Helping Around the House

Madison was peeking at Mommy through the front door of the new house. "The Little Einsteins" had been playing inside, on our portable DVD player, but now Madison was ready to come outside and help out. She was a very good help, dragging off cut shrubbery with Daddy way down beyond our backyard. She was also very helpful in carrying new stuff into the home that we packed away in the car. You have to consider, when packing, bringing in items that are light enough for Madison to help carry as well - she loves to be a good helper.

It was ridiculously humid today, so much so that we didn't last too long with the work at the house. Daddy went and got about ten bags of mulch, which Madison and Mommy spread in front of the house around the bushes that Mommy trimmed. The house is coming along nicely.

Good news is that a friend from church came over and examined the carpet upstairs. He does flooring for a living, and determined that our carpet was just find - all it needs is to be dry cleaned. This will obviously save us a lot of money!

Mommy and Daddy took a nap today, but later went to the hospital to visit a friend who just had a successful surgery this morning. In the meantime, Madison stayed with Ye-Ye and Nana, who she loves. Before going home, we prayed together and Madison once again began listing off the people she hoped God would bless.

"God bless Ye-Ye," she said, opening her eyes and looking over to her grandfather. And then she blurted out, "That's you!"

It was very cute.

MADISON'S BOOK CLUB

Another book we've been reading at night time lately is Garrison Keillor's "Daddy's Girl." Mommy and Daddy like Garrison Keillor quite a bit. We've enjoyed "Prairie Home Companion" for years, and even had an opportunity to see a live presentation at the Fox Theater some time ago. We've got several CDs and books, but nothing specifically for kids. So, this was naturally a great Father's Day present for Daddy. A bonus is that it comes with a CD to listen to. The book is very good though, with colorful illustrations that capture Madison's attention all throughout. She likes looking for the things that Daddy is describing as he reads it to her. It's a sweet book, as the title suggests, and something really nice to read to Madison just before bedtime. One of the songs in particular on the CD is really catchy too. In fact, Daddy is thinking about plugging it in right now...