KABOOM!

Oh, Monday!! Why do you have to find me so fast??

I will have to concentrate to get through the day. Time for the "Granddaddy tongue".

I had a good day today. I went to Mrs. Leigh Ann's and then Grandmom and Granddad brought me home. Mom was still at little work, but they brought be home because there was a bad storm a-comin'. (I heard that when Mom was watching the Golden Girls yesterday. Apparently, you only add the "a" when it is a bad storm.) The storm has been bad. The thunder is very loud and the lightning is very flashy. The storm reminds me of my fun new song. It goes like this...

Here's a ball for baby, big and soft, and round...

Here's the baby's hammer, see how she can pound.... (see, I'm clapping...)

Here's the baby's umbrella, keeps the baby dry...

Here's the baby's cradle, rock a baby bye.

Isn't that a great song? :)

Anyway, while I waited for Mom I played with this big toy.

Mom had a hard time getting home. The power was out on the big road that brings her home and the stop and go lights were all dark. Mom said it was a scary trip, but she made it! AND she brought me a new toy!! These cool Baby Einstein balls! Woo hoo!!! :)

Grandmom and Granddad stayed for dinner. I had my dinner after the people with more than one tooth. I've got my jammies on now and I think I'll get some rest.

Sunday Party

Oh boy! Silly Sunday!! :)

It was very warm outside today. Mom let me wear short sleeves and no jacket! Mom said it was close to 80 degrees outside! Apparently that is very warm for the month called February. I liked it because I got to wear this cute outfit. :)

I also wore my shoes today. I like shoes. :) After I got my shoes on, Mom and I went to Grandmom and Granddad's. The people with more than one tooth ate lunch and I played. I had some more "juice" and then I had a bottle. After the bottle, I took a quick nap.

After my nap, Mom and I went to my friend Salleigh's birthday party. The kids who can stand were jumping in a jumpy house. I really wanted to play with them, but I'm too little. Maybe next year! After everybody played, we sang a birthday song for Salleigh. She blew out some candles on her birthday cake. Her birthday cake was my present to her. Mom helped me make it...

After the people with more than one tooth ate party food, Salleigh opened her presents. She got lots of cool stuff! I gave Salleigh some birthday love before we left. :)

I was so tired after the party! I went to sleep in the car. When we got home, I opened my eyes just long enough to drink my bottle. After that, I slept for a long time.

After my long nap, I played in the floor. I played the piano and I played with this spinny thing that makes animal noises.

I also tried to figure out how to catch Sadie, but I couldn't get going. One day....

Unfortunately, the day called Sunday is coming to an end. That means another long week before I can have a fun weekend. Mom says there are only 13 more Mondays of big work before the summer.

New Friend

This was a busy day. I slept very well last night except for the coughing. I tried not to let that wake me up, though.

This morning, Mom was very busy with cakes. I played with my toys so she could work. When she got the first cake finished, we had to take it for a ride. I went in my pajamas. After we gave the nice people their cake, we went to WalMart. Boo.

When we got home, Mom went back to work on more cakes. I took a little nap and then I played with my toys some more.

I had a new experience today. It was called "juice". Mom said that because I'm kind of sick, she thought I should have some of this "juice". She said that more "fluids" would help me feel better. I thought she was giving me a bottle, but I was in for a big surprise! Mom said the "juice" was apple juice. I thought that apples went into "sauce". I guess apples are good for lots of things. The "juice" was very yummy. I enjoyed it a great deal. :)

Later in the afternoon, I took a bath and got dressed. Grandmom and Granddad came and Mom and I got into their van. We went to a really big church close to my house. There were LOTS of people there. Here's why:

Back when the month was October, a little baby was born. Her name is Nora Grace. Her mom and my mom have been friends forever. Little Nora Grace had a little bit of trouble reading her calendar and she came to the outside before she was supposed to. Her trip to the outside was not scheduled until December. (I can see how she got confused. It can get pretty dark in there.) Nora Grace was really little when she made it to the outside. She had to stay in the hospital for a long time. She didn't get to come home fast like I did. She stayed and stayed and had lots of days when she didn't feel good. Finally, she got to come home on the day called Thanksgiving. Since then, she's been growing and getting stronger. Mom says she even weighs more than me! Tonight, lots of people came to that big church to help Mr. Jason (who is sometimes called Sammy), Mrs. Jessica, Nora Grace, and her big brother, Landon. All the people came to show them that we love them and that they are special. At the church, the people with more than one tooth ate food. We ate (well, they did) with Mrs. Carol. She is a very good friend of Grandmom's. I played with her. :)

