got up early.
celebrated madeline’s
18/52-week birthday
with a bottle of warm
formula and a
diaper change.
she ate quickly,
drooling most of
it into a burp-cloth.
wide smiles, but i couldn’t
enjoy them as much
as i wanted to ’cause i
needed to put her down
so i could find
some paperwork.
dug through stacks of
shit, never finding what
i needed.
instead found lots of
stuff i didn’t want to see.
one pile stuck out.
extensive notes, all of them
written by
liz,
detailing the color
she’d like each room painted.
color samples neatly stacked,
alternate choices mentioned.
(she was so amazingly organized).
was pleasantly surprised to find
that the color
she had chosen for our bedroom
was almost exactly the
same color i chose
to paint our bedroom
after she died.
(i needed a change just to walk in there).
through the tears i could
see what looked
like a 1, 1, 3 & 1 on the clock.
can’t be that late.
wiped my eyes.
shit. it’s 10:30,
the time
i’d agreed to have
a few folks visit our house.
no time for a shower,
i did my best
to clean up my act.
doorbell rings,
visitors await.
invited them in and met their
baby for the first time.
he and madeline are
going to be good buds.
they spent a little time
hanging out together,
the parents marveling
at our children.
they babies exchanged gifts,
(madeline got joey a new jacket, joey got madeline her very own suitcase).
and said goodbye.
later, madeline lounged
on the couch looking
like she has no
cares in the world.
awesome auntie deb arrived
had to change her flight,
which got her in
in the early afternoon.
we hung out on
the couch with
madeline, watching her laugh
and drool.
one of my very
favorite people in
the whole wide world,
auntie yolanda, stopped
by in the late
afternoon with a
ton of clothes for
madeline and a few
gifts for me.
we laughed and joked,
just like the old days.
madeline modeled
her new ear protection,
something i bought her
for when she joins
me at her first concert
(going to see the hold steady on wednesday night at the avalon…she won’t be joining me this time).
the mail came,
madeline’s passport arrived!
we had to leave,
so auntie yo had to go.
heard from one of
the mn creeps…nancy r.
she’s in the los angeles
with her boyfriend
for less than 24 hours
and was hoping to
meet us for dinner.
of course.
met up with them in
the glendale and enjoyed
a great meal and some laughs,
nancy holding madeline
the entire time.
finished dinner,
had some dessert
and an after dinner drink
then headed home,
exhausted from a busy day.
madeline awake for a
few minutes before passing
out completely.
stayed up with deb until
5:30am, unable
to peel our eyes from the
adult swim cartoons
on the tv.
6:15am.
i was finally out.
Comments 76
Those big-ass headphones on M’s little bitty head are priceless, love it!
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 1:55 pm ¶OMG. The headphones on the baby. Funniest picture ever.
How sweet is she and her boyfriend?
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 1:57 pm ¶A girl is never too young for her first set of headphones! Adorable. Wishing you both a fantastic day.
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 2:11 pm ¶I think it’s awesome that you’re going to take her to concerts with you
I was up watching Adult Swim last night too. Hadn’t seen it in a long time. It’s gotten very strange
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 2:14 pm ¶Good job on the bedroom colour, shows you two will always be in sync.
Cracking pictures, and your sofa, man, looks so comfy, not too sure I’d have made it out for dinner.
Enjoy your concert.
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 2:17 pm ¶Sounds like another whirlwind adventure for little Miss Madeline. She’s getting so big. I can’t believe I’m so near the top of the comments!
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 2:21 pm ¶Oooh - what kind of headphones are those? I need some for my son. The Hold Steady got a little press on NPR recently. Excellent.
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 2:25 pm ¶I love Joey’s little onesie, especially since he’s totally passed out.
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 2:29 pm ¶I love, love the ear protection….she looks great. and the ginormous bear she is laying on with you? it looks like it is sooo soft. the couch looks very comfy…I understand the comfort part of sleeping there. and the bedroom paint color? obviously you & liz were were in the same place when choosing it…deep inside your hearts where the both of you will always be a part of the other.
