In February, Madeline and I took our second trip together to the east coast. We were delayed by a day because of the blizzard in the northeast, but we eventually made it safe and sound. We were greeted by tons of snow...and a very excited Grandmom, Pop Pop and Uncle Mike. It was a relief to see their faces at the airport and know that a long day of traveling was over. Our first full day in Havertown was a Friday, but the Philadelphia schools were off due to snow. That meant Pop Pop was home to make pancakes for breakfast! Madeline loved blueberries in hers!
Everyone was ecstatic to spend some time with us, and I was happy to have family around to help! There is nothing like being able to leave the baby with Grandmom and get out of the house for a little while. I think Grandmom and Uncle Mike were a little too excited...
Madeline had to opportunity to meet some other babies during our trip. First she met Julia, the daughter of one of Pop Pop's colleagues. Julia was only six months old at the time and Madeline felt like such a big girl since she already knew how to stand up by herself!
Madeline also had a lot of fun climbing in and out of the dog crate. She occupied herself for quite awhile in there, and did not mind when I shut the door on her!
Madeline took her first trip to Pop Pop's office at Bartram High School. She had a great time meeting everyone and having a snack with Pop Pop at his desk.
There was no way we could spend time in Philadelphia after a major blizzard and not play in the snow. Madeline held her first snowball...and got a little taste. She lasted longer outside than it took me to get her ready, therefore our excursion into the snow was a success in my book.
After spending a few days in Havertown, Madeline and I boarded another plane and flew to Atlanta to visit Allison. The weather there was beautiful, so we spent a lot of time outside. Madeline loved swinging on the swings and made a few more friends.
Madeline and Mia
Madeline and Audrey
We also spent some time at the zoo in Atlanta. Madeline enjoyed all of the animals (that were awake and moving), but her favorite part was the petting zoo.
We also started going to parent-child classes at The Little Gym. We go every Monday morning and learn new physical skills, like forward and backward rolls, and explore the different equipment. It takes Madeline a little while to warm up, but she is getting better every week. She has become more independent and loves to explore on her own...as long as she can still see Mommy. She also loves popping the bubbles the instructor blows at the end of class!
