The Smith Journey: girls, girls, girls

a little fall fun at Grammy and Papa J's on Thanksgiving Day...

Madeline is growing up so fast it is scary!! She has been a little jealous lately.."my want you Daddy/Mama" and wants to drink her sippy cup like a baby. When we sit down to eat supper, she says the blessing and it is the sweetest thing you have ever seen!! She puts her little hands up to her face, closes her eyes and says, "God is great, thank you for this food, aaaaaamen." Then she wants to sit with one of us while we eat which is a chore to hold her and eat without spilling anything. So, Kris has been compromising and putting her chair right by his...he says one day we are going to want her to sit with us and she is going to be too busy for us and we will be the dumbest parents in the world. He certainly has a valid point! She LOVES music and will tell us quick to "frank" it up if she likes the song or "my not like that song, turn it" she will also say "dance mama" and so we proceed to dance like crazy even in the car so if you see me riding down the road dancing around and singing in my microphone..don't worry, it's just me and Madeline having a good time!! She loves to pretend and has a vivid imagination!! When Shimmy got her up on Sunday morning, she wanted me but Kimberly told her I was not feeling well and Madeline said "but my the doctor!!" Who knows where she comes up with some of this stuff!! She is doing much better with potty training, but if we could just get #2 in potty we would be great!! She even has "pretty panties" and if you don't believe her, she will show you..she is VERY PROUD!! (and so are we!!!!!)

We are really looking forward to Christmas this year!! She told Grammy that some of her decorative Christmas trees looked like party hats :) When we asked her what she wanted Santa to bring her, her response has been "donuts" and "phones!" Well, I think Santa can manage the donuts but she is not quite old enough for a phone yet..maybe a toy one. Can't wait to take them to have their picture made with Santa at the Bass Pro Shop..our last year's picture is priceless with her arms outstretched and this look of terror on her face! The minute she was back in my arms she stopped screaming and was saying "ho ho" so I don't think we scarred her too bad! She loves opening presents and says "who gave me this?" "oooo this is pretty!" there is no telling what she will be saying on Christmas morning!!

"Miss" Jessi cut her hair and she looks like a big girl *tear*

Chandler is 11 weeks old today!! My how time flies..it seems I have been saying that alot lately too! She got those mean ole 2 month shots last week and boy did she frown up!! It was quite comical and kept this sensitive Mama from breaking down because she would turn it off just as soon as the nurse was done with each one!! She is beginning to really smile and coo which is music to our ears...and she is almost rolling over if she could just get that booty rolled on over :) She has not been spitting up nearly as much and is not coughing as much either so we are glad about that! Thankfully Chandler hasn't been sick since Madeline, Kris and I have all had the crud but are much better so hopefully it's gone from our house and won't come back!! Our little piglet is also tolerating more formula and is now eating more than two ounces per feeding..she is growing! We go for a weight check today so we will know just how much!

smiley baby

Pops is doing well and taking it easy..we will probably take the girls to see him soon since they are the best kind of medicine for any ailment!! As for their other grandfather, Papa J, he kept Chandler yesterday while Grammy decorated and he did a fabulous job and even followed the rules and the note! haha We are so fortunate to have grandparents who want to be a part of our children's lives and who are willing to help us out..we couldn't make it without them, that's for sure!!