March!?

Reading to my baby.

Really, it's March? Well, at least it is feeling like it here. Despite all the snow our loved ones seem to keep getting, we are pleased that Texas is bringing 60's, 70's, and even some 80's these days. We have had lots of outside time (backyard, parks, zoo) and are very grateful to get this toddler out of the house! Now to just get out and do some shopping as we have also outgrown all our "warm weather appropriate" clothing these days!

At my favorite place in the zoo...

New things....

The baby bump is growing. Today is 18 1/2 weeks and going strong. The illness is there, but tolerable. I think you just sort of "get used to it". Baby check up on the 1st brought "everything looks good" and a strong heartbeat in the 140's.

In other news in this area, I have talked with my boss and made the decision to stay at home once baby arrives. Well, at least most of the time. I applaud all working mom's and am so pleased that my husband gives me the choice and that we have the ability to cut out an income. I may return part-time, but we'll know more as time gets closer. For now, I want to be a mom (at home) while my babies are little. And the thought of another deployment with 2 kids, working full time, and family so far away is more than I ever want to experience at this point in our lives.

I continue to be amazed at the things Maddy comes up with and is so eager to share. This girl, she is so observant and smart. I know I'm her mom, but really... She is a master at her colors, shapes, learning letters, patience and skill for puzzles, and boy does she LOVE art. Her teachers are amazed at her attention to detail, use of colors, and drawing skills at this point. I'm not sure about all that and so I'll take what they give - they do have 13 other two years olds to make a comparison with! Maybe we are breeding the next Monet ;) (wonder who she gets that from???)

This guy was at the zoo.
I really wanted my picture with him.... until we got next to it!

Madelyn has lots to share.....

First 'real' haircut (finally).

My Mommy took me for my first real haircut. They cut a lot off (3 inches) and I think I look amazing! The lady was kinda pushy cause she kept telling me to hold still. Finally, with a little bribe of some new nail polish from Daddy, I held my pose and made it through.

Side view...

Cheesy princess.

I have been practicing for the baby. I talk to Mommy a lot about giving it or sharing my things with it - my bed, my toys, my clothes, my food... I was pretty sure I was getting a baby sister but this week, I have changed my mind and am telling everyone it is definitely a boy. What do you think? (Place your Vote up on the right hand side of our page.)

I also was the lucky recipient of a new swing. After multiple tussles over the "baby" swing, Mommy says Caileigh and I are too big for, she bought me a cool new glider swing built for two. With some handiness by Daddy, Caileigh and I are working on our teamwork as we insist on flying up into the clouds. (Although it is not self-propelled at the moment, this is a skill we will be perfecting this summer :)

Yes, we often try to see each other.

But - we also think it is really cool that we are both on the front! :)

Love to you all, x.