100 Piece Puzzle

Here's Madison's latest hobby. She's advanced to a 100 piece puzzle, and even goes through that pretty quickly! She's been really into puzzles as of late - as recorded earlier, she does the 25-piece puzzles actually face down.

Today was somewhat of an epic work day for Daddy, yet he did get home in time for a nice warm meal with the family. We enjoyed each other's company, playing some games and doing keyboard practice. Things are getting more complex with the keyboard, and Madison is doing a great job keeping up: she's getting better and better. Just today she was using two hands at the same time, which is remarkably difficult for me to even comprehend!

Madison has had three amigos with her at the house. She shares the bed with them, and in the morning brings them down to the living room. One is the groundhog puppet. One is Wonder Woman. And the other is "Fluffy," her blanket she got in China. It's a major rule: got to wake them up in the morning - and we've got to have them in bed with her at night! In fact, look closely at this picture here. Can you see the three friends seated on the couch, watching on?

Madison's speech is improving mightily. Though still a long ways to go, there are noticeable improvements over the past few weeks. We have been fasting and praying over this, and are so delighted in the good results.

Tuesday is Valentine's Day: Daddy has a lot of planning and work to go, but things are going in a positive direction. One thing I have to sneak out to get is a few little gifts for Madison. Yes, o that little "grocery list" will be some puzzles for Madison!