More Firsts

Some other neat things Madilyn is doing:

• She waves “bye” and blows kisses.

• She makes the motion of turning on the light switch when she goes into her room (although her hand is quite a few feet below the actual switch.

• She raises her hands and claps them during song service at church. She claps when the song is over too.

• She is starting to go in the nursery at church some. That’s been a hard step for me. I want her near me all the time, but I can see that she enjoys being with the other kids. And it will be good for us to concentrate on the service again!

• When we ask her if she wants to go on a trip or for a ride, or if we just grab the diaper bag, she heads for the door. She likes to walk outside when we will let her, but our driveway has a little incline and it throws her balance off. She’s had two skinned knees (on the same knee).

• When she’s about to do something she thinks we won’t want her to do (like climb on the hearth of the fireplace), she’ll start waving and blowing kisses like crazy — as if that will divert our attention.

• As mentioned in the point above, she is into climbing on things! Boxes, benches, couches … anything. She is into climbing.

• She ate her first peanut butter and jelly sandwich today. And I mean she ate a full sandwich. All except about 8 bites. She is an eater!

Cow-Cow

Madilyn had some “firsts” today. We ate breakfast at Chick-Fil-A and when she saw the cow on the balloons there, she pointed and said “cow-cow.” The worker was impressed and we got to take the balloon home with us. Madilyn reads about cows in her picture books that she loves so much. I’m planning on taking her to the zoo this Thursday with some other moms and babies from church. I think she’ll enjoy it.

Later at home today, I came out of the “powder” room and found Madilyn sitting on the wooden bench in our foyer. She had climbed up there all by herself and was sitting there as pretty as you please and proud as a peacock. She had a hard time getting back down, though.

And three different times today, she managed to take her shirt off! She tried to get her pants and diaper off too, but it got stuck and she had plumber’s butt. I restrained myself from taking a picture. Her shirt was long sleeves, so I think she didn’t like that and that’s why she kept taking it off. She’s never liked to be bundled or to have a blanket over her. She’s a Florida girl for sure.

Michael McDonald in Concert

So tonight my friend Kyle informs me there is a Michael McDonald concert as a fundraiser for the Franklin High School Band on Nov. 1 at Lipscomb. Tix are $35. First of all, how awesome is it that a high school gets to throw a fundraiser like that? Secondly, Michael McDonald is my favorite singer and I have lots of wonderful friends in Nashville so I’m entertaining the thought of splurging on a trip. Southwest has reasonable flights. Hmmm …. what to do …. what to do …

An apple a day …

Madilyn’s looking studious in her apple dress she got for her birthday from friends Shannon and Erin.

Daddy-Daughter Day

Jeff took Madilyn to Wekiva Springs State Park today for some fun! After the swings, a stroll and a walk, she fell fast asleep in the car.

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I wear my sunglasses at night …

Madilyn in the sunglasses she got for her birthday

Playdate with Cadence

Madilyn’s friend Cadence came over for a playdate Thursday morning. We watched Disney movies and played with toys. Cadence even pulled Madilyn around in her wagon. She’s strong!

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Stevie Wonder

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I Won!

I entered a Zappos contest a few weeks ago through on www.jimkukral.com, and thanks to your votes, I won! I promised to give my winnings to someone who could use it more than me. I immediately thought of my friend who recently adopted a little boy, then lost her job. This prize won’t fix their troubles, but I hope it’s a reminder that her friends care for her and that we’re praying for her.

Making a difference …

Jeff was so excited to receive an email from a former student yesterday. Jeff had talked with him about his experiences in the Air Force. This student decided to join, and is enjoying it.

“Hey Mr. Davis whats up this is Xavier. I graduated in 07 I was a student of yours in your government and sociology class with ron and my cousin Reggie. I’m in the Air Force now I’ve been in for about a year now(I finally made my mind up). My job is aerospace propulsion(jet engine mechanic) and I work on the jet engines on the B1 Bomber and I’m currently stationed at Dyess AFB in Texas and I like my job a lot!!! I just thought hit you up since you kind of got my attention about joining the Air Force. PEACE!!!”

Jeff says he can retire now … he’s made a difference!