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SITO VISITS

10/1/2010

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HEEEERE'S GRANDMA

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My mom came to visit for a week.  Managed to pack each day with a new adventure and every moment was perfect!

I picked mom up in Flint at 10:30 on a Thursday night.  We drove to Ann Arbor and checked into our hotel at midnight because yes....Maddox had more U of M appointments.  One with a speech therapist and one with the orthotist.  Mom was introduced to hustle and bustle of hospital life and how overwhelming this can be.  When Maddox was born, I tried to explain to her just how intense the whole medical experience would be, I think today she realized.....

You can dwell on the fact that you are at the mercy of the schedulers at U of M or you can fill in the gaps between appointments with Babies R Us and lunch at the Olive Garden.  Mom, Maddox, and I had the most wonderful girls day out.  We raided Babies R Us, check out her new rockstar outfit!

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That night we drove back to Alpena.  We spent the rest of the weekend relaxing.  Sito and Maddox played patt-a-cake on the bed and attempted to work on crawling but Maddox wanted Sito sing more songs instead of working.  
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On Sunday, Maddox surprised Sito.  The last eight weeks, Sito had been caring for family in Nebraska.  It was time someone pampered her.

Scott started the day by making a great breakfast.  Maddox ate her first plate of scrambled eggs WITH HER FINGERS (Another skill most moms take for granted, but on this day we celebrated for Maddox)!

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After breakfast, I told mom to be ready by 11 but didn’t tell her what was in store.  I took her to the best salon I know where Tracie gave my mom a new hair do.  Ok, Maddox helped blow dry.
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Mom thought she was done and the surprise was over, but then we also had her makeup done. 
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Maddox waited so patiently today.  She found some friends her size at the salon.
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Maddox also spent time admiring herself in the mirror.....Only, she thinks she is hot stuff. 
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My mom felt like a new woman and again thought her surprise was over but anyone that knows me knows that you can’t get all dressed up and not take a picture!!!  


PHOTOSHOOT TIME
                              BY THE CRAZY MAN IN SPANDEX 

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Ok, so maybe he just got done bike riding.  Note the shoes, bright shirt, funky hat, helmet, etc...

We did some other fun things this week.  The three of us went next door to give Yankee some lovin.  Maddox is such an animal lover, we are in trouble.  Meet the next horse whisperer.


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We also went to the pool.  A few months ago, Maddox could care less about Rubber Ducky.  It is amazing what a few months can do because boy was I in for a surprise.  Maddox now watches that duck and kicks like no tomorrow. Rubber Ducky, you’re the one.    I am so so so proud.


******VIDEO HERE******


Maddox, my mom, and I had the most wonderful week.  Maddox loves her Sito so much.  Mom thank you for everything you did for us this past week.  You play so many powerful roles in my life.  You are my best friend and I am incredibly thankful for that.  You are an amazing Sito and Maddox is so lucky to have you in her life.  You are my mom and I blessed and lucky to say that.  

You have taught me the power and meaning of trust and honesty, picked me up when I crumbled, glued me back together piece by piece, taught me right from wrong, guided me every step of the way, listened when nobody else would, kept all your promises, set me straight when I was lost, and you did this all while passionately and flawlessly loving me.  Thank you mom.

As our wonderful week came to a close, mom and I said good bye.  As Maddox shows us below... 


There’s no place like home.  There’s no place like home.  There’s no place like home.



****VIDEO HERE****


Safe travels mom, we miss you already.
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I forgot to mention while Sito was packing, Maddox decided she wanted to go too!
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COMMENTS:



SITO
Maddie's home will always be in my heart. I am so blessed.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2010 - 11:45 PM


POPPOP
It's easy to see why I fell for this woman!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2010 - 07:12 AM


SITO
I need to get a bigger suitcase!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2010 - 11:39 PM
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