Mady had her 15 month appt on wednesday. She was 21 lbs 2 oz, and she was 31 1/4 inches tall. She only gained 14oz in 3 months, but she grew 2 1/4 inches!
She is getting to be such a big girl, lol.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
She's on fire...
Oh, where have the days gone when my little one was just that...a little one. I could put her down and not have to worry about her climbing the gates, pulling down the curtains, banging her head off the coffee table while chasing the dog, or playing hide and seek at the front door. Well, we can add another thing to that list...burning her mother. Let me explain.
My day is pretty packed with things to do...from making breakfast and lunch for both of us, making dinner (since daddy "apparently" isn't capable), getting a shower, getting dressed, getting Mady ready for daycare, and of course spending time playing with Mady.
When i go upstairs to get ready for work, i can't very well just leave Mady run around downstairs doing whatever she darn well pleases..so i have to take her upstairs with me. When i get in the shower, Mady runs around the bathroom and plays with her tubby toys. We play little games, like hide and seek and throw the toys into the shower with mommy and wait for her to throw them back out over the top of the shower curtain...but anyway, back to my story.
So i was in the shower today washing my hair when, all of a sudden, BAM!!! Scalding hot water all over my back. What the h#ll is going on, i thought to myself. Well, i peeked out the side of the shower, just because i had a hunch...and there she was, my little devil girl...standing next to the toilet, hand on the handle that she had just flushed. Ah hah! She was caught red handed. She kinda shocked herself though, so that's a good thing.
I guess, maybe, it's her way of saying "Hurry up mommy, i'm bored".
Maybe this is my cue that i can start with the basics of potty training now...hmmmmmmmmm
My day is pretty packed with things to do...from making breakfast and lunch for both of us, making dinner (since daddy "apparently" isn't capable), getting a shower, getting dressed, getting Mady ready for daycare, and of course spending time playing with Mady.
When i go upstairs to get ready for work, i can't very well just leave Mady run around downstairs doing whatever she darn well pleases..so i have to take her upstairs with me. When i get in the shower, Mady runs around the bathroom and plays with her tubby toys. We play little games, like hide and seek and throw the toys into the shower with mommy and wait for her to throw them back out over the top of the shower curtain...but anyway, back to my story.
So i was in the shower today washing my hair when, all of a sudden, BAM!!! Scalding hot water all over my back. What the h#ll is going on, i thought to myself. Well, i peeked out the side of the shower, just because i had a hunch...and there she was, my little devil girl...standing next to the toilet, hand on the handle that she had just flushed. Ah hah! She was caught red handed. She kinda shocked herself though, so that's a good thing.
I guess, maybe, it's her way of saying "Hurry up mommy, i'm bored".
Maybe this is my cue that i can start with the basics of potty training now...hmmmmmmmmm
Sunday, January 10, 2010
A lonely future...
I saw this, and i immediately knew that it had to be either written FOR my husband, or BY my husband. Enjoy!
Application to date my daughter:
*NOTE: This application will be incomplete and rejected unless accompanied by a certified financial statement, job history, and current medical report from your doctor. Please be prepared to submit additional information, such as psychological profile and polygraph test, as requested.
Name ______________ Date of Birth __________
Social Security #___________ Driver’s license # __________
IQ __________ GPA __________
Home Address __________________________________________
Do you have one male and one female parent? If not, explain: ____________________________________________
Do you own a van? ______ A truck with oversize tires? _____
A waterbed? _____
Do you have an earring, nose ring, or belly button ring? _____
A tattoo? _____
(If you answered YES to any of the last 5 questions, discontinue application and leave at ONCE!)
In 50 words or less, what does "LATE" mean to you?
_____________________________________________
In 50 words or less, what does "DON’T TOUCH MY DAUGHTER" mean to you?
_____________________________________________
In 50 words or less, what does "Abstinence" mean to you?
