My friends, today was Thanksgiving. Now, I realize it's not the first time I've experienced this fantastical day. My parents tell me this is my third Thanksgiving, actually. But it is by far the best. Why? Let's see, I got to sleep in, then go downstairs in my jammies and have breakfast of mush with a birthday candle. I got to keep my jammies on all morning while I watched the Elmer the Elephant video over and over. I played with dad while mom cooked and cooked and cooked. I got to eat my lunch at the big table covered with the colorful table cloth and then Dad put me down for my nap. When I woke up, Mom let me pick my striped dress and told me the I & B and J& D were coming over to play with me. And they did. Those babies are cute and they are bigger now and they crawl. That was fun.
Speaking of fun, did I mention it was THANKSGIVING? Do you know how much food there is on Thanksgiving? So much yummy food! I liked the sweet potatoes and the mashed potatoes and NahNah's creamy corn and the cranberry sauce. I tried mom's cranberry relish and it made me shutter and make a funny face because it was so tart. Mom loves it, but she's the only one. More for her, she says.
After I had like 4 helpings of everything, I got down on the floor and played with the twins. Mom played the parade and I danced to the song. Someday, I hope I can go to the parade and dance with them in person.
I thought that was gonna be it, but then mom brought out something spectacular...PIE. I had a big piece of pumpkin pie with cool whip and it was so good I thought I might explode. In fact, all the sugar kind of did make me a little wacky. I cried a lot when Mom was trying to get me to bed. So, she took me in her room and showed me what I looked like in the mirror. Man, I had boogers and tears all over my face. Mom gave me a tissue and I put my tears away. She brought a little mirror into my room and let me look at the Tess in the mirror for a while. It really made me feel better.
All in all, this was one fanfreakingtastic day. And, it's not over yet. Mom and Dad and I get to spend 3 more days together with no work or school getting in the way. YAY. That's something to be thankful for.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
It's Wednesday And The Weekend Is Here!
That's right. Like the rest of America I have tomorrow of for Thanksgiving and like a certain part of America I have Friday off as well. And don't get me wrong when I say I have the day off. It's not like going to Room 5 is a chore or anything. In fact, it's pretty awesome. But I do get to spend the next four days straight with both mom AND dad and that's pretty rare so I'm pretty excited. Mom told me that tomorrow I get to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade on the television and dad tells me that I get to watch the Cowboys on the television and in between the two we'll be doing lots of eating so it looks like at the ripe old age of two I'm getting right in the swing of some pretty serious American traditions.
U.S.A! U.S.A!
Today was a pretty rainy day. And I mean rainy. So rainy in fact that we spent most of the day indoors. We went over to Room 4 (Rooms 4 and 5 are connected, like all the adjoining rooms at the center) and we opened their sliding glass door and just watched the rain pour down. It was amazing. I'd never seen anything like it before in my life. I wanted desperately to run around in the yard but my teachers wouldn't let me. I guess it was for the best because when dad showed up he told me that his pants and shoes were soaked clean through from being out in the rain. It's no fun having soaking wet pants and shoes I can tell you that.
Dad took me home and we were there a little early because dad knocked off work early and since mom wasn't home yet and dad had to change out of his wet clothes we ended up in mom and dad's room where I got to play with THREE pooh bears (apparently mom likes pooh bear. Which is great because I like pooh bear too!) It was super fun. I hugged them and kissed them and tried to hold all three in my arms at once but it was really hard.
When mom got home we went downstairs and I had a nice pot pie dinner (it certainly was pot pie weather) and after dinner mom said that she had to start making pies and that dad was going to have to put me to bed tonight. Now, dad and I have certainly been through the bedtime routine one on one plenty of times before but that was usually when mom wasn't home. But here she was, in the house, and yet I was going to have to snuggle with daddy? I was a little unsure of that but mom said she had to make pies for the big dinner tomorrow and I guess I was okay with that because dad and I went upstairs and I ran around for a little bit but eventually I took my clothes off and we went to the potty and I got into my jammies and brushed my teeth and dad took my picture.
It was still a little early so dad took me back downstairs to say one last good night to mom. For a second I thought mom had a change of heart about putting me to bed because she carried me back upstairs but she told me to push her out the door and I did and then it was just me and dad. We read a couple of books but dad said that when we were done with Where The Wild Things Are that it was going to be lights out and time for singing and star gazing so when we both said, "And it was still hot" I said, "Lights out" and got up and turned the light off while dad got my pillow and blanket out of the crib and laid them on the floor for me. We both lied down and looked up at the stars and he sang along to the songs and I listened and snuggled in and when we got to the end of the song I call "Bees" it was time for bed. I got up, picked up my pillow and blanket and walked over to my crib and dad lifted me in and kissed me good night.
I think tomorrow's going to be a great day!
U.S.A! U.S.A!
Today was a pretty rainy day. And I mean rainy. So rainy in fact that we spent most of the day indoors. We went over to Room 4 (Rooms 4 and 5 are connected, like all the adjoining rooms at the center) and we opened their sliding glass door and just watched the rain pour down. It was amazing. I'd never seen anything like it before in my life. I wanted desperately to run around in the yard but my teachers wouldn't let me. I guess it was for the best because when dad showed up he told me that his pants and shoes were soaked clean through from being out in the rain. It's no fun having soaking wet pants and shoes I can tell you that.
Dad took me home and we were there a little early because dad knocked off work early and since mom wasn't home yet and dad had to change out of his wet clothes we ended up in mom and dad's room where I got to play with THREE pooh bears (apparently mom likes pooh bear. Which is great because I like pooh bear too!) It was super fun. I hugged them and kissed them and tried to hold all three in my arms at once but it was really hard.
