**Disclaimer - This was written awhile ago and I forgot to post it**
For those of you who are unfamiliar with Ohio weather, you might be surprised to know that we actually get more rain than Seattle, particularly in the spring. This year it has barely rained at all and we have had 5 record highs already this month. The people on the news are calling it "El Nino", Al Gore may be calling it global warming, but I am calling it FABULOUS! Mommy says this is one of the rare times in a decade that it's good to live in Columbus. We had a horrible winter and she's pretty sure we're going to have a scorching summer so we're enjoying the warm days and cool nights while we can. In fact, I've spent the last 4 days outside soaking up the sun.
On Saturday Daddy left early to head up to dreaded Ann Arbor to watch Michigan's spring game. At first I thought that Daddy went to work, but Mommy explained to me (multiple times) that he was out with his friends and wouldn't be home until very late. But she told me that we were going to have fun too because we were invited to Caden's 1st birthday party. Caden is the son of my mommy's college roommate/friend, Marti. I have been to his house lots of times and was very excited to go. So after breakfast and a bath, Mommy, Seren, and I headed to the toy store to pick out a birthday gift for Caden. Now, I know I was supposed to be looking for boy gifts for my friend, but there were so many things at the store that I wanted. I kept trying to get Mommy to buy something for me but she just kept asking me if I saw anything for Caden. She never gives in! It's times like these that I wish Daddy was with me. All I have to do is stare at him with my big brown eyes and he does whatever I want!
Anyway, I finally managed to find a puzzle that looked like fun. It had planes, trains and cars on it that make noise when you put the right piece in the right place. Mommy found a Mr. Potato Head dressed in a Bengals uniform. It said it was for children 2 years and older but Mommy figured Ryan (Caden's dad) could play with it until Caden is old enough to have it. Then we were off to the party!
When we got there, Andre (their doggy) gave me lots of puppy kisses. Mommy was happy b/c I used to freak out when dogs tried to lick me but now, they don't seem to bother me. There were lots of yummy snacks to eat and Caden had a bunch of fun toys to play with. I was riding on his motorcycle when I drove right over a cup, spilling soda all over the floor. Sorry Marti and Ryan!! Then we watched Caden open birthday presents and attack his little cake. I've never seen anyone eat so much cake in my whole life! I'm pretty sure he liked it a lot. After that, we had to leave. I wanted to stay but it was way past Seren's naptime and she was very grumpy. Surprisingly, she didn't fall asleep in the car and I did!
On Sunday I helped Mommy and Daddy do lots of yard work. They planted flowers, pulled weeds, and put down new mulch. They also fenced in a little area around the mailbox with flowers so it looks very pretty now. Mommy was hoping to fertilize the yard and mow too but the other stuff took so long, she's going to make Daddy do it next weekend. Plus, it was kind of chilly on Sunday and my cheeks were pretty red from being in the wind all day.
The last two days have been much warmer. Mommy, Seren, and I have gone on many, many walks. I've been to the park twice, ridden around the neighborhood on my tricycle, played soccer, colored the driveway with chalk, blown millions of bubbles, and met a few new neighborhood friends. It was so warm today that I even rode my tricycle through the sprinkler. I didn't get too wet, just slightly damp! I also helped Mommy water the flowers and rake the grass. Our neighbor gave her some tips when she was complaining about our lawn. I guess raking is supposed to help but when I raked, nothing would happen. Mommy managed to get piles of dead grass together though. She is good.
Pretty soon it will be time to plant tomatoes again. I helped last year and Daddy said I could help again this year. Mommy also bought some basil to plant and we're thinking about starting a very small garden. It's hard in our yard though since we don't have any backyard neighbors...the wild animals always come and eat our garden plants! If anyone has any ideas on how to keep deer, rabbits, skunks, raccoons, and coyotes away we would really appreciate it!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
I Heart the Spring
I have had a very busy spring. After being couped up in the house all winter, I am now spending a LOT of time outside now that the weather is cooperating. I have been to many, many different parks. I'm getting very good at crossing rope bridges and climbing "rock" walls. Mommy is also teaching me to swing by myself. It's not as hard as I thought it would be. I can also ride my tricycle very fast. I struggled with it last spring but this spring I have riden it all over the neighborhood. I love playing outside!
I am also learning how to cook. One day while Mommy was outside talking to our neighbor, I helped Daddy make dinner. I was in charge of cooking the hamburger - which I did, all by myself! Mommy was shocked and she thought the pasta was delicious. I also help scramble eggs, stir ingredients together, and I helped Grace make a cake from scratch. I'm quite the little chef and a great little helper.
