Maddox is only 9 and a half months and he has already displayed a very persistent personality. When he wants something that he can't have, he does not give up. Maddox loves to play with and chew on cords; all kinds of cords, computer cords, TV cords, internet cords, phone charger cords, etc. No matter how we try to hide them or how high we place them, he keeps after them. Maddox has also discovered Cuni's food and water. Once he realizes that he can't have the thing he wants, he throws a tantrum. He screams and cries and throws his head back. I was so shocked the first time he did it but now I am used to it and I just try to protect his head from hitting the hardwood floor. But last night was quite an episode. We went to the church to watch Allan play basketball and Maddy fell in love with the court. All he wanted to do was crawl on the basketball court and he wanted to crawl toward all the guys playing basketball. It was like he wanted to play with them. Obviously, he couldn't crawl onto the court while they were playing so I would grab him and hold him back. He was furious! Maddox screamed and cried and threw his head back. Once he calmed down, he would try to crawl back onto the court. This cycle lasted the whole time we were there until finally I took him home. In between games, I would let him crawl on the court and he was so happy! It was really cute. It seems he is already taking a liking to sports. Maddox has gotten a little better about eating. I figured out that he likes baby food plain without cereal mixed in so I have been feeding him that. Maddox had his 9 month check up and all is well. No ear infections, his umbilical hernia has healed and he is big, strong and healthy. Maddy also got to go on our girls' trip to Vegas. He had a lot of fun. My mom, all my sisters and I went to Vegas for a couple of days. We went shopping and swimming and ate out. It was so much fun and Maddy was a good sport. He got a little restless on the ride home but overall, he was great. Maddy is so affectionate and loving. It is so nice that he loves my mom and sisters and will give them hugs and let them all hold him. Anyway, Maddox is doing great in spite of his temper tantrums. His two top teeth are growing in so he has been a little fussy but he is still such a happy baby. I always have to keep my eye on him so he definitely keeps me on my toes. He is a very busy and curious little boy!