When mom got home we went downstairs and I had a nice pot pie dinner (it certainly was pot pie weather) and after dinner mom said that she had to start making pies and that dad was going to have to put me to bed tonight. Now, dad and I have certainly been through the bedtime routine one on one plenty of times before but that was usually when mom wasn't home. But here she was, in the house, and yet I was going to have to snuggle with daddy? I was a little unsure of that but mom said she had to make pies for the big dinner tomorrow and I guess I was okay with that because dad and I went upstairs and I ran around for a little bit but eventually I took my clothes off and we went to the potty and I got into my jammies and brushed my teeth and dad took my picture.
It was still a little early so dad took me back downstairs to say one last good night to mom. For a second I thought mom had a change of heart about putting me to bed because she carried me back upstairs but she told me to push her out the door and I did and then it was just me and dad. We read a couple of books but dad said that when we were done with Where The Wild Things Are that it was going to be lights out and time for singing and star gazing so when we both said, "And it was still hot" I said, "Lights out" and got up and turned the light off while dad got my pillow and blanket out of the crib and laid them on the floor for me. We both lied down and looked up at the stars and he sang along to the songs and I listened and snuggled in and when we got to the end of the song I call "Bees" it was time for bed. I got up, picked up my pillow and blanket and walked over to my crib and dad lifted me in and kissed me good night.
I think tomorrow's going to be a great day!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Countdown to Turkey
Well, I guess writing every day is tougher than I thought. I missed Monday, but I think I can catch you up. Mom woke me up and I wasn't all that interested in getting dressed, but she promised I could have mush with a birthday candle, so I agreed to stop squirming. She kept her word and Mom and Dad sang happy birthday to me and I blew out the candle and then ate my mush. Then Dad took me to school. It was a pretty good day for a Monday. We talked about what we are thankful for and I said I was thankful for my friends. I like all of my friends.
After school, Dad picked me up and we headed home. To my surprise, Mom was home already when we got there and she had already got dinner ready. PIZZA PIE. I got to eat a piece all my own and it had pepperoni on it. I also ate lots of tomato and salad. Bed time wasn't as yummy as dinner. I didn't want to go to bed (who would? I have lots of fun when I am awake). Mom tried to get me calmed down and I kept asking for Dad. Then Dad came in and I asked for Mom. Pretty soon I was just yelling and screaming and saying all kinds of nutty things. Dad calls it being "contrary." Eventually I think Mom and Dad had enough and they just put me in my crib, said goodnight and walked out leaving me alone to work out my angst. It took a few minutes, but I finally put my tears away and fell asleep.
This morning, though, I think I had some residual grump in me. I did NOT want to get dressed. Dad had to take over and get my pants on. Then I went downstairs and Mom made me mush with a birthday candle again. It's funny, no matter how much of a fit I pitch, Mom and Dad still do nice things for me. That must be what love is.
At breakfast Mom and Dad told me that we would also be eating lunch together and they were not lying. They showed up along with all the kids' moms and dads and we had a big Thanksgiving feast. I ate Mac & Cheese and mashed potatoes and tomatoes and...PUMPKIN PIE. Oh my goodness, I love me some pumpkin pie. Mom sings me a song about pumpkin pie and I always liked the song, but now I like the real thing too. I can't wait till Thursday. Mom said she's going to make a pumpkin pie for us and we can eat all day and play with I & B.
I don't know what I did to deserve such good fortune, but I sure am thankful for it.
After school, Dad picked me up and we headed home. To my surprise, Mom was home already when we got there and she had already got dinner ready. PIZZA PIE. I got to eat a piece all my own and it had pepperoni on it. I also ate lots of tomato and salad. Bed time wasn't as yummy as dinner. I didn't want to go to bed (who would? I have lots of fun when I am awake). Mom tried to get me calmed down and I kept asking for Dad. Then Dad came in and I asked for Mom. Pretty soon I was just yelling and screaming and saying all kinds of nutty things. Dad calls it being "contrary." Eventually I think Mom and Dad had enough and they just put me in my crib, said goodnight and walked out leaving me alone to work out my angst. It took a few minutes, but I finally put my tears away and fell asleep.
This morning, though, I think I had some residual grump in me. I did NOT want to get dressed. Dad had to take over and get my pants on. Then I went downstairs and Mom made me mush with a birthday candle again. It's funny, no matter how much of a fit I pitch, Mom and Dad still do nice things for me. That must be what love is.
At breakfast Mom and Dad told me that we would also be eating lunch together and they were not lying. They showed up along with all the kids' moms and dads and we had a big Thanksgiving feast. I ate Mac & Cheese and mashed potatoes and tomatoes and...PUMPKIN PIE. Oh my goodness, I love me some pumpkin pie. Mom sings me a song about pumpkin pie and I always liked the song, but now I like the real thing too. I can't wait till Thursday. Mom said she's going to make a pumpkin pie for us and we can eat all day and play with I & B.
I don't know what I did to deserve such good fortune, but I sure am thankful for it.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Weekend's Over
Whoops! A couple of days have gone by so I have to apologize for the missing posts. But I'll try to catch up you now.
On Friday I brought in a nice piece of broccoli for the vegetable soup and as it turns out it was really good. A lot of kids in Room 5 like broccoli and so we all ate a bunch of soup for snack and it was pretty good. The sad part is I learned that Jan. is leaving to go back to college and won't be a teacher in my room anymore. I guess that's good for her but it still makes me kind of sad.
This weekend was kind of crazy. Yesterday, Saturday, was a nice day but mom and dad kept taking about how they had to get ready for Thanksgiving and even though they had lots to do I just wanted to wanted to run and play. Eventually mom took my out the park but half way there I changed my mind and said:
BUS!
