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We had a visit from Maddie and her parents tonight. They are from Portland, OR. Maddie remembers meeting me when I was only weeks old.
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Maddie showed me how to ride Howdy the cow.
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Maddie showed me an alternative use for that ball that you stuff shapes in.
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Dads & kids only on the sofa! Una and Lily were shut in the bedroom, they bothered Maddie. I think she thought they we weird because she has a big dog.
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It was a fun evening. Maddie is a very interesting big kid. I was so tired. I fell asleep minutes after Daddy put me to bed.