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 2:34 pm ¶Hi. Matt, I’ve been reading your blog for some time now, But I’m not that great at expressing my self in writing, so I’ve waited this long to write my first comment. I just wanted to tell you what you have already heard a 1000 times. You are a great father and a great husband. Madeline is adorable and she looks like a great baby. I usually read your blog while feeding my baby Noah, he is a few weeks older than Madeline. he was born on March 7th. and I often tell him - look Noah that’s your future girlfriend. LOL
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 2:35 pm ¶I wish you the best and you are doing a great job. If you are ever in San Diego let me know, Maybe we can take the babies to the Zoo or Sea World… I think my husband and you would get along great and Madeline can make a new friend.
Happy 18th Week Birthday Madeline, your Dad is doing a GREAT Job!
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 2:44 pm ¶I must concur with everyone who’s mentioned miss Madeline and the headphones. PRICELESS.
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 2:50 pm ¶You know what you captured very well in today’s pictures? Madeline’s chunky baby thighs. Chunky baby thighs are the best. Second only to baby dimples. And baby double chins.
Liz puts me to shame. I’ve been in my new house one year and haven’t been able to decide on the color for even one room, and she planned out EVERY room.
So glad you got those ear protectors. I see people bring babies to concerts all the time and always want to run over and put my hands over the babies’ ears because what a shame it would be to get permanent ear damage at 6 months!
The Hold Steady were just here last week (First Ave) and my friends said the concert was great…and that the fans are absolutely insane. I hope you have a lovely time.
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 3:00 pm ¶Thanks for updating! I love that you get so many visitors. I hope you do, too. It might make me a little crazy!
My 2 yo son loves the pictures of Maddie. He keeps pointing and saying “A bee, a bee” which I think means baby. lol
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 3:03 pm ¶GREETINGS from the wang of north america!
as always. all the pics are pure pink art. and all i can think of after seeing Maddy’s passport is…
wow. she even takes a good government photo!
and
wow. my passport is really old and boring (no eagle, flag, wheat).
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 3:03 pm ¶My hubby loves Adult Swim - I think I’m mising something though since I just find it totally bizarre. Great pics of Madeline as usual, she looks so tiny in her passport pic, she is changing so much each week.
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 3:04 pm ¶the ear protection!!! my favorite! next to the daddy/maddy pictures on the couch! be blessed.
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 3:08 pm ¶Hi Matt-Love the pics. of Madeline in the earphones and the sweet ones of you and she on the couch, one protective hand on her. You amaze me with your writing and pictures!
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 3:08 pm ¶Picking almost the same color paint for the bedroom that Liz had chosen is more evidence that she is with you…All of your sharings here-the words, the emotions, the photographs are helping you towards healing, but your teachings are helping the rest of us, too. Thank you for opening your world up to us so we can learn. Peace & love
I love her onesie that reads “I love my daddy” in spanish…:) too cute… wow… ESP that you chose the same or nearly the same color Liz wanted for your bedroom… that’s cool… sounds like lots of fun for Maddy too… have fun at the concert!!
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 3:12 pm ¶You were born to do what you are doing!! Seemingly you are finding healthy ways to deal with the gamet of emotions that you are going through and you just keep truckin. Good for you! So glad to hear about Awesome Auntie Deb. She is just the cutest thing. I hate to say this, but the photos of Deb don’t do her justice. She is just so cute and sweet. Have an awesome day!
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 3:17 pm ¶That was nice of Maddy to share her bear blanket.
@Nancy - You fucking creep.
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 3:22 pm ¶OMG the pictures of the headphones on Madeline are great. She seems to be loving them.
I’m with Anna in Minneapolis - so love the chunky baby thighs. Just too precious!! Happy 18 week b-day Madeline!
I hope you enjoy the concert.
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 3:31 pm ¶Hi, Matt! I’m imagining the conversation you had with Maddy when she tried on her ear protection.
Daddy: Look, Maddy, these are for you! Let’s try them on!
Maddy: What?
Daddy: So, whaddya think? Do they feel okay?
Maddy: What??
Daddy: Let’s get a picture of you in those!
Maddy: WHAT???