Mom was nice enough to take me on the bus up to Woodland Hills and then we turned around and came back and when we got home there was a jelly sandwich waiting for me and I ate it up good and then it was nap time. To be honest, I had a little bit of a problem with this and there were plenty of tears but I did get my sleep.
When I woke up the afternoon was pretty mellow and when it came time for dinner dad let me help him the chicken and that was really pretty cool. We stacked the charcoal and lit it on fire and then knocked it down and cleaned the grill and put the chicken down and it was pretty fun. It was super fun.
So that brings us to tonight, Sunday, and we had a pretty good morning. We ended up at the shopping mall and mom and I rode the merry-go-round. I wasn't quite ready to ride the up and down animals so mom and I just rode the carriage seat two times around. Before I knew it, it was time to go home and we had ANOTHER jelly sandwich and it was great and then I went and took a really good nap.
After I woke up and after I had my snack, mom and dad and I went to the Ralphs and we got a TOM TURKEY for Thanksgiving. I was pretty excited and I got to smell the flowers and all of that the big difference is that we've got turkey for Thanksgiving. And that's cool.
It's almost time for bed but I just have to say that the best part of this weekend was that mom and dad and I got to eat dinner together every meal all weekend.
And that makes for a pretty good weekend.
On Friday I brought in a nice piece of broccoli for the vegetable soup and as it turns out it was really good. A lot of kids in Room 5 like broccoli and so we all ate a bunch of soup for snack and it was pretty good. The sad part is I learned that Jan. is leaving to go back to college and won't be a teacher in my room anymore. I guess that's good for her but it still makes me kind of sad.
This weekend was kind of crazy. Yesterday, Saturday, was a nice day but mom and dad kept taking about how they had to get ready for Thanksgiving and even though they had lots to do I just wanted to wanted to run and play. Eventually mom took my out the park but half way there I changed my mind and said:
BUS!
Mom was nice enough to take me on the bus up to Woodland Hills and then we turned around and came back and when we got home there was a jelly sandwich waiting for me and I ate it up good and then it was nap time. To be honest, I had a little bit of a problem with this and there were plenty of tears but I did get my sleep.
When I woke up the afternoon was pretty mellow and when it came time for dinner dad let me help him the chicken and that was really pretty cool. We stacked the charcoal and lit it on fire and then knocked it down and cleaned the grill and put the chicken down and it was pretty fun. It was super fun.
So that brings us to tonight, Sunday, and we had a pretty good morning. We ended up at the shopping mall and mom and I rode the merry-go-round. I wasn't quite ready to ride the up and down animals so mom and I just rode the carriage seat two times around. Before I knew it, it was time to go home and we had ANOTHER jelly sandwich and it was great and then I went and took a really good nap.
After I woke up and after I had my snack, mom and dad and I went to the Ralphs and we got a TOM TURKEY for Thanksgiving. I was pretty excited and I got to smell the flowers and all of that the big difference is that we've got turkey for Thanksgiving. And that's cool.
It's almost time for bed but I just have to say that the best part of this weekend was that mom and dad and I got to eat dinner together every meal all weekend.
And that makes for a pretty good weekend.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Routine Rules! (Sort of)
I gotta tell ya, it's nice to have mom back home. Me, mom and dad all under one roof is pretty sweet. The downside is that I'm just a little mixed up on what I'm supposed to do when.
Take this morning for example.
Dad came in to get me up which is no big deal. I had just woken up (and I mean just woken up) so I was still kind of scratching my neck and rubbing my eyes and by the time I was able to focus on him in walked mom. Having mom there was pretty awesome but having them both there might have overloaded my circuits because I decided that I didn't want to get changed out of my jammies and no matter how much they both tried to convince me that it would be okay I wouldn't do it.
The next thing I knew dad and I were on the floor and he was pulling a dress over my head. A striped dress that I like very much but a striped dress that I very much did not want to put on. But dad made me and when that was done he handed me to mom who held me and tried to figure out what was making me so sad and I couldn't really put it into words so we just sat there for a little while and I cried.
I actually felt better after that and mom helped me tuck my babies in and we went downstairs and she made me a smoothie for breakfast and it was really good (mango and banana!) and then I kissed her good bye and dad brought me down to the car and we drove to school.
In Room 5 today we made an apple pie that we got to eat as a snack (I helped peel the apples!) I also danced like a monkey and a snake and a kitty and played in the kitchen area. Tomorrow we're going to make vegetable soup and I have to bring in one vegetable. I'm not sure what vegetable I'm going to bring in just yet but I'll let you know in the next post.
So dad picked me up and it was good to see him and we went home and after a few minutes mom showed up and she made a nice chicken dinner while dad and me watched Elmer The Elephant on TV (apparently it's an animated short on the Dumbo DVD. I like it a lot.)
When dinner was ready I wasn't ready to wash my hands and so I cried but it had to be done and we did it and I ended up sitting at the dinner table with mom and dad and we all ate together and I eventually decided that this was nice. I ate everything up and even asked for more - but mom and dad said that I had had enough and I guess they were right.
Anyway, it's time for bed and I've asked for mom to snuggle me so I'm going to have to push dad out the door. I've kind of taken to sitting with mom in the chair during our song time. I'm not sure why but it might be a nostalgia thing. A kind of remember when. I love snuggling with my mom.
Good night!
Take this morning for example.
Dad came in to get me up which is no big deal. I had just woken up (and I mean just woken up) so I was still kind of scratching my neck and rubbing my eyes and by the time I was able to focus on him in walked mom. Having mom there was pretty awesome but having them both there might have overloaded my circuits because I decided that I didn't want to get changed out of my jammies and no matter how much they both tried to convince me that it would be okay I wouldn't do it.
The next thing I knew dad and I were on the floor and he was pulling a dress over my head. A striped dress that I like very much but a striped dress that I very much did not want to put on. But dad made me and when that was done he handed me to mom who held me and tried to figure out what was making me so sad and I couldn't really put it into words so we just sat there for a little while and I cried.