_____________________________________________
What is your Church affiliation? __________
How often do you attend? __________
Best time to interview your Parents? __________
Your Preacher? __________ Your Employer? __________
Have you ever been fingerprinted? __________
Had a DNA sample taken & recorded? __________
Answer the following questions under oath:
The one thing I hope this application does not ask about me is:
_____________________________________________
A Woman’s place is in the:
___________________________________________
My greatest fear is:
____________________________________________
When I meet a girl, the first thing I notice about her is: _______________________
*Note: If your answer begins with a T or A, discontinue and LEAVE AT ONCE, keeping your head low and running in a serpentine fashion, for your own safety.
CERTIFICATION OF ACCURACY BY APPLICANT: I swear all information above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, under penalty of death, dismemberment, Chinese water torture, and red hot pokers.
________________________________________
SIGNATURE
(If you have to ask what this means, you are a MORON, so tear up this application and leave immediately!)
Thank you for your interest. Please allow four to six years for processing. You will be contacted in writing if you are approved. Please do not try to call or write.
If your application is rejected, you will be notified by two gentlemen wearing white ties, and carrying violin cases. (You might watch your back!)
Application to date my daughter:
*NOTE: This application will be incomplete and rejected unless accompanied by a certified financial statement, job history, and current medical report from your doctor. Please be prepared to submit additional information, such as psychological profile and polygraph test, as requested.
Name ______________ Date of Birth __________
Social Security #___________ Driver’s license # __________
IQ __________ GPA __________
Home Address __________________________________________
Do you have one male and one female parent? If not, explain: ____________________________________________
Do you own a van? ______ A truck with oversize tires? _____
A waterbed? _____
Do you have an earring, nose ring, or belly button ring? _____
A tattoo? _____
(If you answered YES to any of the last 5 questions, discontinue application and leave at ONCE!)
In 50 words or less, what does "LATE" mean to you?
_____________________________________________
In 50 words or less, what does "DON’T TOUCH MY DAUGHTER" mean to you?
_____________________________________________
In 50 words or less, what does "Abstinence" mean to you?
_____________________________________________
What is your Church affiliation? __________
How often do you attend? __________
Best time to interview your Parents? __________
Your Preacher? __________ Your Employer? __________
Have you ever been fingerprinted? __________
Had a DNA sample taken & recorded? __________
Answer the following questions under oath:
The one thing I hope this application does not ask about me is:
_____________________________________________
A Woman’s place is in the:
___________________________________________
My greatest fear is:
____________________________________________
When I meet a girl, the first thing I notice about her is: _______________________
*Note: If your answer begins with a T or A, discontinue and LEAVE AT ONCE, keeping your head low and running in a serpentine fashion, for your own safety.
CERTIFICATION OF ACCURACY BY APPLICANT: I swear all information above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, under penalty of death, dismemberment, Chinese water torture, and red hot pokers.
________________________________________
SIGNATURE
(If you have to ask what this means, you are a MORON, so tear up this application and leave immediately!)
Thank you for your interest. Please allow four to six years for processing. You will be contacted in writing if you are approved. Please do not try to call or write.
If your application is rejected, you will be notified by two gentlemen wearing white ties, and carrying violin cases. (You might watch your back!)
Friday, January 8, 2010
And now, you may REALLY call me mom...
Yes, that's right, i've officially earned my title of mommy. You would think i earned that title the day i gave birth to her, right?! Nope. That was just the beginning. It wasn't until this evening that i officially earned my mommy stripes. Let me start at the beginning and that will help you understand.
Yesterday, Mady was fine all morning. We played, ran, had fun, etc. I dropped her off at daycare and went to work. Frank went to pick her up and they said she felt warm. Well, they took her temperature and it was 102. Crazy high, i know!! When i got home, she seemed fine. We gave her some tylenol and she was a slightly whinier version of her normal self.
