waking up to M...

I have a VERY full summer of weddings wishes and sweet friends. I am BLESSED. BUT the schedule is a bit intense. However, I DO get to wake up to Madeline, which might be one of my very favorite things in life. She comes out to my bed (air mattresses in my brother’s living room) and crawls in, she curls up and we share a pillow. Soon enough she is ready to “chat” and she tells me stories of her latest adventures – this weekend her tales were of flag waving and red, white, and blue balloons. After we catch up a bit, she usually wants to put on a dress. THE GIRL LOVES CLOTHES! It is a riot. She knows exactly which dress she wants to wear and will not take no for an answer…and with Aunt Shell around, she can get away with just about anything. I LOVE my M! This weekend our time together included a little Dora and some Madeline (who she thinks is her – she’ll say, I want to watch me – do you see me? There I am with my dog Genevieve. It’s HYSTERICAL!). We had several oranges - to the extent that I had to say no because I was afraid my girl’s stomach was going to kill from all the citric acid. And we trekked to Starbucks where Mads ordered the star item – the banana chocolate chip loaf. I am so thankful that I have to be in San Diego EVERY WEEKEND this summer… It is ideal for spending quality time with my M.