Maddox Family Updates

Life has been a little crazy for the last few weeks so here is a quick recap since my blog is my journal and keeps track of everything.



Roman
Despite his outgoing, loud personality at home he is very shy at school. On Tuesday his teacher came up to me when I was picking him up to let me know that he is talking more and seems to be having fun. YEAH!!! All I want is for him is to be happy and to enjoy school. Little by little he is starting to feel more and more comfortable in his class. When I pick him up he has been telling me, "I had fun." That is all you want to hear from your child. I've realized his personality is so different from mine and I need to find ways to foster his sensitive soul. I am so happy I did the Walnut Avenue 2's program this past year. It has been such a great experience and Roman's little class of 7 is the perfect setting for him.

He is currently obsessed with the movie Beauty and the Beast. He has probably watched it 40 times (which means I've probably seen it 25). I have all the songs memorized. When Angela Lansbury comes on singing, "Beauty and the Beast", Roman looks at me and wants to do a ballroom dance. He says he wants a Belle Birthday cake, so we will see if it is still his favorite in 2 months.

Roman has started becoming afraid of the dark, which has given us some challenges at night. He is finally settling into life without a nap. It took about 4 months to transition, but now he is finally able to make it thru the day without becoming an absolute crazy man at 5pm. We are trying to get him IN bed at 8pm. By IN bed, I mean asleep. This is helping with his overall mood.

Despite his (at times) feisty toddler personality, he continues to make me laugh and smile with his funny sense of humor. I love our special time that we spend together while Paisley naps. I get to cuddle, talk and just laugh with him. He is beginning to talk so much and I love to hear what comes out of his mouth. He is such a special boy filled with such wonder.

Paisley has become a little tornado and is getting into everything. She keeps me busy and is becoming quite the character. She learned to jump this week and makes it about 1/2" off the ground. The look on her face is priceless and she is so proud of herself. Her main goal is to do whatever her Big Bro is doing. She looks up to him so much and gets so sad when he denies her. I've realized it is just the beginning of buying 2 of everything. She still has an easy going, loving demeanor, but can also be dramatic when she doesn't get her way. When she gets really mad she starts headbanging walls and even gave Roman a headbang to the face tonight. Something totally new for us to experience as parents. But seriously...for the most part she is just so chill. Very active, but so happy. Doesn't have a lot of fear, other than the occasional guy wearing a beanie.

She is enjoying her weekly playtime at Saint Matthews, loves hanging with her older cousin Kira and is obsessed with animals. She likes to look thru books, play outside, climb on anything and everything, kiss her doggy, play in water and reorganize every cupboard and cabinet in our house. She is finally getting a little hair and it looks like it may be a little wavy. We cannot wait to see what she looks like with a full head of hair.

As for me, I am happy to be back into a routine after the holidays. This past month I started a new bible study that connects your emotions with your spirituality. Great reality check and reminder on keeping balanced and focused on my faith.

Also, I decided to take the class at Cal State East Bay to get certified in Wedding Planning. It is perfect for me since it meets once a month (8 hours each class) and then allows you to do all your studying and homework from home. By the end of the class, I will have been taught everything I need to know about the industry, while also putting together an entire wedding from start to finish. I debated taking this class, but realized it was really what I needed if I ever wanted to pursue a career in event management. My goal is to have my business up and running by 2013. I am definitely not used to all the homework, but it is fun and teaching me so much. I am excited to be learning and looking forward to the future.

I am still working 2 days a week and keeping busy. At times I don't feel like I have much free time, but for now that is OK. If only I had a maid or someone to put away my laundry. Maybe in another 10 years. Ha ha!

Allright, it is midnight and Jason & I are both still up and have to work tomorrow. Time to go to bed. Good Night!