March Madness

March has been a busy month. As you can see, it's been awhile since we've been able to post anything new. So here is our take on March Madness.

Alex started playing soccer. He's not into kicking the ball much or running around the field. His idea of a fun time is to find bugs in the dirt or dance around the field while running away from the soccer ball. We can only hope that one day he will understand the concept of soccer and find a love for playing the sport like his dad.
Madelyn began to interact more with us and her toys. She loves being on her Einstein gym or under her Elmo toy. She is kicking and moving her arms around so much these days. She even scoots herself off her mat or sideways from all the excitement.
Auntie Lindsay and Grandma Kathy came to visit. Maddie wasn't so sure about her aunt at first, but then quickly warmed up to her.


Alex found a Parents magazine with his favorite tv show "Word World" in it. He now has to look through "his" magazine every time he goes to the bathroom. We are so submitting this picture to Parents magazine someday soon.



We celebrated St. Patrick's Day by kissing our two favorite kids...Alex & Maddie who both sported a shirt that read "Kiss Me I'm Irish."



Our family celebrated my birthday by taking me out to Cheesecake Factory for lunch and spending a great afternoon outdoors.
Alex found some quiet time playing his LeapPad. Mom and dad found the joy of headphones! Gotta love technology. Alex has also found a new love these days...spelling and reading. He wants to spell everything and sounds letters out all the time to try and read different words all around the house, in his books, and at the store. We're so proud of him!

Alex tries to make his baby sister happy by playing with her. He also fed his baby sister for the first time. It was only for a minute but at least he wants to help out.
Maddie began to outgrow her newborn clothes. We loved seeing her in this polka dot outfit but now have to pack it away. Our little baby girl is quickly growing into a big girl these days. No more are the days of sleeping all the time. Maddie now wants to stay awake for much longer periods of time, play with her toys, give us lots of smiles, and talk nonstop to anyone who will listen. She has also found the joy of torturing her parents during the hours of 8 to 10 at night. This seems to be her daily "I want to scream and be fussy" time. The only way to have a calm, happy baby is to have mommy hold and rock her to sleep. Works every time!

As for our "Final Four", it is Alicia, Shawn, Alex and Madelyn (the Motyka family) enjoying lots of time together, going for walks, and spending lots of time outside enjoying our beautiful North Carolina weather. On a side note, we're hoping UNC will go all the way. Go Tarheels!