Yesterday I was supposed to start ballet at the community center but Mommy got the times confused and we were an hour late! She is not so smart. But I will get to go next Monday and hopefully remember to blog about it. Also, on the way to the dentist last week, Mommy ran right into a dance studio very close to us. She had no idea it was there so we stopped in and she signed me up for dance camp over the summer. I will be learing tap, ballet, and tumbling. It's going to be so fun!
Last month was Daddy's birthday so Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Sheila and my cousin Frostie came to see us. Grandma brought all of these clothes for me to dress up in. I've never had so much fun putting on a different outfit every 5 minutes. Grace and I were looking very cute! They also brought us presents. I love when we get to see them!!
Speaking of birthdays, today is Nana's birthday! I am going to go out to dinner with her, then we're going back to her house to eat some cake, and then I get to spend the night. I can't wait! I asked if Seren was going to stay too but Mommy said she is too young. Maybe next year we can have a slumber party. Yesterday we went to Easton to buy her a present and I got a new swimsuit! I picked it out all by myself. It has stripes and cute little bows at the bottom. Mommy said I did a good job choosing one. I will definitely be modeling it as soon as it gets warm enough. You know how I love to strike a pose!
I hope everyone has had a good spring like me! I'll try to get Mommy to blog more soon. She should since I have a lot of stuff going on this weekend. Xoxoxo!
I am also learning how to cook. One day while Mommy was outside talking to our neighbor, I helped Daddy make dinner. I was in charge of cooking the hamburger - which I did, all by myself! Mommy was shocked and she thought the pasta was delicious. I also help scramble eggs, stir ingredients together, and I helped Grace make a cake from scratch. I'm quite the little chef and a great little helper.
Yesterday I was supposed to start ballet at the community center but Mommy got the times confused and we were an hour late! She is not so smart. But I will get to go next Monday and hopefully remember to blog about it. Also, on the way to the dentist last week, Mommy ran right into a dance studio very close to us. She had no idea it was there so we stopped in and she signed me up for dance camp over the summer. I will be learing tap, ballet, and tumbling. It's going to be so fun!
Last month was Daddy's birthday so Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Sheila and my cousin Frostie came to see us. Grandma brought all of these clothes for me to dress up in. I've never had so much fun putting on a different outfit every 5 minutes. Grace and I were looking very cute! They also brought us presents. I love when we get to see them!!
Speaking of birthdays, today is Nana's birthday! I am going to go out to dinner with her, then we're going back to her house to eat some cake, and then I get to spend the night. I can't wait! I asked if Seren was going to stay too but Mommy said she is too young. Maybe next year we can have a slumber party. Yesterday we went to Easton to buy her a present and I got a new swimsuit! I picked it out all by myself. It has stripes and cute little bows at the bottom. Mommy said I did a good job choosing one. I will definitely be modeling it as soon as it gets warm enough. You know how I love to strike a pose!
I hope everyone has had a good spring like me! I'll try to get Mommy to blog more soon. She should since I have a lot of stuff going on this weekend. Xoxoxo!
Sunday, March 7, 2010
It Was A Boo Boo Kind of Weekend
I thought I was going to have a nice relaxing weekend but that was shot down early Saturday morning. I was just settling in to a nice big bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch (my favorite cereal) when I heard Chubba screaming. Mommy ran out of the kitchen. Then I heard Mommy scream. I didn't know what was going on so I continued chomping on my cereal. The next thing I knew, Mommy was lifting me away from my bowl and putting my coat and shoes on. I couldn't leave the house! I still had my pajamas on and no one had bothered putting a comb through my morning rat's nest. I sensed I shouldn't complain as Mommy was crying and shaking. I just did as I was told and got in the car.
We ended up going to the hospital. Chubba had fallen down the stairs. We were at the hospital FOREVER. They looked at her and then we just sat there...for a long, long, long time. Daddy found some cartoons for me to watch and I was really quiet and being very good while Seren took a nap. But when she woke up, I became very grumpy. I think it was because I was up so late the night before at 101 Dalmations. Plus we were stuck in this small room with nothing fun to do. It was b-o-r-i-n-g.
The doctor let us leave and I thought I was going to go home to have some lunch. Instead I had a complete meltdown in the car over nothing and Mommy decided a nap would do me good first. She was right. I fell right asleep and woke up to my usual, cheery disposition. After lunch we went to Toys R Us and I got to pick out any toy I wanted since I was good (for the most part) at the hospital. Mommy and Daddy let Seren pick something out too (actually, they chose it but that's because she is too young to pick things out for herself). This ended up being the highlight of the weekend.
