At Day at the Zoo

Wednesday we got the good news from the specialist that Maddie's palate is all healed.  The stitches have started falling out and the rest sound be gone in about a week.  Also gone are the arm restraints and sleepless nights.  To celebrate we went to Lowry Park Zoo yesterday and Maddie had a blast with the water and showed us she is not afraid of animals. (so unlike her mommy)

 

18 Months

Today Maddie turned 18 months and 3 months ago she officially became ours.  She's been having restless nights these past couples of nights but hopefully that will all change tomorrow.  We have our 3 weeks check up tomorrow with the specialist to see how everything looks and if we can burn those arm restraints.  We've been kinda relax with letting her go without the arm restraints during the day and she hasn't really attempted to put her hand or anything in her month.   

Words she has spoken: Ba (which means dad), Ma (mom), Nose and Banana

She is very aware of her surroundings and picks up on things very fast.  That means we have to watch what we do in front of her because she loves to copy us. LOL  

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse is her new favorite show.  Just saying the words can stop tears at night!  And speaking of night, she loves to jump into bed and sleep with us.  

Brighter than the Sun

Two weeks down and now one week to get rid of the arm restraints.  Maddie is being her cheerful self but we know how much she hates those "I-can't- blow- kisses- restraints".  Our favorite thing to do during the day is take Maddie & Lucy out to the park and let them run around.  We usually stop and get some ice cream and then find a different park each time.  She takes her time walking on the grass but then usually starts running free.  She loves the feeling of flying on the swings and always has Daddy push her higher and higher.

An Afternoon at MOSI

We spent Friday afternoon at MOSI.

Our Little Fighter

It's been a week since Maddie's surgery and she is doing well.  Aunt Natalie came with Mommy & Daddy to the hospital last Thursday and helped us calm our nerves.  

The doctor said the surgery went better than she expected and now it's just a wait and see if the stitches keep.  Maddie is truly our little fighter, she was able to drink 2 cups of apple juice after surgery and later that day have some meatloaf and mash potatoes.  Daddy & Mommy spent the night with Maddie in Ped ICU and because she was doing so well we were able to leave early the next morning.  

We were expecting a day of relaxing in front of the TV but that wasn't in Maddie's plan.  She was back playing with her toys. 

It's been a long week.  Maddie has been in pain and not able to sleep through the night.  It's hard seeing her cry so much and not being able to do anything.  She is doing better now but still having restless nights due to the arm restraints.  She hates having them on but yet when they come off she tells us to put them back on.  Just 2 more weeks left to go and then we will be heading to the beach for some family fun.  

Thank you to all who have Maddie in your prayers and for the cards and calls.  Maddie is truly a lucky little girl with so many people there for her!  And a special thank you to Aunt Natalie who has been there through all of mommy's crazy questions LOL  Also, Grandma who has come over to watch Maddie during the day so mommy & daddy can catch up on some sleep.

Maddie & Tillie

Maddie's cousin Tillie came to visit from MN with her parents.  The girls are less then 3 months apart and became fast friends. 

Moments before bedtime

I think my favorite moments of the day with Madeline are the hours before bedtime.  She goofs around with daddy

And reads with Mama.  We often read 3-4 books a night. 

This week we learned that the word "No" means absolutely nothing to Madeline.  And a few weeks ago she showed us her new trick of opening doors.  Life is not boring with a toddler running around.  But we wouldn't trade it for anything!