Maddy's first time visiting the Bank (July 31) was fun. Momma got to see her co-workers who she misses very much and Maddy got to meet everyone. We got some great shots with India, Lauren, and Danielle. Maddy was very well behaved and enjoyed seeing new faces. She slept in Lauren's arms and appreciated all the love.
Her first time in a restaurant (July 31) was at the Pig N Chic with her friend Emmie. Maddy slept through dinner which made us very happy. Momma was worried that she might start screaming and bother the other patrons, but she surprised us once again.
Maddy's first game night (August 1) with the girls Emmie, Ada, and Avery. Basically the girls took turns sleeping and eating while the adults tried to make it through a game. Momma will admit that we played 10 rounds of catch phrase (moms vs dads) and the dads dominated. The moms are still blaming it on "pregnancy brain" and being sleep deprived. We had a great time and got some funny shots of the girls. Maddy is the one that is dressed like a boy. I will say she had on a pretty dress for most of the night, but as soon as I put her "magic" jammies on, everyone decides to take pictures. The sweet, magic pjs are the pjs that I came home from the hospital in 31 years ago. These were the jammies Maddy was wearing the first night we got her to sleep for 6 hours and that's how they got their name "magic jammies". She has now out grown these and they have been retired...again!
Maddy's first time with a baby sitter (August 8) was with Aunt Karen. Matt and I attended our friend's, Matthew and Laura, engagement party and Karen agreed to keep Maddy so we could go. Karen and Maddy had a great time going for a stroll around the park. I must say I wasn't worried about her, but I did miss her which surprised me. You spend all week wanting a break and then when you get one, you can't wait to get back and hold your little one again. It's crazy!! Karen sent us a picture of Maddy napping on her chest to let us know that Maddy was happy and doing just fine. Thank you Aunt Karen! We will take you up on your offer to babysit anytime!
Maddy's first time with a nighttime routine (August 9) was a result of Laura's sister Debra telling us how she got her son to sleep through the night. We took great notes and started it with Maddy and it has worked wonders! Maddy does tummy time with daddy from 6:30 until 7pm; bottle at 7pm; bath after that; massage from mommy; daddy dresses her in pjs; daddy rocks her while mommy reads a nighttime story; and then we put her down awake and turn on the awesome lullaby cd that Amy Rossi got us. Maddy has started putting herself to sleep and has been sleeping consistantly 6 - 8 hours a night! It only took her two nights to fall right into the routine. It is great! She is now in her big girl bed and seems to love it. She out grew her Moses basket and her pack-n-play. She started waking up because she was getting caught when she would turn herself around. Now she can turn around all night and never touch the sides! Maddy is also sitting in her bumbo now and holding her head up really well. Go Maddy go!
Next we have Maddy's first shots on August 20 and her first day at daycare on August 24. I look forward to updating you on how it all goes. Matt is attending his first school meeting tomorrow night. How cute is that! He promises to take lots of notes.
Until next time...
