Winter Fun

Recently Madelyn has been exploring every nook and crany of her kitchen.  I knew she liked playing with it, but I never imagined I would find her sitting in the oven, or playing peek-a-boo from inside the refridgerator. She has started to turn into a real kid.  I am often suprised by the things she comes up with. 

It finally snowed here in Ohio.  We have been waiting for the snow to come for a very long time. I started teaching Madelyn how to make snowflakes out of paper in October, and I think she was beginning to mix up the color white for the word snow by the beginning of January.  Thank goodness the snow finally fell from the sky and we were able to go play in it.  She loves the snow and she lasted longer outside than I thought she would. 

 Over the past few months Madelyn has started to dress herself.  She has not quite mastered putting her clothes on, but she loves putting socks and shoes on.  She could put socks (aka gocks) and shoes on all day long if I let her.  This past Thursday she thought she would try out tying up my running shoes. Then she went ahead and went running around the house.  The pictures on the bottom are of Madelyn backing up and running, but really they are of her hair.  It was also the first day she sat still and let me do her hair so of course I went all out and braided it.  It will probably never happen again, but it was sure cute while it lasted.

Last but not least we celebrated my birthday on Friday. One year older and wiser I guess, but really just one year closer to being over the hill. I think this was officially my last birthday that I will celebrate my real age. I guess it is time to stop adding on the years. The only bad thing about this plan is that no matter how many people I tell that I am 21 my wrinkles will start telling them other wise. 

 However much I enjoy complaining, I am lucky to have a great husband who knew just how to make it a special day.  He bought me daisies to brighten up my morning, a wheat grinder to keep me younger, and an ice cream cake to keep me content. It ended up being a good day considering I fell on the ice, had to take Madelyn to the doctor, and the vacuum belt broke a few hours before our friends came over for dinner. In the end I am greatful I have a loving family and friends who I could share my birthday with.