIGHT WHOLE MONTHS

  
to my sweetest madelyn, 

i cannot believe how much you have grown. i still feel like it was just yesterday we were in the hospital snuggling with you soaking in all your beauty. you have brighten our lives so much and make our smiles bigger and brighter. 

in the last month you have become quite chatty and vocal. you are almost to the point where we think you have said "mama and dada" but you haven't said it enough to believe it. you still show no interest in attempting to crawl, you rather sit up or stand (with help of course). you love your walker and have pretty much mastered how to move around, we just love to watch you. you move fast in that thing that sometimes we can't get out of your way quick enough before you're running over our toes. you love to chase your brother, jager and back him into corners attempting to pet him. you are eating better everyday by yourself and i can't help but feel proud when i watch you. {i still have every intention on writing a baby led weaning post about our experience, so coming soon.} your two top teeth are beginning to come through which has provided some interesting and restless nights. it breaks my heart to know there isn't much i can do to help you with the pain but there has been lots of cuddling and kisses. you have learned to clap and do it often when you ba noi (my mother-in-law) sings you a song. you now give me kisses that just melt my heart. your daddy and i love watching you grow everyday and we talk often about how your little personality is developing into a sweet girl. 

i love you to the moon and back my sweet baby girl. 

love, your mommy

A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS

(I realize I am a little behind in posting about this but I couldn't miss writing about M's first Christmas)

 Since Christmas fell right in the middle of the week this year I took the whole week off to celebrate. Trust me, I didn't complain one bit as I was beyond excited to spend all that time with family celebrating little M's first Christmas. When I got off of work on Friday we were on our way to Orlando. The ride down really threw M off her usually schedule which resulted in an hour and half melt down. It was the first time she was stuck in her car seat for six and half hours but we made it with a semi happy baby at 1:30 in the morning. We always try and made it to the Christmas service and this time Madelyn was on the program to received her dedication. 

On Saturday before heading to church we had to stop by and see Vy's grandpa. He was the pastor of the church and a gentle kind hearted man. Before he passed, he was waiting for Vy and I to have a baby as she is the first great grandchild to carry the family name. It is apparent that Madelyn shares a few of the same features with him so we know that he is living within her.

When we arrived at church, it was the first time M was meeting the majority of the family. She was quite popular. Madelyn received her dedication from Vy's oldest uncle.

Vy and I say often that we are very lucky to have such a happy and sweet baby. She was so well behaved during service that you wouldn't even know there was a baby there.

A little family photo after service.

{What Madelyn Wore: Headband - Made by Me, Floral Cord Top, Tights - Old Baby Gap & Bow Back Flats }

  Then we have a very tired sleeping baby girl. This girl can really sleep anywhere. We are definitely enjoying it while it last.

For being such a sweet girl, M's auntie gave her an early Christmas present. 

 This year we were in Orlando a little longer than years past so we got to hang out with cousin and family a little longer. We were able to leave M with her grandparents a few nights to have a little grow up fun, we went a Magic basketball game and went to see Anchorman II. We have not been to the movies since I was about 38 weeks preggo when we saw the Great Gatsby, it's been that long. Vy's family celebrates on Christmas Eve where we all go over to his uncle's house to eat dinner, play white elephant game (wish I had photos as my hubs gifted a giant photo of his head) and open presents.

M stayed up way passed her bedtime and was not into any photos at this moment. Everyone was so sweet and generous to little M. 

  {What Madelyn Wore: Green Polka Dot Dress - Old Jack and Janie}

M wasn't too sure on what was going on.

On Christmas day we left early to head back to Atlanta to spend Christmas with my parents. The drive back home was 100 times better than on the way down and M was such a happy baby when we arrived at my parents, she is such a little trooper. It is a lot of traveling but we are able to spend time with both sides and full our hearts with all the joy and love of the holidays.

(After being in a car for six and a half hours I was looking pretty rough and the pictures that were taken I am not a fan so I'll spare you those.)

SEVEN WHOLE MONTHS

 

to my sweetest madelyn, 

seven whole months, the time sure does feel like it flying by. i know i say this every month but i just cannot believe how big you are getting. it is such a bittersweet feeling, daddy and i truly try to just soak in every moment of everyday with you because we know we will never have it again. you are the happiest baby and we are truly lucky to be your parents. 

oh boy, this month you have just grown so much. you are a rolling machine and can roll just about anywhere. you are not a fan of tummy time anymore and aren't real interested in attempting to crawl, you just rather roll or stand with help. we wouldn't be surprise if you skip crawling and begin to walk. your silliest is really starting to show which makes me think you may have your daddy's sense of humor. you have your two bottom teeth and it is pure cuteness when you smile. you have really started to notice the details in things, you love to look at your little bear and point at his eyes, nose and mouth. you are so focus that i just love watching you and seeing your expression. you are quite chatty when you want to be and we are just waiting for you to say your first word. i am hoping for "mama" of course and your dad is hoping for "dada," well see who will be the winner out of that hopefully soon. you just make my heart so full that i look forward to all the moments to come. 

i love you to the moon and back my sweet baby girl. 

love, your mommy