September Happenings
As we approach the middle of Maddie's 14th month, it seems like too many things are happening way too fast for me to remember and record. We wondered what would be next after walking...well...RUNNING! Of course! And also, trying to jump (*shakes head*) :P She gives tighter, more purposeful hugs, and blows kisses (well, she starts by kissing her hand, but hasn't figured out how to actually "blow" the kiss to you, so she just ends up covering her whole face with her palm); understands pretty much everything we say, but is still slow on speaking actual words, which we were expecting from what the ENT and cleft palate team told us. I've read that as long as she is communicative and understands what we're trying to communicate, she should be fine. So, we've got more going on these next two months than the whole summer. Mostly in the form of visitors. Tonight, Ryan is picking up Max--an old family friend who was an exchange student my parents hosted whe