A Goodnight Kiss

Adam was away this week leaving me and Madilyn to spend the week at home together. For a three month old a lot can happen and change week by week, it makes you not want to leave them at all.  After being away,  Adam came home and it warmed my heart to watch him go into Madilyn's room and hold her hand, rub her head and kiss her goodnight.

I found a good quote online from H Jackson Brown Jr

Always kiss your children goodnight - even if they're already asleep. 

Watching in the monitor and seeing Madilyn smile in her sleep after Adam gave her the goodnight kiss let me know that she new Daddy was home and didn`t forget him while he was gone.

Time Flies When You Are Having Fun

Wow, it is hard to believe that three months have passed since the birth of my baby girl.  Before I had Madilyn I was told countless times to "Enjoy every minute because time files and soon they will be all grown up". Well,They were right!! I now understand that people were telling me this because it is true. I look at my little miss now and she is so different than when she was born both in looks and in personality. 

Take a look at the picture story below of the growth of Miss Madilyn during her first three months. 

Month #1

Month #2

Month #3

I am excited to wonder what the coming months will hold for my baby girl and how she will continue to change and grow. 

Let the story of Miss Madilyn continue.....

When things get tough.....

I found this quote and thought it was fitting for days when you struggle emotionally.



Think of all the other days you have been strong.

Freelance Friday April 20 2012

Each Friday I will take the time to write about something that I have thought of this week.  Entries on Freelance Friday's will vary and touch on many different topics.

On Wednesday morning, Adam and I woke up to the sound of sirens and the sight of smoke out our back windows. A bad car accident had closed the highway behind our house.

Thursday we found out that in that car accident a 22 year old girl was killed. Now, living on a highway we unfortunately hear of many accidents but this one hit me hard. Recently having a daughter and family of my own I could not imagine the pain that this accident has caused, this girl was someones daughter.

I have realized just how short life can be and that we have no control over when we leave this earth.

Everyday I vow to take the time to love and be loved, make memories and try new things.I will tell Madilyn every night that I love her and kiss her goodnight. I encourage everyone to live this way also. I hope that no one I love or care about ever has to go through a tragedy like the family of the 22 year old girl.

What is a name?

Below is a description of the name Madilyn.I can only hope that one day these qualities described below will be found in our Madilyn.

Meaning: beautiful tower

Soul Urge: People with the name Madilyn have a deep inner desire to use their abilities in leadership, and to have personal independence. They would rather focus on large, important issues, and delegate the details.

Expression: People with the name Madilyn value community and balance, and are dependable and considerate. They often tend to gravitate to occupations where they can act as peacemakers or negotiators, or fulfil these roles among their friends and family. They tend to be conventional, responsible, family-oriented, warm and affectionate. They sometimes worry obsessively about those they care for. They work for harmony and balance in their lives, and respond positively to beautiful things.

Good Choice on the name Adam!

A New Challange

Having time on my hands is not something that I have been used to over the years.  Growing up as a competitive figure skater, then working in the media followed by moving to a new city and starting my forever with the love of my life made free time almost non existent. 

Anyone who knows Adam and I knows that we don't do anything unless we do it big. So, last year we decieded once we returned home from our trip to Italy we would start to build our own home. Who would have thought that less than one month into the process we would find out we were pregnant!But again, we welcomed this challange and looked forward to the arrival of our little one.

Now, Fast forward to today- wow how much has changed!


Giving birth to my daughter on January 20th 2012 changed my life from unscheduled and fast paced to whatever pace Madilyn wants and very scheduled. With this being said I would not change my new reality for the world. 

Having all this time on my hands I have had to be creative in my ways to keep myself busy. With no work responsibilities, a babies unpredictability and very little stress, my world has become unpredictable but fun!  I have been lucky to share this time with a great friend who is also on maternity leave, together we have shared ways to keep busy and sane all while watching our little angels nap or play.

Going forward I hope to use my blog as a tool to remember all the things in life I am grateful for, time line Madilyn's accomplishments and firsts within the early years of her life,  and document how my life has changed and will continue to change over the next year. What a better way to look back at the highs and lows of motherhood... I hope you all chose to share this time with "Me, Myself and Madilyn!"

Enjoy