tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679239047759513592024-03-13T17:27:08.780-07:00Soul-2-Seoul | Living In My Present MomentMy journey through life, adoption and everything in the middle.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06635135619172872473noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67923904775951359.post-53088941718344148912012-12-12T23:06:00.001-08:002012-12-12T23:06:58.189-08:00Hello & Happy Holidays!I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season! We've been indulging in lots of yummy food, we've put up our Christmas tree and decor, and are getting ready for the big day. Maddyx is really excited about everything Christmas this year which makes it even more enjoyable for us as parents. He loves the Christmas tree, all of the lights, and of course, Santa! We've got a visit to the Big Guy on our to-do list.<br />
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Below are some recent pictures of our little Maddyx. He's growing up so fast. He's 3 years 4 months and really doing great. He's a typical three year old boy and with that comes its challenges. Some days worse than others, but we are surviving! He brings us so much joy and has completed our family. He's healthy, happy and adjusting great! <br />
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Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06635135619172872473noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67923904775951359.post-47705982452691158832012-08-31T23:10:00.001-07:002012-08-31T23:10:30.707-07:00THREE!So I'm a little late....but I'm here, and I'm doing it. And that's a major accomplishment in my book! Now that I got that out of the way...pheew. <br />
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On July 25th Maddyx turned three! What an exciting age. Three seems to be a turning point. It feels like the point that Maddyx is officially changing from a toddler to a little boy. He doesn't act like a baby anymore, he doesn't look like a baby anymore, he sleeps in a big boy bed, he wants to wash his own hands, brush his own teeth and rarely does he *want* Mom's help. And then there's the no more diapers thing (that's about four weeks up the road...next post maybe...eeek)! <br />
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He absolutely loves school. I was so worried that we'd started him too early, but he really thrives in that environment and is quite the little social butterfly. Come to find out, we have the hugger (and the hitter) of the class. Maybe he does one to balance out the other? He's even started pushing. Oh boy... I keep waiting for this phase in his (our) life to end. But it hasn't yet. Soon. Please?!? <br />
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This year's birthday was very quiet and simple. Just the way we like it. We had a birthday dinner with just our little family of three (plus our four legged baby) with balloons, cupcakes and presents. And of course, the highlight of Maddyx's evening...CAKE!!! I also went to Maddyx's preschool and brought some fun treats for the class and they all sang Happy Birthday to him. He was so excited that it was finally HIS birthday. And everyone was singing to HIM this time! So cute.<br />
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Maddyx's daddy is a big golfer. So therefore Maddyx has been *overly* exposed to the sport since the first day he came home. Golf channel upon rising, driving range and putting green on daddy and son days, trips to the local Golfmart, and of course, chipping in the front yard. So we decided that this birthday was the right one to get Maddyx a couple of his own *real* clubs. A wedge and a putter. And here he is in action on his birthday.<br />
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Happy Birthday my little Angel. You are truly a blessing. Mommy loves you!<br />
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P.S. The necklace he's wearing in the photos is one he made at school. He really loves making and wearing these. He calls them his neckies. We have many.<br />
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We are different...<br />
We are unique...<br />
We are special... <br />
We are a family...<br />
We are a perfect fit. <br />
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Not much more to say than we are so happy together and feel so blessed to have one another. <br />
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I'm also thankful that after an entire year we were FINALLY able to get a family picture. Meaning a picture with all three of us. Together. Technically this is not our entire family because our four legged baby Cooper is not in it, but it will have to do for now.<br />
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I hope you all had a beautiful Thanksgiving. <br />
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We kicked off the season with a trip to a local dairy farm that transformed into a really cute pumpkin patch. Which also happened to be the same day Maddyx started school. It was a big day for our little guy! <br />
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We took a hayride around the farm where we saw sheep, goats, cows and llamas. Maddyx did a great job of yelling out all the animal sounds as we saw them. His favorite being Maaaaa! More like MAAAAAA!!!!! At the top of his lungs. Only a couple people stared. He took a wagon ride with dad, visited the petting corral, shot some hoops, chased dad through a hay bale maze and got to pick out his very own pumpkin to take home. Okay, so he couldn't make up his mind on which pumpkin, and frankly wasn't too fond of the prickly stem, so Dad picked it for him. Still a very good pumpkin.<br />
