sUmMeR oAsIs

Summer is moving along quickly...unfortunately. Biempa built Maddie a little home of her own...her oasis. Complete with flower boxes, a kitchen and a chalkboard wall. It keeps Maddie busy.

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So, everyone keeps warning me that the "threes" are more "interesting" than the "twos"...we are about 3 months out from Maddie's 3rd birthday and I have a feeling that the next year or so will be a bit exhausting and unpredictable.

We have been conscientious of our "words" but seem to be slipping a bit. The other day Maddie said, Oh, my God! Oh, my God!" when she saw a leaf...um, what?! Yesterday was "damnit! damnit!" when the leg fell off her water table. And today she informed me that the shirt for her doll was "slutty." I mean it kind of was but that was probably not appropriate coming from a 2 year old.

She even yelled at the car in front of me to "go car!" when it did not move fast enough when the light turned green. So far parenting has been a lesson in how rude we can be...lets see if lesson is learned. Also, how does one discipline a child when it is so darn funny when they say these things?! (BTW, I REALLY wanted to say damn and not darn)

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It has been a busy summer so far...Uncle Jeremy left for Navy bootcamp. We are VERY anxious for the end of August to come. Uncle Jeremy had been watching Maddie 2-3 days a week while he was in school since she was less than 2 months old. He is her "buddy." Maddie knows that Uncle Jeremy is on a boat, is a firefighter and is helping people. She also wants to be a firefighter to help people like him.

We have spent countless hours outdoors..big girl bike, pool, basketball, etc. Fourth of July was fun, although Maddie has decided she does "Not like Fire!" this year...her reference to fireworks. We had a BBQ at my parents and enjoyed some wiffle ball.We are looking forward to more birthday parties and enjoying the weather!!