Madelyn is 3!

We can't believe that our Madelyn is 3 years old.  It's amazing how much she has changed in a year and has grown up to be such a calm, sweet, and funny little girl.   She is extremely loving and helpful.  She's always wanting to make the bed, fold laundry and help me take care of Ellie.  She's going to be a great Mommy one day. She's also very silly and makes us laugh constantly!  We visited Dr. Goradia today for her 3 year check-up and Madelyn:

• Weighted 28 pounds (21%)
• Is 35 inches tall (9%) - She was 36 inches at her ENT appointment and Busch Gardens the other month so I think they measured her wrong today.  The Dr. thinks she will be short like her Daddy!
• Has started dressing herself and is really good at picking out clothes that match.  She says she wants to be a Fashion Designer when she grows up.
• LOVES to pretend play and dress-up.  She has an extremely active imagination and plays house and go on adventures like Dora the Explorer
• Is really into princesses and mermaids.  Her new favorite movie is Beauty and the Beast and could watch it all day if allowed.
• Is a very picky eater and her favorite food at the moment is Kraft Macaroni and Cheese
• Does not take a nap very often.  She has quiet time and maybe falls asleep 3 times a week, but she can really use a nap most days!
• Goes to preschool 2 days a week from 8 - 12 and absolutely loves it.  Her teachers are Ms. Sarah and Ms. Anna.
• Loves art and is very good at coloring in the lines.  She can color for hours which is great!
• Like to play outside on her bikes and her new swing set.  She now swings on the big girl swing and can almost pump her legs.  She's still a little scared of the slide but getting better!
• Is a very slow eater and the Dr. says we need to put a timer on during her meals.  She's so laid back I'm not even sure a timer will do the trick!
• Is potty trained during the day but still wearing a pull-up during her nap and at night
• Loves playing with her little sister and cousins Cora and Jack.  She gets super giddy around her cousins and thinks they are hilarious!

Here is Madelyn's Fall preschool picture.  She looks like such a big girl!