In case you missed the memo, ad in the paper, numerous phone messages and texts, or the skywriting on Wednesday, TODAY is Madie’s birthday. My precious sweet daughter woke me up at 6:18am. Did I mention that it was 6:18am?!!! She woke us up by announcing, “It is 6:18am and today is my birthday.” No kidding. This child went to bed early last night so that her birthday would come sooner!
So luckily I had one present wrapped and sitting by my bed when she came in. A new outfit for the day. (Aunt Debra has informed me that my taste in clothes in not Madie’s taste in clothes. So I went to the store and looked for all of the clothes that I would never buy. Easy enough. No . . . not really.) Then Madie sat at the foot of the bed while Chris and I desperately tried to wake up. A very difficult process. I think that we have had 20 hours of sleep total this week. So only sheer will power is getting us up. That and me poking Chris in the back until he moves.
Not to worry, Mom (cause I know your are!), we got up and made it to school on time. And we gave Madie her big birthday present. A new bike. She was so excited. Then after she gave the new bike a twirl around the block at 7am, she looked really sad. I asked if she was disappointed in the present and she said, “No. I am just sad to leave my old bike. We have so many memories together.” That is just like my Madie. Sweet Madie.
Taking a spin on the new bike
It is purple with tassles. Exactly what was ordered!
The Puddles 
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