When she woke up this morning, she was warm but not hot. I gave her some tylenol and we laid around all morning in our jammies. When i dropped her off at daycare, she seemed fine. Well, apparently at daycare she started having some diarehha (if you are squeemish, this would be a good place to stop reading...just a warning). When i got home, Frank had warned me that she had a pretty explosive diaper not long ago. I heard him, of course, but didn't really acknowledge. She came running for me and i picked her up, like usual. Frank then got up to go to the bathroom. He wasn't up the stairs 2 minutes when i heard a grumbling coming from Mady's tummy. I of course thought she was going to have another explosive poop diaper right then, so i kinda just stopped and waited. I was still holding her at this point, mind you. Well, then it happened. She looks right at me, heaves a slight bit, and then pukes all over me!!!! O M G!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I almost died right there! And it didn't just happen that one time, but 3 times!! 3!! Those of you that know me know that puke makes me puke, so i really had to brace myself. After the third episode, which was more explosive than the first, i proceeded to scream for Frank to come help me. I put Mady down, and continued waiting for him to get downstairs. Good thing neither of us was dying, or the house was on fire or anything...cuz it took him forever! And, of course, i get greeted with "Whhhhaaaaaaaaaattt!!". Seriously?! Can you look at me in that state and still ask me "what"?!
So needless to say, i had to strip down and strip Mady down and put all our clothes in the washing machine right away...then change us all and rinse Mady's mouth out and re-brush her teeth.
Wow....what a night. You can officially call me mommy now. Thank you. Goodnight.
Yesterday, Mady was fine all morning. We played, ran, had fun, etc. I dropped her off at daycare and went to work. Frank went to pick her up and they said she felt warm. Well, they took her temperature and it was 102. Crazy high, i know!! When i got home, she seemed fine. We gave her some tylenol and she was a slightly whinier version of her normal self.
When she woke up this morning, she was warm but not hot. I gave her some tylenol and we laid around all morning in our jammies. When i dropped her off at daycare, she seemed fine. Well, apparently at daycare she started having some diarehha (if you are squeemish, this would be a good place to stop reading...just a warning). When i got home, Frank had warned me that she had a pretty explosive diaper not long ago. I heard him, of course, but didn't really acknowledge. She came running for me and i picked her up, like usual. Frank then got up to go to the bathroom. He wasn't up the stairs 2 minutes when i heard a grumbling coming from Mady's tummy. I of course thought she was going to have another explosive poop diaper right then, so i kinda just stopped and waited. I was still holding her at this point, mind you. Well, then it happened. She looks right at me, heaves a slight bit, and then pukes all over me!!!! O M G!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I almost died right there! And it didn't just happen that one time, but 3 times!! 3!! Those of you that know me know that puke makes me puke, so i really had to brace myself. After the third episode, which was more explosive than the first, i proceeded to scream for Frank to come help me. I put Mady down, and continued waiting for him to get downstairs. Good thing neither of us was dying, or the house was on fire or anything...cuz it took him forever! And, of course, i get greeted with "Whhhhaaaaaaaaaattt!!". Seriously?! Can you look at me in that state and still ask me "what"?!
So needless to say, i had to strip down and strip Mady down and put all our clothes in the washing machine right away...then change us all and rinse Mady's mouth out and re-brush her teeth.
Wow....what a night. You can officially call me mommy now. Thank you. Goodnight.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Thursday Thirteen...
Yup, it's that time of the week again! I know, i've been slacking on posts lately...but nothing new or special is going on with us. Frank has been working during the day and then, subsequently, tired at night...and i've been working at basketball games every night and busy busy busy during the day. But, don't fret!! I'm back with my weekly list!
This weeks list is, in no particular order...
13 things i will be doing more/better/less in 2010:
13. Exercising. I will be doing this both more and better. Those of you that know me know that i like to run everyday, but i will be adding some lifting and some Wii Fit to that routine.
12. Eating better. This will be the toughest thing for me. I eat horribly! But i'm going to try to be better, and eat things that won't make me feel like a blimp.
