Miss Madelin Rolls!

The day Madelin turned 3 months she rolled over. I put her on her mat, turned around and she was on her tummy. She was a stealth roller though, not one to preform for the camera (she tends to be quite when she sees the camera). I tried for a few weeks to catch her in the act, but she didn't roll when I was watching her (I even tried to spy on her with the baby cam, alas no rolley!).

But this week she started rolling like a mad woman, and tada! ROLLER! Here are two videos of her rolling it up. 

And Another

In this one I had to hold her on the mat so I could start the camera before she rolled over! I edited that part out though, but there are like 6 other videos of me trying to catch her and she would roll too quickly to get a shot! 

Finally, for enjoyment, more of Maddie's word's of wisdom.

Say What!?

Miss Madelin sure has a lot to say, here's her and Daddy having a very important conversation the other night.

Along with all the talking, Miss Maddie is also showing off her keen sense of fashion.

She's been grabbing her toes, tonight she finally figured out how to grab both at the same time and then rolls back and fourth, pretty cool to watch <3

Burrr Baby It's Cold Outside

Mini has been discussing another sibling quite a bit with me (seems our car rides have the richest conversation, at least for Mini and I). He wants to know when we're having another kid, (good Lawd, we just had this one, kid, slow your roll) where he or she will sleep, when we can move so we can have more kids, etc. He is set still on having a brother. I explain to him that he could end up with another girl, so he says we just keep going till that boy comes along.

He isn't too concerned though, because he says he knows how to get a boy. Recently Mini's dog was quite friendly with another. It was explained to him that they do that do it show dominance and to keep warm. So in the car, discussing the million sibling conversation Mini stated,

"I'll just make sure you're hot"

ME: "What?! What are you talking about?"

MINI: "So that you can make a boy, I'll get you lots of blankets so that you're hot, 

then I can have a brother."

Apparently I've been doing this whole thing wrong, I just needed more blankets :) 

Soccer Season Is Here!

Mini is playing soccer again, I want to say this is his 4th year of soccer. He decided early on that he was not a fan of playing goalie (I LOVED goalie...you know, because you didn't have to run, I'm only running if zombies are chasing me, and even then I'm not sold on the whole idea...). Dad is coaching and they had their first game this season. Here's some action shots of Mini.

Game one was a tie, the boys did great. Here's to the next handful of Saturdays to come. 

Happy Birthday Mini!

The Mini is officially 9 years old! He is growing up so fast! It's such a blessing to be able to watch him grow, he has changed so much from when I first met him. Happy 9th birthday Mini! <3

New Lions Shirt

What's this?

Singing to the Mini. 

We've Disappeared!

Not to worry, we haven't disappeared, we've just be so busy that I forgot about writing, well and didn't have a free second to do so!!!

A lot has taken place since June when Little Miss was born. We are still trying to get into somewhat of a rhythm...every time I do the schedule changes! Grr! Mini is absolutely so in love with his little sister and loves to "play" with her, as much as a two month old can "play!" He somehow plays basketball and soccer with her with her pink ball, it's very sweet. Since school started he has begun to read to her (makes the task less torturous) and I secretly think he really does like reading to her :)

Mini has a very special day today, as he is turning 9 (damn that makes Dad OLD! haha). He seems older to me to. It's funny one day he'll walk in the house and I look at him and think, shit you are older today! What happened?! He got to take cupcakes to school today so I think he's pretty excited about that! We will have cake tonight and presents, yum!

Mini also started school, this kid is BUSY! He started in the end of August. We are in 3rd grade this year and boy do they have to be much more responsible this year than last! He is working on getting to know his teacher and luckily he has some of his friend in class! He's a late reader this year which he says he hates, but I KNOW he doesn't mind sleeping till 8 am!!! I love it too, so good for his brain!!! (Always about that brain development over here!)

ALSO, he's just started soccer in August too so we are on the run with that. His first game is Saturday and we are excited to see what this soccer season has in store. Dad is coaching his team which makes for a busy life for EVERYONE!

The Little has just been hanging around the last few week, working on her tummy time, (she holds her head up for quite a bit now!) enjoying the ceiling fan, (it's her morning friend) and eating like a crazy woman! She's on a "loose" evening schedule, but during the day I still go by her schedule. She's turning 3 months (crap has it been that long!) in a few days and it's been such a joy to watch her grow and develop, she's already gown so much it's frightening. Luckily Mom is still "young" since I only have a 3 month old! hehe

Dad has been busy working on the house, coaching soccer, being on the soccer board, and just work in general. He has also been helping get the house ready for the Daycare that I am starting, which has been more work than any of us had anticipated. We appreciate all that he does for us!

I have been getting stuff done for the daycare, it's almost ready to open which is exciting and nerve wracking (will I get any kids?!) but more exciting than anything else. I have also been working on completing my thesis for my Master's degree, and a million other things, so needless to say I'm quite busy!!!

So there's the 3 month update, I'll work hard to keep it more frequent, and fun with more pictures!

Toni