If I Had A Hundred Dollars To Spend

Let me just say that ones mind can think of the craziest things at the strangest times. With that said:

If I Had A Hundred Dollars To Spend

If I had a hundred dollars to spend
or maybe a little more.
I'd hurry as fast as my legs would go,
straight to the animal store.

I wouldn't say how much for this or that?
Or what kind of dog is he?
I'd buy as many as wagged a tail
or rolled an eye at me.

I might by the parrot all red and green,
or the monkey I saw before.
If I had a hundred dollars to spend,
or maybe a little more.

This is a poem that I had to memorize in the 2nd grade. And for some reason it has been on my mind for several days. Why? I have NO idea. I thought maybe it was a sign to document it for Madie before I go all "Denny Crane" and get Mad Cow.

Happy Holidays!

Terrific Turkey's...Gobble Til You Wobble!

Today was Madie's Thanksgiving Program for Mom's Day Out. Madie's class was the Terrific Turkeys! Hubby had a flat tire on his was to the church so he was a few minutes late and didn't get to see all of the program. Nana and Paw-paw were there---which was truly a blessing considering that Paw-paw was in the CICU (Cardiac Intensive Care Unit) only one week ago today after his second bypass surgery. He is doing great with his recovery and I am so glad that they were to come.

Paw-paw, Madie, Nana & Hubby

The Terrific Turkeys sang several songs and were dressed in Turkey aprons. The aprons were so cute--They said "gobble til you wobble" on the front. They were all adorable. I video taped them singing their songs and was able to get some "close-ups" of Madie, until she decided to sit down and a piano blocked my view, I could only see the bow on the top of her head. She had no idea that we were there. There were so many people there and she couldn't find us in the crowd. I could see her mouth move and ask Ms. A, "Where's my mommy?"....my heart melted. Then they sang a song about being thankful and one part they sang said I love my mommy and I love my daddy. I saw Madie look at the teacher and say...not sing, "I love my mommy." My heart melted again.

After the program we went to Madie's classroom to see all of the art work they have been working on. I was so proud and very impressed with artwork.

Madie and her artwork.

I love you too Madie and I am so thankful for you!

Madie's Top 5

Madie's top 5 reason's why she didn't want to go to Mom's Day Out today:

#5-She wanted to stay home with me.

#4-She had a headache.

#3-She was sleepy and wanted to take a nap.

#2-Her leg hurt.

And my personal favorite:

#1-Her stomach was bleeding.

I have to give it to her. She knows how to come up with some good ones. And she's only 2! I guess she figured if you add some blood to something it makes it a lot worse.

Family Picture Day!

Today we went to the park to have some family Fall and Christmas pictures. I wanted to get one for our Christmas cards this year and I also wanted to get some poses to give some family as Christmas presents. Nothing says "Happy Holidays" like a good old family photo. I wasn't sure that hubby was going to make it. Up until today he was motionless on the couch downstairs with a case of food poisoning. He has been out of commission since Thursday and I wasn't sure he would feel up to a picture day. But, he was feeling much better and was a real trooper. I think it did him good to get off the couch and get outside.

Once we got to the park I could tell that Madie was not going to cooperate as I would like for her too. You know, smiling like an angel at every picture taken, posing and loving every minute of it. No, that didn't happen at all. After 20 minutes of a total meltdown, a busted lip (Madie's...not mine) and a "make me feel better sucker"---we were able to get several good pictures. The girl who was taking our picture got these shots with her last role of film. It was well worth the stress and anxiety.

Madie and her daddy

Our Fall Family Photo

Sea Of Leaves

Isn't it great to be a kid?

My, My, My.

My.

This word has been used a lot around our house lately. And I think it is so cute.
Madie has gotten into the habit of saying "my" for everything. Although, I do say a sentence the right way when I repeat it back to her, I can't help but giggle to myself as I watch her little brain put words and sentences together.
For example she'll say things like:
My want to do it.
My not want to.
My did already.
My need you to get me something to drink.
Yes, my did.
No, my didn't.

And the list could go on and on, but you get the idea. I know this is just another phase in development. I'm just glad it's not all about the word "mine."

Disney on Ice 2008

This morning we went to see Disney on Ice. It wasn't as good as last year's Finding Nemo, but the over all ice skating was a lot more entertaining. Madie, who I think may have still been on a sugar high from all of the Halloween candy she has eaten, had a great time. She laughed, clapped and danced almost the entire time and wanted to get down on the ice to "dance"with them.

But before it started she had to get serious about some popcorn with her daddy.

Trick-or-Treat 2008

We had such a great time on Halloween this year. Madie loved dressing up like Snow White and she was glad her Aunt A, Nana and Paw-paw came to join in on the fun.

Here is My Snow White and Dr. McDreamy!!!!

The Fam-Me, Madie and Hubby

The Witch, Snow White & Dr. McDreamy

Nana, Madie & Paw-paw

Old McDonald, Snow White and a Cow

Aunt A & Madie

Scarecrow & Snow White

And my favorite picture of all. When I told them to give me their best sorority girl picture pose this is what I got and then Paw-paw asked, "What's that?" Look at the smiles on this group, I thought it made a good photo.

Madie enjoyed going from house to house and getting her candy and paw-paw entertained himself by playing ring toss with glow bracelets on his utters.

Happy Halloween!