11. Eating less. This will be tough for me as well. I love to eat, and i love snacking throughout the day. I'm going to have to choose better snacks for during the day, and i'm going to have to cut back on some of those snacks.
10. Drink more. No, not alcohol, silly. Water. This one has killed me for years now. I hate water. It has no taste. I try and try and try, with no avail, to drink it. I WILL drink more this year...i'm just not going to set a specific amount, that way i don't have this number floating over my head that i have to achieve...which i never do because i always set it too high.
9. Take time to play more. This one applies mostly to time with my daughter. We only play for a little while everyday, and i'm making it my mission in 2010 to play with her as much as i can...even if that means not doing housework (wink wink).
8. Reading to my daughter more. Yea, this one is another one of those toughies. Not because i hate reading to her, but mostly because she just likes to turn the pages and then run away with the book. Right now we usually read a book a day, but i'm going to try for more like 2 a day...we'll see how that goes.
7. Blogging more. This will benefit all of you as well as me. Sometimes i feel like my life isn't interesting some days, so i don't blog. Then, the days when i have something to say, i don't have the time. It just never works out right. But i'm going to fix that, and i'm going to be on here more. Those of you who know me know i'm not usually at a loss for words, lol.
6. Praying more. This is another one of those things i've been lacking on the past year or so. But i'm determined to teach my daughter better. I'm going to pray with her before meals, and at night before she goes to bed.
5. Teaching more. I know Mady isn't behind at all, but i want to make sure she never gets behind. And, if anything, i want her to excel and be ahead of the curve. So, my effort to help with that will be to teach her as much as i possibly can during the day, and to make it fun so she doesn't get bored because she thinks all we do is "learn".
4. Taking more "me" time. This one is purely selfish, but i figure i'm allowed at least one of those. Now, when i say this, i don't mean all the time. But i do have to allow myself at least 1 day here and there for me and only me. I'll call it my "mommy recharge" day. Who knows, maybe i'll even invite daddy along, lol.
3. Be on the computer less. I know, this is directly opposite to my blog more number, but it has to be done. Sometimes i feel like i am staring at the screen for hours, staring at the same things over and over again. It really gets to me. So i'm going to just walk away sometimes. Screw it all.
2. Cook more and cook better. This is a number i don't have to work all that hard on. I already cook a lot, and since Mady was born, i cook tons and tons better. But i have to teach her what eating right really is, and how to eat healthy while eating things that are good. She's pretty good so far, but we still have room to improve. And who couldn't use some more fresh fruits and veggies in their lives.
1. Be a better wife. Sometimes life gets in the way of marriage. Each person, doing their own thing, in their own time. We hardly ever get time to just sit and talk anymore. And there are plenty of times when one or both of us are stressed out enough from the day that all we do is snap at each other over stupid things. I think we both need to work on this one, for ourselves AND for Mady.
This weeks list is, in no particular order...
13 things i will be doing more/better/less in 2010:
13. Exercising. I will be doing this both more and better. Those of you that know me know that i like to run everyday, but i will be adding some lifting and some Wii Fit to that routine.
12. Eating better. This will be the toughest thing for me. I eat horribly! But i'm going to try to be better, and eat things that won't make me feel like a blimp.
11. Eating less. This will be tough for me as well. I love to eat, and i love snacking throughout the day. I'm going to have to choose better snacks for during the day, and i'm going to have to cut back on some of those snacks.
10. Drink more. No, not alcohol, silly. Water. This one has killed me for years now. I hate water. It has no taste. I try and try and try, with no avail, to drink it. I WILL drink more this year...i'm just not going to set a specific amount, that way i don't have this number floating over my head that i have to achieve...which i never do because i always set it too high.
9. Take time to play more. This one applies mostly to time with my daughter. We only play for a little while everyday, and i'm making it my mission in 2010 to play with her as much as i can...even if that means not doing housework (wink wink).