I actually felt better after that and mom helped me tuck my babies in and we went downstairs and she made me a smoothie for breakfast and it was really good (mango and banana!) and then I kissed her good bye and dad brought me down to the car and we drove to school.
In Room 5 today we made an apple pie that we got to eat as a snack (I helped peel the apples!) I also danced like a monkey and a snake and a kitty and played in the kitchen area. Tomorrow we're going to make vegetable soup and I have to bring in one vegetable. I'm not sure what vegetable I'm going to bring in just yet but I'll let you know in the next post.
So dad picked me up and it was good to see him and we went home and after a few minutes mom showed up and she made a nice chicken dinner while dad and me watched Elmer The Elephant on TV (apparently it's an animated short on the Dumbo DVD. I like it a lot.)
When dinner was ready I wasn't ready to wash my hands and so I cried but it had to be done and we did it and I ended up sitting at the dinner table with mom and dad and we all ate together and I eventually decided that this was nice. I ate everything up and even asked for more - but mom and dad said that I had had enough and I guess they were right.
Anyway, it's time for bed and I've asked for mom to snuggle me so I'm going to have to push dad out the door. I've kind of taken to sitting with mom in the chair during our song time. I'm not sure why but it might be a nostalgia thing. A kind of remember when. I love snuggling with my mom.
Good night!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Order Restored
MOM IS HOME!!!!
Sorry I didn't write yesterday, but I was too busy hanging out with Mom. She came home from her trip and I was very excited to see her. She was happy to see me too. She came down and carried me up from the car and she had dinner all ready for me and Dad when we got home. After dinner Mom helped me go upstairs and helped me get my clothes off so I could take a bath. There were lots of bubbles and I got to color in the tub. Then Mom put cream on me and helped me put on my new footie pajamas with stars on the feet.
When it was time to quiet down, I got a little grumpy. I was happy that Mom was back and all, but I missed Dad. So Mom went and got him and he laid on the floor and looked at the stars with me too. For a little while it was me and Mom and Dad and the stars. It was nice.
Today, Mom got me out of bed and helped me get dressed then we went down stairs and I ate my usual--banana and milk. Dad took me to room 5 and I had a pretty good day. I even went down for my nap all by myself.
Tonight, Mom was still home and she made dinner again. She made mashed potatoes and they were soooooo good that I asked for more. She also made broccoli and I ate all of it plus some of Dad's. Yum yum yum. I liked the mashed potatoes so much that I rubbed them on my hair so Mom helped me take a shower. I wanted bubbles but Mom said we didn't have time. Oh well.
After my shower, Mom put my jammies on, I gave Dad kisses and pushed him out the door, then Mom and me snuggled in the chair like old times. It was nice. I missed her and I am really glad she's not going on any more trips.
Sorry I didn't write yesterday, but I was too busy hanging out with Mom. She came home from her trip and I was very excited to see her. She was happy to see me too. She came down and carried me up from the car and she had dinner all ready for me and Dad when we got home. After dinner Mom helped me go upstairs and helped me get my clothes off so I could take a bath. There were lots of bubbles and I got to color in the tub. Then Mom put cream on me and helped me put on my new footie pajamas with stars on the feet.
When it was time to quiet down, I got a little grumpy. I was happy that Mom was back and all, but I missed Dad. So Mom went and got him and he laid on the floor and looked at the stars with me too. For a little while it was me and Mom and Dad and the stars. It was nice.
Today, Mom got me out of bed and helped me get dressed then we went down stairs and I ate my usual--banana and milk. Dad took me to room 5 and I had a pretty good day. I even went down for my nap all by myself.
Tonight, Mom was still home and she made dinner again. She made mashed potatoes and they were soooooo good that I asked for more. She also made broccoli and I ate all of it plus some of Dad's. Yum yum yum. I liked the mashed potatoes so much that I rubbed them on my hair so Mom helped me take a shower. I wanted bubbles but Mom said we didn't have time. Oh well.
After my shower, Mom put my jammies on, I gave Dad kisses and pushed him out the door, then Mom and me snuggled in the chair like old times. It was nice. I missed her and I am really glad she's not going on any more trips.
Monday, November 17, 2008
A Few Days
It's been a few days since I last posted so I'm sorry for that. There have been these fires burning out here so I've had to stay indoors lately which makes life on the Tesserroo front pretty boring. Yesterday (Sunday) we did make it to the park for just a little but in the morning to get some outside time but after that dad and I spent the rest of the day coloring and playing with my babydolls.
Today was a pretty good day seeing as how it was back to Room 5. I got to read books and I painted and it seems that we are going to be making vegetable soup on Friday so I have to bring in my favorite vegetable. It's kind of a toss up because I love all veggies so we'll see.
Anyway...
Dad came and got me and it was good to see him and he signed me out and we went home called mom on the phone to say good night and that's when it finally made sense to me -
MOM'S COMING HOME TOMORROW!!!
That's right, this time tomorrow night I will have seen and kissed mom and that's pretty cool. I don't think I'll give dad a hard time with bedtime because the sooner I get to sleep the sooner I get to wake up and see mom.
Tomorrow's going to rule!
Today was a pretty good day seeing as how it was back to Room 5. I got to read books and I painted and it seems that we are going to be making vegetable soup on Friday so I have to bring in my favorite vegetable. It's kind of a toss up because I love all veggies so we'll see.
Anyway...
Dad came and got me and it was good to see him and he signed me out and we went home called mom on the phone to say good night and that's when it finally made sense to me -
MOM'S COMING HOME TOMORROW!!!