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It was a long day for Maddyx and he did very well up until it was time to leave. As we paid for our pumpkin he happened to notice a very large industrial size fan inside the barn store. And that my friends is where the good times ended. You see, Maddyx is just a little bit obsessed with fans. Okay, a lot. And when he saw that big, beautiful fan inside the barn, that is where he wanted to stay. So when I said it was time to go I got the screams, the flailing arms and *the* scene. Yep, the one where everyone stairs at the poor mom carrying her child out under one arm, while the other arm is carrying a purse, a camera, a water bottle and also trying to pull a wagon that we needed to return. And where was Dad you ask? Oh, he thought it would be a good idea to take the pumpkins to the car. Sweet of him, huh?<br />
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It really was a great afternoon. I loved watching Maddyx run around and just enjoy all of the activities. He's grown up so much. I can hardly believe that last year at this time we had been a family for just over a month.<br />
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<tr><td><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wednesday was the perfect day to cut out of work early and head to Sea World with my boys. It was the perfect day because it was the perfect San Diego weather. Sunny and low 70's. This is why I love my hometown. What better way to spend the day, right? It was a good day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>Maddyx found a new friend at Sea World that he got to bring home with him. It was a tough choice he had to make. The competition was stiff....there was Elmo (an obvious top choice), Grover (eeh) and Big Bird (could be a contender). When we arrived at the vendor station selling these little stuffed guys (right at two year old eye level...great marketing) we told Maddyx he could choose ONE to take home. After SEVERAL minutes of picking up Elmo and then picking up Big Bird....dropping Big Bird and picking up Elmo....drop Elmo and back to Big Bird, Mama finally had to intervene and let Maddys know he needed to make his choice now. So he made his final decision and never looked back. Meet Maddyx's new friend, Big Bird.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">He even shared his popcorn with his new best friend. And that's a big deal, because Maddyx doesn't give up good food easily.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And then. And then Maddyx might have had one of his *most* exciting moments in his two years of being on earth.....</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And ELMO is here TOO!!!!!! Good thing I have a diaper on!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you're wondering - yes, he's still hugging him. It was about a five minute long hug. Or at least it felt that way. It might have been the cutest moment ever.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">He could have sat in his arms all day long. I actually feared the moment I had to tell him his turn was over. You know, the two year old, my world is coming to an end meltdown moment. The one we all fear in moments like this. Fortunately for me, we didn't have it. Thank you Jesus.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This ride looks very innocent, but I have to say that it's much scarier than it looks. I was watching from the side lines as it decided to do some pretty aggressive spinning. And of course, my little man was having a blast. We have a roller coaster junkie in the making.</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06635135619172872473noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67923904775951359.post-18054353150867899172011-09-09T20:46:00.000-07:002011-09-09T20:46:54.740-07:00One Year Home<div style="text-align: center;">September 1st marked one year home. </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">One year as a family of three. </div><div style="text-align: center;">One year of really hard work. </div><div style="text-align: center;">One year of rough roads. </div><div style="text-align: center;">One year of many sleepless nights.</div><div style="text-align: center;">One year of falling in love. </div><div style="text-align: center;">One year of being complete. </div><br />
One year ago we boarded a plane and embarked upon one of the longest and most trying days of our lives. I know some people talk about how easy the flight home was, but that was not us. That was definitely not us. Maybe it's all a balance. The reality is we have a super easy going child and we haven't had to deal with too many adoption related, or toddler related (for that matter) issues. So maybe the flight home was us paying our "parental" dues. <br />
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One year ago we sat on a plane and had our brand new child cry for four hours straight and there was NOTHING we could do to soothe him. We had no experience in the parenting department and this was one big dose of parenting reality. In a very small, confined space. And here we are one year later, parents to a beautiful son who is our perfect fit. Parents to a son who challenges us and make us blissfully happy each and every day.<br />
