Maddie's verbal skills are really beginning to develop and she is really trying to communicate more. She will often point to things she wants or things she is looking at. Madison will often repeat a word we say and it sounds so clear. She Loves to Say "Up" "Hi" and "Eye".
Recently, when she was climbing the stairs she pointed in front of her and said "UP". She's really quick to catch on. She is so funny... She loves to watch Disney's movie 'Tangled' and has proved that even at a very early age you can be a movie line quoter. Right before Flinn Rider replies to Rapunzels question of "How did you find me?" Flinn's response to Rapunzel is "I don't know how I came to find you or who you are but can I just say.. "Hi"." Maddie will say, right before Flinn or at the very same time, "Hi", using the same tone Flinn Rider does. It's so funny. We often rewind that part over and over just to hear her again and again. We get such a kick out of it.
Maddie loves to show us where her eyes are so she can say "eye". She can also show you where her nose and ears are too. She is trying with a squint to close her eyes during prayer now too, it's pretty cute. She's probably just copying mom who is peeking to see if Maddies eyes are closed.
Music-Madison still shows a great love for music. Whenever she hears it her bobbing up and down has progressed into swaying of her arms and shrugging of her shoulders. We'll definately have to put her into dance. She loves to move to the music.
Maddie started daycare in March and has finally started to adjust. Mom and dad haven't adjusted to all the colds she keeps catching and bringing home to share. But, she seems to enjoy all the toys and kids. She definately has a social spirit and loves to be around others especially little children.
Next weekend Maddie and Mom will fly to SC to visit Grandma and Grandpa Barksdale and all of her cousins. It should be a fun time!
Next month Mom and Dad look forward to taking Maddie to experience Disneyland for the first time! Maddie may not remember this trip, but mom and dad look forward to seeing her excitement over the characters.