That's right, this time tomorrow night I will have seen and kissed mom and that's pretty cool. I don't think I'll give dad a hard time with bedtime because the sooner I get to sleep the sooner I get to wake up and see mom.
Tomorrow's going to rule!
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Working For The Weekend
So it's Saturday and that means I get to sleep in and that means dad didn't come in to get me until after 8am. Sweet! And even when he did come in I didn't feel like getting out of bed so dad let me flop around for a little bit before the promise of a banana became too much for me to bear.
Today I wanted to go to the park really badly but we had to wait for Jose the electrician to show up so dad pulled me around in the wagon in the driveway and that was pretty fun I guess but I was still bored. Eventually Jose showed up and we walked around and around and I kept whispering "Park, Park" and dad kept telling me "After your nap, after your nap" until, as it turns out, after my nap we went to:
THE PARK!
And that was super fun.
I had my snack and then I went down the slide tons of times until dad told me it was time to go (remind me to tell you about the kid who pulled my hair. He was my new friend and all but that was totally uncool.)
After dinner I had a bath and dad dressed me for bed and we called mom and said good night and then dad turned off the lights and we looked up at the stairs and he sang me songs.
Things are okay. I'll be fine.
Today I wanted to go to the park really badly but we had to wait for Jose the electrician to show up so dad pulled me around in the wagon in the driveway and that was pretty fun I guess but I was still bored. Eventually Jose showed up and we walked around and around and I kept whispering "Park, Park" and dad kept telling me "After your nap, after your nap" until, as it turns out, after my nap we went to:
THE PARK!
And that was super fun.
I had my snack and then I went down the slide tons of times until dad told me it was time to go (remind me to tell you about the kid who pulled my hair. He was my new friend and all but that was totally uncool.)
After dinner I had a bath and dad dressed me for bed and we called mom and said good night and then dad turned off the lights and we looked up at the stairs and he sang me songs.
Things are okay. I'll be fine.
Friday, November 14, 2008
A Good Day
When I woke up this morning dad came in and got me and asked for mom like I usually do. But dad reminded me that mom was on a short trip (to Savannah, GA!!!) and I said, "Take care of daddy" just like mom had told me the night before.
Because I was in charge.
So I got up and I was a little upset when it came time to change my diaper but dad made me and I tucked I. and B. in and went downstairs and had my banana for breakfast.
At school I had fun in the sandbox and the loft and playing with all of my friends. Before I knew it, dad was walking around the corner and it was time to go home.
Tonight was a warm night so the windows were down and I liked feeling the wind on my face and we called Auntie L. because she had to go to the hospital because her inside baby was trying to get outside but it was too early for that. But she said that she was fine so I'm glad. I mean, I want a new cousin and all but not before it's time.
At home dad gave me a dinner and we went upstairs and got ready for bed called mom and said good night. Dad and I laid on the floor and looked up at the stars and sang songs and I thought about mommy but I also knew that everything was going to be alright.
I can't wait for Tuesday!
Because I was in charge.
So I got up and I was a little upset when it came time to change my diaper but dad made me and I tucked I. and B. in and went downstairs and had my banana for breakfast.
At school I had fun in the sandbox and the loft and playing with all of my friends. Before I knew it, dad was walking around the corner and it was time to go home.
Tonight was a warm night so the windows were down and I liked feeling the wind on my face and we called Auntie L. because she had to go to the hospital because her inside baby was trying to get outside but it was too early for that. But she said that she was fine so I'm glad. I mean, I want a new cousin and all but not before it's time.
At home dad gave me a dinner and we went upstairs and got ready for bed called mom and said good night. Dad and I laid on the floor and looked up at the stars and sang songs and I thought about mommy but I also knew that everything was going to be alright.
I can't wait for Tuesday!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Things That I See
Sorry I didn't post yesterday but I want to say:
Happy Veteran's Day!
Did you know that it used to be called Armistice Day? and that the war ended at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month? Crazy.
I was thinking yesterday on the drive home how I'm getting used to living in this city. I'm also getting pretty used to the stretch of Burbank Blvd between the 170 and Balboa and there's a couple of things that I really look forward to seeing:
1. The little hump right before Van Nuys Blvd that if we hit just right it feels like we're floating.
2. The panda bear at the Panda Express. I love saying hi and telling him that I'll see him tomorrow.
3. The guy selling flowers at the corner of Sepulveda. I'm sad when he has the night off (although I'm sure he loves his nights off.)
Anyway, just random things that I see as we drive home every night. I guess as time goes by I'll realize there's more and more to see. But for now, I like these things.
I also wanted to let you know that tomorrow is this big Earthquake Preparedness event that I've been practicing for. At school we've been playing "Bunny In The Hole" which is really just a game to get me used to hiding under a table, tucking my legs in and covering my head and neck with my arms in case of earthquake. I'm not so good at keeping my legs tucked in but I am really good at keeping my head down. My dad told me that tomorrow at 10am he'll be playing "Bunny In The Hole" in his office just like me (and lots of other people) and that made me feel better. I know it's not a game but I'm going to try to have fun just the same.
It's late and I did a lot of painting today and it's all over me so I gotta get in the bath. I hope there's bubbles!
Happy Veteran's Day!
Did you know that it used to be called Armistice Day? and that the war ended at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month? Crazy.
I was thinking yesterday on the drive home how I'm getting used to living in this city. I'm also getting pretty used to the stretch of Burbank Blvd between the 170 and Balboa and there's a couple of things that I really look forward to seeing:
1. The little hump right before Van Nuys Blvd that if we hit just right it feels like we're floating.
2. The panda bear at the Panda Express. I love saying hi and telling him that I'll see him tomorrow.
3. The guy selling flowers at the corner of Sepulveda. I'm sad when he has the night off (although I'm sure he loves his nights off.)