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One year ago I didn't know if I'd ever figure out this *MOM* thing. One year ago I didn't know if the knot within my stomach would ever go away. One year ago I wondered if I'd make it. And here I am. Happy. Making it, and making it work beautifully. It's not easy. But nothing great ever comes easy. <br />
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Maddyx, you've fulfilled my every want, need and desire to be a mother. You are everything I could have ever hoped for and dreamed of in a child. You are my dream come true and I am so happy to be your Mama. Thank you for each and every beautiful smile you've given me. Thank you for calling my name over and OVER again. Thank you for saying UP every time you want me to hold you. Thank you for every single amazing hug you have offered me. You will never know how much I love and appreciate these very little things. <br />
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At one year we have just begun our journey together as a family of three, and I cannot wait to experience all that life has to offer us. It's going to be great. I just know it.<br />
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I'm hoping they're over very soon. <br />
I think I still have it good compared to most. <br />
But I think me no likey! AT ALL.<br />
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Yes, I'm talking about the terrible twos! If hitting, yelling, crying because you can't have your way and major mood swings (and I'm talking about my child here people) are all part of being terrible in your twos, then we have arrived!<br />
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I should have known when he blew out his candle on his second birthday that things were gonna change. LOOOORD help me!<br />
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</tbody></table>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06635135619172872473noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67923904775951359.post-42912503072613287632011-08-12T20:57:00.000-07:002011-08-12T20:57:56.037-07:00Birthday Celebration....Part TwoHere I am almost three weeks later and just getting around to finishing Maddyx's birthday post. But I am here, and that's all that counts. Right? <br />
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We decided to keep Maddyx's birthday fairly simple and just make it a family party. Which for our family still ends up being a party with 30 people. While we did keep it simple, it still <em>was</em> our very first birthday celebration with our son, so I did have to do a few fun and special things! <br />
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We had a great day filled with sun, food, swimming and of course a jumper. Maddyx had tons of fun and it's always great spending time with those you love.<br />
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We are so proud of Maddyx and all that he's overcome in the last year. He's been through so much, but still has such an innocent spirit. I wish I could bottle it up and never let him lose it. He has this ability to to light up any room he's in and bring so much joy into so many lives. Although raising a toddler is one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life, I wouldn't change it for anything. The amazing moments we have together make every single one of the crazy, frustrating, patience wearing, at the end of my rope moments worth it!<br />
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This is my love bug on his *actual* birthday. I can't believe how grown up he looks in this picture! eeek! And don't mind the drool. He still can't master the closing of the mouth and breathing through the nose thing. I think he'll get the hang of it before he starts dating. At least I hope.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Maddyx spent quite a bit of time on this guy. Not his, so I'm thinking it would have been a good idea to get him one. What are they called?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yep, there he is again. Just hanging out in the background of his own party.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the puppy....maddyx really loved his puppy gift.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So the quality of photos in the jumper are not great, but I had to capture the pure joy that was being had!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And then Grandma Harriss kicked Maddyx out so she could really get her jump on!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We ended the birthday celebration with a nice little dip in the pool. Which Maddyx can't seem to get enough of.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An evening backstroke with Papa. What better way to finish a birthday.</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06635135619172872473noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67923904775951359.post-31259141623106052642011-07-25T22:36:00.000-07:002011-07-25T22:36:14.577-07:00TWO!Guess who turned two today! Can you believe it?<br />
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My baby is really not a baby anymore. He's turning into a full-blown little boy. And I have to say we are loving it! I love watching him learn new things every day and I love that he's just *figuring* out life. His personality continues to develop and I just adore every bit of it. Okay, maybe not *every* bit of it (whining, ehem), but 99.9% of it!<br />
