Old/New Friends

I love the chances I have to go out without Maddie.

I get reacquainted with old friends. My handbags. They become like new friends again.

I have to wipe off the dust and reshape some of them. But, then in a short moment, I remember why I love them so.

When I'm enjoying some "Me" time, I'm usually headed to the mall. Which usually ends up meaning buying a new handbag to keep the others ones company.

Watch What You Say

Maddie is saying more words, sentences and phrases. We pretend to have real serious conversations and look at each other like we know what the other is saying.


This is nice for the fact she can tell me what she wants and doesn't want, for the most part. We do have confusion sometimes, but I have learned to narrow it down.


In the last week- she has learned to count to 3. One, two, three, Go! (thanks SoccerTots)

She can say Maddie Bessada. Unfortunately, we could only get Bessada on camera.

And lastly, she heard me say "Holla!" to Daniel on the phone and repeated it. And she keeps repeating.

So, now I have to watch my words and what I say very carefully.


Also, she has a great memory. I bribed her with a sucker if she would get in the stroller and let Mommy take a walk. I be damned if when we got home she looks and me and says, "Mommy, sucker pleeaassee."


They do learn from their environment and very learn quickly. I just hope that I am setting a good example for that little Bean. I don't need her rolling into Pre-School yelling, "HOLLA!" to her teachers.