that was interesting.
anyway…
i figured everyone
could use a distraction,
so here’s
what’s been going on
in los angeles.
with my nasty cold
still hanging on,
i woke up early
on saturday morning and
started cleaning, while
maddy did her best
to make sure
there was plenty
for me to clean up…
she smashed
a pictured frame,
sending shards of glass
all over the floor,
knocked over a
stack of books,
and then did this:
but to her credit
she cleaned it up.
after each destructive
act, i would hear
the sweetest little
voice saying, “uh oh!”
(i’m still trying to explain to her that she can’t say, “uh oh!” after a premeditated act).
later we went
to a charity
event put on
by one of our favorite people,
for our second
favorite charity,
which was started
by one of our
we got to meet
little annie,
who slept the entire time.
i know that
doesn’t sound
like an amazing feat
for a baby who’s a
month old, but if
you could have heard
these three ladies
trading screams of joy,
you’d understand
that this child achieved
the impossible.
(and i’m proud (?) to say that maddy won the screaming contest).
madeline had a
ton of fun climbing
on the furniture,
playing with the toys,
and running through the store.
she also really enjoyed
throwing things on
the floor, and spitting
out her water.
(sorry, was too busy trying to clean up after her to get any photos).
that night we
worked on her language development.
sunday was a day
of obsessive hand
washing for madeline,
dinner with some
old and creepy friends,
and a ton of
writing for me.
we’re halfway through the
week, and she’s
in daycare, while
i listen to
some old stuff),
and write.
tonight i have to
take a short break
from writing so
that i can talk to
the rest of the
board members of
about distribution of funds
and other fun stuff.
hopefully maddy will
be entertained by yo gabba gabba
while i’m on the call,
because there are no picture
frames within her reach,
and the door to
the bathroom will
be closed.
My daughter called french fries chur fries for years and napkins nakyums. It is hilarious to hear what our little ones say. Good job in trying to correct it. I went to high school with a guy that still called spaghetti psketti. Not something you want to learn to say the correct way at age 18.
I love how she pats the trash can lid every time she shuts it. And what’s on her fingers? Reminds me of my girls, they used to slide their little hands through the toilet paper rolls once they were empty, and walk around with them on their arms.
As for the french fries, midway, she was like “dad, I keep telling you….don’t be stupid”
That dress is gorgeous! The markers on the fingers is awesome! Very jealous yet sad she talks so well. My little one just started speech therapy and Ican’t wait to hear her sweet little voice! Thanks for sharing the videos!
Take care,
Debbie
6 months on and i’m yet to win in convincing my 19 month old daughter that when something is done deliberately, it’s not okay to crack out an ohsoverycute “oh oh” or “oh no”…. fortunately it is cute.
and love maddies pronounciation of french fries. sure, it might be a different take on the french fries we all know and love, but she was saying it the same each and every time, and quite emphatically too. gorgeous.
Maddy is just adorable…Just wait until she stuffs the tp in the toilet and flushes. When you hear that uh-oh, it’s too late!
You are obviously doing a fantastic job raising Maddy…She is just precious.
We have the same shower curtain. You’re welcome.
I got the frenchy; I can’t make out the rest, although Fentanyl sounded close, which is somewhat disturbing
So I can’t quite figure out what that second part is supposed to be — didn’t sound close to fries. But I don’t have a good ear for these things.
Although I’m with the speech therapist. She’s incredibly verbally advanced for her age.
My favorite time was when my youngest nephew called me “aunnie,” which combined aunt and my real first name. I was very sad when a couple of months later, he conquered the hard “c” and could say it properly. I liked aunnie. Madeline is going to love these videos when she gets to be my age. Back them up!
To the woman whose child was too tired to say thank you, which he/she took the time to say he/she was too tired to say: My second oldest nephew (then about age 15 months and now 16 YO) started calling his big brother Billy “Giggle-Giggle.” Which seemed like a complicated solution for a little guy to a relatively simple name. As the months went on, giggle-giggle became giggle and eventually gig. When he was 3 or so, we asked why he had called his brother giggle-giggle. “Because I couldn’t say Billy.”
