Yesterday we took Maddie to the BIG pool for the first time.  And as we expected she was all smiles.  Once we put the life jacket on she was jumping in the water by herself and kicking her legs.  

 Today Daddy left to go overseas for a few weeks.  We didn't know how Maddie was going to take it and she was crying when she saw Daddy put suitcases in the car.  On the ride home from the airport she slept but as soon as we got home she was asking for "Ba".  She's been extra clinging with me today too.  But the rest to the day was great while she helped mama pack for our trip to MN tomorrow.