(Couldn’t resist
)
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 3:33 pm ¶Those pictures with the headphones are the best!! She looked like she was thinking “you just wait til I can date…”
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 3:43 pm ¶Thank GOD Madeline will be saved from hearing more free jazz. She is silently, gratefully thanking you.
Love that we MN Creeps have been officially recognized in your blog. Is that too creepy…?!
@ Anna–So with you on the fat baby thighs.
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 3:45 pm ¶That first picture with Maddy in the headphones–cute beyond words.
@Nancy - Way to go, Creep!
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 4:04 pm ¶I love the passport pic!!
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 4:19 pm ¶Happy 18/52 madeline! Now, when ru gonna open that package I sent you? I think you’re long overdue for some gifts!
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 4:28 pm ¶Can I have a big round of applause for Diane in My Library who usually just lurks?!?
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 4:35 pm ¶…and can we get some sort of ‘Big Cojones’ award for The Aitch, who managed to work her husband’s hangy-down parts into the Glamour + Controversy post?!?
Just tryin’ to give props where props is due, People.
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 4:38 pm ¶great day! love the headphones, i was looking at the pictures thinking the conersation went :
Matt: here Madeline try these on
::puts them on Maddy’s head::
Madeline’s point of veiw now:
muffled talking from my Daddy.. what’s he saying? i wonder if he realizes these don’t count as earrings…
hugs from NJ,
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 4:44 pm ¶erica and a very cranky Landon (he refuses to go to bed)
The earphones rock! So cute. She is growing like a weed! Have a great time at the concert!
Take care,
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 4:51 pm ¶Debbie
The headphones are adorable… kind of the reverse of taking photos with large roadside fish and whatnot. Love it! And I so wish I’d needed a passport at her age - this little girl gets around (in a very good sort of way)!
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 4:58 pm ¶Matt, you are looking better. Honestly, for a while it hurt me to see the dark circles under your eyes. Then I got used to it. Now I don’t see them as much anymore.
I hope that doesn’t come across as an insult — like, dude, you so looked like sh*t! I don’t mean that at all.
Just wanted to say you’re looking better :
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 5:13 pm ¶happy 18th week birthday, madeline!
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 5:26 pm ¶oh man - those ear cans are the most awesome baby gift ever!
My interest in picking up a pair for my own baby has been piqued ever since I saw these photos - Maddy is in fine company
http://www.flickr.com/photos/squishy/2460801568/in/set-72157604849685522/
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 5:33 pm ¶I just found your blog tonight and my heart goes out to you. I’m so very sorry for the loss of your beloved wife.
Madeline is gorgeous and those photos of the two of you are so lovely! Best wishes to you both.
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 5:37 pm ¶Happy 18 week Birthday Maddie! Loved the picture of her lounging on her bear, very sweet!
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 5:46 pm ¶I didn’t get a passport until I was 45 - Maddie makes me look bad! But like so many others, I love those thighs…hard to believe isn’t it, that she started out so small?
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 5:51 pm ¶Love the Spanish onesie too. Happy 18/52 Madeline.
One piece of unsolicited and quite possibly (probably) unneeded or wanted advice: I always remind new parents to sleep when the baby sleeps, sure helps in the long run. Since I’m old enough to be your mom that gives me the right (?) to give advice!!!
Blessings from the Texas!
I bet my dad would have LOVED some of those headphones when he had to take my brother, cousin and I to see MC Hammer in seventh grade. Yes, that was my first concert…sadly.
BTW - Loved the VANs that Maddy rocked last week - nice work dad!
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 5:56 pm ¶My first concert was Barry Manilow, in the round, at The Forum.
Thankyouverymuch.
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 6:12 pm ¶Wow, the cuss-o-meter is finally showing “high”. I think it might have been broken before when it said low.
Tonight I got really mad at somebody at the gas station and got out of my car and tapped on their window and ended up, after a little “conversation”, telling the driver to “fucking move”. Okay, I’m the child of hippies and a peace lovin’ DFLer….I don’t do those kinds of things. I got back in the car and thought, “note to self: saying ‘fuck’ on Matt’s blog is okay…saying it to SUV drivers who may carry shotguns is not.”