Adorably hilarious. And I’m way impressed that she didn’t lose her temper with you after about the 18th time you asked her to say it.
Awesome! I love the marker tops on her fingers.
My daugher calls pancakes “cancakes”. It’s always funny to hear what they’ll come up with.
She seems to listen quite well. She sat right down when you said not to climb on the table. My daughter would have done it anyway and probably eaten the tablecloth or something. Monsters, I tell you.
What kind of video camera do you use?
I haven’t been on for a while. She’s really grown up well. And the french fries make me want a McDonalds in this town.
Aw, Matt! Shoulda made her keep the tp and use it! haha
She is sooo smart. When she walked past the kitchen and then realized it and said “Oh!” was awesome. And her dress is beautiful.
For awhile, my youngest daughter said w’s for r’s. One day she asked if she could take her *teddy bayoh for a wide in the stroller*. But when I repeated *teddy bayoh* back to her – that little squirt was immediately offended and said, *NOT teddy BAYHO! Say teddy BAYOH!!*. So she heard it right when she said it; and knew for sure that I said it wrong. Her stern rebuke cracked me up then and still does. LOL
How great to have such a responsive and attentive babe like Maddy. I’ve loved seeing her that way from babyhood and I marvel at her. Your keen interest in her is so key too. So much fun!
Her expressions are priceless!!
OMFG matt… i know nothing of you, liz or maddy other than this blog of yours, chronicling your adventures, triumphs and trials… that being said, i caught my breath tonight, looking at these beautiful pictures of maddy.
she looks like liz. more and more each day.
and wow. that just hit me LIKE A WALL.
sending so much love to you and yours.
xoxo.
OK, What were you doing while Maddie was pulling toilet paper? Probably the SAME thing I was when my daughter, at the same age as Maddie, pulled every single piece of tissue from a Kleenix box when I wasn’t watching. I am sure you have been toldd to beware when it is way. too quiet. Wise words……
This was very cute and I loved how Maddy tried to redecorate your bathroom. Just wait until she attempts flushing all that toliet paper! That becomes a mess! Just last week had an episode such as that. Not very pretty!
She is such a cutie, but what in the hell did you do to her precious hair! Poor thing is going to have a complex! I’ve heard you talk MANY times about the wonderful women who cut your hair, why not let Maddy have such luck?
I’m going to bet this won’t happen again; atleast not until she does it herself in which she is the only one to blame! 
You’re still doing fabulous as a father! Keep it up!
Wow! I can not believe how big she is getting! Time surely does fly! Your doing great!
Matt,
Will you be tuning into watch the Bachelor’s Jason and Molly tie the knot next Monday? I feel like you two have a love string that connects you, being that you are both loving single fathers in the spotlight. Or perhaps you will even be in attendance? Ooh, I’d be filled with oodles of joy seeing you and Maddie on TV! You and Jason share such a beautiful connection – the beauty of single fatherdom is only known to few, and perhaps Brooke and Molly should become friends too. It’s always beautiful to see famous families bonding despite loss.
Can’t wait to see you on TV!
Mary Rose
hhhahaa that is the cutest thing ever. her throwing away the toilet paper just makes me smile. what an adorable daughter you have.
About the haircut, Matt… if the salon people have a *plan* you do not fuck with it. They had a plan!!
At our house we say “those aren’t ‘uh ohs’ they are ‘intentionals'”
OK…I think this is my first comment, but I have been following for awhile. I had to share with you that my son (who just turned 2) had an obsession with toilet paper also. Once I found an entire roll of toilet paper taken off the roll, and shoved into the toilet bowl. And he was trying to flush it! Oh what joys our children bring us!
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just once I wanted to hear her say, “POTATOES”.
love the
markerfinger caps, too. very colorful!I work with Fentanyl almost everyday. It’s gonna be hard to get M’s fent anyl out of my head! Thanks so much for the early morning laugh after a horrible night at work.