Well, I have been lacking in updating this blog. Sorry to those who sign in and don't get new updates!
Madeline is almost 21 months old now (I know...where does the time go?!?) She has turned into such a loving, funny, sweet little girl. She is constantly making us laugh...she definitely has her daddy's personality.
She's been spending more and more time outdoors, playing in her little tikes car and riding in her wagon. We bought a pink umbrella stroller for our vacation to Madison, and she loves riding around in it. I think Matt takes her for a ride on it at least once a day. Today was the first day she has played in the sprinkler, it took her awhile to get used to it, and wouldn't run through the water, but at least she got herself a little wet since it was so warm out today.
So, a few weeks ago we took our first family vacation (that didn't involve traveling for a weddings, etc.). We went to Madison, WI because it wasn't too far of a drive, they had a lot of free activities for kids, and we just needed to get away for a few days. We stayed at a hotel that had suites, so Matt and I were able to relax after Madeline went to bed. They had a pool and it was close to downtown, so we had a lot of fun. We took Madeline to Henry Villas Zoo, not knowing what she would think of the animals, but she really seemed to enjoy it. She was pointing out animals, walking around and laughing. She also did a lot of swimming. I think the first day she was in the pool for at least an hour, the second day was almost 2 hours, and another hour on the 3rd day. She loves the water.
All in all, it was a good trip. Madeline only fussed a few times and we knew that it was because she was overtired from all the stimulation. Matt and I try really hard to keep her on the same schedule everyday, getting up at 6:30 am, bedtime is 7:30. On vacation, it was a little different, but she did really well.
Madeline trying on Daddy's hat
Pointing at the giraffe
Looking for more animals...
She fell in love with these plastic cups in the gift shop.
Running around in the backyard with Daddy.
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Getting angry about Fantasy baseball trades?
Get some help at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intermittent_explosive_disorder
Do it for all your family and friends in Round Lake.
Intermittent explosive disorder
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Intermittent explosive disorder
Classification and external resources
ICD-9 312.34
Intermittent explosive disorder (abbreviated IED) is a behavioral disorder characterized by extreme expressions ofanger, often to the point of uncontrollable rage, that are disproportionate to the situation at hand. It is currently categorized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders as an impulse control disorder. IED belongs to the larger family of Axis I impulse control disorders listed in the DSM-IV-TR, along with kleptomania, pyromania,pathological gambling, and others.[1] Impulsive aggression is unpremeditated, and is defined by a disproportionate reaction to any provocation, real or perceived. Some individuals have reported affective changes prior to an outburst (e.g., tension, mood changes, energy changes, etc.).[2]
A 2006 study suggests that the disorder is considerably more prevalent than previously thought. Prevalence is higher in men than in women.[5] The disorder itself is not easily characterized and often exhibits comorbidity with other mood disorders, particularly bipolar disorder.[6] Individuals diagnosed with IED report their outbursts were brief (lasting less than an hour), with a variety of bodily symptoms (sweating, chest tightness, twitching, palpitations) reported by a third of one sample. The violent acts were frequently reported accompanied by a sensation of relief, and in some cases, pleasure, but accompanied by remorse after the fact.[6]
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