Here are a couple of videos for you that show off two of our favorite sides of Madelyn's personality:
In choosing a "monkey" theme for her bedroom before she was born, we had no idea how accurately this animal would fit her personality. Madelyn is on the move all the time. She loves to run, jump, dance, skip, bounce, drum, tap, twirl, and wiggle. We try to keep her as active as possible because she will literally run laps around the living room (or just stay up talking and singing in her crib until 10:00) if we don't. We recently cleaned up the basement and put a rug down there and some of her louder, busier toys. It's been a life-saver for rainy, no-park days.
Madelyn has always loved the book But Not the Hippopotamus by Sandra Boynton. Lately, however, she likes to "read" along with us, and oh my goodness, it is the cutest thing ever. I LOVE the way she says "hippopotamus." Some day, when she actually says it correctly, we will be so sad. Also, about 3/4 into the book, listen for her to excitedly exclaim "It's the same!!" This is her new favorite phrase, and she says it the same way every time. She loves to find things that are the same (color, shape, size, etc.) and she is amazingly observant.
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Hopefully, it will ease your mind to know that your second child will (hopefully) be a little more mellow and easy-going. :-) It happened to me anyway...and to lots of other mommies I know who had a girl first. Maddie is adorable and her lively personality will serve her well in years to come.
Love you guys and am glad to keep connected through your blog. Hugs to you.
LOVE IT!!! Michael and I were cracking up and Ezra was watching in awe. Has she seen the movie Flashdance? Ok...that sounded bad...I'm not comparing your daughter to an exotic dancer, but I swear some of those moves came from that film -- running in place (I'm a Maniac, Maniac on the Floor!) hair shaking and the rolls on the floor. And those jumps from rug to rug were quite impressive! Do I sense a future gymnast in the making?
And I do love the "reading" our little ones are doing right now. Ezra has an Olivia book in which she says, "That's the point!" He has adopted this phrase in convincing us of his arguments, except he has modified it to "That's the only single point!" I LOVE that they are trying to use phrases they hear from books in their own context. It's amazing and wonderful to witness. Thanks so much for posting. I know things are still pretty busy for you these days. Hope everything is going well with the temporary situation!
LOVE IT! She is such a sweet girl...I miss her!! Thanks for the laughs ~ I needed that on a dreary Wednesday :-)
I love you three!
XOXO
Auntie Kari
I loved, "But not the armadillo!" I wasn't sure if she was going to remember that one! M
SHE IS SO STINKIN' cute! Reid was dancing along to the first video - and the rug hopping looked like a fantastic idea!
And oh how cute her little voice is reading along!
Wow, not only does this video show Madelyn is a future dancer, long jumper, and cheerleader ( the tumbling), but she has an academic side too. Plus she is such a comic :) wow maddie I wish I had as many talents as you do
Caryn :)
I was laughing out loud! What a sweet girl!
Praying for your family lots
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