Madison 2nd birthday

Well Little Miss,

We have made it to another birthday. I can't believe another year as gone by so quickly, I'm sure I say that a lot but it really does seem as though time is speeding up.

This year we spent your birthday in DISNEYLAND with Uncle Will, Mimi, Dad and Me. It was amazing! So fun to see the world of Disney again through my daughters eyes. It was so much more magical then I remember. You LOVED the Pirates of the Caribbean ride and would squeeze our hands on the drops and say "faster, faster!" and when it was over, wanted to ride again and again. You also loved the Dumbo ride. You were a trooper the whole day! You took a quick nap in my arms while waiting in line for a show and slept for a little bit during the show. Not once were you a screaming brat. You were well behaved and I think we all had a great time. I can't wait to take you back when you are older.

You are growing into this beautiful little girl and I can see your personality more and more every day. You are now 33 inches tall and weigh 26 pounds. You are full of fun and love to entertain people and put on a show. We are hoping to begin potty training soon but you seem to currently have no interest in trying. You've been moved to a big girl bed (twin) since the day after your birthday and you are doing great! You still wake up a couple times at night and either dad or I end up sleeping in your bed at some point. However, you do not climb out and scream while pounding on the door. You are strong willed which has made it hard to have you do things like giving up your binkie or potty training. I am sure some day I will admire this trait in you, for you know what you believe and will stick to your guns. You are a lover, my sweet Madison. You do not say " I LOVE YOU" but you will give us random hugs and kisses throughout the day. Before Dad leaves for work, you always demand a big hug and kiss. Then we he gets home (if you're still awake) you always say " I missed you buddy!". How cute are you? You speak very well for a 2 year old and can probably say clearly over 150 words. You are full of energy and love to create. You love painting and drawing. You love to go to music class every week with your friends and are doing great in nursery. You REALLY love to help me cook in the kitchen, no matter what I am making. You are my little buddy. The other day I told you that you were my best friend and you corrected me and said that Grandma (vikki) was your best friend. You really do love your grandparents. Its adorable to watch how excited they get when you come over.

You love to say "LEAF ALONE, ME." when you want space or think you're in trouble.
You say "Miss you guys" A lot
Every time a police car passes by you say "OH HEY COPPER"
You are convinced that every helicopter you see belongs to your Dad and that they are all going to save someone stuck on the mountain. I don't know where you came up with this story but its funny.
You love building blanket forts (or bases as your dad calls them) with your Dad and watching movies inside.
You love to Facetime your Uncle Will but only want to text Uncle Jono.
Bee-duh - is your binkie
Puddles is the stuffed pig you like to keep in your bed
Swinny - Is how you pronounce Finleigh
You love for me to sing you to sleep every night, but if I try and sing during the day you tell me to stop.
You give the best random snuggles.
When it is nap time you always want to take a nap in Momma's bed and have me lay down with you and hold your hand until your asleep. You still aren't a great sleeper but I will take these sweet moments while I just have you to enjoy them with.


Currently obsessed with Tinkerbell movies and the Bubble Guppies (we've move on from Mickey Mouse)
Loves chocolate Milk
Shoe size 6
Clothing 2t
Diapers size 4