Mother's Day has always been an important holiday to me as I am beyond grateful for my amazing mother. However, this year it was such a different holiday being my first as a mother. Though the holiday is intended to show appreciation to mother's I couldn't help but think of it the other way. I am so thankful I am a mother and so happy I get to be the mother to the most amazing little girl who has brought so much joy to our lives. I knew being a mother would change me but never knew this feeling of love until being a mother myself :)
Derek and Madelyn did such a great job planning a day for us. It started with some adorable homemade gifts and breakfast. Since it was such a beautiful day out we were able to go to the park and take some pictures of Mads followed by lunch and shopping! Couldn't have asked for a better day!
Right now life has been crazy here as Derek is now in his busy time for work and school down to the last few weeks for me (YIPEEE!!) I am VERY excited for summer break and to spend the summer with Madelyn. We already have a trip to Iowa, the beach and Florida planned!
As for Madelyn her big accomplishment since last week is WALKING!!! She isn't full on walking but walking about 50% of the time. She is still very wobbly and can go about 5-10 steps and then crashes. It is so fun to watch her learn this big milestone. When we cheer and clap for her each time she looks up at us with a big grin like she is so proud of herself. She is also really trying to communicate with us. She repeats and mimics us often. She also uses pointing and her baby signs to show us what she wants.
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| Out for ice cream after lunch on Mother's Day! |
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| What loves |
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| Worn out after taking pictures in the park! |
Here were our 10 month picture attempts, these picture are quite entertaining these days. As you can see laying on the blanket and smiling is no longer an option! We also started with a pretty bow but apparently Madelyn didn't want a bow this month!
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| What a cutie! |
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| Our new favorite hobby! |
