Toe Wipes

Maddy told me today that the doctor said she should do this.... Yes,that is baby wipes in between her toes. 

....I think I missed something in the big sister class!

Schedule

When I first cut back my hours in October to help Maddy, we would get home around 12:15 and we both would sort of roam the house aimlessly. That was definitely not going to work... And it didn't. Now that we have settled into a routine I have to say I have never felt more fulfilled or had more fun getting to know Maddy better. These last few months were tough at first, and there will still be challenges (especially when our routine completely changes in a month) but I am pretty sure that we can work through it together.

One of the things I noticed when we first started our new temporary schedule was that it made Maddy anxious. And why the heck not? She had no idea what the schedule even was! At first I handled it like a maniac and yelled and screamed to just do what I say! But, after breathing through my own anxiety...together we made a calendar to keep track of our week. Here is a typically Lewis family week:

Sunday... Nana and Papa's for dinner with dad.

Monday.... School in the morning, then lunch, then playtime at Sabrina's.

Tuesday... School in the morning, then lunch, then Baby's checkup, so we can hear his heartbeat.

Wednesday.... Play at Mimi's until mom gets home, then a special visit with Katie. (someone Maddy gets to talk to and play with)

Thursday.... School in the morning, then lunch, then a free day.... Last week we went to cousin Emma's to play.

Friday.... School in the morning, then lunch, then another baby appointment.

Saturday.... Free day, usually spent chasing dad around the house.

Big Sister Class

This morning Maddy, Dad, and I attended a big sister class.... Guess who got the most practice?

Afternoon Strolls with her Baby

In the Dog House

Sometimes, Maddy needs a little prodding... and pulling and dragging to get out of bed and go to school in the morning. Sometimes, her mom bribes her with various treats, adventures and anything at her disposal. This morning I told her that I would make sure to pack her baby doll, her baby doll carrier, and her baby doll stroller in my car... that way the baby would be waiting for Maddy in the car when I went to pick her up after school. Maddy agreed, all was well in the world, and off to school with her dad she went.

Then at 10:00am this morning I realized... I FORGOT TO PACK THE BABY DOLL and all her accessories in my car.

This is my email with Ray:
Amanda (from work): Darnit! I forgot to put the baby in the car. I AM IN TROUBLE!

Ray (from work): OMG! She made me put the car seat in your car too for the baby...


Uh oh, I think I may be making a pit stop on the way to Maddy this afternoon or she is never going to accept my bribes again!

Party Time

Maddy woke up this morning, opened one eye... and asked... Is TODAY my party? I told her yes and she replied... I've been waiting a long time for this!

Fancy Girl

Sometimes I catch a glimpse of Maddy, usually when she is looking away and not busy telling me I'm fired, and my heart melts.... She is getting to be such a big girl.