Countdown Is On!!

Things have been very busy around the Maschino Household. We have no more than 4 weeks left before Baby Madelyn arrives. Most things are ready, but I have a few finishing touches on the nursery. (Pictures to come) I always said I was not going to change it from when the boys were in there but I could resist. The boys are getting anxious, especially Max. He asks about everyday if this is the day she's coming out. We have told him all along that she will come this fall when the combines come out to harvest. Well, on Tuesday I told him it was the first day of Fall and we were going to make trees for a project. He said "oh yeah is Madelyn coming today???" Well I kind of wished he was right, but patience, patience. She will be here soon enough and this household is going to change forever, for the better (I'm sure most of the time)!!!

Max has been in preschool for several weeks now and is finally enjoying it. He also started his vision therapy, which is absolutley loves. Probably more than preschool. He has started learning braille. Yesterday he typed his name on the Braille Machine. It is amazing how quickly kids pick up on things. He is truely a very smart kid. His memory is unbelievable.

We also have been working hard on getting our yard back together. It doesn't look like it is going to be done anytime soon!!!!!!!! Which doesn't make this pregnant women very happy. The garage is done, but the concrete around it and the sidewalks are not done. We have dirt or should I say mud everywhere (beings it rained for the last 5 days). Water line trenches, rock piles, lime piles, ugh... I am very disappointed because I thought when we started building this garage it would all be done in time to reseed the yard and once again my schedule and someone elses schedule doesn't match up. Anyway, on this something else. I just needed to vent.

I haven't taken any pictures lately. Need to be doing that, but have been so busy. Will try to get some posted soon!!!!

Zoo, Museum, Fair, School . . . Whatelse????

Waiting in line outside preschool -
Was not an excited little boy!


Leaving home for 1st day of preschool



Played to hard at Museum - Needed a nap!

Work, Work, Work

Ice Cream Anyone???

Turn, turn, turn

Petting the baby sharks

Mommy, Max, Brock & Rex at the Museum

Max & Mommy take a break from the heat! UGH

Take a rest on the train!

It has been a busy last few days and although all of the pictures above are out of order, this is what we've been doing. We left Friday for the Indy Zoo. It was hot! The boys loved the dolphin show, the train ride and the playground. That was about it. We went back to the hotel and swam in their pool for 2 hours, which the boys also loved!

Saturday we headed to the Children's Museum. That was a great time. Max loved everything and we spent about 6 hours there. Sunday was another hot one at the State Fair. We had a good time, but we were just all tired from the weekend and did I mention it was HOT!

After getting home late Sunday and settling back into home, we had to get Max ready for his 1st day at preschool on Monday.

So, we get to preschool and of course he is the only one crying and they had to pry him off of Andy's leg and carry him inside. Once inside they said he did fine, but did not participate a lot. He didn't really want to talk a lot about it when he got home either.

Today, was day 2. He did much better going in and he said he did some of the songs, worksheets and coloring. So, I guess we are improving. Maybe next week will be even better.

BABY MADELYN update. Going to the doctor every 2 weeks now and am on the home stretch (last 9 weeks). Everything is going fine. Trying to get her room put together, but that is going slow!!!!! She moves like crazy. Andy said I said this about Max & Brock both but I don't remember them moving this much. You can just look at my belly anytime and just see it rolling around! Beautiful feeling but she could take a rest sometimes to & I would be okay!!!!

It's Been a While

Getting ready for VBS


On the Way to VBS


Having fun upon the dirt pile

Almost 28 weeks

It's been a while since I have done a post. It's one of those things that a lot is going on but not a lot to talk about I guess. Anyway, I'm almost 28 weeks along and had another doctor appointment this past Monday. Everything sounded great and I'm measuring right on. I had my glucose test done a week ago and that came back normal. Thank God, because there is no way I could do the shots everyday!!!!! She is moving around tons and I believe we have a gymnist in the works with all the summersults she is doing in there.

We have recently put another addition to our property. We built a 3 car garage, so we have been spending a lot of time trying to get that all put back together, dirt, grass, etc. . . The boys have loved it. Instead of a sandbox (which they have been wanting and I won't get) they have a dirt pile and a lime pile.

They also started Vacation Bible School this week. We've went two nights so far and they are enjoying it. Max has already been singing all of the songs and talking about his teacher, Vickie.

Oh and how could I forget. Max has a new invisible friend. For those of you who don't know, he has had one invisible friend named Dottie. She doesn't ever come with us anywhere because apparently she is sick a lot and goes to the doctor. But she feeds cows with him and he talks about her. Well, a couple of days ago he said he had another friend, named Robbie. Robbie lives close to Dottie and is a farmer. Anyway, I think this house is getting full enough but as long as his friends stay invisible we will be okay.

Holiday World

They rode these Monster Trucks 4 times


Brock rode the Rockets by himself & they went high



Brock with Holidog!!!!

We went to Holiday World on Wednesday and a great time was had by all. I really enjoy the place. It's big enough for us to have plunty to do but not to large that you can't do everything you want. The boys did great all day, especially Brock beings this was probably the first day in 2 1/2 years that he didn't have a nap! It was hot but we weathered through it with the free drinks and little fans. I didn't get a lot of pictures because it was hassle enough just trying to do things but we have a few. They absolutely loved the wave pool and the small kiddie rides. Max would say his favorite thing was the playground. Don't we have one here in town that you can play on for free? Brock will be the brave adventurous one when he gets a little bigger. He wanted to ride everything. There was a little kids drop zone and he stood at the gate for it yelling "I ride that, I bounce". He is not afraid of anything. Scary!!!

Swimming Lessons

We have completed 2 out of 5 days of swimming lessons with Max. Monday was okay but last night was definately better. He was kicking his feet on his back and stomach and making bubbles in the water. He is so excited about them and loves his teacher, Tara. She had him using the noodle to work with his kicking and also a kick board. She has been so great with him both nights and has gotten him to do more things then I would have expected. So far a success, three more nights to go!!!!

Choo-Choo!! All Aboard

21 weeks

All is well with the pregnancy! As you can see from the photo I am protruding. At 21 weeks I have gained 20 pounds. (Isn't that what I am supposed to gain during the whole pregnancy?) Oh well, I am not to worried about it. I gained 50 with Max & Brock both. Besides, I am still wearing some regular clothes along with maternity.

Saturday was a great morning with the family. There isn't to many Saturday mornings that we spend as a family, but this weekend they had train rides in town and we took the boys to it (Aunt Sally and cousin Kennendy joined us). We started off the morning at the White Front Cafe for breakfast - excellent and highly recommended and then boarded the train. It was a 20 minute ride and the boys enjoyed it. Max had his train whistle and was blowing it the entire time. It was a good time had by all.

Sunday Max went swimming again. He used the floatie by himself and the life jacket a little bit by himself. He is doing so well. He starts lessons tomarrow night without me in the pool! I think he will do great.

It's a. . .

Well it's official! We will be having a GIRL!!!! Dr. Pam looked 3 times and never seen anything poking around!!!!! Max is so excited and of course I am as well. Everyone is already asking me okay, now you will be having your girl are you done now? The answer is. . . I don't know. Let me get through this one first before I start thinking about being done or number 4. I'm just excited, happy and blessed that I will be able to experience both sexes.

We have discussed names a little but didn't settle on anything until we found out the sex. One of the names Max picked up on and stuck with was Madelyn. He has been telling us he wants a sister, Madelyn and kissing my belly. So, because that was on our list anyway, we thought it would be nice to have Max be a part of naming the baby. Therefore, the name will be Madelyn Elaine Maschino!!!!!!!!!!!!!