I Might Like This Parenting Thing
Teenage girls shouldn’t read this post because it will give them the wrong idea. But people, I realized something this week. My baby? Is fun.
Sure, she is going through this really REALLY annoying growth spurt that causes her to wake up every 90 minutes to eat, and she’s started to get just a little bit clingy which makes it hard to put her down and get stuff done, and don’t get me started on her refusal to nap. (Hmm, maybe teenagers SHOULD read this post).
Besides all that really annoying stuff, she has turned into this intoxicating little force. She squeals with delight when Mike or I walk into a room. When she’s on her tummy, she looks around, rolls over, and smiles her big grin, totally pleased with herself. And, last night, I was laughing at Mike when Maddie suddenly started laughing, too. When I stopped laughing, she stopped laughing. When I started laughing again, she started laughing again. It was so awesome.
But, I think my favorite thing might be when she reaches for me, and when I take her, she snuggles into my neck and coos with contentment.
Every day she gets a little bit bigger. We’ve officially moved her into Size 2 diapers (although size ones still fit), and some 3-6 month clothes are actually looking about right on her little frame. We’ll get her weight & height on Monday, when she reaches nine months old. She is rolling over like a champ now, and she is getting sooo close to sitting up without help. Then, before I know it, she’ll be crawling and we’ll have to baby-proof and holy cow, where is my little bitty girl?
It’s amazing to watch her grow, to see her mind expand and sometimes explode with new knowledge. I want to drink in these moments with her before she’s too cool for me (although, I am very cool). Soon she’ll be able to crawl and then run (because there’s no way she’ll do something ordinary like walk), and while I’m looking forward to those milestones, right now I’m just happy that she looks at me with love.
Nicky says:
I can totally relate! I really can’t stand it when parents are so negative all the time about their babies. We all have our moments, but majority of the time, they are fun! Just can’t stop loving them to bits!
Nickys last blog post..The Cute Kid
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sam (temptingmama) says:
OMG Heather! I want her! I am booking a flight right now to LA and I’m coming to pick her up. In lieu, I will leave chocolate.
What not good enough?
No matter how hard the hard times are, one smile can wash it all away.
I totally LOVE the baseball/bumbo picture!
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Mom24 says:
So adorable. She is too cute. Shhh…don’t tell anyone, but I was a teenage mom, and although I’m not necessarily recommending it, it was fun, we had a ball with our little guy, and we’re still married almost 25 years later. I’m so happy for you that you’re having fun with your darling Maddie.
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Zellmer says:
Those eyes are FANTASTIC! You’re so right to cherish these days. They are gone too quickly.
Zellmers last blog post..The grass is always colder
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CaraBee says:
As the parent of a 10 month old, I’m right there with you. And as someone with about four seconds of experience more than you, all I can say is enjoy these non-mobile days. Bask in the glory of sitting her down and not finding her across the room chewing on a tennis shoe 1.7 seconds later. The kid that absolutely positively will not eat green beans will lick the sole of a show like it’s candy. Oh, but they are fun and so sweet. I kiss my girl about a thousand times a day because she’s just that wonderful.
CaraBees last blog post..Travel Tales: Part 1 – The Friendly Skies
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ali says:
gah. i love this post. it’s so true.. there are so many annoying and tough parts about being a parent…but there are so many more AMAZING parts.
and ps. i used to do that with my hair too…the little baby comb over on my baldie
alis last blog post..a summer bonus. and i don’t know how to be single.
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Midwest Mommy says:
She is so cute!
I keep telling hubs we better love these years because they aren’t coming back…
Midwest Mommys last blog post..BLAHHHH Chicken!
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moosh in indy. says:
No more growing up until November, then you can be all weedy after that. Deal? Yer mom is funny Maddie, you’d best always think your mom is awesome.
moosh in indy.s last blog post..Hot: Day 6-Hot sit dance party.
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maya says:
Dont get me started. When the girls start crawling or running in opposite directions- where will I run?? I need some sort of cage.
Maddie rocks. You loock HAUT by the way!
mayas last blog post..Guest Post Tuesday
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Danes says:
Awww! She’s totally your little Mini-Me in those pics! Like Mother like Daughter!
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Jennifer says:
Wow–she’s adorable! And she looks good w/ your hair!
Jennifers last blog post..A Target Miracle
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AMomTwoBoys says:
There’s this total LIE out being perpetuated out there that babies younger than 8 or 9 months are FUN. They are not. Cute? Yes. Fun? NO.
Once they hit this age, though, totally freakin’ entertaining. And I’m glad you’re starting to enjoy it. :0)
Kisses to you and Maddie. And Mike!
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Maria says:
Awwww. I love those feelings. She is so adorable. It just gets better and better each second.
Marias last blog post..what’s the buzz
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Stacy says:
I’m gonna pull my uber-experienced mommy card (you know, since I now have a TODDLER, how freaking crazy is that?!) and say…
Girl, just wait.
My 17 month old is now walking and using real words, pulling me around to show me things, including me in his games, and running over to me to give me hugs and kisses just because.
But then…
The other day when I was sitting on the floor folding clothes, he came up behind me, wrapped his arms around me and gave me a big hug, and said “Mommmeeee luuuuuv yoooouuuu!”
I started bawling and I swear to God my heart fell out of my chest and melted at his feet.
Just wait…it only gets better!
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Stacy says:
Oh, and by the way her eyes are…well, there are really no words for their gorgeousness.