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Two years ago today I spent a great afternoon and evening just hanging out on our back patio with my Mom. I remember she was spending the night with me while Kasey was in Colorado. We talked, we had wine and we watched Twilight. All while I patiently awaited the birth of my best friend's baby girl, Kaiah (Happy Birthday KK!!! We love you!). Little did I know that on that very same day the baby I had been longing for and dreaming about for the past four years (while trying to conceive) was finally making his way into this world. What a great day.<br />
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We had a fun-filled birthday weekend. We had a fabulous birthday party for Maddyx on Saturday, which I plan on doing another full post about with all of the photos. In order to avoid this being a waaay too long blog post I will have to make this a two-part birthday post. There are just too many photos to edit and post for me to do in one sitting.<br />
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Today we had a nice family dinner at home. We had spaghetti and spinach meatballs, a caprese salad, and garlic toast..yummy! And then we topped it off with a birthday cupcake. Well, at least Maddyx and Dad did....Mama's on a diet!<br />
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For tonight - I'll just post my absolute favorite photos of Maddyx from his birthday party on Saturday. I'm not sure why I love these photos so much, but I do. Maybe it's the look of total boredom on his face? He really did have a good time. I know you can't tell from these pictures. But he did. I swear.<br />
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Happy Birthday Maddyx EunHyeok - Mama and Daddy love you so much! You've forever changed our lives and we are so blessed to have each and every moment we are given together.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hey, how come she has a cupcake and I don't?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Who knew he had a fear of birthday candles? No really, he does! I think it's because I've *repeatedly* told him not to touch candles because they're HOT! Oh well, there's always next year for a good birthday candle picture. Hilarious.</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06635135619172872473noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67923904775951359.post-35770486279238173722011-07-13T21:14:00.000-07:002011-07-13T21:14:58.875-07:00a very special dayI can't believe it's taken me almost three weeks to get this post up! I'm a very bad blogger. Bad, bad blogger. I'm trying to do better but the universe is working against me lately, I tell you. Internet problems, blogger problems (you have no idea!), blackberry problems, flat tire, head cold (maddyx, and then me), need I go on? But we're all back on track now and everything is great! <br />
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So on to the good stuff. We were so excited to find out that Maddyx's foster mother, the director from ESWS and a couple of other women were going to be in Los Angeles for a short visit. We made arrangements to drive up to see them the evening before they got on their flight back to Korea.<br />
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I had so many thoughts run through my head when I knew we were going to see the women who raised Maddyx for the first year of his life. Will he remember her? Will he think she's Mama? Will he be sad to leave her? Will he be confused? I just didn't know what to expect from him during this visit. What I did know is that I was beyond thrilled to give the amazing women who raised our son for the first year of his life the opportunity to see what an amazing little boy he's become, and also see just how happy we are to be a family. The last time we saw her we were scared, sad, insecure and totally unsure of what the future held for us. We were in a foreign country and about to take a 13 month old baby away from the only life he ever knew. What a difference 10 months makes! <br />
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To prepare for our visit we spent some time looking at Maddyx's memory album with his foster family. It almost brings me to tears looking at him taking in the pictures. I just wonder what goes through their little mind? <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">To prepare for our visit we spent some time looking at maddyx's memory album with his foster family.</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>The visit was absolutely wonderful. These women are amazing. What they do for these children is beyond what I can express in words. They love and care for these children with every ounce of their souls, only to have their hearts broken time and time again as they place them in the hands of their families. They are Angels.<br />
