Maude did about the same on the flights for this trip as she did to and from Seattle. She is a very active and independent gal and being held for an entire flight in a little airplane seat isn't really her thing. During the flight to Minnesota, she and I hung out in the back galley. That distraction got us through the flight and we got lots of comments as we landed that Maude was angel during the flight. The flight home today was about the same.
We had a wonderful week in Minnesota. Maude met lots of my friends that she hadn't been able to meet yet. She also got to meet her future boyfriend, Henry Schaefgen. Henry is four months older than Maude. This seems like an eternity now but in a few years, 4 months is nothing. She loved watching him crawl around and walk behind his walker. It was fun watching her interact with an older baby and be in awe of his advanced skills!
Maude also got to meet her Grandpa Larry this weekend! She had a wonderful day spending time with her Nama (my mom) and Grandpa. And I think it was a pretty special Father's Day weekend for my dad. =)
In other news, Maude officially rolled over for the first time this week! A month or more ago, she was rolling (more like falling) from her front to her back. She hasn't been able to do that again for at least a month which confirms my belief that it was more of a fall over than a roll over. Most babies first roll from their front to their back because it's easier than the back to front roll. Today Maude started rolling from her back to her front pretty consistently. She still hasn't rolled from front to back since her inadvertent rollovers weeks ago. Again, this little gal is definitely my daughter - she does thing her own way and on her own timing and not when she's expected to. She also saved it as a wonderful Father's Day gift for Mike!
Maude is headed back to day care tomorrow. I know the teachers are excited to have her back and I can't wait to show them her new skills! I loved spending the last week with Maude and it will be hard to be away from her during the day again. I am, however, looking forward to normal and consistent days. Our life has felt a little crazy and chaotic lately and a normal week will feel good.
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| Maude hanging on the deck in Minnesota at our friend Camy's house. |
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| Maude and Henry trying to sneak in some hand holding! |
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| Maude and Kinnick. They were both laying on the floor and Kinnick kept inching closer to Maude. Maude loved checking out Kinnick's long hair. So much different than Stella! |
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| I just love this photo of Maude. She looks like such a big girl in her little shorts. |
