As Mom headed out for her first day of work on "The Amazing Mrs. Novak."
Mom did get to come home for lunch, where Maddie and Dad were enjoying each other's company. Jess returned to work, anticipating the excited reunion they would have when she got home at the end of the day. After all, when Dad gets home from work, Maddie stops everything she is doing to smile and stare happily at him for minutes on end. When Jess returned home, she quickly went into the kitchen to greet Maddie, where she was promptly and distinctly ignored. Sam described it as the, "Where the hell have you been all day?" Perhaps tomorrow?
She was, however, quite the socialite, beginning her day with brunch with Alison in Studio City (omelettes and banana nut pancakes).
Then she headed with Mom to Bud's party in Reseda. Mom and Bud go back to Season 1 of Medium, as did everyone that Maddie mingled with at that party. Maddie was impressed with Bud's home. It is filled with memorabilia from his directing, producing, stunt work, and acting from Westerns and horror flicks from 1965 on.
There, she was thrilled to see Eric, Special K, and more specifically, Eric's beard.
Bruce and Maddie spent time discussing the differences in their hairstyles.
Big E and Maddie spent time discussing their similarities.
Diane and Toxic Bob discussed Maddie's solidness, and the fact that Toxic's baby is now heading to college (see the T-shirt?).
The Wolfs showed Maddie alternative forms of head gear besides the standard sun hat.
Shoe went in for a cuddle.
Aaron impressed Maddie with even more beard than Eric - where does it come from?
She chilled with TV's Gerry Knight and sons, Philip and Chris, by the pool.
That party ended with something Maddie's size, a chihuahua puppy named Timmy. In a show of camaraderie, Maddie immediately grabbed for Timmy's ears, causing their new friendship to come to a quick end.
Then Maddie and Mom headed to the Tano is F***ing Old party in Hollywood. This is Tano - he doesn't seem so old, but his jug does.
Maddie began to sense this was a different type of party. Holly Rose looked nothing like the standard librarian Maddie had seen on TV.
Plus, she realized she had committed a social faux pas, as someone else was sporting a ruffle butt, just like her.
Arthur and Liza Mae talked her down, convincing her that really, it's all about coordination. Either that or she got a taste of their jalapeno peppers, stuffed with cream cheese, and wrapped in bacon.
And then it was time to head to Encino for dinner with Lilly and her folks. She would also get to tell Dad all about her full day.
But boy, it's hard to be a player. I'll tell Dad tomorrow.
Maddie, like the rest of the country, had waited all day for the debate.
I like his platforms! Plus, my mama's for Obama.
She was fascinated enough that she demanded her sweet potatoes (her favorite) and rice cereal in front of the tv, so she didn't miss a word.
Both Maddie and ELF headed to the pediatrician for their 6 and 2 month check-ups.
The little girls went out with their moms and Auntie Rachael for gelato to celebrate (Rachael is one of Jess and Aarin's oldest friends - as in elementary school old). Aarin would neither share how she made that baby so big, nor would she cop to how she got her to sleep through the night (That's right - ELF slept through the night. Twice.)
Her and her friends happen to have 3 of the best: Left Dad - Steve, Middle Dad - Dad, Right Dad - Drew.
Maddie headed off to her friend, Lilly's house to watch the Steelers play their 3rd game of the season. She brought with her Mom's football cake - both her and the cake in Steeler's colors.
Yup - that is frosting on her sock.
Socks that were part of the Go Steelers Power Team.
The afternoon started off carefree enough - light conversation with Aarin, Suzanne, Marissa and Lilly.
Game playing on the couch with Holly Rose and Jess (Feldman, that is).
Sam even got some time to discuss marriage with Lilly, who seemed unconcerned that he was already spoken for.
But then the atmosphere began to change, Steve becoming a little more serious.
The chili was brought out to compliment the beer, and even that could not cut the tension.
With such fine socks, how could we possibly be down? Drew ate more chili in consternation.
Pink bears were anxiously gripped by Alex.
In a last ditch effort - a football princess was brought out. Hollah! But a win was not in the cards. Fear not, though - the Steelers are still up in their season, 2-1.
She sat in the grass at the park with Dad, Kille, Mason and Wyatt, while having lunch.
Then upon returning home, covered in suntan lotion and dirt, she sat for the first time in the tub. It was an experience that required intent focus on the crazy chair she was in and on the floating ducks (which, incidentally, are from her now big-girl, 2-year old friend, Lilly's baby shower).
The bath became more fun once freed from her chair, as it also allowed her back full use of her arms for splashing, which as everyone knows, is the best part of a bath.
Called the "I Take My Hat Off My Head" Game. Sadly, Auntie Jamie could not join in, as she had arrived at lunch hatless.
Her new game is typically quickly followed with an old favorite - the "I Put It In My Mouth" Game, which can be played separately or in conjunction with game one.
Maddie's favorite wall has grown, as her friend base has expanded. It is also important to note that milestones have been passed, in that she now has 3 2-year-old friends, and 1 1-year-old.
For the very first time in her own restaurant high chair, after going to Mommy Movie Monday with Aarin, ELF, and Auntie Jamie. (It was "The Women", the theatre was packed, and it was not nearly as good as the original. Having not actually seen the original, this is purely conjecture backed by the educated opinion of Auntie Jamie).
And brunch. Especially when she's joining her friend ELF and ELF's Mom and Dad.
While brunch wasn't organic, the farmer's market produce was. Drew schooled us on the finer qualities of cherry tomatoes.
Not a bad way to spend a Sunday morning, and the peaches were delicious.
Maddie comes from a long line of scottie owners. Her Great Nana had them. Her Great Uncle Chris has them. Her Mimi has and bred them. During her latest nap, Maddie showed she understood just how appealing they can be.
After watching Dad assemble her new, sassy-pants high chair, Maddie excitedly prepared for a meal of something other than pirate juice (aka breast milk). This does not discount the many fruits she has sucked on, but really, that was mostly snacking.
"Ummm, Dad, do you really know what you're doing here?"
"My god, this eating thing is much stranger than I ever imagined!"