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 6:28 pm ¶HEHE, little baby passport! That is too cute.
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 6:31 pm ¶Matt I am loving the photos once again. Maddy and Daddy rockin again. (Gah, a PASSPORT for a BABY? To go to CANADA) Insanity.
HHAHAHA Kate - Barry Manilow was my first concert as well. I was 8. I had SUCH a crush on him.
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 6:52 pm ¶Happy week 18 birthday Madeline.
I love love love the headphones.
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 6:55 pm ¶I LOVE it when Madeleine lounges with her arms behind her head, I’m hoping mine will do it too when he finally gets born.
Comparing her first pics when she was a skinny little thing to her pics now…WOW, she’s thriving, good work, dad!
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 7:04 pm ¶Happy 18/52 Maddy!
Love, love, love the pics today - Maddy with her ginormous ear/head-gear; Maddy with her new friend on the comfy-looking bear; and of course Maddy with her dad!
Awesome day!
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 7:11 pm ¶Happy Birthday Maddy!
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 7:31 pm ¶Oh hai, I love the Robot Polaroids. Fuckin classic! You should publish a book once the collection is solid. I’d so put that on my coffee table, it would be the lead coaster for bud light in it’s koozy =>
Shin Chan is my current AS fav, although Venture Bro’s is still going strong.
Funny how we are mentally connected to people. Choosing the bedroom colour is like that. You spend time with your loved one and your souls and minds begin to merge, just as the joining of bodies yields beautiful children like Madeline, so too are there products from these unions.
You have a captive audience and I was tickled pink (how colloquial of me) to read your insight to single mom vs. single dad. I was relieved that you were not blind sided to the raise of your appeal by your life situation. I have no doubt you were appealing before, after all you landed an amazing woman like Liz, but now there is…more appeal? Life is backwards non? I understand it, but I don’t condone it, I believe it is unfair to you in your grieving and, yours and Madeline’s need now and future need to honour the woman who bore her, the woman you loved. I do think your blogs are good therapy though, a way to pass the hours instead of staring at walls one can stare at the computer screen.
Men and women are still animals, we have intelligence but essentially we are driven by instinct. Women are designed to nurture and create life, men are driven to supply and protect. I hope this doesn’t offend the ‘educated’ crowd, I can easily supply academic support here, but keep it simple. We are driven to nurture, most women have the ‘nurturing gene’ (it skipped some completely too) but when a woman hears of a baby who is lacking a mother, it is a tragedy for every woman. Because we all suspect/know the secret joy of being able to produce and how wonderful that can be, it is sad to know of a child who will never be held outside of their mothers wombs, by their mothers themselves. It makes me fuckin cry, and alot of other women too, bc we know it could happen to us. I could not find accurate words to describe the sensation of carrying life in your body. It is the epitomy of being a woman and involves intense attachment and patience. there is definitely something prewired in most women to this accord.
Now of course the dad belonging to the team should be a normal occurrence but as nature would have it men can walk away from their offspring, most woman cannot. My experience is that of the male bailing out, but there are plenty of good men out there who love their wives and children, the public hears of them so little, it explains part of the phenomena of your current stardom. I am relieved that you are a member of the team and that you indeed would have been a member of the team had your cards been dealt differently. That’s the other reason people like you, your real, your honest. We read your life like a novel with the understanding that this shit is real, it is happening every day. While I am drinking my third cup of coffee in the morning you are changing Madeline’s third diaper, and whoa, all of a sudden my day takes a different perspective. That’s alot of what life is about, perspective and living to love everyday.
I know this will blow popular opinion…oh wait I just wanted to say blow, this will go against current trend in response to your offer of the BJ. But I have to rhetorically ask, why not accept the hummer? I though it was kinda wierd to offer, but still, hai….I say this in a light hearted way, not to be offensive, but sharing a thought.
