Big Girl!

My lovely sister-in-law pointed out that I haven't updated in awhile, and some big things have happened, so it's about time I filled everyone in!

A couple weeks ago we started swimming lessons! The water is pretty cold, so I was worried that Maddie would hate it and want to get out right away, but she LOVES it. She kicks and splashes and laughs and just has a great time. The great thing about swimming is that in the pool, she doesn't mind getting her hair wet, and that has transferred to the bath tub! Before we started swimming, she would freak out every time we washed her hair. Now she laughs whenever we pour water on her head. She gets pretty mad when swim time is over (and for a tiny little thing, the girl knows how to throw a fit!) but at least we know she's enjoying herself!

Last week, Maddie started trying to climb out of her crib. We weren't too worried about her actually getting out (because as you all know, she's quite a peanut) but she was getting her legs and knees stuck in the rungs of the crib and ending up with bruises. After talking it over and asking the advice of many wise parents that we know, we decided it was time to try out "big girl bed". I admit, I cried a little bit when Tim took the crib apart. My baby isn't a baby anymore! When did that happen? We were a little bit nervous the first night, thinking she'd probably be up and out of bed. But she didn't get up at all during the night and she didn't wake up once! She's been doing really well in her bed, though getting her to stay in there when we first put her down is a struggle. The third time is usually a charm when when it comes to getting her to finally fall asleep. As I type this, she's sound asleep on her side with her Dora doll tucked under her arm.

And one more piece of big news -- yesterday, Maddie FINALLY used words to tell me what she wanted! We were getting ready to leave for daycare and she ran over to the door, grabbed for the doorknob, and said, "Go?" As many of you know, the only "word" beside "uh-oh" that Maddie uses is "Eh?" So I looked at her and asked, "What, honey?" She pointed to the doorknob and said, "Me? Go?" I was so excited! This morning she ran into the kitchen for the door yelling, "Go? Go? Go?" Could she be any cuter?