Dear Madison,
I love you.
I love the extra roll of chub around your thighs.
The way you giggle and squirm when I tickle your back.
I love how your face lights up when I walk into the room.
The way to babble entire conversations.
How you turn the pages of your books.
And how you always skip the boring black and white pages in 'Goodnight Moon."
I love the dimples that frame your brilliant smile.
The way you say, "mama."
And the way that your hair smells.
I love when you lay your head on my shoulder when you're sleepy.
And the sound of your belly laugh when we play.
How your tummy sticks out after a big meal.
I love the look on your face when you see other babies/kids.
That sometimes I'm the only person in the world that you want.
I love the way you stroke my hair while you nurse.
And how you twitch in your sleep.
I love you more than I could ever explain.
- Mommy
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Goodnight Moon
One of my favorite parts of the day is snuggling up with Madison to read "Goodnight Moon" right before bedtime.
Here is a video of about half our read. Note that she usually skips right over the black and white pages (unless it's the one with the kitty close-up!)
Here is a video of about half our read. Note that she usually skips right over the black and white pages (unless it's the one with the kitty close-up!)
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
She's Officially Mobile!
Today Madison started full-on army crawling!! I can't believe we actually have a mobile baby now.
And I have the video to prove it.
Time to finish baby-proofing because she's into everything now!
And I have the video to prove it.
Time to finish baby-proofing because she's into everything now!
Monday, November 02, 2009
First Real Day in the Office
Madison and I have been working from home up until now (what?? she helps!). Well today she joined me in the office and I'm happy to report that it went really well!
She took two awesome naps (over 1.5 hours each). Here she is just waking up in her PeaPod.
She looooooves her new music table!
Baby cage.
I should have taken a photo with all 3 of us (Jason, Maddie, & I). It's great having the whole family together at work!! (Plus my parents and brother, too!)
She took two awesome naps (over 1.5 hours each). Here she is just waking up in her PeaPod.
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She looooooves her new music table!
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Baby cage.
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I should have taken a photo with all 3 of us (Jason, Maddie, & I). It's great having the whole family together at work!! (Plus my parents and brother, too!)
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Halloween 2009
We had a fantastic time yesterday for Madison's very first Halloween!
First we went to Oakridge Mall to costume-watch and grab some lunch as our little family of 3.
At the food court. Mmm Mongolian BBQ. ;)
Then after M's 2nd nap, we went to the San Jose Municipal Stadium to meet up with some friends and checkout the celebration they were holding. There were so many adorable children and costumes!! It was a lot of fun to just hang out on the baseball field while the little ones played.
We had to leave pretty quickly, though, because we then went over to my parent's house to man the candy/door. When my parents got home, M's Grandpa, myself, Jason, an the little flower fairy went out Trick or Treating!
Ready to go!
Very first house!
*knock knock*
Trick or Treat!
She was really good about grabbing the candy. That's my girl!!
Madison had a ton of fun, we enjoyed a nice dinner with my parental units (and brother), and M stayed up REALLY late and kept it together. We kept expecting a meltdown and it never really came. She was out like a light when we got home and even slept through the punks ringing our (covered) doorbell at 9:30.
P.S. Thanks for scoring us all the yummy candy, Maddie!
Pumpkins
Madison helping.
Baby pumpkin (with the same number/arrangement of teeth as Mads right now.)
My little monster pumpkin.
And Jason's flaming face pumpkin.
And we can't forget about the goodies from the insides!
First we went to Oakridge Mall to costume-watch and grab some lunch as our little family of 3.
At the food court. Mmm Mongolian BBQ. ;)
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Then after M's 2nd nap, we went to the San Jose Municipal Stadium to meet up with some friends and checkout the celebration they were holding. There were so many adorable children and costumes!! It was a lot of fun to just hang out on the baseball field while the little ones played.
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We had to leave pretty quickly, though, because we then went over to my parent's house to man the candy/door. When my parents got home, M's Grandpa, myself, Jason, an the little flower fairy went out Trick or Treating!
Ready to go!
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Very first house!
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*knock knock*
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Trick or Treat!
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She was really good about grabbing the candy. That's my girl!!
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Madison had a ton of fun, we enjoyed a nice dinner with my parental units (and brother), and M stayed up REALLY late and kept it together. We kept expecting a meltdown and it never really came. She was out like a light when we got home and even slept through the punks ringing our (covered) doorbell at 9:30.
P.S. Thanks for scoring us all the yummy candy, Maddie!
Pumpkins
Madison helping.
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Baby pumpkin (with the same number/arrangement of teeth as Mads right now.)
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My little monster pumpkin.
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And Jason's flaming face pumpkin.
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And we can't forget about the goodies from the insides!
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Santana Row Halloween Highlights
((More in my Picasa Album - Click on October link under photos.))
Today we headed to Santana Row for their Halloween & Trick or Treating event. It was so much fun to see all of the little kiddos dressed up! (and some parents, too!)
This year, Jason is Luke Skywalker and Madison is Yoda. Based on this scene:
Today we headed to Santana Row for their Halloween & Trick or Treating event. It was so much fun to see all of the little kiddos dressed up! (and some parents, too!)
This year, Jason is Luke Skywalker and Madison is Yoda. Based on this scene:
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Monday, October 26, 2009
Where's Madison?
My favorite part is the way she laughs and giggles when the blanket is still over her head.
Kick Kick Kick
Maddie kicks her legs like nuts whenever we pick her up. What's cuter than chubby baby legs flailing about?!
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Mommy Has a First!
I ran my first race this morning! It was 5K in the Livermore Grape Stomp.
Pinning on my very first race bib. And look! My number was 825, my birthday! I took it as a good luck sign.
Ready to run.
And we're off! I can't help but take one last glance toward my fan club (hubby and daughter) cheering for me!
Jason captured this while waiting for my return.
Homestretch.
Crossing the finish line!!!! (What?? You see the heel of my shoe, right?)
Post-race with my beautiful baby.
The race was fun! I did better than I anticipated since my training didn't go as well as I would have liked. I was able to run without walking until about mile 2 and after that, I walked only a few times. I'm still waiting for my time to be posted online. I'll definitely be signing up for the Turkey Trot next month. It's a 5K in downtown San Jose on Thanksgiving morning.
Update: Got my time. I came in 17th place (out of 36) in my group (Female age 20-29) with a time of 34 minutes 40.5 seconds. :) I'm really happy with that. I think I'll aim to shave 4-5 minutes off of my next 5K.
Pinning on my very first race bib. And look! My number was 825, my birthday! I took it as a good luck sign.
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Ready to run.
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And we're off! I can't help but take one last glance toward my fan club (hubby and daughter) cheering for me!
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Jason captured this while waiting for my return.
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Homestretch.
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Crossing the finish line!!!! (What?? You see the heel of my shoe, right?)
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Post-race with my beautiful baby.
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The race was fun! I did better than I anticipated since my training didn't go as well as I would have liked. I was able to run without walking until about mile 2 and after that, I walked only a few times. I'm still waiting for my time to be posted online. I'll definitely be signing up for the Turkey Trot next month. It's a 5K in downtown San Jose on Thanksgiving morning.
Update: Got my time. I came in 17th place (out of 36) in my group (Female age 20-29) with a time of 34 minutes 40.5 seconds. :) I'm really happy with that. I think I'll aim to shave 4-5 minutes off of my next 5K.
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