What happens when your sex drive picks up in a few weeks/months/years (don’t forget we are animals after all)…I suspect the mental anguish will arise from a mixture of need and guilt. It is a diificult and complex process of moving on from the people we have loved and lost. We never want to forget, and new experiences can bring about all sorts of confusing feelings. I hope you can candidly work through those feelings when they arise as well, bc. there will never be a shortage of lonely people offering anything and everything in misguided efforts to please and gather personal affirmation. I don’t envy your emotional journey ahead, the road is full of potholes to be sure. I was surprised and relieved that your friends mentioned how this would happen. If you do ever date again I would advise to look for somebody who loves all of you, including Liz and your life with her and your beautiful child but that also cares about YOU (and how this tragedy has changed you). The type of women who would walk into a ready made family for the *right reasons* are a rare breed indeed.
Fuck that was quite the mouthful. As a side note, the reason for my original piping up was that I saw this http://www.vimeo.com/1211060?pg=embed&sec=1211060
(disable the HD for smoother viewing)…anyways I was thinking then about Amelie and how the gnome appears in all those photographs….how fuckin cool to have a Matt and Madeline video starring the Robot. Just an idea ( I have loads of those and I am ever so thankful for the world wide web giving me an outlet to run my mouth). You could even begin composing your reflected portraits and Robot poloroids in slide show with some appropriately corny muzak. Just an idea.
Be wonderful.
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 7:42 pm ¶another day of ups and downs, but sounds like mostly ups. glad you had another round of great visitors to share the day with.
the colors on the paint swatches are awesome. liz had some great taste.
the pictures of the two of you on the couch are true contentment. that couch could suck someone right in.
glad madeline had a great 18/52! what a perfect gift from her dad.
(((hugs)))
@nancy - love ya, you Creep!
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 7:47 pm ¶oh I think that link was shit, try this one http://www.wherethehellismatt.com/?fbid=vVLXL
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 7:47 pm ¶been reading since somewhere around the 25….friend of a friend of a friend in the mn. anyway …wanted to de-lurk and say …i’ve spent hours reading, crying, watching, marvelling at how both you and madeline are growing …the last few days i’ve sensed (maybe inaccurately) the very beginnings of healing …your daily posts reaffirm my faith in life and everything else…
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 7:50 pm ¶Headphones on a baby - GENIUS!
Another wonderful baby part - dimples in the hands…so kissable!
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 7:53 pm ¶p.s. was going to mention what my first concert was, as i know you all care. motley crue - the girls girls girls tour. how cool am i? probably could have used a set of those styling ear protectors.
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 7:56 pm ¶Currently writing this from the floor-the pic of Madeline in the head phones just made me melt into puddle on said floor. Darling.
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 8:16 pm ¶Love the headphones…those pics are priceless! And @ Nancy…way to go creep!!!
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 8:19 pm ¶Ok, How come when I have dimples on MY thighs, nobody thinks its cute??? Now THERE”S a double standard for ya!!
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 8:23 pm ¶I really want to know where you GOT those headphones, I really need some like them for my son. (long story, but he has extra sensory hearing and sometimes sounds are painful) Anyone got any links for me, so I can find a pair that nice?
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 8:24 pm ¶The headphones crack me up. Reminds me of a Segar concert I was at moons ago, his wife was on the side of the stage with the baby with those same big ass headphones! Love it!
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 8:25 pm ¶What a great kid you have! Puts up with all kinds of shit, my kind of baby!
happy 18/52 birthday, Madeline!! Those headphones are too cute!
It’s like she’s saying, “what’s so funny guys??”
Is Shin Chan still on Adult Swim?? I loved watching it when I lived in Japan as a kid, but no one here seems to get it!
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 8:34 pm ¶I think Maddy needs to get some endorsements or at least get paid for product placements on this blog because I love most of things you’ve got her wearing or using, Matt.
My baby girl is due in October and I’m loving the teddy bear rug/mat she’s hanging out on today. Looks so comfy and would be great on our wood floors. So I had to spend a while searching the internet to find one just like it. And the baby Vans - awesome!
Little Miss M. is only 4 months old but she’s already a trend setter. Not ashamed to say my baby will be a copycat.
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 8:48 pm ¶@Deb Edgar…”but I have to rhetorically ask, why not accept the hummer?”