After dinner, we went to another part of the church. We were in there for a long time. There were lots of people singing songs and playing instruments and talking. They did that for a long time. A really long time. I liked some of it a lot. Other times, I was hungry or sleepy and did not enjoy it quite as much. Finally, it was over and it was time to go home.

I'm very tired after this long day, so I am going to bed.

I think Nora Grace and I could be very good friends. Like our moms. :)

Down Under

Oh, hey! Did you know it's Friday??

I'm so glad. I slept better last night. I didn't wake up until Mom told me to. Then I got ready for my day.

I still have that bad cough. See?

Today was my friend Salleigh's birthday! She's 2 now. I get to go to her birthday party on Sunday. :) Grandmom picked me up today. She and Granddad brought me to my house. I was only there for a few minutes. Mom and I left with Grandmom and Granddad. To my surprise, we had people to meet! We went to this place and when we got there, we found Grandmother and Granddaddy Auten, Granny Kat and Uncle Hoppy, Katie, and Bobby! A few minutes later, Aunt Mere, Uncle Corey, Colin, and Brenna came to the place! The place was called Outback and apparently we were there so that the people with more than one tooth could eat. I couldn't eat, but it was fun to see everyone.

Now would be a good time to show you my "Granddaddy tongue". Mom says that Granddaddy sticks his tongue out like this when he's doing stuff. I do it too. :)

Well, I'm really tired and this cough is getting on my nerves. I think I'll head to bed. I hope Mom and I can sleep between our coughs. I will blow raspberries at them.

Goodnight!

Cough Cough

Well, nothing beeped last night. I woke up in the middle of the night though. I have a bad cough. See?

*Cough cough*

I will not let it get me down, though! Sunny smiles! :)

Mom was not excited to leave for work this morning. She kissed me goodbye like she always does. :)

My piggies escaped. Only half of them, though.

I spent some quality time with Elmer this morning. He is a good friend. I especially like the funny little bird that sits on his head. :)

I had a good day. It was long. After Mrs. Leigh Ann's, I spent some time with Grandmom and Granddad. Mom had kind of a big cake to make, so I didn't go home right away. Grandmom and Granddad brought me home. Mom's cake was all finished and she was super glad to see me. Grandmom and Granddad left. I had a bath and my dinner and Grandmom and Granddad reappeared!! Funny business. Grandmom and Granddad have gone home now. I think it's time for bed...

Beep

Oh, last night was not fun at my house. I went night night like a good girl. Poor Mom went night night too. Then the little spaceship thingy that she uses to hear into my room when she is asleep started beeping. Its little spaceship battery was dying. Poor Mom had to get up and turn it off. About an hour later, at 2:30, I started beeping. Well, not beeping actually. Crying. My nose was stuffy and I was coughing and I needed Mom's help. Poor Mom (who is quite sick herself) got up to help me. I was extra glad to have her to snuggle with me, so I went back to sleep after a quick snack. Mom says she didn't go to sleep quite as quickly. She was having trouble breathing. A short while later, at about 4:30, a new beep began in the house. Mom didn't know what it was at first. She only knew it was loud. Then she figured it out. The little spaceship thingy in my room that freaks out if there is a fire or smoke was beeping. Its little spaceship battery was dead too! What's the deal with these battery things?!?? Mom let me curl up in her bed and she went and climbed a ladder to take the battery thingy out. Unfortunately, that did not stop the beeping. She needed a new battery. Super unfortunately, she didn't have one. The beeping continued. For the rest of the night. Mom didn't get to sleep again. I went back to sleep in Mom's bed. At 5:15, Mom's phone alarm started beeping. Time to start the day....

I knew Mom was tired and sad about not getting to sleep, so I was super cheerful. :)

My pants have buttons. See them?

They are very interesting.