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My heart went out to his foster mother. I know what a strong bond they had the last time she held him in her arms, and I'm sure as happy as she was to see him settled into his family, it had to be hard to have lost that bond that she had with him. She cried a lot. Mostly tears of joy, and some were tears of sadness. I promised her that we would never let him forget her and we would always stay in touch. And we will. As she helped us load him into the car to prepare for our drive home I could see the pain in her eyes as the tears streamed down her face. She did not want to let him go. She loved him so deeply, and still does. As sad as I was for her to see him go, I was also secretly happy that he knew I was his Mama. He didn't cry for her as we left because he knew he was home. And this time as we drove off looking back at foster mom, there was no fear, no insecurity, and we knew what the future held. Again, what a difference 10 months makes!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06635135619172872473noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67923904775951359.post-5277255331980788522011-06-22T09:54:00.000-07:002011-06-22T09:54:58.674-07:00Maddyx's Foster Mother is in Los Angeles!Maddyx's Foster Mother, along with a group of women from ESWS, have made a trip to the States and we are going to see her tonight! I will have a post with pictures and an update of our visit this week. We are meeting his foster mom and the Director from ESWS this evening at their hotel. What a once in a lifetime opportunity!<br />
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How crazy is this?!?!<br />
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Stay tuned.............................Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06635135619172872473noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67923904775951359.post-92015762752566465812011-05-25T22:24:00.000-07:002011-05-25T22:24:58.075-07:0022 Months!I can hardly believe that Maddyx is 22 months. He has come so far in the last few months. He's gone from my little baby to my little boy. Sigh. I do have to apologize because I've kind of dropped the ball on the the monthly updates. I'm going to get back on track. For at least the next two months. And then there's no promises!<br />
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So let's talk about 22 months. We've got a whole lot of words trying to make their way out. Let's just say we've had a language explosion over here. We definitely have to put our special Maddyx language interpretation cap on to try and understand the words, but Mama's usually got it figured out. A few things he's saying all of the time; tweet, tweet (bird), ba ba (bottle), wha? (like we ask Maddyx what do you want? and he replies, wha?), up, mama, dadadaaa, more, waaa (water), night night, sna (snack), baa baa baa (bath), bu buu (belly button). And these are just a few. There are so many more. He turned into a little sponge overnight and he's really just taking everything in.<br />
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Maddyx loves the park and is absolutely obsessed with the slide. Don't get me wrong, he likes the swing just fine, and enjoys the socializing aspect of the park, but there's just nothing like going head first down the tube slide. We do it over and over and over and OVER again. Until we tell him we have to go. And then he cries. Every time. Thank goodness he forgets about it about 30 seconds after we walk away.<br />
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</tbody></table>Maddyx is a true dream when it comes to sleeping. He goes to bed at 7pm and wakes up between 6:45 and 7:15 am every day. Naps are anywhere from 1-2 hours a day. No, we don't get the nice long 3 hour nap around here. I tried. I mean, I tried really hard to force the long naps, but one thing you can't do is force a toddler to sleep. Mission aborted.<br />
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</tbody></table>Maddyx's biggest obsession right now is the Baby Signing Time videos. Seriously obsessed. My friend let us borrow them several months back, and when I first introduced them to Maddyx he could quite honestly care less. And then one day the light switched on and the obsession began. He begs for these videos morning, noon and night. He actually does the sign for "baby" when asking for them. It's so darn cute. I'll have to to take a video of the pure joy (squeals) he exudes when I grab the DVD remote to turn the video on. It makes me smile every time.<br />
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</tbody></table>Maddyx is going through a little bit of a shall we say, jealous phase? Lets just say when Daddy kisses or hugs Mama (or gives me any sort of attention), Maddyx must stop whatever he's doing, rush right over and give Mama the same exact kiss or hug. Sound effects and all. We love to do it just to get his reaction.<br />
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</tbody></table>Another really neat thing? Well we've discovered picking our nose. Yes we have, and SO not cute. Okay, kind of funny but I'm a Mom now and I can't encourage this kind of behavior. So I ignore it and laugh on the inside. We've also discovered toots are funny. Maddyx toots, Maddyx laughs. Let's just say Maddyx toots a lot. Of course, Mom and Dad NEVER toot. Never. Ahem. <br />
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I have to say that overall 22 months is pretty darn great. Maddyx continues to be a very easy-going and happy little guy. We've yet to see any real signs of *the* "terrible twos"...knock on wood....and (don't hate me fellow mama's) we don't really have any tantrums either. So I guess we've got it REALLY good around here.<br />