Anyway, just random things that I see as we drive home every night. I guess as time goes by I'll realize there's more and more to see. But for now, I like these things.
I also wanted to let you know that tomorrow is this big Earthquake Preparedness event that I've been practicing for. At school we've been playing "Bunny In The Hole" which is really just a game to get me used to hiding under a table, tucking my legs in and covering my head and neck with my arms in case of earthquake. I'm not so good at keeping my legs tucked in but I am really good at keeping my head down. My dad told me that tomorrow at 10am he'll be playing "Bunny In The Hole" in his office just like me (and lots of other people) and that made me feel better. I know it's not a game but I'm going to try to have fun just the same.
It's late and I did a lot of painting today and it's all over me so I gotta get in the bath. I hope there's bubbles!
Monday, November 10, 2008
A Sad Day
My Mom was sad tonight when she tucked me into bed. We were listening to my iPod and she played a song that she doesn't usually play. It's called "When Somebody Loved Me." It made her cry a little and that made me sad. She said that it reminded her of and orange kitty named NahNah Kitty. NahNah was my Auntie Reenie's kitty and she has been sick. This morning, NahNah Kitty went to sleep and then she went to Kitty Heaven. I don't really understand any of this, but I know it made my Mom sad. I like kitties a lot and I bet I would have really loved that big fluffy orange kitty too.
I gave Mom a kiss on the forehead and it made her feel better. If Auntie Reenie was here, I would give her a bunch of kisses too.
I gave Mom a kiss on the forehead and it made her feel better. If Auntie Reenie was here, I would give her a bunch of kisses too.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Grrrl Power
I am a few days behind in writing. I've just been so busy having fun that I didn't have time. So, let me quickly recap. Friday was a typical day. Fun in room 5 with my friends, dinner, stories, sleep.
Mom got me up on Saturday and we got started on quite and adventure. Mom and Dad and I took the bus to the Canoga exit and walked over to the Carters Store where Mom got me some new jammies with feet! Then we went to the bookstore and a nice lady read us some stories. I didn't know they had circle time in the book store too! Neat. From there we walked across the parking lot and got some lunch. I got chicken nuggets and mom shared some of her salad with me too. Then we rode the bus home and I took a nice nap. After nap, Mom, Dad and I went to the grocery store, but not the one we usually go to. Mom drove us to a different store. She said it was a little farther from our house, but that it was worth it because they have RACE CAR shopping carts. I got to ride in the red car with the number 32 on it. I got to drive it all through the store and then, while Dad bought the groceries, Mom took me to smell the flowers. Then we went home, ate dinner, and Mom snuggled me and put me in bed.
So, that was Saturday, or, as it shall now be known, Grrrl's Day Eve.
It seems Mom was feeling a little guilty about all the time she's had to travel and be away and she wanted to spend some extra time with me. So, she told Dad that he was off duty on Sunday and that she was going to have me all to herself. And boy did she ever. First, she got me up and helped me get dressed. Then, we went downstairs and she moved my step stool into the kitchen so I could help her make my breakfast smoothie. YUM. After breakfast I asked to watch the elephants on TV. Mom said she had some special elephants to show me. She got a new DVD from her room and put it in the machine. It was a movie about a little elephant with BIG ears called Dumbo. And, to my surprise, Dumbo's mommy in the movies sings my favorite song, "Baby Mine." Mom sings that song to me every night. She has as long as I can remember. And so, there it was on TV with an elephant singing it. So cool. I asked Mom to play it over and over and over and she said yes every time. It made her cry a little, but she said it was because she was happy, not sad. I know I was happy. After a while, Dad kissed me goodbye because he was going to play golf and Mom and me headed to the park. I got to slide on the slide a bunch of times, and then Mom laid a blanket on the grass and I got to eat my lunch outside. There were squirrels running around and Mom threw them one of my grapes. They liked them a lot and kept coming closer and closer trying to get more grapes. Mom seemed kind of nervous about it, but I wanted to pet the squirrels. They look like Dynamite with really bushy tails.
After lunch we went home and I gave Dad a rundown of what he missed. Then Mom tucked me in for my nap. When I got up, I played with some playdough and watched Dumbo a few more times. Mom set up a cool tunnel with some chairs and her quilt and Dad and I played under it while Mom made dinner. We also got to talk to NahNah, PaPa and Uncle Jim in Reno on the computer. Auntie Becky was in the bathtub so I didn't get to say hi to her. I impressed everyone with all the songs I can sing and also by counting to 10. It's really not that hard, I don't know what all the fuss was about.
After dinner, Mom took me upstairs and let me sit on the potty and then I got to take a nice long bubble bath. Dad came in and helped me get my jammies in and then I pushed him out the door so Mom could read me some stories, sing me some songs and tuck me in for the night.
Grrrl day sure was fun - and I got some Dad time too, so it really ruled.
Mom got me up on Saturday and we got started on quite and adventure. Mom and Dad and I took the bus to the Canoga exit and walked over to the Carters Store where Mom got me some new jammies with feet! Then we went to the bookstore and a nice lady read us some stories. I didn't know they had circle time in the book store too! Neat. From there we walked across the parking lot and got some lunch. I got chicken nuggets and mom shared some of her salad with me too. Then we rode the bus home and I took a nice nap. After nap, Mom, Dad and I went to the grocery store, but not the one we usually go to. Mom drove us to a different store. She said it was a little farther from our house, but that it was worth it because they have RACE CAR shopping carts. I got to ride in the red car with the number 32 on it. I got to drive it all through the store and then, while Dad bought the groceries, Mom took me to smell the flowers. Then we went home, ate dinner, and Mom snuggled me and put me in bed.
So, that was Saturday, or, as it shall now be known, Grrrl's Day Eve.