I had a pretty good day, except for my stuffy nose. Mom had little work, so Aunt Mere picked me up and I hung out at Grandmom and Granddad's. Mom came and got me and we came home. I helped Mom bake some cakes (by playing happily in the floor).

I had a bath and dinner. It's time for bed now. Mom says that if anything beeps tonight, she's going to smash it with a hammer. That sounds like it might be bad, so I hope everything is quiet!!

No Sleep!

I didn't sleep well last night. I woke up with a stuffy nose.

I was still stuffy this morning. And I was having a crazy hair day. Have you seen my crazy hair? I made a crazy face to match my hair. :)

Oh, and have you seen my nifty flower bow? Mom made it for me. I think I've shown it to you before, but it's just such a fun bow!

Before I left this morning, I told Violet goodbye. She is a very special friend.

I had a good day today, except I couldn't sleep. Since I didn't sleep much all day, I slept a lot at Grandmom's. I didn't even know Mom was there. She woke me up to bring me home. She gave me a bath and my dinner and now I'm ready for more sleep. Mom isn't feeling well either. her voice sounds funny. I think it will be a race to see which one of us falls asleep first. I'm going to sign off so she doesn't beat me to bedtime!! Goodnight!

Total Ripoff...

Wait, wait, wait. Today was a day with a name. Presidents Day. Something about some fellow named George and some other guy with a beard. I don't really know. I quit listening when I found out that we didn't get the day off. What?!? But this President thing is clearly a major holiday!! Why did I have to get up so stinkin' early???

This named day failed. I had to get up anyway. And get ready.

I was happy to see Grandmom, at least.

Mom says I'm a "morning person".

The way I see it, Mom needs all the smiles I can give her to get her through the day until I can smile at her again. Just looking out for her. :)

After Mom left, Grandmom took me to Mrs. Leigh Ann's and then I stayed at her house while Mom was at little work. (Apparently little work didn't get the memo about the President people either....)

While I was at Grandmom's, Colin had a cup. I know the cup had something good in it. I'm getting wise to these cup things. Apparently, this cup contained a "milkshake". Ice cream that you can drink. Somewhat similar to the Frosty that I shared with Mom just yesterday.

I tried to express my interest to Colin.

He did not take the hint. He just slurped that thing down right in front of me. Hrm. I have put this episode in my memory bank.

After the milkshake episode and a nap, Mom came from little work. I was glad to see her. She brought me home. Now I've had my bath and my dinner and it's time for bed. I had a good day, but it certainly was a lame holiday!!

Cloudy Sunday

Well, Sunny Saturday turned into Cloudy Sunday. I didn't care though. I was still home with Mom and those are happy days!

I love Mom. And she loves me. My shirt says so.

I had a good day. Well, mostly. We went to Grandmom and Granddad's. The people with more than one tooth ate lunch while I played. I had a snack and took a nap. A really long nap. It was very relaxing.

After my nap, Mom and I came home. Mom had stopped on the way to get something called a Frosty. She shared a little of it with me. It was fabulous! :)

I played a lot and had a good time. Until I was attacked by my diaper cart. Well, technically, I ran into it with my head. I was just trying to explore it. My poor smashed head really hurt after that and I've been out of sorts since then. I ate my dinner and got my pajamas on and now I'm going to sleep.

Can you believe that thing hurt my cute little head?? Boo.

Sunny Saturday!

I love Saturday!!!

I slept late this morning. It was nice. :)

After I got up, I played with Mom. We had fun. I sat in my chair a little bit too. Today was a sunny sunny warm day. Mom opened the windows in the house and let all the pretty sunshine come in. I got to wear short sleeves and she didn't make me wear socks on my piggies!!!

I helped Mom make a cake. Well, I napped so she could get it done. I'm a good girl like that.

Mrs. Marsha and Krystle came to get the cake. They played with me. :) It was good to see them!

After they left, I wondered what I could do...

I decided to read a book. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. I like that book.

But apparently, if you give a cookie to the mouse, he tries to take all of your stuff!!! He is a very needy little mouse!

I like relaxing and reading. :)

I wish Saturdays didn't get in such a hurry to leave. It takes them so long to get here and then they just take off and run into Sundays. This was a great Saturday! I love relaxing and playing with Mom! :)

I hope everybody had a great Saturday!!