07 September 2014

We met friends at a park today to play and have a picnic dinner. When we were getting ready to eat, everyone except for Tony and Alyson were at the picnic table. As I was walking toward them to tell them we were going to eat, I hear Madelyn at the table behind me:

"Where's Daddy? Tony!!!!! Tony!!!!!!!"

06 September 2014

First

Madelyn and Alyson were sharing animal crackers in the car on the way to the grocery store. Madelyn was telling us how many she had:

"Alyson gave me three! The last one was in her mouth, but she gave it to me. It's okay since we're both sick. We share our germs."

Second

On the way to the car to go to dinner, we were talking about how hot it was outside and Tony running tonight. Madelyn's take on it:

"I don't think this will ruin my entire life."

05 September 2014

During dinner, Tony and I were talking. Madelyn raised her hand to ask something.

Me: Yes, Madelyn?
Madelyn put up her finger as if to say "wait a second" and quickly chewed what was in her mouth.
Me: Why did you raise your hand if you weren't ready to talk?
Madelyn just shrugged her shoulders and kept chewing.

04 September 2014

Before class today, Madelyn saw an elderly gentleman at school who helps out with the big kids' lunches. She knows him from last year. They said hi and he gave her and another one of the kids hugs.

Madelyn, running over to me: Mommy! That's Mr. Fred!
Me: I know that's Mr. Fred. Did you know that Mr. Fred only lives a block away from us?
Madelyn: Really?
Me: Yeah, and when I was little, I used to play with his granddaughter.
Madelyn: Really?!
Me: Yup. Can you guess what her name is?
Madelyn: No....
Me: It's Melissa.
Madelyn, looking at me in disbelief: But that's you!

03 September 2014

During the Open House for Preschool today, Madelyn's teacher used the bell they use for getting the kids' attention to get the parents' attention so that she could let us know a few details. Madelyn seems to still be well conditioned from last year. She finished up what she was doing and sat on the rug for circle time. The teaching assistant had to go up and tell her that she didn't need to sit down and could keep playing. We need to get ourselves one of those bells.

02 September 2014

Madelyn picked out a shirt to pack for her change of clothes that has to go to preschool, and put it on the floor with a pair of shorts where I already had a pair of jeans ready to pack.

Me: Is that what you're wearing tomorrow?
Madelyn: No! Tomorrow I have to wear something "fashion-wear".

("Fashion-wear" is her latest obsession. Haven't figured out where this one is from yet.)

01 September 2014

Grandma started winking at Madelyn, so she winked back with one eye. Grandma then winked with the other eye. Madelyn tried to follow suit:

"I just can't wink with this one! It keeps blinking instead of winking!"