The Huseby Post

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Maddy is 45 months old - Aug & Sept 2012

Long time, no post! We've been extremely busy so it's time to catch up. August was hot, hot, hot here. It was very similar to July. Little moisture, air conditioning on constantly and the trees started to lose leaves due to the stress they were under. Maddy went to her first wedding dance on Aug 25, 2012. She danced on a stage and had a blast! Matt & I celebrated 14 years of marriage on Aug 20, 2012. We stole away to a local casino for a night where we enjoyed a couples massage at their spa. It was such a treat.

Sept. 10, 2012 Debbie celebrated her 42nd birthday and Maddy went to school/Learning Ladder for the first time. She attends on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30pm-3:00pm. She is truly enjoying the school experience. On Sept. 16, 2012 we closed another camping season. Then we winterized campers, shower houses and the entire campground system in about 2 weeks time. Maddy had a dental appt on Sept 18th. The dentist explained that she has "deep anatomy" which is another way of saying deep grooves in her teeth. The dentist saw mineralization in the grooves. Bad news, but we are trying to ward off cavities with flouride tablets. Hopefully, we have caught this in time because he didn't note any softening of the enamel yet. We were already brushing faithly and giving Maddy water with added flouride, but now we are brushing her teeth with an electric Oral B toothbrush too. Another medical note is that Maddy has been dealing with a sty since June. We went to our local clinic 3 times since June for assistance with this raised spot on her eyelid. However, each time we weren't given a formal diagnosis and were sent away wondering what was going on. The last visit we insisted on a referral to an opthamologist for answers. We received answers on Sept. 25, 2012 at that visit. Whew! Only a sty and the prescription salve seems to have done the job; no surgery needed to remove it!

Maddy is now 41inches tall and weighs 40 pounds. She can still squeeze into size 5T, but we are usually buying girls size 5 clothing for a little growing room. We also went to Stride Rite for shoes again. She measured 10 wide! She is quite hard on her shoes, but with each season bringing new pairs and a different size the shoes are barely worn. Maddy is going to be a fairy for Halloween this year so we hope to post pics soon showcasing our version of Tinkerbell. Happy Halloween everyone and safe Trick or Treating!

Country girl in overalls with a little bling on the shoes

1st wedding dance

pretty in polka dots

Debbie's 42 birthday

New pedal bike

Wouldn't it be nice to stay in pjs all day?

Happy to be outside!

Lake girl

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Maddy is 44 months old - July 2012

July 2012 was one of the hottest, driest summer months on record for our region. I think we only turned off the air conditioner for a couple of days. Staying cool in the lake and playing in the shade topped the list for July fun. The 4th of July was extremely hot and humid, but we braved the weather and stayed up to watch fireworks. It was the first time for Maddy. She was simply thrilled!
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This month Maddy started writing letters. She is practicing M and H, her initials. She is also attempting the letter A. She uses her Magna Doodle to write these letters over and over again.
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We went to the Red River Valley Fair in Fargo, ND. You will see various pictures below from our trip. Maddy will seem flushed with a red color to her skin in many of them because of the blistering heat we endured that day. We were there from 2:30pm - 9:00pm. It was HOT!!! Every ride that she was tall enough to go on, she rode at least twice. She even rode the Tilt a Whirl twice. The girl had no fear! Maddy especially loved all the animals. Between the pony rides, the petting zoo, and the 4H displays most of her curiousity was quenched. She loved every second we were there, but as soon as her body touched her car seat, it was lights out.
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Maddy gained a 1/8". She is 40 1/4" tall and weighs 39.4 lbs. Only a little over a month and Maddy will be going to Learning Ladder preschool. The last 3 years have gone by warp speed! We hope everyone enjoys the last of the dog days of summer.

Grandma Escherich & Maddy blowing bubbles.

Happy kiddo!

Staying cool in the lake.

