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I have not devoted many posts to Miss Madeline alone, so I thought I would take a minute to update you on our almost one year old--so hard to believe! Madeline turns 11 months old on the 19th. If you are familiar with the character Curious George, you know that the books always start out saying, "George is a little monkey, and he is always very curious," . . . now substitute Madeline for George!!! Madeline is our curious little monkey, and like George she is in to everything. She has been crawling since the end of her seventh month, and since then I have had a run for my money! I'm just thankful for Hannah's extra eyes and ears during the day! While she is not walking unsupported, Madeline is quite speedy, as she zooms down the couch, along the furniture, or behind her little car. Because of her height she is able to reach things that weren't available to Hannah at this age-- like the top of the kitchen table, television buttons, the top of the desk, etc. . . . so as you can imagine, this has also posed a challenge.
Madeline is a pretty happy baby. She is sensitive, very cuddly, and a MAJOR mama's girl. Like her sister, Madeline is quite silly, very expressive, loves to dance, and she is a chatter box (at home anyway). Madeline's favorite toy is her Leap Frog Fridge Farm Magnetic Set, and consequently, she is learning to "moo," "quack," "baa," "neigh," and "oink." Madeline has begun to say several words which are recognizeable . . . well, at least to Mommy, Daddy, and Sister. Here are a few Madeline expressions and actions:
"muh . . . muh"= more (she stopped signing more about a month ago, and now just says "muh" in a very demanding, feed me now sort of way . . . we're working on "please."
"buh"= boo (as in peek-a-boo)
"baa"= ball
"bebe"= baby
"hey"= hey/ hello
"mama"= mommy (she actually said something that sounded more like mommy today)
"dada"= daddy
She also says something that sounds like "heh?," and I think she is trying to say Hannah, because she will often point in Hannah's direction. She signs "no" and has begun saying something that resembles the word.
Madeline does many cute and funny things, but our family's all time favorite Madelinism is the way she asks for or gives a kiss. If you ask Madeline for a kiss, she will lean forward and put her forehead to your lips. When she wants a kiss, she will walk/crawl up to you and do the same. If you ask her to kiss the baby doll she will press that little forehead to the doll. It is sooooo cute!!! We are very blessed! Miss Madeline has brought a lot of joy to our home!
Curious Madeline peeking out the window.
Look at me mommy!
11 comments:
Wow, she is so big. I can't believe shw will be 1 in a month. I love how even with her pacifier in you can read her facial expressions through her eyes. Hope you guys are feeling better.
Love,
Aunt Katie
I pray you all will feel better soon. Madeline is just adorable. I know she is joy to you, Jonathan and Hannah, as well as others. I miss having the opportunity to be a part of her life like I was in Hannah's.
In case anyone is wondering why it looks like she has so much junk in the trunk . . . that's the downside to cloth diapers . . . really the only one I have found. So, yes-- baby got back! Haha.
Adorable! She is one busy baby and changing by the minute. Can't wait to hold her and play with her again:)
Love, Grammy
Great pictures! And the kiss thing, so precious.
Hey Lori! I found your blog through Elizabeth's. It is great to see what you are up to these days. Check out my blog sometime!
Christie
when reading about madeline's favorite toy i had to sing, "You made a match, look what you found, you made a match, hear a COW SOUND! MOOOO! or if she's like our family, "you put a cow in front you put a sheep behind, put them together, and look what you find! a COW-SHEEP! that's silly!" our girls delight in the weird creations! precious little girl- enjoy seeing you back!
That's funny Laura. We had Justin and Jeanna over for dinner a couple of weeks ago, and they both sang the song! Haha.
Oh the songs that go through my head during the day! Today it happens to be "Hug, hug a friend hug a friend next to ya--hug, hug a friend and sing along . . ." Ahhhhh!
wow. haven't heard that song in awhile! raffi? i'm impressed, my friend. we've been listening to Seeds CD's- which are catchy, but don't drive me crazy- well, they are God's word, so they shouldn't! they instead drive me back to the cross where i need to be as i raise my sweet children!
l: are those the righteous recycles longies? they look great on her...and yes, cloth diaper butt is a serious factor to consider when putting these kiddos in clothes. hooray for the update and your madeline is just precious!
l: are those the righteous recycles longies? they look great on her...and yes, cloth diaper butt is a serious factor to consider when putting these kiddos in clothes. hooray for the update and your madeline is just precious!
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