That’s the biggest giggle I’ve had all day. In yesterdays flurry of comments the notion sounded creepy…in your comment it sounds innapropriately hillarious!
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 9:03 pm ¶(I hope, hope, hope Matt finds it funny too :))
I think I need a “sleep is for the weak” shirt too since Moira thinks that I don’t need any.
Really should get her a pair of headphones like that too - we had some when I was little because my Dad always dragged us to car races.
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 9:22 pm ¶I just needed to tell you as I read through tonight I scrolled past the pics of you and Maddy on the couch. My 3 year old daughter saw that made me scroll back so she could investigate. Then she said, “He’s a good Daddy”. Purely child’s instinct…but I would say totally true. Personally I was impressed that she would say such a thing, but there must be a vibe that she caught. Enjoy the long nights (my 2 didn’t sleep the night through until I enforced it at a year….)
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 9:23 pm ¶Yeah, Deb Edgar pretty much rocked the blog today with her comments! Hi-five, Deb Edgar!
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 9:23 pm ¶Deb Edgar has me in tears (burning sensation that happens when you snort while having a sip of beer)
And loving the video too!
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 10:18 pm ¶hey m’s squared!
just wanted to say thanks again for sharing your time with us while we were in the LA.
xtra bonus with aaDeb being there as well.
i had a SPLENDID time!
hope to see you all again soon!
@ all creeps
thanks for the ‘kind’ words!
xoxo
nbl~
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 10:29 pm ¶ps …feel kinda like a celeb being on here!
Finally got little Joey to bed and now have a chance to say that we had a really nice time visiting with you and Madeline. I don’t know who looks cuter sleeping on the teddy bear (although I’m sure we each have our bias!) and I hope that they get to play together again soon.
And yes, perhaps you may should get a “Sleep Is For The Weak” shirt, too!
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 10:49 pm ¶Hey Matt & Madeline,
I’ve just caught up on reading after being in bohemian country (West Virginia). As usual Maddie is beautiful, & I’m glad to see that you are looking less thin Matt.
One question? Where did you get the bear rug/thing the babies are laying on, I need one of those!!
Happy 18/52 BD to Madeline (yeah….I know I’m a couple of days late…..so sue me….)
Wonderful wishes to you both!
Gina C.
Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 11:20 pm ¶Me again, it’s too late to open yahoo mail…sorry, so i’m leaving you a note here, are you guys all ok from the accident? i saw pics and got worried, maybe blame the night owl in me, i guess i’ll wait till you post about the accident but thoughts are with all involved!! ok, this nightish SNAIL is going to bed…eventually
Posted 31 Jul 2008 at 12:51 am ¶@ Kate in the N - I love the “hangy-down parts”!! Too funny! Although after breastfeeding two small ones, I seem to have some hangy-down parts too . . . (frowning face)
Posted 31 Jul 2008 at 6:00 am ¶@deb edgar - some great, great words.
love the earphones, and so glad she likes them too. down here, people buy those for their children not to go to cool indie-rock shows, but to go to nascar races. yup. ahhhh - georgia. (i love it anyway, though)
and as an insight into how not cool i was growing up - first concert: michael bolton. (not by choice - went with parents of a firend, but still…)
Posted 31 Jul 2008 at 7:11 am ¶fucking typos. friend. that’s what i meant.
Posted 31 Jul 2008 at 8:55 am ¶I found this site through the Storked site and this is my first time commenting. First, I’m so sorry about Liz and I think you are doing an amazing job with Madeline. I also like the headphone pics but I especially love the one with her arms behind her head; she looks like such a beauty queen in that shot. You can tell she knows she’s a beauty.
Posted 31 Jul 2008 at 9:28 am ¶By the way, I love the bear that they are lying on. I don’t have kids but I want one for myself; it looks so comfortable.
Posted 31 Jul 2008 at 2:17 pm ¶Asalamalaykom,
Writing to you from the lamplit streets of St. Paul. LOL! Really must be a fan if I’m running out in the night to get my “fix”.
Just wanted to say that Miss Madeline is definately the definition of “Chillaxing” on her bear rug.
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