Dora rocks

For some reason Maddy REALLY likes Dora. It's hilarious. She started carrying around Reagan's dora dolls about three weeks ago. Then she started screaming at the tv for Dora. She knows the images just like Reagan did. She gets a little dance started when she thinks she gets to see Dora. I also found this little Dora doll for $10 at the store - that made her day. Now she carries that around like a snuggly. Too cute.

Must be growing

Reagan ate an entire hamburger with a bun tonight. She got so mad at me because I cut up her burger and put it on her plate. She came over to me and complained to me. So I gave her a whole burger with a bun. She asked for mustard. I was completely shocked tonight when she called for me multiple times to tell me how much she had eaten. The fact that she was eating a regular burger was amazing itself. But, the fact that she willingly at half was amazing.

By the time dinner was over, she had eaten the entire thing. Holy cow. She was so proud of herself too. She ate it all and said "mommy, I was just so hungry". He hee - maybe the biking made her hungry or maybe she's growing.

Either way, I was totally impressed by her volume tonight.

Potty training

Maddy is potty training. Once we put her at Goddard, she started going on the potty on a regular basis. The teachers asked if we could train her. I wanted to wait just in case it was a fluke. It wasn't. Then I had surgery  to fix a hernia. I told the teachers after my recovery, we'd bring her to school in underwear.

She's been asking for the last two weekends to use the potty. Funny thing is that she asks more for #2 than #1. That is usually the harder thing to figure out. So I'm glad she is.

I've been amazed at how different potty training has been for Maddy. She doesn't seem to care if she has a diaper on or not. She still asks to go. I am guessing once we put her in underwear, she will have very few accidents. I just have to be ready for the public restroom. Ick! Although, it would be nice to be without diapers. :)

Maddy's got a cold

Maddy is getting another cold again. I am sad to say that I may have to take her back to the doctor again. It's been quite a while. We all thought we might be out of the woods with her on her sinus issues. She actually started getting sniffly on Thursday. I keep hoping it is just a cold. I'll wait a few days before making a decision. Regardless, her doctor is getting a call in the morning to check in to see what he wants to do.

Big girl on a bike

Reagan had a huge first today. She rode a bike for the first time. We took off today to go to the bike shop with full intentions to purchase her a new bike. She was ready. She hopped on the one she wanted and off she went. It took her a little while, but she finally figured it out. That was all before we even bought the bike. She picked out her new helmet - she asked for one. It has mermaids on it. Perfect for Reagan.

When we got home, we grabbed sunscreen, water bottles and a bathroom break and took off for the local park. Despite the 100 degree temps, we made two treks around the soccer fields - the second time was twice the speed as the first. She actually caused Jim to jog a bit. I laughed.

She had a great time. We were all sweating like crazy, but it was totally worth it.

Language!

Maddy can literally say anything you say and well. She is now speaking in sentences to us - most of the words I actually understand. She's getting a pattern in her language which helps me understand what she is wanting.

In the mornings, we'll hear her babble in her crib while she is waiting for us to get her. Funny thing - she doesn't really babble, she practices words. It's funny to hear her say "bear", "pink" and other words until she gets it right. I really do think she is practicing.

Makin' pizzas

Tonight, we made pizzas for dinner. We actually had everyone make their own, including Reagan and Maddy. Maddy realized in the process that she apparently LOVES pepperoni. Reagan redefined her crazy love for cheese. I think she ate a bowl of it.

By the time the pizza actually was done baking, Reagan didn't eat much of it. Maddy did, but that's only because she eats everything.