We have a HUGE PRAISE!! Madalyn has spoken her first words. A few weeks ago Maddy started saying "NO". I have never been so excited to hear that word. I probably encouraged her a little too much. Now that's about all we hear! It's her answer to everything! I am kicking myself now for all the No, no, NO, no, No, no's Maddy and I have had back and forth. She has also said baby, Daddy, Mommy, Ellie (our dog), nose, eyes, moo and probably a few more that I can't remember right now. We are thrilled! Thank you all for the prayers. They have definitely been answered.
We met with our pediatrician this week and he is also very encouraged. Maddy is very bright cognitively. He would like us to have her re-evaluated for Early Intervention. Most children her age are beginning to say 2 word phrases. I am confident that she will get there soon!
Gracie in the Butterfly House at Cypress GardensMother's Day - It was a great day! Robert and the girls made breakfast for me (courtesy of Krispy Kreme)! We all had doughnuts and made a mess in the bed! Robert and the girls took me out to dinner. They also gave me an Ipod with an inscription. I have really needed something for those runs around the neighborhood.
FUNNY STORY - Robert and I have been trying to keep our fitness level up since we have lost all this weight. In order to do this we have decided to run in some races to help us set goals. We signed up for a race in North Charleston called the Green Village Tour. It was an 8k. Robert and I showed up for the race only to find ourselves the only newbies. Everyone was decked out in their gear, monitors, Ipod's, etc. Robert might as well have been in street clothes. Needless to say... we came in very close to last and next to last. We did finish and were very happy with our progress after the Cooper River Bridge Run. Robert and I figured out that we cut almost a minute off every mile we ran. I think that we will be running in a 5k next month on Sullivan's Island.
THIS WEEK - Robert took vacation all week. We have had a blast. Tuesday we went to Cypress Gardens. The girls loved the reptiles, butterflies, and the canoe ride. Madalyn couldn't stop smelling the flowers. Anna Grace couldn't get enough of the alligators, snakes, and tortoises. If you ever get a chance it is definitely worth the drive to Moncks Corner from Charleston. We went to the Lake house at Santee Tuesday night and stayed until late Wednesday. Robert and Anna Grace played golf Wednesday morning while Maddy and I went window shopping. We all had so much fun. Today was Anna Grace's last day of school. I don't know whether to be happy or cry. She is growing up way too fast. We also put the girls in the same room tonight. They are eventually going to be in a bunk bed, but first we have to get parts that aren't broken. We have been preparing them for weeks for this!
I'll post pictures when we get the bunk beds up! EXCITING TIMES!
My little caterpillar!
Gracie and Robert in the Butterfly House.
Madalyn smelling flowers.
One of the many reptiles!
New princess PJ's! 
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