Red River Valley Fair - bouncing

Car ride at the fair

On the carousel at the fair

1st roller coaster ride at the fair

Popping wheelies

Fun slide at the fair

Pony ride at the fair

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Maddy is 43 months old - June 2012

We started the month by going to preschool screening on June 4, 2012. Maddy did very well during the screening process. However, her vision was questionable so we were referred to a formal eye doctor who could give her a more comprehensive eye check up. Basically, Maddy is a little far sighted, but does not need correction at this time. We have applied to enroll Maddy in a preschool program this fall, Sept. 2012. Due to her December birthday she will be in preschool for 2 years before attending Kindergarten. The first year of preschool that she will begin this fall is called Learning Ladder. She is very excited to attend "school".

Maddy showed interest in a scooter at daycare so we bought one for use at home. She loves it almost as much as her balance bike. We are trying to encourange her to master pedals so we also got her a "Big Wheel". Her feet don't quite reach the pedals yet. We're sure it won't be long though.

Maddy has spent most of this month either playing at the beach with sand toys, swimming in the lake or playing at the playground at the campground. She has also become comfortable with a few chores like rinsing & stacking dishes, helping set the table and unloading the dishwasher. Her highest goal is to be helpful. She assists with watering flowers, sweeping sidewalks and writing lists. If we begin a list, Maddy must begin her own list whether it be for groceries or to-do's.

Madeline's growth continues. She is now 40 1/8 inches tall and weighs 38.8 pounds. She is in the 95th percentile for height and the 90th percentile for weight. She fits a size 5T or a girls size 4/5. Our little "firecracker's" growth is consistantly climbing.

Happy 4th of July!

Helping Daddy wash the dishes.

First campfire

S'mores!

New scooter

Refreshing dip in the pool

Preschool screening June 4, 2012

New butterfly "wand"

Staying cool at the lake

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Maddy is 42 months old

We opened the campground on Friday, May 4th at noon. It has been a busy spring, but we have tried to make time for fun too. We celebrated birthdays for Debbie's mom and brother. We also were invited and attended a 1 year old's birthday party (neighbors of Debbie's mom). Maddy had a great time and learned how to HELP celebrate when it's someone else's birthday. We enjoyed our first boat ride. Maddy had her first swim of the season, but the water was still cold so it didn't last too long. She has been enjoying the other children now that they have returned to the campground. Whether building sand castles, swinging or playing on the playground with friends, she LOVES being social. Whenever she gets the chance, Maddy is out the door so she can ride her Strider balance bike. It doesn't have pedals. It is foot powered (think Flintstone). She can really go on it though! At last check, Maddy now weighs 37.6 lbs and is 39 and 7/8 inches tall. We introduced her to two classic Disney movies this month, "Lady and the Tramp" and "Fox and the Hound". So many darling movies to expose her to, so little time. We did go to preschool screening, but we'll update you about that next time. Enjoy the warmer weather!

Hi everyone!

I think my hat is too big.

I love riding my balance bike.

Peek-a-boo I see you.

Ain't she sweet?

I still like riding my horse.

What a fun time.

Playing Twister with Daddy.

Fashion Model Maddy

Monday, May 14, 2012

Maddy is 41 months

We have been so busy getting the campground opened that our blog entry is late. The campground opened on May 4th. We had good weather and all our lots are full. It's a great start to another season.

Before opening the campground, we enjoyed a couple shopping trips to Fargo, ND. One of the retail shops has a Ferris wheel ride in the store. It was really fun exposing Maddy to it. All the shoppers heard her giggle and laugh throughout the ride. We also enjoyed coloring eggs for the Easter Bunny to hide. This year we colored 2 dozen eggs which were hidden and found on Easter morning. Matt, Maddy, Debbie and Debbie's mom enjoyed the Huseby Easter get together. It was hosted here on the campground by Matt's mom. It was a windy day, but that didn't spoil the fun which included a candy hunt.

Maddy is 37.8 pounds and is 39 5/8 inches tall. She gained a half inch in height since the last measurement in February. She has grown out of her 4T clothing. She's wearing either size 5T or girls size 4/5.

The big news this month is the living room is complete! Please see pictures below for verification. We are thrilled to have our living room space back after a year without it. The dining room housed all the furniture during remodeling so it now feels huge.

Maddy is getting smarter all the time. She knows her full name, birthday, age, and phone number. We are still working on her address. Hopefully, she can learn her address before preschool screening in June. If not, we still have a couple years before Kindergarten. No pressure!

Happy Belated Mother's Day!