8. Reading to my daughter more. Yea, this one is another one of those toughies. Not because i hate reading to her, but mostly because she just likes to turn the pages and then run away with the book. Right now we usually read a book a day, but i'm going to try for more like 2 a day...we'll see how that goes.
7. Blogging more. This will benefit all of you as well as me. Sometimes i feel like my life isn't interesting some days, so i don't blog. Then, the days when i have something to say, i don't have the time. It just never works out right. But i'm going to fix that, and i'm going to be on here more. Those of you who know me know i'm not usually at a loss for words, lol.
6. Praying more. This is another one of those things i've been lacking on the past year or so. But i'm determined to teach my daughter better. I'm going to pray with her before meals, and at night before she goes to bed.
5. Teaching more. I know Mady isn't behind at all, but i want to make sure she never gets behind. And, if anything, i want her to excel and be ahead of the curve. So, my effort to help with that will be to teach her as much as i possibly can during the day, and to make it fun so she doesn't get bored because she thinks all we do is "learn".
4. Taking more "me" time. This one is purely selfish, but i figure i'm allowed at least one of those. Now, when i say this, i don't mean all the time. But i do have to allow myself at least 1 day here and there for me and only me. I'll call it my "mommy recharge" day. Who knows, maybe i'll even invite daddy along, lol.
3. Be on the computer less. I know, this is directly opposite to my blog more number, but it has to be done. Sometimes i feel like i am staring at the screen for hours, staring at the same things over and over again. It really gets to me. So i'm going to just walk away sometimes. Screw it all.
2. Cook more and cook better. This is a number i don't have to work all that hard on. I already cook a lot, and since Mady was born, i cook tons and tons better. But i have to teach her what eating right really is, and how to eat healthy while eating things that are good. She's pretty good so far, but we still have room to improve. And who couldn't use some more fresh fruits and veggies in their lives.
1. Be a better wife. Sometimes life gets in the way of marriage. Each person, doing their own thing, in their own time. We hardly ever get time to just sit and talk anymore. And there are plenty of times when one or both of us are stressed out enough from the day that all we do is snap at each other over stupid things. I think we both need to work on this one, for ourselves AND for Mady.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Thursday thirteen...
This week's Thursday 13 will be the last for the year...since it's New Year's Eve and all. So in honor of the end of another year, this week's 13 is (in no particular order)...
13 reasons 2009 rocked:
13. Holidays. This was the first set of holidays that Madylinn actually participated. It was so much fun to take crazy pictures, dress her up, and watch her have a good time.
12. My friends. 2009 brought new friends, and allowed me to have a great time with old friends.
11. Swimming/Boating. This was the first year Mady got to go swimming at her Pappy's house, and the first time she got to ride on our boat. It was so cute to watch her.
10. 1999. This year was my 10 year high school reunion (wow, am i old!). It was a great time, seeing old friends and looking back on good times.
9. Halloween. This was our first family Halloween. It took a bit of convincing, but i managed to get Frank to dress up with Mady and I, and we entered the parade...and we actually won something!!
8. Shelly's wedding. It's always fun to get together with great friends and drink and celebrate...and what better an occasion than a wedding, and one that was far overdue at that...lol, love you Shell!
7. First birthdays. This year, my little baby turned 1. It was bittersweet. She had such a great time, but it was very sad to realize how fast the time went by.
6. Pregnancy. This year, my best friend found out she is going to be having a baby! It's very exciting news, and she can't wait. Neither can i!!
5. Random firsts. This year brought a bunch of random firsts for Madylinn. Her first tooth, her first steps, her first word, her first plane ride, her first vacation, etc.
4. Ocean City. This summer, we made a family vacation to Ocean City, MD. It was so much fun playing in the sand, swimming in the ocean, and all of it with Mady.
3. Alaska. This fall, we made another family vacation to Alaska on a cruise. It was so beautiful and so much fun. It was Mady's first plane ride and cruise, and she had a great time. We would definately take that cruise again.