I thought today would be better but Daddy had to finish doing his taxes and Mommy finally got her books for her class and she said she had to study. I guess she hasn't done any school work in 2 months! All day I was forced to play by myself in the basement so I wouldn't disturb anyone. Things picked up before dinner though. Mommy and I went to the store and she let me get some chocolate pudding. After dinner, I helped Daddy set up some tunnels for Seren to crawl through. I showed her how to do it. She's pretty good at crawling (but I'm totally better!). I found a ladybug inside the house and completely freaked out. Daddy and Mommy kept telling me that ladybugs won't hurt me and Daddy made me pick it up and take it outside. I did it, but I was really grossed out. I do not like bugs!
Mommy played with me for a long time. It was kind of like hide and seek only Mommy was the only one hiding and I was the only one chasing. When I would catch her, I would force her to take a nap with me and she would try to escape. It was really fun until I tripped over a pile of clothes in her bedroom and landed face-first on the floor. And then again, when I threw myself backwards while Mommy was trying to tickle me and hit the back of my head on some tile. That hurt!
When I had calmed down from smacking my head, Daddy made me clean the basement. I did a really good job. The basement is spotless! Daddy and I set up a racetrack and raced cars down the stairs until I had to get ready for bed. I guess this weekend wasn't so bad afterall...if you take out all of the injuries anyway.
We ended up going to the hospital. Chubba had fallen down the stairs. We were at the hospital FOREVER. They looked at her and then we just sat there...for a long, long, long time. Daddy found some cartoons for me to watch and I was really quiet and being very good while Seren took a nap. But when she woke up, I became very grumpy. I think it was because I was up so late the night before at 101 Dalmations. Plus we were stuck in this small room with nothing fun to do. It was b-o-r-i-n-g.
The doctor let us leave and I thought I was going to go home to have some lunch. Instead I had a complete meltdown in the car over nothing and Mommy decided a nap would do me good first. She was right. I fell right asleep and woke up to my usual, cheery disposition. After lunch we went to Toys R Us and I got to pick out any toy I wanted since I was good (for the most part) at the hospital. Mommy and Daddy let Seren pick something out too (actually, they chose it but that's because she is too young to pick things out for herself). This ended up being the highlight of the weekend.
I thought today would be better but Daddy had to finish doing his taxes and Mommy finally got her books for her class and she said she had to study. I guess she hasn't done any school work in 2 months! All day I was forced to play by myself in the basement so I wouldn't disturb anyone. Things picked up before dinner though. Mommy and I went to the store and she let me get some chocolate pudding. After dinner, I helped Daddy set up some tunnels for Seren to crawl through. I showed her how to do it. She's pretty good at crawling (but I'm totally better!). I found a ladybug inside the house and completely freaked out. Daddy and Mommy kept telling me that ladybugs won't hurt me and Daddy made me pick it up and take it outside. I did it, but I was really grossed out. I do not like bugs!
Mommy played with me for a long time. It was kind of like hide and seek only Mommy was the only one hiding and I was the only one chasing. When I would catch her, I would force her to take a nap with me and she would try to escape. It was really fun until I tripped over a pile of clothes in her bedroom and landed face-first on the floor. And then again, when I threw myself backwards while Mommy was trying to tickle me and hit the back of my head on some tile. That hurt!
When I had calmed down from smacking my head, Daddy made me clean the basement. I did a really good job. The basement is spotless! Daddy and I set up a racetrack and raced cars down the stairs until I had to get ready for bed. I guess this weekend wasn't so bad afterall...if you take out all of the injuries anyway.
Here is a picture I promised earlier. This was when I surprised Mommy by making her bed.
This is the snowman I made. He had icicle arms :)
Me crawling through the tunnel.
101 Dalmations
I have the best Gammy ever! She bought tickets to go see 101 Dalmations. She told me that people would be dressed in dog costumes and would sing and dance for me. I was very excited. On Friday, Mommy made me take a bath and let me pick out a pretty dress to wear for the show. Gammy and Scratchy came over for dinner and then Gammy, Mommy, and I took off to go see the show! (Gammy, Mommy, and I were all dressed up and looked really pretty, but we forgot to take any pictures! Mommy was so mad at herself.)
When we got there, all of the ushers kept commenting on how pretty I looked but I just stuck close to Gammy and didn't say a word. The usher led us almost to the very front of the theater. We had great seats! I was so excited to see the show. While we waited, Mommy and Gammy chatted away, I took everything in. The ceiling was very different than any ceiling I've ever seen before. There were domes and paintings and gold. It was very pretty. The curtain on stage was covered in black spots. Gammy told me that's because dalmations have black spots on their fur. The chairs were red and were very soft. I couldn't wait to see the dogs!
