Madelyn is 11 months old! She recently has started showing a little attitude and personality, which is really fun to see. She loves to wave her arms back and forth- she does it when she is happy or excited, when she is waving to someone, when she is clapping, and when she wants "more". She has also started screaming when she wants more food (usually when it's something yummy like grilled cheese and not baby food)- even when she has a bite in her mouth still. We have been working on "mmmm" for "more" instead of screaming, and she is starting to get the hang of it. She has been babbling a lot and really likes saying "bababa" (I think she is trying to say Bella). Maddie gets mad if I cradle her like a baby and when someone takes away a toy she really likes. Up until a week or so ago, she was really laid back and never gave us any "attitude". I can't help but laugh when she gets mad because it is so cute! Maddie is doing really well with rolling onto her tummy. She likes rolling around her crib and even sleeps on her tummy sometimes.
This summer we are planning to do some water therapy at the YMCA and maybe some play dates with Madelyn's new friend, Easton. Madelyn will be taking her first "vacation" to the lake house for Memorial Day weekend. She has never ridden that long in a car before.
We are starting to plan a birthday party for next month! I can't believe Madelyn is almost a year old.
