Santa Baby

Maddie was one lucky girl today because we got to go and see Santa at school, she got to see her buddies there too, and we got to meet Dada for lunch! Last year I don’t think Maddie ever really saw Santa, she had her dancing little “ta-ta” that we carried around everywhere but that was it. This year, she is obsessed. We have Santa slippers, a Santa cup, two Santa's at the house, it goes on and on. So, needless to say we were pretty excited to have Santa come to school and see him. However, when it came down to it, she did not want to be near him, or sit on his lap. So we got to talk to him to see if he could sweet talk her into sitting with him.

Please ignore the fact that I look like “frosty the noman”


. . . and we try to move a little closer . . .

Then I told Santa I was going to stick her on his lap and take a picture anyways, like all good parents. Neither Maddie nor Santa were a fan . . .


But then we had cupcakes and Maddie could run around with her buddies so all was right again. Oh, and she also would circle around in front of Santa and say hi, or bye every five minutes or so.

Sitting like a lady.


Waving to Santa


Playing with our jingle bell from Santa.


Off and running.


Worn out after all that Santa activity!


Phew. . . and we have another party tonight to go too!

Wordless Wednesday: A Multitasked Snack

Frosty, Trees and Jake

We had quite the fun-filled morning! We got up and had a big pancake breakfast and headed out the door in search of our first Christmas tree! Last year we were in Boston with my parents so we didn’t do a tree here at home. We did make a quick pit stop to pick up some shatter-proof ornaments before we got the tree. Meanwhile in the back seat Maddie kept saying “Frosty, noman, noman!!” The Christmas tree stand in front of Tanglewood Mall has a huge “Frosty” out front that Maddie had been looking forward to seeing all morning. So of course we had to take our picture with him!

How big is Frosty? So big.


And then . . . the highlight of Maddie’s day, she saw a buddy from school. I said, “Maddie, who is that over there from school?” to which we quickly replied while pushing away to get down, “Jake!” Maddie loves her some Jake. They go to school together Tuesdays and Thursdays and she always tells me how she plays with him. She also stole my phone the other day and told me she was calling him! Of course we had to get a picture of the two of them with Frosty as well.

Yes, Jake is trying to hold her hand, so cute!


Also, awhile back when their class took a field trip to the pumpkin patch, these two buddied up. Pretty much Maddie tried to win him over by continuously feeding him goldfish. Smart girl!

. . . and it’s been Jake this and Jake that ever since.

Oh, and yes after these two played for thirty minutes or so we did manage to find a tree and get it home and set up successfully. Tomorrow we are hoping to decorate!

“I dip!!”

Yup, Maddie is a dipper. She loves to dip weird things into other weird things. Like macaroni and cheese in ketchup or fruit in her maple syrup. Whatever gets the food in her, right? Well of course the other night when I gave her a cookie she started banging the cookie on the high chair saying “dip it, dip it.” Donny responded, “oh, she wants some milk, she’s seen me do it like that.” To which I thought, “how often are you guys eating Oreos and milk when I am not around?” Anyways, Maddie dipped her cookie until her little heart was content, but then, the next disaster occurred – her hand was dirty – another trait she gets from Donny. Of course, the hand had to be cleaned immediately, you can’t just lick off the chocolate residue left on your hand.

Steps to eating an Oreo, Maddie style:

1. Dip it.


2. Eat it.


3. “Uh oh, Mama. Clean?”


For the record, Donny looks just like this when he finishes eating his Oreos too.

Wordless Wednesday: Maddie vs. Yogurt

Turkey, Turkey, Gobble, Gobble

We were fortunate enough to have two Thanksgiving dinners this year! Donny’s parents did not end up going out to join the rest of the family in Vegas (long story) mainly because of weather. So, we met up with them at 419 West to have a buffet style lunch. It was delicious and we were all super stuffed by the time we left – this may have been due to the chocolate fountain that they had. We came home and I tried to get some pictures of Maddie in her cute dress, also the same dress she wore last year. Unfortunately I had two uncooperative subjects. I got about 3 terrible pictures of Maddie looking away and Donny says, “ok, I think we got it.” So helpful – is it too much to ask for a smile, or at least a turn in my direction?


. . . sneeze . . . bless you.


We then tried to go out back and maybe use our “snuggies” to help us pay attention for some pictures – no such luck.


I did manage to snag this beauty in the bathroom, haha!

Later in the day we went over to Donny’s aunt and uncles house for round two. We ate ourselves silly over there too and watched some football until Maddie was so tired we had to retire home. All in all it was a great turkey day filled with great food and great family!

When the sun goes down . . .

Here is what happens around our house at night . . . and this was even when Donny wasn’t home. We eat dinner, and usually get really messy. So, we clean up and get ready for bath. We get our bath ready and see if we have to go potty.

First, Maddie has to check to make sure everything is where is always is . . . who knows.

Then we go potty.

Then we get in the bath and get all soapy and clean. Maddie is getting good about helping to wash herself. I wash her hair and always do a “spike” and when I ask Maddie how many spikes she wants, the answer is always two!


Then we get all dried off and lotioned up. We get in our PJs and I clean up the bath. Maddie decides that since I am occupied that she will get into some mischief – nothing new! This night in particular she decided to see if Cheerios float. She took her water bottle and squirted all the water on the floor and then dumped her Cheerios in it. When I came in and saw the mess she looked up and me and said, “I clean!” and proceeded to spread the water as if cleaning the floor. A child after my own heart!

Can you see the puddle?

Oh, and by this point Maddie is soaked and we need to get on new PJs. At least my floor is clean.

Wordless Wednesday–Dada dressed me for my walk

Wordless Wednesday