9 Months!?

Being the mom of a little boy is more breathtaking and scary than I could ever imagine. He continuously scares the crap out of me with his pulling on things, choking, and rolling, but the love I have for his little face absolutely blows me away.

Small Victories

My defiant, strong willed, stubborn, sweet little girl showed me a victory today. Since we have begun our lifestyle transformation Maddy has made huge leaps and bounds. Earlier tonight she sat with her dad for almost 20 minutes and did homework! Then later she kicked over Reeds treats... Accidentally... But I jumped up and just overwhelmed from the day and a little under the weather quickly started picking up the treats. Maddy said she was sorry and I snapped backed that sorry would be better if she just would help clean up once and awhile. Now any other night, any day, any time she would have either become hugely sensitive or snapped back at me. (Probably like I deserved.) but this time she didn't... She got up and helped me clean. I have never felt such pride in my grown up little girl.

Good Morning Baaaaltimore!

Ray and I got away on a little anniversary trip thanks to Nana, Papa, Mimi and Casey! We had a blast!

Why Mimi is No Longer Allowed in the Kitchen

It's Starting to Look Like...

Reed is going to take after his sister, cuckoo.

Tooth 3!

Braves, Sleepovers, Rainbows and Minivans

This weekend was a busy one!

Maddy's next adventure is... Tee-ball! We are giving it a shot, and Maddy is on the Braves.

Maddy is in LOVE with the minivan. All.she.wants.to.do.is.drive.around. And switch seats, and try the gadgets.

We had another cousin visit, and sleepover. We also caught a glimpse of this beautiful double rainbow.

 And finally, Sunday night came and Maddy was exhausted. Her one request? Turning her brother's pack n' play over on its side and sleeping in it. With the baby monitor. She is a silly, crazy kid.

Some bonus shots from the past few weeks. 

Maddy "hills" (a trick she learned from Papa)