It seems Mom was feeling a little guilty about all the time she's had to travel and be away and she wanted to spend some extra time with me. So, she told Dad that he was off duty on Sunday and that she was going to have me all to herself. And boy did she ever. First, she got me up and helped me get dressed. Then, we went downstairs and she moved my step stool into the kitchen so I could help her make my breakfast smoothie. YUM. After breakfast I asked to watch the elephants on TV. Mom said she had some special elephants to show me. She got a new DVD from her room and put it in the machine. It was a movie about a little elephant with BIG ears called Dumbo. And, to my surprise, Dumbo's mommy in the movies sings my favorite song, "Baby Mine." Mom sings that song to me every night. She has as long as I can remember. And so, there it was on TV with an elephant singing it. So cool. I asked Mom to play it over and over and over and she said yes every time. It made her cry a little, but she said it was because she was happy, not sad. I know I was happy. After a while, Dad kissed me goodbye because he was going to play golf and Mom and me headed to the park. I got to slide on the slide a bunch of times, and then Mom laid a blanket on the grass and I got to eat my lunch outside. There were squirrels running around and Mom threw them one of my grapes. They liked them a lot and kept coming closer and closer trying to get more grapes. Mom seemed kind of nervous about it, but I wanted to pet the squirrels. They look like Dynamite with really bushy tails.
After lunch we went home and I gave Dad a rundown of what he missed. Then Mom tucked me in for my nap. When I got up, I played with some playdough and watched Dumbo a few more times. Mom set up a cool tunnel with some chairs and her quilt and Dad and I played under it while Mom made dinner. We also got to talk to NahNah, PaPa and Uncle Jim in Reno on the computer. Auntie Becky was in the bathtub so I didn't get to say hi to her. I impressed everyone with all the songs I can sing and also by counting to 10. It's really not that hard, I don't know what all the fuss was about.
After dinner, Mom took me upstairs and let me sit on the potty and then I got to take a nice long bubble bath. Dad came in and helped me get my jammies in and then I pushed him out the door so Mom could read me some stories, sing me some songs and tuck me in for the night.
Grrrl day sure was fun - and I got some Dad time too, so it really ruled.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Dinosaurs and Winter Coats
The day got off to a really good start. Mom and dad where both here and dad checked the weather report and said that it would be a high of about 80 so I got to wear my pink skirt and pink striped shirt that I like so much.
I had my banana breakfast and dad and I went into school and all my friends were there and during the day I got to ride bikes around the yard and use little shovels to dig for dinosaur bones. I even got to make little Jell-O jigglers shaped like dinosaurs that I ate for my afternoon snack.
When dad showed up it was dark and we were playing red light/green light and when I said good bye to everyone dad told me I had to wear my jacket. But I didn't want to wear my jacket. And I let him know, that's for sure.
I don't really remember much past then but at some point I was in the car and we were driving and we had to take a little detour around the block because some car had crashed into a pole. And while the car accident wasn't fun, the little detour sure was fun. I'd never been down those streets before.
When we got home dad pointed out that I. and B.'s mom D. was there. And I was pretty excited about that. I like her a whole lot and I sure like I. and B. so I was pretty psyched to say hi. When we got up there, though, it was still a little weird to see mom and a friend sitting at the kitchen table talking so I got a little weirded out. But that only lasted a second and before i knew it I was sitting in my seat eating my dinner of meatless meatballs, veggies and applesauce and D. was sitting there right next to me.
After dinner dad had to clean up and mom was on the phone so D. even danced with me and spun me around and picked me up and everything. It was really fun.
I guess mom was on the phone with another friend because after a couple of minutes S. showed and them mom told me that she had to do. She kissed me good night, and she and D. and their new friend all left together and dad told me that it was daddy/daughter night and that he would be snuggling me. I usually prefer mom but dad'll do in a pinch. Fast forward through sitting on the potty, taking a bath, getting my jammies on and brushing my teeth and I'm one tired little girl.
I'm gonna sleep well tonight.
I had my banana breakfast and dad and I went into school and all my friends were there and during the day I got to ride bikes around the yard and use little shovels to dig for dinosaur bones. I even got to make little Jell-O jigglers shaped like dinosaurs that I ate for my afternoon snack.
When dad showed up it was dark and we were playing red light/green light and when I said good bye to everyone dad told me I had to wear my jacket. But I didn't want to wear my jacket. And I let him know, that's for sure.
I don't really remember much past then but at some point I was in the car and we were driving and we had to take a little detour around the block because some car had crashed into a pole. And while the car accident wasn't fun, the little detour sure was fun. I'd never been down those streets before.
When we got home dad pointed out that I. and B.'s mom D. was there. And I was pretty excited about that. I like her a whole lot and I sure like I. and B. so I was pretty psyched to say hi. When we got up there, though, it was still a little weird to see mom and a friend sitting at the kitchen table talking so I got a little weirded out. But that only lasted a second and before i knew it I was sitting in my seat eating my dinner of meatless meatballs, veggies and applesauce and D. was sitting there right next to me.
After dinner dad had to clean up and mom was on the phone so D. even danced with me and spun me around and picked me up and everything. It was really fun.
I guess mom was on the phone with another friend because after a couple of minutes S. showed and them mom told me that she had to do. She kissed me good night, and she and D. and their new friend all left together and dad told me that it was daddy/daughter night and that he would be snuggling me. I usually prefer mom but dad'll do in a pinch. Fast forward through sitting on the potty, taking a bath, getting my jammies on and brushing my teeth and I'm one tired little girl.
I'm gonna sleep well tonight.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Time For Long Pants
The weather around these parts has gotten much, much cooler the past few days and I've found myself being dressed in long pants lately. I guess that's a good thing because according to one of my teachers the pants make me look a lot taller. I like trying to dress and undress myself but I seem to to run into a lot of problems and when mom and dad step in to help me it only drives home the point that I can't pull up my own pants and so I get kind of mad. But I'll get the hang of it sooner or later. I'm defiantly working on it at school when it's time to use the potty.