When the show started I was super excited. I watched very intently, clapped after all of the songs, and smiled at Mommy in between scenes. Unfortunately the show didn't start until after 8pm and I didn't take much of a nap that day. About 10 minutes before intermission I asked Mommy if it was over. She said no. Five minutes later I looked at her and said, "I want this to be over now.". I was very sleepy. Mommy told Gammy and they decided we would leave at intermission.
I didn't get to see the whole show, but I loved the first half. Gammy said that we'll try again when I am four. Oh that Gammy! She's always full of good ideas!
When we got there, all of the ushers kept commenting on how pretty I looked but I just stuck close to Gammy and didn't say a word. The usher led us almost to the very front of the theater. We had great seats! I was so excited to see the show. While we waited, Mommy and Gammy chatted away, I took everything in. The ceiling was very different than any ceiling I've ever seen before. There were domes and paintings and gold. It was very pretty. The curtain on stage was covered in black spots. Gammy told me that's because dalmations have black spots on their fur. The chairs were red and were very soft. I couldn't wait to see the dogs!
When the show started I was super excited. I watched very intently, clapped after all of the songs, and smiled at Mommy in between scenes. Unfortunately the show didn't start until after 8pm and I didn't take much of a nap that day. About 10 minutes before intermission I asked Mommy if it was over. She said no. Five minutes later I looked at her and said, "I want this to be over now.". I was very sleepy. Mommy told Gammy and they decided we would leave at intermission.
I didn't get to see the whole show, but I loved the first half. Gammy said that we'll try again when I am four. Oh that Gammy! She's always full of good ideas!
Preschool
Mommy took me to go look at a preschool on Wednesday. Mommy really likes this one because the building is very new. The inside is brightly painted for kids my age and the people running it seem very nice and very competent. The director led us around and showed me the room where I would start. All of the kids said hi to me, but I was too scared to say hi back. They had just gotten up from naptime and were about to eat a snack.
In the Pre-K room, the snack was green eggs and ham in honor of Dr. Seuss. I thought that sounded like fun! Mommy was really excited that they teach sign language and spanish in all of the classes, but I really liked the art projects that the kids do every day. Mommy is pretty sure that this is the preschool she wants me to go to but she said we have to check out a few more before we finally decide.
When we got home, I was exhausted and I was just about to fall asleep when Mommy came into my room. Aside from scaring the living daylights out of me, she told me that Daddy had a flat tire and that we had to go pick Grace up from school. I was so excited! I love car trips and I love going to get Grace. Seren was not so happy...she didn't care that we were going to pick Grace up, she just wanted to take a nap!
In the Pre-K room, the snack was green eggs and ham in honor of Dr. Seuss. I thought that sounded like fun! Mommy was really excited that they teach sign language and spanish in all of the classes, but I really liked the art projects that the kids do every day. Mommy is pretty sure that this is the preschool she wants me to go to but she said we have to check out a few more before we finally decide.
When we got home, I was exhausted and I was just about to fall asleep when Mommy came into my room. Aside from scaring the living daylights out of me, she told me that Daddy had a flat tire and that we had to go pick Grace up from school. I was so excited! I love car trips and I love going to get Grace. Seren was not so happy...she didn't care that we were going to pick Grace up, she just wanted to take a nap!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Ballet? - Not So Much
Two weeks ago Mommy told me that we were going to a ballet class for a trial run. She said that if I liked it, she would sign me up for lessons once a week. Well, that week it snowed. A lot. Daddy couldn't get the car down the street so he had to take the Hummer and we were snowed in. Then I got very sick. Actually, Daddy got sick and he gave it to me. Then I gave it to Mommy and she gave it to Seren. Then we all gave it to Grace. We were highly contagious! Poor Seren still has a runny nose and I still have a cough but we are all getting better.
Back to dance - Mommy called the ballet place yesterday and they were no longer accepting new students this session. Mommy said I have to wait until mid-June! I don't really get what that means, so I just bring up dance classes every couple of hours and ask her if I can go now. She never says yes. We can't even sign me up for classes at the Westerville Community Center because their spring session began already. Mommy promised she will find me something to do. I sure hope so because I need to get out of this house! (If anyone has any ideas for her, please email or facebook her or leave a comment on my blog. I could really use some fun!) I just wish it had never snowed or that I had never gotten sick. Then I'd be a dancer by now!
