Madelyn turns 2!!

Now that Madelyn is 2....what is she up to. She is a handful that's for sure. She is by far our most spirited child! She knows how to be super happy, and how to be super mad. She is very stubborn, and often can wear even mommy down. She has been known to throw a 30 minute temper tantrum over wearing a certain jacket or pair of shoes, and don't even get me started on what happens when she doesn't get her way. On the flip side, she is so easy to get to laugh, and she has a true love for life and the people around her. She gave up her high chair and sippy cup months ago, for a stool at the island and big girl cup! She refuses to accept help with most things, as the words "do it" and "self" have become popular words in her vocabulary. Speaking of vocabulary, she has a pretty good one. She can speak in 3-4 word sentences (probably to get all those opinions across clearly), and learned to count to 10 before her 2nd birthday. Daddy has been working on singing the ABCs with her. The one thing she has not given up is her crib and her "nukie". These two things go hand in hand and have helped to keep her a great sleeper, she often begs to go to bed or to a nap - simply to have her "nukie and blankie" - works for me!! The one thing that mommy has not given up is that night-time bottle - I know, I know...but I just can't give up that snuggle time with my baby. Madelyn loves smooches, snuggling and having her back rubbed. It has been such a joy watching her grow and learn this year.