So BIG!

Guess what??? I had my two month check-up today and I weighed in at 11 lbs 10 oz (75%) and am 23 inches long (90%)! No wonder I am outgrowing all my clothes. Daddy says the pants look like I'm waiting for a flood :) The doctor was really nice and told Mommy that I was doing Great! He asked her to work on getting my attention to the right side (she was already trying this) because I really favor looking left. The doctor doesn't want my neck muscles to get too tight or for me to end up with a flat head - man, that'd look silly! They also stuck me 3 times and made me drink some sticky stuff that no one there has actually even tried. They "guess" it must be sweet. I actually liked that stuff, but the rest of it was NOT fun. Then they stick on a Snoopy band-aide... like that is actually going to make it all better!

I was much happier by evening and after lots of napping today.

Working hard on my New Year's Resolution

I continue to LOVE searching for my thumb and use the other hand to play with my hair. I really think I'm getting the hang of it all. Mommy told me I need to be more gentle though. Apparently I'm pulling some of my hair out with my daily soothing... oops. I have a new talent of turning myself sideways in my crib. It doesn't matter if I'm in a sleep sack or swaddled, I mange to get a good ninety degrees from starting position. Mommy says I'm a houdini. This morning when she came in I had one foot between the crib rails... got a little stuck :) I also have become quite the conversationalist. I am making Mommy proud with my sounds and turn-taking.

Mommy and I had a busy week of errands... I get really good naps in my car seat. She promised to slow down after all the people left, but with appointments already scheduled, this week is looking just as crazy! I understand though. Mommy is busy taking advantage of her time off to get to all the places she needs. Plus, we have friends leaving in February so we made plans for a coffee date every week until they go (well Mommy and Jen drink coffee, Isabelle shows me how to play in the play yard for when I'm big enough).

Tummy Time on my Cool Surf Board from Chief and Family (Daddy's co-worker)

I got to go on my second shopping trip (the first was when my auntie was here). We went to King's Lynn and I got some new outfits. Mommy says they won't fit me until this summer though. It was CRAZY. We had four Mommies, 3 two-year-olds, a 6 month old, and me! It was a nice day... afternoon and we even went to a restaurant. When I got home, I got to tell Daddy all about it.

I got to go to my first baby shower on Sunday. It was fun watching all the women get excited over diapers. The best part was that I got to dress up and wear my new dress that I got in the mail from Sarah Su and Gracie. They are the Best!

I want you all to meet my best friend... Ducky faithfully shows up every morning and evening while I'm getting dressed to keep me company. We have the best conversations and I know I can always count on our chats. I've decided to let you in on one...

Love to you all,

Madelyn et. al.

*Note from Mommy: I can't help it... you get so many videos and pictures each week because I am unable to pick just one! I am slightly bias to this little girl so pick and choose what you watch, but I know you are all loving the chance to get to know our little munchkin. Enjoy because there probably won't be as many when I get back to work in February! BTW, ignore the coloring... all the videos seem to be taken at night under our wonderful yellow lights :0)

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