We just got back from taking Madelyn ice skating. Carl grew up on the ice and is a very skilled skater. I on the other hand grew up skating on an outdoor ice rink a mile from our house, with no lessons other that what my father taught me. We had been talking about getting her on the ice for about a month and just never got around to it until today. Madelyn loved it! She loved the skates and took to them like any other pair of shoes. We all know that Madelyn LOVES shoes. On the ice she was willing to be pushed, pulled, and carried. She loved when Carl would carry her and skate around the ice, she wanted him to go faster and could not figure out why I was always lagging behind. I am very sorry I didn't get to take any pictures, but I was too busy trying not to fall down. It has been at least seven years since I have skated, maybe even more.
The best thing about the evening was that I was inspired. Madelyn who had never really seen ice skates before had no problem putting them on and was ready to go. She embraced the expirience with out any fear. She had no reservations that she might fall down or get hurt. The only time she complained was when it was time to go home, because she wasn't really ready yet.
This type of attitude inspires me to take in life and enjoy it. Not only the familiar things that I love but maybe to try a few things that I have not tried or tried for a while. Embrace life with a little more zeal. Who know that putting a two year in a pair of skates would do that.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Hearing Test
Madelyn had her hearing tested today at the local hospital. She did amazingly well. She was quiet, sat still when needed, and co-operated with the technician. Plus her hearing is well within the normal range. We will continue with annual hearing tests to make sure she doesn't have any gradual hearing loss. All babies that have spent many weeks in the NICU, plus on very strong antibiotics need to have their hearing checked. Plus CDH babies have a higher risk of loosing their hearing as they grow older. I was not really concerned at this time because Madelyn is always asking be about sounds around the house or when we are out and about. She will say, "What's that sound Mommy?" I have to stop and think because I can't hear anything, but usually it's a car coming down the road, or the cat purring on the chair, or even the fridge motor running in the kitchen. We continue to pray that her hearing stays sharp.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Remember When.....
Halloween
2 year check-up
All in all, Madelyn is developing normally and is a typical two year-old. Prais the Lord!
September Long Weekend
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