Maddie's schedule

So Grandma was in town this week, primarily to be with the little princess while we were at work. As usual, we outlined a precise babysitting agenda for Grandma to follow - - all the while having the premonition that each step would not be followed in sequential order, since Madison is very good at dictating her own schedule... when the right opportunity arises.

Minutes after we walked out the door, Maddie had full control and was able to manipulate Grandma into following her new (parent-free) agenda. Fortunately for Grandma, by 2PM, Maddie couldn't even make it to her crib. Maddie has NEVER taken a nap outside her crib - - this was a first, and a picture to boot! So many times I'm saying - I wish I got a picture of that.

A bit more adventurous these days

I'm still working on getting that perfect family photo, in the meantime - - here's Madison scaling up the precipitous cliff side at the park, photo was taken at 5 feet elevation.

She loves her attention

If Maddie's in another room and we don't hear anything for a minute, she's up to something -- and most of the time, she knows it! On this day, Maddie was quietly giggling in the living room until we walked in -- that's when she noticed, that we noticed, her rummaging through her cherished toy box.