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.

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!

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!

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!