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In Which Madi is One Month Older

Once I had a secret love, that lived within the heart of me. All too soon my secret love became impatient to be free. Now I shout it from the highest hill. Even told the golden daffodill. At last my heart's an open door, and my secret love's no secret anymore!

 Our secret little love, Madilyn Rae, is one month old today. Time certainly does fly! Actually, looking back over the last few weeks it's hard to believe it's only been a month -- so much has happened! 


Of course there was the birth (that wonderful event that started it all!) followed by visits from Mamaw, Aunt Judith, and Justin. Mommy has been busy with a very difficult recovery that included extra surgery and lots of trips to the doctor. Last week was your first VBX, and I'm pretty sure you loved it! 


At one month old you are approximately 8 lbs, 19 inches and growing steadily. You are a very polite, efficient eater. You can smile a little bit and you can roll from your back to your tummy when you put your mind to it. You sleep very well, sometimes 4 or 5 hours at a time (thank you!) and you are comfortable just about anywhere that we put you. Your favorite place to fall asleep is nestled in someone's arms! So far you are pretty mellow and content, though lately you seem to have found your voice and are quite comfortable expressing your discomfort when you need to! 
First Bath - Taking it easy!
Grayson calls you "Baby". It is one of the few words he says with any consistency. He enjoys looking at you (though he would much rather touch!) and he is interested in everything you have - your pacifier, blanket, bassinet, breast - everything. My theory is that he recognizes those items from his own world and he's connecting with you through your shared interests.


Brooklyn adores you. She enjoys picking out your clothes, singing to you, and holding you for short periods of time. She makes up nicknames (sometimes she calls you Madikins) and she can't bear to hear you cry! She is a wonderful big sister and a great help to Mommy. I hope the two of you will always have a special relationship. 


In short, you are very much loved and a welcome addition to our family! Life is still a little crazy, especially since it is summer and Mommy is still on the mend, but we are settling into something that resembles a routine. Soon Brooklyn will start school at Cornerstone, which will be a whole new adventure for us. This is a wonderful, albeit chaotic, season in our lives, and I am excited to see how you continue to grow!
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