this girl has stolen my heart.
to say that this year has flown by is an extreme understatement. one minute i was walking my enormous self into the hospital and the next, i'm watching her 2, 4, & 6 step her way across the living room and into my arms.
for a person who writes for a living, it's hard for me to admit that i'm at a loss for words, but it's true. this adorable, sweet-natured, knows-what-she-wants-and-how-to-get-it, smile-inducing, snuggling, light-up-the-room darling is the perfect addition to our family and we didn't even realize we were missing her until her arrival. God is so good and we are so thankful that He's in control!
from rolling over at 3 months to sitting at 5, crawling at 7, rising to a standing position in the middle of the room without assistance at 11 months, and stepping (not quite continuous walking yet) at 12 months, she's proven time and time again that she does things in her timing and her own way.
i remember being so stressed about milestones with mason and whether he was doing everything right when he was "supposed" to. what a relief it's been with madison to just enjoy the ride. i was actually reluctant for her to walk because i knew it meant she wasn't a baby anymore. and honestly, i'm struggling with the fact that she's not a baby anymore.
why do they have to grow up so fast?!
on her birthday week, madison decided to sleep in (for the first time in her life), which happened to coincide with daddy working nights. so daddy took over drop-off duties so the princess could get some beauty sleep in... she slept in until 9 am three days in a row! (of course, she stopped before the weekend when i actually had a chance to sleep in too). i had a work event wednesday night and since she slept in thursday morning, i wasn't able to kiss and hug her that morning. i was a bit sad about that, so daddy brought the kiddos by my office so i could get some snuggles in and cheer me up.
daddy was working thursday night, so mason and i decided we needed to drive through the cupcake shack on the way home to celebrate little bit's birthday. it was low key, but we all enjoyed the cupcakes!
we had a family party on saturday.
we gathered to celebrate, ate and enjoyed more cupcakes... these of the ladybug variety.
the signature crossed feet
she clearly hated them. ;)
someone went crazy with the party hats!
a quick bath later, little bit smiled, walked, jabbered, and ripped into presents (well, as much as her brother would let her).
ooh! more little people to chew on!
it took her a little while to realize that there was more to the gift than the tissue paper!
but once she did, she LOVED it!
it's safe to say she had a great time! happy birthday madison. we love you so much!
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