Madelyn, Adam, and I have had a very busy past couple of weeks. Unfortunately, Madelyn was not feeling well a few weeks prior to Christmas which continued until last week. She has had some really
persistent ear
infections, which resulted in a series of injections and three doctor office visits in one week! Plus four new teeth! We were at the doctor's office on Christmas Eve as well as the day after Christmas! Therefore, our little one was not her happy self for Christmas. However, Santa was able to see past the crankiness and made it to our home in Ohio on Weds. morning.
Then, we headed East to Pittsburgh for
some Holiday festivities. After putting cookies out for Santa, Adam, Stace, mom, and I all went to Midnight mass. Santa was
able to find Madelyn again for Christmas morning. Madelyn opened some gifts herself, but enjoyed trying to eat the wrapping paper the most. Each day she seemed to feel a little bit better and slept lots. She even had her first "Gunkie" cookie this year!
Christmas Pajamas are a must!
Madelyn's Christmas dress...the bow didn't last long!
Then, we headed to Indianapolis for some more Christmas celebrating. By Saturday, Madelyn was beginning to feel a little better. The weather was in
the sixties, a nice change from the cold. Madelyn enjoyed watching the squirrels play through the window and playing with her new toy. Adam and I went to the Colts game for a bit on Sunday then headed back to Ohio. I seem to end up sitting in the backseat now! We were all exhausted from the busy holiday and could not wait to sleep in our own beds again!
Our happy baby returned to us on Monday. I worked as Adam played "Mr. Mom." However we do have an ENT appointment next week. An old friend of mine, Vanessa, drove in from Pittsburgh. We all rang in the new year with Mexican food and sparkling cider (Vanessa's due in March)! We were all in bed by 12:30 a.m!
Madelyn has found a new love today for wearing the Santa hat. She loves it and becomes so excited about wearing it! Maybe she is already getting excited for next year! Could my love for Christmas be wearing off on her?
Our basement looks like a toy store with a pink Dora table and chairs, a tent, and lots of toys to ride! Today, the three of us spent the day relaxing at home. We had a wonderful time visiting lots of family, ate lots of good food, and opened lots of wonderful presents! We thank you all for everything and appreciate all the nice gifts!
Hope everyone had a happy holiday!
P.S. I got a new camera!!!!
No daycare, no work... lots of snow kept us inside today! Adam thinks we got about ten inches of snow plus some ice. Madelyn and I spent the day in our pjs and had some major bonding time. She took some good naps and seems to be getting over her cold. She loves to watch the snow and her dad outside from the living room window. The snow seemed to stop around one o'clock; however, our road has not even seen a plow or salt yet! I still have yet to figure out why they do not keep up or even salt the roads in Ohio.... so as of 5:00 pm we are still housebound (and I am getting major cabin fever!). 
