Mommy, Meme and Papaw...Oh my!

Alright so I've done it again, I've taken a brief hiatus from the blogging. This time though, I have a very good reason....Meme and Papaw were here!

We were so excited to hear that my mom and dad were coming up from Florida for a visit. I was so anxious for them to see Madison. I knew that they would be shocked by how much Maddie had changed since the last time they saw her, which was in January. We learned Saturday evening that they were coming for a visit and of course Saturday morning I got a wild hair....I decided I was going to turn our craft room/Marvin's room into a play room for Madison. This room also acts as our guest room for Mom and Dad when they come to visit. However, with my great idea put into action there was not an inch left for a bed nor a suitcase. So, Ryan and I got down to business. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that Maddie was sick. Thus, we had to take turns holding her because she cried every time we laid her down. So, between holding Maddie and trips to Lowe's we finally got the house back into order and presentable for our house guests.

My mom was so worried that Maddie would forget who she was or worse yet cry when she held her. I told her not to worry that this little gal will never forget her Meme. Just as I suspected, Madison went right to her Meme at the airport and felt just as comfortable as if I had been holding her. Now, things were a little different when it came to her Papaw. She didn't cry when he held her nor when he was around she just stared at him with a blank stare. Dad made faces, he sang and made noises and he got nothing but a look as if she was saying "What's up with this guy?" Now Mom and I found this to be hilarious, pee in your pants funny. Papaw on the other hand did not. I must admit though she warmed up to her Papaw and gave him a few gummy grins towards the end of their visit.







Meme and Papaw have gone home now and boy we sure do miss them.

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I celebrated my first Mother's Day and it was the best day ever, I love this holiday! Not only did I get to spend this day with my daughter I also got to spend it with my Mom.



For years, I have thanked my mom for everything she has done for me and for being such a wonderful Mom. I have always meant these words that I told my mom but never before have I truly understood what it means to be a Mommy. From the moment my little girl was plopped onto my belly in the delivery room, I felt that my life had changed that it finally had meaning. I so secretly had been hoping for a girl because I wanted to share that special bond with my daughter that I share with my own mother. I was meant to be a Mommy and as I have been told Motherhood suits me.



One day Maddie will be thanking me with her own actions and words but right now Daddy is helping her out. And Daddy is good because he picked this Momma up a Coach wallet.



Way to go Daddy! And way to go Uncle Brent! After a long, fabulous day of shopping with my Mom, Maddie, my sister and my niece Brooke I came home to the most beautiful bouquet of flowers and the card read "Happy Mother's Day. I hope you enjoy your very 1st one. Love Brent" I was completely shocked and I didn't know the big guy had it in him. It just proves that another Momma out there did good. Way to go Gayla!



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Madison got to participate in her first pre prom photo shoot. Her cousin Lindsey attended her final prom this past weekend. We have gone to see her off every year and this being her last I was anxious to take Madison over to get in on the fun. And of course, Maddie had to dress up too! She wore the nicest thing she owns....her Easter dress.





Everyone looked fabulous and I can easily say that I am in no rush to be sending our little girl off to prom. I like it better when she is home all cuddled up with me in our big chair, her blowing raspberries and me wiping the spit off my face. Yep don't want to send her off anywhere for a long time.

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During the visit with my parents my Mom and I got to take Maddie to the doctor three times. Please take note that my parents were here for only nine days. Yes, we went to the doctor three times in nine days.

Doctor visit number one was with the dermatologist...again. Our little sugar booger still has a rash over her entire body. The dermatologist felt that she might be allergic to something so she set us up with an allergist.

Doctor visit number two was with her Pap. Maddie had a complete meltdown while we were out shopping. It was an awful cry that was telling us that something just wasn't right. We cut our shopping trip short and hightailed it back home. Our little screamer had a fever that kept climbing even after having a dose of Tylenol. So to Pap's office we went. Turns out Maddie had the beginnings of an ear infection. So, we got some meds and we were sent on our way. Man that guy sure does come in handy and we sure do love him.

Doctor visit number three was with the allergist. We went into this completely blind. Having no allergies between Ryan and I and the fact that Maddie is only 6 months old we had no idea what they were going to do. Well, they decided they needed to skin test her for food allergies. Now, I don't know if you've ever had or seen this done before, I had not and it was wild. They tested her for an allergic reaction to seven foods. The nurse put the food on the tip of a sharp plastic needle type object and quickly jabbed her back. If she'd been allergic, the spot would puff up and look similar to a mosquito bite.



Okay, so the nurse pokes our little munchkin nine times (the seven foods and two control areas). Then she says "Wait here, I'll be back in fifteen minutes." Yeah, no problem. Where are we going to go anyway? We have a naked, crying baby and I can't fully comfort her because I can't touch her back. Thanks lady, see ya in fifteen. Thankfully my mom was there to jump in with verses of The Wheels on The Bus and grab various toys from the diaper bag in desperation. Oh, and to snap pics.





Turns out our little sugar booger isn't allergic to anything, she just has eczema. We got some lotion and creme for her body to help clear it up. I can already say after a week she is looking so much better.

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I'll have to say it again....we sure to miss our Meme and Papaw. We enjoy them being here so much. I loved watching my mom care for Maddie and watching my dad try to get her to smile at him. I love the comfort of them being here. I feel so safe when they are around, like nothing could ever go wrong and if it does it will be alright because we are together. Ryan and I allowed my parents as much time as they wanted to hold and care for Maddie. Ryan even said "I haven't changed a diaper in a week." Maddie and her Daddy have a special bond and I know that they missed each other a little.



So cute!