Wow I can't believe that its been this long...

Not that I have not been busy or that there are not a ton of things to report, but I am still in shock that I have not blogged since July.  What in the world has happened to me you might ask... Well nothing really, and I guess everything.  July was a good month... Olivia's 1st Birthday, Pageant of the Masters, and a few good summer days enjoying our backyard and our new neighborhood.

August really did give us a whole lot, well that I can remember for that matter, but here are some pics from that month...

More or less the last few months have been a lot of Olivia growing and getting bigger every day.  I look back on some of the pictures and cannot believe how big she is getting and how fast this is all going... And yes I know I should have listened when every one warned me it would go by quickly, but that is only a lesson learned in time.  No one, and I mean no one can explain all the details of parenthood to you, it is only experience that is the true teacher.

Recently, as in the last two weeks, we moved Olivia into Day Care by the house.  It is a more formal day care and since it is near the house, the drive to work is a little less stressful on both of us.  But to say the transition has been smooth, would be a lie.  Olivia seems to be having a hard time with all of the change.  Tantrums are the new norm, starting with the morning change of the diaper to the end of the day rituals.  My once always happy baby is now a toddler with an attitude and I wish I knew what to do.  It was sort of funny in the beginning, but now its down right stressful.  And the worst part is that I have no idea what to do for her.  She just gets so frustrated all the time and no matter what we do, nothing seems to help.  I am sure it is just a phase, but right now it seems like it will never end... 

Besides the growing pains, we are good.  Paul and I just celebrated our 5 year anniversary and things are going well.  Team effort here in the Madore house is the only way I can say that we are staying afloat.  Lots of love and patience... And when all else fails, a good glass of wine will solve anything.

Hopefully this will be the first of many postings in the next few weeks.  Working on getting back on track.