Madeline is 5!

I am still in shock that Madeline (and she is preferring Madeline to Madi these days) is 5. She is such an amazing helper, a sweetie, a snuggler, and a tyrant. Madeline wants all things done her way, loves rules, and does not appreciate how messy her sister is. She is so much of me in a little tiny person, that Matt and I are regularly terrified of what is coming in our future. Madi loves to learn, sing, and play, She loves games and is still not that into watching a whole movie. On Saturdays, Madi wakes up asking about our plans for the weekend. She has begun with the very painful statement "I don't love you mom" when she is mad at me, but most days she recites her list of family members and friends that she does have love for.
Madeline is learning to read, loves to write by herself, colors, dances, sings, has actually begun to enjoy swimming, and still plays with dolls constantly. Madeline is 43 1/4 inches tall (63rd percentile) and 39.6 pounds (46th percentile). She cried when she got her TB test (who doesn't?) and I was stupidly proud that she as able to pee in a cup at the doctor's office, haha.
For Madeline's birthday she wanted a pajama party. Matt bought a bounce house for entertainment, we decorated in tons of pink and purple, and of course has cupcakes! Madi invited friends from school, home, and the neighborhood. Fun was had by all and I may throw brunch parties for the rest of my children's lives!

Dinner out with the neighbor friends!