When Maddie was born she had tons of black hair. Then, when she was in the NICU, she had to get a large part of her head shaved so a scalp IV could be placed. I fretted about her bald spot, scared it would never grow back. I used to rub it the shaved patch and chant, “grow back, grow back, grow back.”
When she was about a month adjusted age, her hair did what baby hair usually does – it all fell out. Then I started rubbing her entire head hoping it would all grow back. And it slowly came back in, much lighter and wispier.
A couple of months ago we started to notice that Maddie’s hair was coming in curly. I was excited, because curls on little kids are the cutest things ever. I’ve had tons of fun brushing her curls up so they’re more prominent. I finally got to use the hair clips I bought months and months ago.I started thinking about all the different hair styles I’d twist and manipulate her hair into.
What I wasn’t expecting is how SOON I’d be able style her hair. It’s grown like wild fire. It’s suddenly clear why Maddie hasn’t been gaining weight – all those nutrients are going to her hair.
Her gorgeous curly blond hair. Eat your heart out, boys.
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that is adorable! she’ll love those pictures when she is older…i can guarantee! i feel the need to put a wig on my cat. excuse me…now where did i put that hannah montana wig we got ag for christmas?
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Oh my goodness this is a riot. I love her expressions. I just started reading a few weeks ago and have really enjoyed your posts about Miss Maddie.
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OMG, high-larious! Seriously, you guys and Maddie were meant to be. She probably gets more of a kick out of doing things like that with you, than you two do taking photos of her! She has the best expressions ever! Like she could win a contest or something!
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These pictures are some of the funniest things I’ve seen in a LONG time!
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Stop it! If that kid was any cuter I’d have to…
I can’t even think of what I’d have to do. She is unimaginably darling. And I’m not just saying that.
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HAH!!! She’s truly your daughter – already trying wigs on!
I seriously just spit my coffee on my keyboard! Thanks for the pic me up. I think I’ll do that with my kid too.
you are crazy. mwah
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OMG! That second pictures is kind of scary – she looks like a teeny tiny ADULT! Or a creepy doll that has come to life!!! Of course, the cutest one EVER!!!
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Holy Smack! That picture makes her look about 6 years old. I just want to chew on her chubby little cheeks nom nom nom…
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You can really tell what she’ll look like when she’s older. That’s remarkable.
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That is some funny stuff – Seriously. As awlays, she is just the cutest.
If I lived in cali I would totally “accidently” bump in to you and your wife and make you guys hang out with me. I, of course, would offer to buy you a beer.
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Mr. wants to know why you put lipstick (see Change Of Season) on your daughter and then dyed her hair red. I’m sitting here cracking up because he’s all indignant about you putting make up on your infant. I tried telling him that was a pouty lip but he swears it is make up. Excuse me while I go potty before I wet my pants at his indignation. ROFLMAO!
Amazing. Beautiful. Wonderful. Cute. Adorable.
I love this post! I am sick and needed something to make me smile.
She is so expressive… and I am sure will use that to her advantage later in life.
You are one fun Mama!
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Correction: – I would make you and your HUSBAND ( don’t tell I called him a girl) hang with me – That was one serious typo.
Jamies last blog post..The Princess & the Piglet
OMG – how crazy that “hair” makes her go from being a baba to being a little girl. Now all of a sudden I’m re-thinking my daughter’s Halloween costume (not that she’d go for a wig at all but I can dream, right?) -
I can honestly say I have never seen a kid that cute. EVER. Definitely including my own.
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You are giving me hope that one day Emily will have a FULL head of hair.
Maddie is too cute for words. Seriously.
I can’t believe she actually sat still for that and smiled for the camera. Cate would have flipped out. She’s so adorable.
That last picture made me laugh out loud!! Thanks! My daughter is six months old and only has fuzz on her head, poor thing. I can’t wait until my velcro barrettes stay in!
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She is so cute, and the blonde hair makes her look just like you!
How does she sit through all that time for the curling iron?! HAHA!
Hahahahaha! I LOVE it.
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Yes, that I can totally see Maddie sitting at a board meeting in that second photo. Gorgeous!
This reminds me… how are you coming along with the crazy Maddie poses for Jackie! ?
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You know, I’ve always known Maddie was adorably adorable. But today? Today I fell completely in love with that first picture. I now <3 Maddie. Your daughter is an absolute gem.
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Why, why, why did I never do this to either of my kids??? I need to have another just so I can do this.
You daughter is a prize-winner for sure, I’m thinking she can be either a model or comedian, or maybe both.
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OMG that looks so real! My kids would never let me do that to them and stay long enough for a picture.
You do shit like this to Rigby too, don’t you? LOL
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that, is some good baby hair! love it!!!!
So Friggin’ adorable! How long did she let you keep the hair on her head?
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..seriously…i have been around a ridiculous number of babies…and your daughter has got to be the most gorgeous little darling i have ever seen…in every photo you post she is breathtaking…i love the random goofy pics you take, but this one really is my favorite…
HAhAHAHAHAhahahahAHA… AWESOME!!! I wish I had a wig lying around the house!! Tyler’s getting a bald spot on the back of his head because he LOVES lying on his back. I’m kinda worried… please tell me it’s normal.
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That is so cute. These are probably the cutest pictures you have put on here.
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It’s funny, but it looks kinda real on her. I love that little outfit on her.
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OMG, that is awesome! A glimpse into her future. I missed seeing Maddie pics while I was on my bloggy break.
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Hot stuff!!!!
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Oh my gosh, I love it!! Those photos are so hilarious…especially her expression in the last one!
These made me laugh out loud! HILARIOUS!
lmao! That’s what I need for Erin’s baldy head!
OMG those are hysterical!! Too cute
Am I allowed to comment so long after the fact? I just want to say that I love the way that you weave the stories of your daughters. I don’t for a minute imagine that it’s easy, but I think it bears repeating that it is beautiful.
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