SHEWMAKE SHENANIGANS: February 2009

Thursday, February 12, 2009

FOR THOSE WHO SAID THAT I WOULDN'T KEEP UP WITH THIS AFTER HAVING A SECOND CHILD.....BOO-YAH!

THE PLEDGE

She learned the pledge a few months ago but she surprised me today by just blurting it out. I didn't know that she was so confident with it now. I tell you what, her school is wonderful. (video date 2/12/09)

"WOMANIZER"

Not to worry, she only sings Britney's songs. She doesn't copy her behavior. She knows more words than this but as you can tell, she's all done. (video date 2/12/09)

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

MY VIDEO FUNCTION IS FINALLY WORKING AGAIN!

Maggie just loves Taylor Swift songs. Here she is singing "Love Story." She is being a little timid here but usually she belts it out. She had a few distractions though. Hayden and I were both watching her, Chucky was wondering around, the "Love Story" video was on the computer, and I had that blasted camera stuck in her face. However, I am so amazed at how well she matches pitches. (video date 2/8/09)

Maggie had so many favorite Christmas songs. One of which was "Baby Jesus." This was Christmas night so she was a little partied out. You will see what I'm talking about by the way she's playing with her feet. (video date 12/25/08)

Another favorite was "We Three Kings." I wish I could edit out the road noise but I'm just not that good. (video date 12/21/09)

WORKING ON VALENTINE'S CARDS

Maggie has two parties at school this week. Of course, her cards are pastel colored butterflies. (picture date 2/11/09)

MY NEW FAVORITE PICTURE

(picture date 2/8/09)

MAG AND DOLPHIN

Maggie has started something that I thought would take her forever. She's going to sleep by herself! Yes, she's still in our bed but this is a huge start. She cracks us up though. She either sleeps with Bear or Dolphin. We will tuck them in and tell her goodnight. As soon as we get in the livingroom, she's calling us asking for a drink. Of course, she can totally make that last. Then, she calls us again because Bear or Dolphin have gotten out from under the covers and need tucking back in again. It's really hard to keep a straight with her. (picture date 2/3/09)

"WHATCHA DOIN' IN THERE BABY BROTHER?"

(picture date 1/31/09)

SILLY HAT DAY

Maggie had Silly Hat Day at school. They wore a silly hat and also made their own. In this picture, Mac and Maggie are modeling. (picture 1/30/09)

This hat was fine when I was little. Maggie calls it her sombrero. (picture date 1/30/09)

And here is the lovely Maggie Brighton sporting her pink and teal butterfly backpack given by Marla and colorful ball hat designed by Miss Maggie herself.

MY LITTLE DANCING QUEEN

Maggie started taking dance lessons at The Academy of Ballet and Jazz. That was part of her Christmas present from Uncle Danny, Aunt Anita, Robby and Veronica. Maggie was so excited. The day we went to the studio to get her leotard, we had to put her pj's over it for dinner because she wouldn't take it off. Brett, Maggie, Mac, and I all arrived early for her first class. She stood in the door watching for the other girls to arrive. When she would see someone, she would start jumping and yelling, "here comes my new friends!" The first lesson was actually a trial run. She is the only two year old in a class with three and four year olds. Miss Tessa was very impressed with Maggie's ability to follow instructions. She said that Maggie did that better than many of the older girls. The class is a combination of tap, ballet, jazz, creative movement, and tumbling. I have to say, she looks absolutely precious doing all of those things. If anyone is interested in attending, her recital is May 16th at 11:00. In case you didn't know, I am also taking dance. I am taking an adult hip hop class. It is such a workout and so much fun! My recital is at 7:00 on that same day. (picture date 1/26/09)