6 weeks

Madison turns 6 weeks in 2 days (Friday). It is crazy to think that she is already 6 weeks old. she is getting so big. Some of her clothes are getting too small for her and some of her socks are falling off her feet. I am curious in seeing how much she weighs and how long she is. She has an appointment on Friday, so I am hoping to find out then.

Friday is my "day off". Jeff is watching her while I have a spa day and then get my hair done. He is going to get up and take her to the doctors appt and I have strict rules stating that I'm not allowed to go. I get to sleep in and then start my day. I have to admit that I am pretty excited for this day off. I can definitely use it and will enjoy every minute of it. Friday night is Jeff's and my date night. Ashley said that she would love to babysit that night so we can have an adult night out.

Jeff leaves Tuesday until Saturday for Maryland. Then a week will go by and then Madison and I are on our way to GA and then to Illinois. I am very excited to go and see my parents and relatives. Especially excited to surprise my grandma by showing up to her house. But I do have to say that I really wish Jeff could go with us. :(

Katy is doing really good with Madison. Katy is like her guard dog. She is always watching out for her and making sure she is ok. Anywhere Madison is, so is Katy. Katy softly lays her toys on Madison and just sits in front of her. I just laugh and have to explain that Maddie can't play with her yet. Shes gonna have to wait a while.

Being a new mom really makes you appreciate youre mother so much more. I was talking to a friend last night who has a son who is about 2 months older than Madison and we both agreed that we appreciate our mothers so much more and now understand their reasoning for so many things. We especially appreciate and gives props to single mother or to those military wives so raise their kids alone half of the time while the fathers are deployed.

Talking about learning new things, the love that you have for your child is unbelievable. You always hear parents trying to explain the love that you will have for your children and how its unbelievable. They always have a hard time explaining it and I, now, see why. I tried to explain the love to a friend who is having a little girl in October. I sat there and tried to explain it and I couldn't. I told her she would know what I'm talking about as soon as she sees her little girl for the first time. The love that you have for your own child is incredible.

I have my 6 week check up on Tuesday. I am hoping to get the clearance to start going to the gym so I can lose the last of my baby weight. Thanks to Madison, I know eat a lot better, take better care of myself, and try to do the best that I can. I have to be a good example now and can not be a hypocrite.

Well I think I have written enough. Until then, enjoy life and take care.