2. My family. I love each and every one of them, and it wouldn't have been nearly as great a year without them.
1. Reuniting. Frank and his brother Brad are talking again. It was 2 1/2 long years, and i'm very glad it's over now. They are close again, and Mady has a wonderful Uncle that loves her very much. I couldn't be happier, and neither could Frank. It's so cute.
Happy New Year everyone!!! Make 2010 memorable.
13 reasons 2009 rocked:
13. Holidays. This was the first set of holidays that Madylinn actually participated. It was so much fun to take crazy pictures, dress her up, and watch her have a good time.
12. My friends. 2009 brought new friends, and allowed me to have a great time with old friends.
11. Swimming/Boating. This was the first year Mady got to go swimming at her Pappy's house, and the first time she got to ride on our boat. It was so cute to watch her.
10. 1999. This year was my 10 year high school reunion (wow, am i old!). It was a great time, seeing old friends and looking back on good times.
9. Halloween. This was our first family Halloween. It took a bit of convincing, but i managed to get Frank to dress up with Mady and I, and we entered the parade...and we actually won something!!
8. Shelly's wedding. It's always fun to get together with great friends and drink and celebrate...and what better an occasion than a wedding, and one that was far overdue at that...lol, love you Shell!
7. First birthdays. This year, my little baby turned 1. It was bittersweet. She had such a great time, but it was very sad to realize how fast the time went by.
6. Pregnancy. This year, my best friend found out she is going to be having a baby! It's very exciting news, and she can't wait. Neither can i!!
5. Random firsts. This year brought a bunch of random firsts for Madylinn. Her first tooth, her first steps, her first word, her first plane ride, her first vacation, etc.
4. Ocean City. This summer, we made a family vacation to Ocean City, MD. It was so much fun playing in the sand, swimming in the ocean, and all of it with Mady.
3. Alaska. This fall, we made another family vacation to Alaska on a cruise. It was so beautiful and so much fun. It was Mady's first plane ride and cruise, and she had a great time. We would definately take that cruise again.
2. My family. I love each and every one of them, and it wouldn't have been nearly as great a year without them.
1. Reuniting. Frank and his brother Brad are talking again. It was 2 1/2 long years, and i'm very glad it's over now. They are close again, and Mady has a wonderful Uncle that loves her very much. I couldn't be happier, and neither could Frank. It's so cute.
Happy New Year everyone!!! Make 2010 memorable.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Christmas at The Stiffies...
I don't know about all of you, but Christmas at our house this year was wonderful. It was full of friends, family, and lots and lots of toys. Here is a little recap for you all to enjoy...
After opening presents, we made sure to get a few cute family picture
We started our festivities on Christmas Eve. Mady was, of course, as excited as a 1 year old can be.
After a restful day at home, we got ready and made our way to Aunt Marian's for our traditional Christmas Even dinner. After dinner, Mady was surprised to see that Santa had come to Aunt Marian's house early for her!
Before bed, Mady made sure we hung out Santa's magic key so he could get into the house (since we don't have a chimney)
And of course, the milk and cookies for Santa and the carrot for Rudolph!
Mady conked out for the night, and Mommy and Daddy went to midnight mass. Don't worry, Grammy sat at the house with Mady while we were gone.
The next morning, Mady saw that Santa had come to our house overnight and had left her lots and lots and lots of gifts!
She had fun playing with everything and opening her gifts.
After opening presents, we made sure to get a few cute family picture
Grammy and Pap Grindstaff came over for lunch, and we all had a great time with them. Then we went up to visit PapPap and Great-Grammy Gallagher, to see what Santa brought them.
Then we came back home to prepare for dinner with Aunt Marian, Uncle Jack, Grammy and Pappy.
Mady must have been a really good girl, because once the day way over, she had made out like a little bandit!
Thank you to everyone who made our Christmas a wonderful day.
All our love, The Stiffies
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