To try to make it up to me, she took me to the grocery store last night and let me pick out some candy. I chose Gummy Savers and they are sooooooo good! Plus, Mommy said I can help her bake chocolate chip cookies tonight. It's not ballet, but it will have to do. Later today we are going to look at some preschools. I will let you know how I feel about that later. I hope everyone is having a great day!
Back to dance - Mommy called the ballet place yesterday and they were no longer accepting new students this session. Mommy said I have to wait until mid-June! I don't really get what that means, so I just bring up dance classes every couple of hours and ask her if I can go now. She never says yes. We can't even sign me up for classes at the Westerville Community Center because their spring session began already. Mommy promised she will find me something to do. I sure hope so because I need to get out of this house! (If anyone has any ideas for her, please email or facebook her or leave a comment on my blog. I could really use some fun!) I just wish it had never snowed or that I had never gotten sick. Then I'd be a dancer by now!
To try to make it up to me, she took me to the grocery store last night and let me pick out some candy. I chose Gummy Savers and they are sooooooo good! Plus, Mommy said I can help her bake chocolate chip cookies tonight. It's not ballet, but it will have to do. Later today we are going to look at some preschools. I will let you know how I feel about that later. I hope everyone is having a great day!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Goodbye Caleigh!
Today I went to Caleigh's house. Caleigh is my (3rd?) cousin and she is moving to Charlotte, North Carolina next week. Mommy took me over to play and to say goodbye. At first I was a little shy but it didn't take me long to find Caleigh's toys and start playing with them. She has a great pink kitchen and a lot of the same fun things that I have. Before I could get too busy cooking, I had to eat lunch. We had pizza. Caleigh and I sat at the big table while Mommy and Eva (Caleigh's Mommy) sat in the family room with Chubba and Sophie. Sophie is Caleigh's little sister and she was born the day after Seren! They just missed each other in the hospital! But I digress...Anyway, after lunch, Caleigh showed me where I could wash my hands. She was so helpful and even turned the water on for me! Then she busted out these really neat crayons that you can use to color on windows. We put our sunglasses on and colored the windows. We made such pretty pictures but now Mommy is really afraid that I'm going to try to draw on our windows with regular crayons. Who knows, I just might!
Caleigh and I really had some fun when we escaped from the grown-ups and the babies and played upstairs. We were giggling and having a great time. I had such a good time that I even let Caleigh play with Lamby. I usually don't let anyone touch Lamby...Not even Seren. I was very sad when it was time to go. First I kept asking Mommy if I could take different toys home with me. She kept saying no. Then, when we got in the car, I told Mommy that I didn't want to go home, that I wanted to stay and play with Caleigh some more. Mommy said we had to go home but I could play with Caleigh next month when she comes to back to Columbus to visit. I can't wait!! Thank you Caleigh for letting me come to your house and for sharing all of your toys with me!
I was so tired from all of the fun, that I fell asleep on the way home. We weren't home for very long before I had to start getting ready to go to Nana's. Mommy and Daddy were going to dinner and they weren't taking me or Seren! I didn't mind though because Nana always feeds me and I want to spend some time with her before she leaves for Vietnam on Monday. After dinner, Nana and Pappy played with me while Seren took a nap. I had such a good day. I hope tomorrow is just as fun!
Here is a picture of Caleigh and me being goofy. Mommy was bad and forgot her camera (again!) so she had to take this with her phone. (Also, sorry if you already saw this on her facebook page.)
Caleigh and I really had some fun when we escaped from the grown-ups and the babies and played upstairs. We were giggling and having a great time. I had such a good time that I even let Caleigh play with Lamby. I usually don't let anyone touch Lamby...Not even Seren. I was very sad when it was time to go. First I kept asking Mommy if I could take different toys home with me. She kept saying no. Then, when we got in the car, I told Mommy that I didn't want to go home, that I wanted to stay and play with Caleigh some more. Mommy said we had to go home but I could play with Caleigh next month when she comes to back to Columbus to visit. I can't wait!! Thank you Caleigh for letting me come to your house and for sharing all of your toys with me!
I was so tired from all of the fun, that I fell asleep on the way home. We weren't home for very long before I had to start getting ready to go to Nana's. Mommy and Daddy were going to dinner and they weren't taking me or Seren! I didn't mind though because Nana always feeds me and I want to spend some time with her before she leaves for Vietnam on Monday. After dinner, Nana and Pappy played with me while Seren took a nap. I had such a good day. I hope tomorrow is just as fun!
Here is a picture of Caleigh and me being goofy. Mommy was bad and forgot her camera (again!) so she had to take this with her phone. (Also, sorry if you already saw this on her facebook page.)
Look at how we made a huge mess in a matter of minutes. That takes talent :)
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