Maggie's Weekly Video

Maggie Meets Santa

It was a very snowy morning and really cold, but we made the trek to the mall to meet Santa. We chose that snowy Saturday morning becuase the young "elf" that worked there told us that the "good" Santa would be there then. So, we naturally wanted Maggie's first meeting with Santa to be with a "good" Santa. As Matt said after the photos were snapped "if that was the good Santa, I'd hate to see the bad Santa!" Maggie wasn't sure what to make of the big man, but she eventually cracked a small smile.

Christmas in Chicago

Maggie had an eventful first Christmas in Chicago. Highlights of her visit included playtime with cousin Brady, a trip to Dad and Godfather Jimmy's (and their cronies) favorite hangout in high school - Tommy's, seeing much of her extended Chicago family for the first time, meeting Mandy and Vicky, playtime with Grandma and Grandpa Miloch and much much more.

She seemed to catch on to the "opening presents" part of Christmas pretty well. Christmas Eve mass was packed so we listened to mass in the foyer. Maggie slept through half of mass, but then woke up and caught the Christmas spirit.

Maggie at 6 months

Maggie's 6 months stats:

17 pounds and 6 ounces
27 inches long
44 cm for her head

As you may recall, Maggie started life with what we have called the Lance Armstrong cycling helmet head but what medical professionals call "Breach head". Her head is now rounder than 85% of kids her age. She is taller than 90% of kids her age and she weighs 75% more than kids her age. Dr. Laughlin gave specific instructions for Maggie to now be encouraged to use a sippy cup for a little water and her formula but no juices yet. She can now start trying bread, mashed bananas, mashed veggies, and some little bits of cereal.

It was a good visit. Stay tuned for more updates.