Changes

Little Ms. Smiley is at it again! Madison is such a happy baby, we feel so lucky to have such a wonderful daughter.
Madison turned 4 months and is amazing us every single day. Her recent discoveries are pulling her suckie (pacifier) out of her mouth and smiling. She tries hard to get it back in her mouth, but that doesn't always work. It's so cute to watch!

We had her 4mth well baby visit last week and it went well. She's grown to 12lbs 10 oz & 23.5" long. Her Peditrician said she's in the 25% for her age and that she's developing very well. Madison is able to hold her head up by herself without any problems and loves to sit up (with help from mommy & daddy). She hasn't turned over yet, but we're working on it. She also seems to get a little frustrated when she's on her tummy (she's got her daddy's patience hehe). But the Peditrician said that's OK, and what's important at this stage is that she holds her head up. We're so proud of her accomplishments! :)


Darren & I are doing well. We took the leap last week and bought a more "practical" vehicle for our little family...a Chrysler Pacifica. The Jetta was just too small for us, the carseat, baby stroller....let alone if we wanted to take Chase & Harley anywhere or buy groceries! LOL We actually both love driving the Pacifica...it's so roomy and drives/rides so smooth. Madison loves it, too....she falls right to sleep!



One last thought for the day.....
I was reflecting on how wonderful God truly is...how He answers our prayers & wishes when we need them the most. A good friend of mine from NY recently found out that she's pregnant after quite some time of trying. She's such a good-hearted, Christian woman and will make an amazing mother!! I just wish I could be there with her to share in her moments of joy! :)

Madison at 15 wks

<~ Madison's determined look. She's trying to grab her butterfly.

Madison Michelle is growing so much ! Everyday, it seems that she discovers & does something new. She's now grabbing at her toys or other objects that are near her. Madison's latest love is a spider that sings the alphabet song. She can press (well, she swats it) the spider's belly and it sings. Madison absolutely loves this toy! She will lay in her playpin and just keep watching it :)

She's also "talking" a lot more now. A lot of O & A sounds. Sometimes it even sounds like she mumbles MA or MOM. I'm sure that's just wishful thinking right now. I'm continuing to read to her and she loves that too. We recently purchased the Dr. Suess books, so she loves to look at all those bright colors.

We're working on the "tummy time", but that seems to mostly frustrate her. She's doing well keeping her head up by herself, but when she's on her tummy she can't keep it up long enough for her to look around. Madison is a very curious and alert little girl. She loves to situp and look around the room. We recently discovered that she likes the Elmo movie. I put it on for her one day and she lay in her playpin quiet as can be and just watched! Amazing! :)

This week is Madison's 4 month well baby visit with her Peditrican. We'll find out how she's progressing and how much she's grown! I can't wait!!! And daddy & grandma Debbie will be with us!!! BUT that also means another round of shots....we're not looking forward to that.
We'll put up another post after her visit with her "stats"! LOL :)