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Now if I could just find enough energy to keep up with everything! That's a story for another day. Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06635135619172872473noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67923904775951359.post-27607599875232711692011-05-18T21:34:00.000-07:002011-05-18T21:34:10.856-07:00I wanna be a Cowboy......and you can be my cowgirl!<br />
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</tbody></table>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06635135619172872473noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67923904775951359.post-84320250805931334102011-05-17T13:43:00.000-07:002011-05-24T21:25:44.642-07:00Could there be love in the air?Maddyx,<br />
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I might have already prearranged your marriage. I might have. Not because I believe in arranged marriages but because I do believe in fate and in destiny. How can you argue with fate?<br />
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Let me back up. Some of you may remember me mentioning this, others may not....one of my closest and dearest friends in the world, one I like to call my "BFF" got pregnant around the same time we were talking about pursuing adoption. We officially started the process in April of 2009 and she was about six months pregnant at the time. On July 25, 2009 she gave birth to her beautiful daughter, Kaiah. Here's where the fate part comes in. We received our referral for Maddyx on January 14th, 2010, and when we looked at his paperwork we saw that his birth date was July 25, 2009! Is that crazy or what?!?!<br />
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So obviously we have decided that they very well may be MEANT for each other! We love to joke around about it and we hope at the very least they'll be the best of friends for life! Or heck, they may be so much alike that they drive each other bananas! I guess we shall see.<br />
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So we had our friends down a couple of months ago for a weekend visit. While here the kids had a chance to hang together and see if they felt any sparks. I can tell you that there was love at first sight. Not so much between Maddyx and Kaiah but Kaiah and Maddyx's police car. Oh yes, she was IN LOVE. <br />
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Below is a little snapshot of the two of them figuring out who was the boss of this car. A nice lesson in sharing for these *almost* two year olds! You'll see at the bottom who clearly won this battle. <br />
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Oh and Maddyx for the record, you may want to withhold elbow jabs on any future first dates. I don't *think* that's going to work too well with the ladies. Could be wrong.<br />
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We had a very untraditional first Easter together as a family. Instead of celebrating here in sunny San Diego (as we always have) we packed up the car with my sister-in-law and our nephew and took a road trip to Mammoth. Much to our surprise, the forecast of partly cloudy and 45-50 degree spring-like weather ended up being non-stop snow for three days straight! We celebrated our very first white Easter! <br />
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Maddyx is about as easy as kids come. Especially one that's quickly approaching the age of two. However, my very easy-going son Maddyx decided to check out on the the 7 hour car ride to and from Mammoth, and instead his very, very bad twin joined us. Lets just say Maddyx was unhappy to *get* in his car seat upon leaving the house, and he remained unhappy to *be* in his car seat for the entire seven hour drive! Can you imagine how fun this road trip was?!? If not, just imagine a very high pitched *annoying* yelling in your ear for SEVEN. HOURS. STRAIGHT. Actually I take that back...we did get a 30 minute break when he actually decided to sleep! Mama and Daddy have decided road trips will be put on hold. For the next 10 years!<br />
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Aside from the car rides our trip was great! We didn't get Maddyx on the slopes this time. Maybe next year. We figured it might be a good idea if he perfected walking first. <br />
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Thank you all for your comments, phone calls and emails regarding my last post on Maddyx's early intervention. We've since had one therapy session and he did great. It was mostly interactive play, but he was all about using his words and he even put two words together for the very first time! He said "more ball"....it was just too cute. It was really helpful to see how the therapist played with him, and how she negotiated words through play. I've since learned that I need to give him a little extra push to use his words. And when I do, he does! Food is the easiest negotiation tool. As you all know, our boy loves his food! He even tried to say cracker for the very first time tonight. I was shocked! And yesterday it was cheese. I can't even begin to explain how much progress he's made in this last month. It's blowing my mind. And it's so amazing to watch.<br />
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It's like he's starting to blossom. He shows us each and every day just how blessed we are. And each and every day we fall more and more in love with him. <br />