So things have been going pretty well. I like hugging and kissing my teachers and friends at school and mom's been home so things are pretty much back to normal.
Tonight, however, was a little out of the ordinary.
The day went off like usual, I had my banana breakfast, I kissed mom good bye and dad tool me in to school and I saw all my friends and we dug for dinosaurs and I ate my lunch and napped and then in the afternoon I went down the slide like a million times.
And like usual, near the end of the day we went out to the tree house and when we go out to the tree house at the end of the day I know that that's when dad's going to show up. So we were out there and I played with my friends and some other moms and dads showed up and I looked but my dad didn't show up which was weird. Before too long it was time to go back inside. At first I was a little worried but then I remembered that it was the late snack time so I went inside and sat down with my remaining friends and we had a snack of rice krispies cereal.
I got to chowing down and it was good because I got to drink the milk right from the bowl when I was done and when I looked up you know who was there? Dad!
He took me home and like five minutes after we got there guess who showed up - Mom!
It worked out really well.
I had a good dinner, mom took me upstairs and I used the potty (nothing came out but I did sit!) and then I got dressed and brushed my teeth and then dad took my picture and before I knew it I was pushing dad out the door.
Turned out to be a pretty good day.
So things have been going pretty well. I like hugging and kissing my teachers and friends at school and mom's been home so things are pretty much back to normal.
Tonight, however, was a little out of the ordinary.
The day went off like usual, I had my banana breakfast, I kissed mom good bye and dad tool me in to school and I saw all my friends and we dug for dinosaurs and I ate my lunch and napped and then in the afternoon I went down the slide like a million times.
And like usual, near the end of the day we went out to the tree house and when we go out to the tree house at the end of the day I know that that's when dad's going to show up. So we were out there and I played with my friends and some other moms and dads showed up and I looked but my dad didn't show up which was weird. Before too long it was time to go back inside. At first I was a little worried but then I remembered that it was the late snack time so I went inside and sat down with my remaining friends and we had a snack of rice krispies cereal.
I got to chowing down and it was good because I got to drink the milk right from the bowl when I was done and when I looked up you know who was there? Dad!
He took me home and like five minutes after we got there guess who showed up - Mom!
It worked out really well.
I had a good dinner, mom took me upstairs and I used the potty (nothing came out but I did sit!) and then I got dressed and brushed my teeth and then dad took my picture and before I knew it I was pushing dad out the door.
Turned out to be a pretty good day.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
The Shirt Worked
A while back I & B's mom gave me a shirt with a picture of some guy named Obama on it. I didn't know who he was, but the shirt was pink and I generally look good in pink. So I didn't have any objection to putting it on. They even took some pictures of me and my friends in our shirts.
Today, Mom got me up and I asked where Dad was. She said he had to go vote. It was only 7am, but my Dad wanted to make sure he got to vote before the lines got too long. They tell me that is unusual, but that this is a big election and lots of people that don't usually vote are gonna vote today. I like to say vote and I said it a bunch today. I don't really know what vote means, but it makes Mom and Dad pretty happy.
So tonight, everybody seemed pretty excited because this guy Obama got a lot of votes. I can't help but wonder if my shirt had anything to do with it.
Today, Mom got me up and I asked where Dad was. She said he had to go vote. It was only 7am, but my Dad wanted to make sure he got to vote before the lines got too long. They tell me that is unusual, but that this is a big election and lots of people that don't usually vote are gonna vote today. I like to say vote and I said it a bunch today. I don't really know what vote means, but it makes Mom and Dad pretty happy.
So tonight, everybody seemed pretty excited because this guy Obama got a lot of votes. I can't help but wonder if my shirt had anything to do with it.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Time To Choose!
So the weekend kind of came and went and it was rainy here so we did a lot of inside stuff; coloring, dancing, flying, going to the pet store to see the gerbils and fishes. You know, the usual. We did, however, make it to Venice Beach on Sunday morning which was pretty cool because I got to see all kind of interesting people and things. Mom and dad and me had lunch at the Sidewalk Cafe and you know that guy in the turban that roller blades around and plays Jimi Hendrix on the electric guitar? I totally saw him. He's actually pretty good. I wonder where he sleeps at night.
Anyway, today it was back to business and I was ready to go (I love the extra hour of sleep I'm getting now. Something about resetting the clocks.) The weather has really cooled down so I wore jeans to school and this neat-o new jacket I got as a gift from my friend L. When I put the hood up I look like some kind of crazy, animal embroidered druid.
Today at school I learned about dinosaurs and that was fun. I ate my lunch and I konked out pretty early and took a pretty good nap which made me all the more ready to paint and that was super fun.
Dad eventually showed up and we went home and I had a nice dinner of chili and then mom showed up and she gave me a bath and I brushed my teeth and then it was time for bed. But I just have to say one last thing:
Don't forget to vote tomorrow! I would if I could!
Anyway, today it was back to business and I was ready to go (I love the extra hour of sleep I'm getting now. Something about resetting the clocks.) The weather has really cooled down so I wore jeans to school and this neat-o new jacket I got as a gift from my friend L. When I put the hood up I look like some kind of crazy, animal embroidered druid.
Today at school I learned about dinosaurs and that was fun. I ate my lunch and I konked out pretty early and took a pretty good nap which made me all the more ready to paint and that was super fun.
Dad eventually showed up and we went home and I had a nice dinner of chili and then mom showed up and she gave me a bath and I brushed my teeth and then it was time for bed. But I just have to say one last thing:
Don't forget to vote tomorrow! I would if I could!
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