"You're my nice mommy, aren't you?!?"

I must hear this a million times a day! I think it all started when I would ask Maddie "Where did my nice girl go?" when she was acting up. She has figured out how to use it to her advantage already! This one is going to keep me on my toes!

This morning I was woken up by a very sweet alarm clock!

Aaron got home from his graveyard shift and was watching TV while I slept in a bit. I guess he opened Maddie's door when she woke up around 8:20. She came running in to our room and jumped up on the bed to give me a big hug and kiss. "I love you Mommy, you're my best friend! I just woke up too! Did you have a good nap?" She was super cuddly and let me snuggle with her in bed for a few minutes before the real alarm went off. What a nice way to start the day!

Thursday night we were eating dinner and Maddie wanted some Junior Mints out of her Easter basket. I told her she was welcome to have them after she ate her dinner. She said she didn't want dinner, just her mints. I said "You can't have your mints unless you eat your dinner." She got completely exasperated and said in the most dejected tone "I guess you just aren't nice to me, guys!" and sighed as she put her head in her hands. She was obviously upset (a little dramatic though!) and it was all I could do not to laugh. Sometimes it's difficult to remember that their feelings and emotions are valid to them, even though they're a little exagerated.

It's been awhile!

I'll do a quick update today and try to be better in the upcoming weeks and months. I just had an entire entry written and lost it...that is so frustrating!

We are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel this semester, school ends in about a month. I'm feeling very optimistic about my classes and Aaron is doing well too.

Maddie is still growing like a weed and learning so much! She has recently learned to count to 10 and is quite proud of herself. She has such a happy spirit, we have truly been blessed with her in our lives. She is eager to tell us "I love you so much, Mommy (Daddy)" and when we get home from work she's quick to meet us with a big hug and a "I missed you so much!" or "I'm so happy to see you!" It's enough to make me cry! She's always telling Aaron and I that we are her best friends. Totally cute. She loves to sing and dance, and has an impressive imagination.

Aaron and I wish we had more time to spend together, but it's next to impossible with our schedules and school. I have a surprise trip planned for him in 3 weeks, I was able to get our corporate suite in Vegas and bought tickets to see Kevin James at the Mirage. It will be a quick get-away, but hopefully enough of a break to keep him motivated for the final 2 weeks fo the semester. I'm excited and he has no idea. My plan is to have the car loaded up and let him know when he gets home from work that Saturday morning that we are going. Should be fun!