Daddy Days

Daddy had the whole weekend off and we took full advantage of our time together. On Saturday morning we hung out while Mommy went to some garage sales. We banished Mommy from the house from Saturday afternoon until Sunday morning so we could have some special time together. She went and played with her friends while Daddy and I had a date. I continued to hang out with Daddy even after she got home. She didn't mind because I'm still a mommy's girl for the most part. Daddy thinks I'm pretty great.I'm his little helper. We cleaned both of the cars on the inside.I finally got brave enough to try out the bike trailer. My parents lured me in with buckles to play with.We have some pretty flowers in front of our house.Speaking of pretty - look at my diapers and Daddy's lawn! We've been digging out dandelions every evening and the hard work has finally paid off. I help by putting the dandelions in a bucket so he can dump them over the back of the fence.More buckles! Ooooo...Bubba dropped his ball and I reached and reached and finally got it.And it was delicious!When babies attack!Yep, we're buds.Seriously, he's in love with me. It's sickening.Mommy didn't find exactly what she wanted at the garage sales, but she did find this guy. His name is Norman and he's my gigantic giraffe friend.My feet don't even touch the floor when I ride on him.

Little Stinker

We played outside today. It was nice and warm even though it looked like it was going to rain. I loved watching a mommy bird fly back and forth with nest material. Don't I look just like Daddy in this picture?Mommy caught me mid-sentence.I tried a new flavor of yogurt - rocks and wood chips.Do you like my outfit? The bottoms are a fleece diaper cover.

We've been having some fun times, as usual. I require 100% of Mommy's attention while I'm awake so she's trying to adjust to that. I've been really funny the last couple of days and have done some disgusting things.

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Last night I ran around the table while Mommy and Daddy ate a late supper. Daddy gave me pieces of pasta and then I got Bubba to chase me while I squealed. Earlier today I unsnapped (!) one side of my diaper and then proceeded to put my hand down the front of the diaper and then in my mouth. This afternoon I put my bottom in Mommy's face and then let out three big, stinky toots. That's what she gets for feeding me black-eyed peas. Hahaha!

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Oh, and apparently I wasn't clear in my last post. Don't you guys know the song that goes "Baby, C, D, E, F, G....."? Mommy calls it the Alphabet Song. I only know the first part of it.

Baby C's

I have a couple of new songs I can do. First, I can sing my Baby C's along with my alphabet elephant. I'm not sure why my parents laugh when I start that song every time. I can also clap my hands appropriately during "If You're Happy and You Know It."

I went to the mall this afternoon and got into a cat fight. This chick jumped me, but Mommy had my back and pulled her off of me. We hit the road after that. Who knew a two year old in pig tails could be so tough? It's a good thing we left when we did or I would have shown her what's what. It could have turned really ugly.

Daddy has put me to bed for the last week. He sings me songs and lays me down and I go right to sleep. I only get to have my mommy milk before my nap now.

Water World

Water was the theme of the day yesterday. We went swimming in the morning with all of our mommy and toddler friends. I showed the other kids how to dive under water and how to escape from their mommies. After my nap we played outside for a while.The real fun started when Mommy filled my bucket with water.The classic childhood picture - filthy child in filthy surroundings. Awesome.Nothing is better than water!Bubba had fun too. He kept trying to drink the water out of my bucket.I was soaking wet when we came inside so Mommy had to change my clothes.I talked on the phone with both ears (there is one in my left hand that you can't see). I do this all the time, but Mommy usually can't catch me with the camera.We watched cartoons while we waited for Daddy to get home to take us on a date.I read a book too.I'm my mother's daughter.Mommy was showing me her belly so I showed her mine.I'm planning to join the circus. Do you like my balancing act?If you weren't impressed by the first pose, how about this one? I stayed like this for a long time.Once Daddy came home, he took us to Boston's and I ate a ton of food and acted like a little lady. He gave me a bath to finish the water-filled day. It looks like it's going to rain all weekend so I guess that's going to be our water experience for the next couple of days. Why does it always rain on the weekend?

100% Happy

Yesterday afternoon was one of those times that I was 100% happy. I woke up from a 3.5 hour nap, had my pants changed, put on a comfy outfit, ate a delicious lunch of black-eyed peas and fresh pear, and then went outside and played with a big bucket of water with Mommy and Euclid. Daddy came home after a little bit and I played with him for a while outside and then he colored with me at the kitchen table while Mommy cooked dinner. Crayons make a delicious appetizer. ;)
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I've been enjoying snuggling. A couple of days ago Mommy put her head on my lap and I played with her hair and grinned down at her. I can be gentle. I also kiss Mommy's belly if given the opportunity. She kisses mine all the time (probably because I'm always showing it to her) so it's only fair.

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Mommy apologizes for not updating the blog as much lately. Anyone that's tried to take my picture in recent days knows that it's extremely difficult to get a good picture. I move very quickly and look away from the camera at the last second. Forget smiles!

Important News

Daddy signed a business contract last night. We're going to move to live in the same town as the rest of the family in June of 2010. We're all very excited!

5.5 Hours

That's how long my nap was yesterday. I slept from 11:30 until 5 when Mommy came in and woke me up for lunch/supper. I felt like a million bucks after finally catching up on my rest. During my sickness, I slept pretty well at night but didn't take good naps (much to Mommy's dismay since Daddy was stuck at work every evening except Tuesday). Anyway, I'm not allowed to take such a long nap today because Nana and Papa are coming and I'd miss out on seeing them.

Here are some pictures from the last couple of days. Mommy tried to sunscreen my head and it looked pretty gross.Cedar chips aren't as yummy as they look.Sunshine feels good on your face (no sunscreen in the hair this day).

Euclid's fancy dog house is the most fun thing to explore in the yard now that the sand bags are blocked off. Surveying my domain.

Getting down and dirty.

Have a great weekend!