8 weeks old

I think we have mastered our bedtime routine! At 7:00 Hudson gets his bath, I help him while Madeline usually is taking a catnap, then I get her up, get her ready for a bath (which she now loves). Then we usually sing or chat while in the bath, get our jammies on and read bedtime stories with brother. And it's working! She is still sleeping through the night. She goes to bed at 8:00, and I usually have to wake her up when it's time to get up in the morning!

DEVELOPMENT 

Her movements are getting much smoother and her legs are straightening out a little. She loves to still get in the fetal position and clench those little fists of hers. Her grip is killer though! I swear she could cut off circulation in my finger. She is getting a lot more head control and I don't have to be as careful with her head. It's nice that she is a little more sturdy.

The weather is getting nicer outside, and I think Madeline may actually be getting a little bigger. She is such a little peanut. I'm excited to see what the doctor has to say about her weight.

MOMMY MILESTONE

I had my first workout this week since pregnancy. It's so hard to get back into the swing of things since I'm so busy. I'm very lucky that I have a gym at work. I still need to lose about 15 lbs. to be back in shape and about 9 lbs. to be back pre-Maddie weight.

OUR WEEK

We went to visit our friend Emily today, and she had a baby shower for little one. She is due in just a few weeks! I can't wait for Madeline to have a little friend to grow up with! She is obviously still too little for some of her 3 month clothes. It's crazy how small she is. April 5, 2014

 We spent the weekend in the backyard and finally added our new firepit! The kids love to make smores and hot dogs over it! I can't wait for Madeline to enjoy that with us too!

 Madeline is really starting to get her little personality. She has turned into such a happy baby. I couldn't ask for a better baby. She is such a little blessing! Love her so much! April 8,2014.