Long time no talk

Well, we've had quite the adventure and Christmas isn't over for us yet.

Friday Dec 17th we headed out to Wisconsin to stay with my friend for the weekend. We got there Friday afternoon and hung out.

Saturday morning we were getting ready to go to her mom's house to do our annual Cookie Day. Well, I was finishing up getting ready and Roberta tells me to peek out the bedroom door. I took a little look and there they were. Her 7 year old son sitting on the floor with Madison in front of him and her toys in front of her watching cartoons. She would get a little crabby and he would lean down and whisper a little something to her and she would be fine. It was the sweetest thing ever. We had a great time baking and playing and all. Madison seemed to enjoy her time too. She got to have Al try to teach her to crawl and had so many people to snuggle and play with her. Oh, Madison's first tooth broke through the gums on this day too! So excited!

Sunday we went to stay with my mom who loved every minute of Madison being there. We had some drama but that is neither here nor there. We didn't let it stop us from having a good time and visit.

Monday we met Dan and the dogs at the hotel. It was nice to be with my husband during the week.

Tuesday, I drove out to Gurnee Mills to meet up with some friends from high school and have lunch and do some shopping. I went early and got Madison's pictures taken with Santa. She didn't know what to make of Santa. There was no crying and no smiling, but she pulled on his beard. As I was walking out I ran into an old boyfriend's brother, who I spoke to for a little while. Well then as I walked out of the store into the mall I ran into the old boyfriend's mother, I talked to her and she told me he was there. I wasn't really expecting it, but ok. I went in and found him with her. We talked for a while. He made a big mistake a long time ago, but he's not a bad guy. He's actually one of the nicest, sweetest guys I know. Then I walked down and met the girls for lunch and shopping. We had so much fun. I wish we could have hung out longer.

Wednesday, Dan & I ordered some food and stayed in. It was really nice. I have the best husband ever!

Thursday, I took Madison over to my mom's in the morning because 1. we were moving back there for the holiday weekend and 2. Mom was going to watch Madison while I went to get my hair cut and colored. My brother and SIL with their kids had come in on Wednesday and were staying there too. It was a full house because Dan and the dogs showed up that afternoon! We celebrated Christmas with my brother, SIL and the kids that night. It was a blast watching the kids open their gifts. Afterward we watched Christmas movies and hung out. Did I mention that Madison slept in my mom's closet? Yes, she did. Mom wanted access to her room when Madison napped and there wasn't any other space to put her since we were so full that Mom put up the pack & play in her walk-in closet! Madison loved it because she had the best naps ever in there & she slept through the entire night! I'm not talking 8 hours, I'm talking 11 hours straight at night and instead of a 90 min nap we are talking 2 - 2 1/2 hours!

Friday - Christmas Eve! My brother and his family left, which was a little sad that they didn't get to stay and be with all of us for Christmas, but we got some really cute pictures of the 3 kids (his 2 and Madison) by the tree. That evening we went to Roberta's for dinner and to celebrate Christmas with them. Dinner was delicious, but then again I never expect any less from Roberta. She's a great cook!

Saturday - Christmas Day! I love Christmas. I was so excited to see Madison open her presents and have her first Christmas. It was so different having a baby to wake up with on Christmas morning and seeing her excitement to rip paper and play bows. It was the best Christmas present ever!

Sunday - We did our long drive back. Madison slept most of the way. Dan was happy to see us (He left Saturday night). My wonderful husband did the grocery shopping before we got there. I started to feel a little sick (my throat was hurting and still is) so he did the laundry and made dinner too.