Sickness: Madeline's monthly sickness reared its head again in August, as expected, but was a bit worse this time. We took her back to the doctor and they suspect her tonsils may be to blame. If it happens again in September we'll go back to the doctor and they will make a determination at that point. Poor Madeline has been sick to some degree every month this year. Thankfully it usually only lasts about 24 hours and generally hasn't been much more than a high fever.
Big bed: Madeline made the move to a big-girl bed this month, and she has been very excited. She shows everyone who comes over and regales them with the details. And she's very good about staying in bed (see more below).
Make believe: For the past week or so, Madeline only answers to the name "Marta." Or "Doggy." Or "Princess." She has a vivid imagination and often assimilates situations from her favorite books into her own life. She also received a tea set from her babysitter, and she loves to share tea time with anyone who will join her.
Potty training: Several times this month, Madeline has been able complete the potty process completely by herself, from start to finish. The first time was a surprise - we just looked over and she had prepared herself and sat down without even mentioning it to us.
Whistling: Often when we ride in the car, Madeline is lost in her own little world of wonder, talking and singing and otherwise emptying the contents of her mind. At one point recently, I noticed a different sound coming from the back seat. I turned and saw Madeline, lips pursed, whistling. I watched her for a minute and realized what was happening, but when I laughingly mentioned it to her, she started to laugh as well, and the momentum was difficult for her to retrieve. She has tried again several times since, with varying success.
Some pictures from this month:
Madeline had a great time when the Hartsons spent a weekend with us. A highlight was the Maymont Nature Center, where the kids watched the otters and then picked up stuffed versions to take home.
Madeline finally got her hair cut. After scoping the place out a week earlier, she was excited to return for a trim from the hairdresser, Kim.
Our little artist knocked out a couple commissions - one of which proudly hangs in her dad's cubicle at work.
Madeline got her first bee sting, at a summer picnic this month. It was a small bee, and a small sting, so it became more of a curiosity than an ordeal.
At an early age, Madeline showed a penchant for jewelry. Her love of accessorizing has not diminished with the passage of time.
Madeline impressed me when she put together this drawing of a flower. For the first time, she deliberately drew it in two parts - the flower itself and then the long stem below. She's good at drawing circles (and calling it a sun) and other squiggles, but this was an instance that required some precision and forethought.
Madeline made the transition to her big-girl bed this month. She's very good about staying in bed - almost too good. She's so conditioned to being picked up when she's ready to get out that she won't get out on her own, even with the side removed. I'm sure she'll figure it out soon enough, but for now we're not letting on that getting up on her own is a possibility, even if it means that we deliver a book from the nearby bookshelf that she could otherwise easily get on her own.
Our little kitchen helper loves offering a hand preparing dinner. And she loves corn on the cob, so in this case, a win-win.
Maymont continues to be a go-to destination for pleasant days. This time we visited the Japanese Garden for the first time, and my little adventurer got a kick out of climbing the rocks beside the big waterfall.
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