I'm thankful for my parents, duh. Without them there would be no Jessica Paola Pumpkin Pie! But besides creating me they definitely shaped the person who I am today. Growing up I always resented how strict they were but since having Madison, I so get it now. They just wanted to protect and shelter me from anything and everything bad. My mom may be a bit difficult to handle but she's definitely a fun person to be around. I definitely get a big portion of my personality from her. We both have a fun-loving, hyper energy. She was also so very loving. I always remember as a kid her wanting to just snuggle on the couch and she would either scratch my back or play with my hair. I also have my dad's personality. We're both very laid-back and easy going people. We let things roll off our shoulders and we don't really like conflict. He was definitely a great dad. He went to all of my softball games and most of my softball practices. He was pretty involved. Thank you for being great parents. I was definitely lucky even though I don't always show or say it.
Way back when on October 20th, Millsaps came to Memphis to play Rhodes and of course we went to show our Major pride!! We actually didn't stay for the game. We just went to tailgate and it was a lot of fun. Madison was great. She has a tendency to be shy and overwhelmed when she's surrounded by people she doesn't know. She was content to sit on a chair, eat some chex mix and drink a Capri Sun. She was so sweet and so low maintenance. Every so often she would come by and grab my finger and we would walk around. She mostly wanted to watch the small younger boys that were playing their own game of football. Here are some pics of her and us tailgating:
Also, I think Madison can read. HAHA I say this because the post I wrote right before the game was the post where I had wished Madison and I napped more together. The same weekend as the Millsaps game, she slept in my arms before the game and then again on Sunday. I guess I spoiled her but I don't care - she's growing up WAY too fast and I just want to relish every second and moment of it. So what of it, she's not a brat and that's all that matters. If I indulge her, that's my prerogative. Anyway, here we are napping (well, I didn't nap - I just stared at her):
I can't remember if I mentioned this or not (if I did, just skip but I don't really think any reads this anyway) but we bought Madison an activity table. SHE LOVES IT!!! She sits in it and she's so into coloring now, so she has her crayons and coloring book. We also do snack time at the table as well. It's just so cute. At first, she wasn't able to get into the chair on her own and always needed us to sit her up but as time went by she got the hang of it and now can get into it on her own. With this new independence, she now pulls the chair to the table and puts the chair backwards to the table and gets on the chair that way. Of course it's dangerous and of course she doesn't care. She ended up falling last night and smacking her head on the wood floor - it was so awful and scary! I'm hoping she learned her lesson. She didn't do it tonight but we'll see.
Speaking of independence, Ms. Independent here now has to climb into her car seat on her own in my car. Her car seat in my car is in the middle, so I have to let her down right when I open the door. I made the mistake of putting her down before I opened the car door and when I opened the door and was putting all her crap in the car, I look down and she's trying to climb into the car on her own!! I'm not ready for all that to start!
Well, see you tomorrow for day 6! Off to watch the rest of The Voice!
I love you Madison. Tonight was so much fun. Playing with you just brightens up my day. You are truly the apple of my eye and a diamond in the rough. Thank you for all the smiles, giggles and laughter. Mommy loves you to the moon and back.
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