Do you think she’d give me an eyelash transplant?
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Becky says:
I remember reaching that stage myself. The one where I stopped disliking (my kids are kind of jerks as babies) and became enchanted by them.
*sighs*
Loves it.
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preTzel says:
Oh man, now my uterus is aching! It wants another baby. WAHHHH!!!
Oh well, that feeling will go away with the first fight of the morning from the preTzelboys or when Mr. wakes up and makes me realize there are FOUR kids in this house, a dog, a cat, a rabid rabbit, and a guinea pig…opps and two gay parakeets.
Enjoy her now. She’ll be a teen soon. (Yes, it really does go that fast!)
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merlotmom says:
Around this age is when I had a love affair with both of my kids. I went from thinking they were cute but kind of a pain to wanting to hold them, squeeze them, talk about them and be with them ALL DAY LONG. Enjoy. How sexy do you look in those pix, girl?
merlotmoms last blog post..Making Lemonade Out of Lemons – Sort Of
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Z says:
Great post, and while I’m no longer an easily-influenced teen, yeah, it did make me want to get a-procreatin’ …
Zs last blog post..Cooking
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Daddy Dan says:
Very sweet post! Nothing is more fun than seeing your baby smile and laugh. Enjoy every moment of it!
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Heather says:
I think it’s sort of funny that I wrote about her not sleeping, yet I posted TWO pictures of her passed out. Good one, Spohr.
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Mamadance says:
OMG- she is so adorable! Thank you for sharing her lovely self with us. Those eyes are incredible! She could totally model.
I know what you mean about when they reach for you and snuggle in…oh, it’s so wonderful.
Mamadances last blog post..Baby Talk
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Anna Marie says:
Oh Heather, parenthood gets even better. And worse! All at the same time!
And if Maddie gets any cuter I’m gonna have to smother her with BBQ sauce, slap her on a biscuit and eat her up!
Anna Maries last blog post..Back to My Version of Normal
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staciet says:
Found you through Maya (GeminiGirl). Maddie is gorgeous and it is great to read how great she is doing!
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Kristabella says:
Dude, she is ADORABLE! I can’t get over the eyelashes.
It gets better. When she gets about 2, they get SO fun! You can teach them to say things like Wino and “that’s hot.”
Well, that’s what I do with my niece.
Kristabellas last blog post..How Is It Only Tuesday?
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Stefanie says:
Sounds like the meds are kicking in! Excellent. Although, I can’t help but be jealous of her growth spurt – we will get another weight tomorrow – I’m very happy for you. And she is smiley as all get out which is such a great sign. Mattie smiles constantly, Sadie, not so much. When can I see you guys?
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Kristin says:
Oh I just want to squeeze her. Sigh. I am clear across the country and will have to live with photos. sigh.
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es says:
Came your way via Geminigirl… just wanted to say that Maddie is too cute! Enjoy her!
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Bec says:
It’s easy to see how they get your wrapped around their little fingers when they’re so damn cute.
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nanette says:
As if my ovaries weren’t already screaming in delight…
Love this post!
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Yo says:
her eyelashes are on STEROIDS.
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Shauna says:
I soo could have written this post…if I had your talent for writing. And Lucy was named Maddie. But you get my point. I am more in love with being a mom every dang day. And it’s so amazing, because it just keeps getting better. Wait till you get to 13 months. Me thinks my head my explode with the awesomeness. But word is that 18 months? Not so awesome. So at least we’ll get a chance to catch our breath and get sick of the little buggers.
Oh, and sorry I haven’t commented on your fabulous posts lately. It was doing this weird thing where I could see it in my reader, but when I clicked to go comment, your site wouldn’t load. ? Anyway.
Shaunas last blog post..August already?
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Anissa@Hope4Peyton says:
I keep thinking “I can’t wait, I can’t wait, I can’t wait!” for a milestone to pass. Then after, I feel sad because I’ll never have that again. So, it’s always a bittersweet experience watching them grow and change, but wrap yourself up in her undeniable cuteness and go with it. I still want to take a bite out of her. I promise that’s the last time I’ll say that. Maybe. Probably not.
Anissa@Hope4Peytons last blog post..Peyton gets her Rocky Balboa on
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Baby B says:
Your daughter is a danger to the ovaries of teenage girls (and woman of all ages) everywhere.
In the BEST possible way.
Baby Bs last blog post..Just For Kicks
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Jackie says:
You have literally one of the cutest babies I’ve ever seen! Love you both!! (Oh, and Mike and Rigby too!) xoxo.
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kc says:
Aww.. She is adorable. I love that first picture.
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Danielle says:
Love the comb over!
I mean wig.
I mean, she LOOKS JUST LIKE YOU!!
Danielles last blog post..Happy Birthday, Grant!
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Raging Dad says:
What amazing eyelashes! My goodness, she is a little darling.
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Audrey says:
Seriously, she is just deliciously gorgeous! Those eyes and those eyelashes, colour me green with envy. My two year old is sitting here with me, looking at your darling photographs wanting to know if she can have “one”…as in a baby sister. I try to tell her that her eighteen year old sister is enough…she ain’t buyin it! Oh well, too bad, the factory is closed.
But ohhhhh, looking at pictures of gorgeous Madi, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t just a little bit tempted to have them open the factory back up!
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LiteralDan says:
Those teenage girls need to read all the posts across the blogosphere on poop and sleep deprivation, just as Phase 1.
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JuJu says:
Awww. You guys are cute!
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