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The good news is, everyone I've spoken to (within *the industry*) has said they don't *think* he's showing any early signs of autism. Outside of a couple small indicators. And I don't think he is, but that doubt was placed in my mind and I'm having a hard time controlling the fear. As much as I know I must not allow it to enter my mind (the fear that is), it's so much easier said then done. You know?<br />
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So we start Maddyx's in home speech therapy this week. I'm excited for him. And I'm excited to see his progress. But here's the funny thing..... wouldn't you know, the very next week after getting him assessed he starts copying almost EVERY word we say. Really Maddyx?? Don't get me wrong, these words are by no means *clear* versions of the words, but I know what he's *trying* to say, and this is SERIOUS progress for him. It's almost like something just started clicking with him. Not only is he saying more, he's mimicking more, and he started using signs (sign language) after only one time of seeing them. Like I said, it's just like something clicked. He's coming up on 20 months in a few days, so maybe he just needed a bit more time. Little booger. Just love him to pieces.....more and more every single day.<br />
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Thanks for listening, all. This was more of a venting/therapy session for me. My heart feels better after talking with you.<br />
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Well what I'm trying to say is......... I've been stuck on 29 followers of my blog FOR. EVA! And it's driving me bananas! I have no idea why it's so annoying, but it is. Every time I sign in, the first thing I do is check to see if I've gotten over the number 29 hump. And nothing. Come on 30, where are you?? <br />
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I told you it was silly. But as silly as it is, can someone please help me get over this hump! Pretty please, with sugar on top!<br />
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No judgements please. Remember, we're all friends here. <br />
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P.S. please don't let me sign in tomorrow and still be on 29. How pathetic would that be. Really pathetic.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06635135619172872473noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67923904775951359.post-77135540334642170602011-02-26T16:58:00.000-08:002011-02-26T16:58:54.692-08:0019 Months!<div style="text-align: center;">Guess who turned 19 months (yesterday)...yep, you guessed it, Maddyx! Friday I was home with Maddyx. I love having Fridays with my boy. It's the best. As I write this, Maddyx is napping and Mama is enjoying Adele's newest album, 21. It's a gloomy and cold (mid 50's) San Diego day. Perfect for hanging in your jammies.....for most of the day. I say *most of the day* because we do have plans to visit some dear friends and their son this evening, which will require me to actually get dressed.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">So what does 19 months look like in our house? It looks like a 29 pound 13 oz little boy who stands a whopping 34 inches tall. Yep, he's a big boy folks. As if you hadn't noticed. Over 98th percentile in all categories. Being this big at 19 months does mean a little extra clumsiness, which leads to a lot of extra tumbles. But that's okay, because this little guy is really tough!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">What's new at 19 months you ask? Well Maddyx is obsessed with "up" right now. *Up* the stairs, *up* on our lap, climbing *up* on the chairs, and even standing *up* on things we are not supposed to stand *up* on. Sigh. We've also been working on getting in our final molars. Which has been surprisingly easy. Pheew! I was thinking that was going to be a lot of crying and a lot of sleepless nights. Not so much. Thank goodness!! And I can't forget to mention that we had our FINAL post-placement visit with our social worker this week. Which means we are on the home stretch of finalizing our adoption of Maddyx. Exciting stuff!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And A LOT of Mama replies, "that's not for Maddyx."</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"What if I only touch it this much?"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Maddyx, please sit down on your bottom...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Maddyx, we do not stand on chairs!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We love to lounge with our Pororo pillow.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/RUCRM1qhyTfVlfYaA3cRL2dvRhrKIXQrVzzD_wF6Qco?feat=embedwebsite" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img height="357" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_-RcCxrkfs00/TVywrpsIcvI/AAAAAAAACPw/dXmNx78nx6M/s640/IMG_4514.JPG" width="520" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And cuddle with Mama.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Xxr6JwX9X1uBzN3rzNYBVmdvRhrKIXQrVzzD_wF6Qco?feat=embedwebsite" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img height="500" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_-RcCxrkfs00/TVshCaCLGnI/AAAAAAAACPk/Npn4udA1Vfw/s640/IMG_4494.JPG" width="377" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And just look plain old cute!</td></tr>
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</tbody></table></div>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06635135619172872473noreply@blogger.com5