Big Day

Today was a busy day, full of family and friends and fun!

First, me and Mommy played so Daddy could get some sleep. Once, I crawled up into bed with Daddy and tried to wake him up, but he was out cold.

We were planning to go to Aunt Cathy's house for lunch and swimming, but the weather did not cooperate. Aunt Cathy called to say that she didn't think I needed to be out in the pouring rain. She and Ms Joan were in midtown and could just stop by to see me. So, Mommy made lunch for everyone, to go with the peach cobbler she was making with the peaches Pa and Mema picked in Georgia. And we had good times.

After they left, me and Daddy let Mommy take a nap. We played, then I took a nap, and then we played some more. Finally, I went and woke Mommy up.

Then, Grandmommy called. She and Grandaddy were in midtown and wanted to stop by for a short visit before heading home for dinner. So, we played and read books. They brought mail for me, a birthday card from Aunt Johnna and Uncle Pat that I just loved. It had Sesame Street folks on it and I had to show it to everyone several times.

All in all, a good day.

Zoo Days

Now that Daddy's news is out of the way (see the post below if you don't know), let me tell you about my day.

Mommy and I decided it would be a nice day to walk to the zoo. On the way, we stopped at our favorite little neighborhood cafe, Cafe Eclectic, to pick up some snacks to enjoy on our trek to and around the zoo. Oh, the joy of living in Midtown. Anyway, so Mommy let me have some doughnut. And they have the best cinamon and sugar doughnuts ever. Yum-O!

Then, after visiting with some friends we saw, we were approached by zookeeper leading some lambs around. Apparently, the lambs get to roam around on Saturday, supervised of course. She wanted to know if I wanted to pet them. Well, of course Mommy said sure.

But I didn't quite know what to think, especially when one, followed by a few others, began to lick my toes and feet and legs. They were loving me because I am so sweet, which is another way of saying that I had doughnut crumbs all over me. HAHAHA!!!

Mommy was all like, "I'm so sorry. I know they're not supposed to eat doughnuts."

As she tried to shoo them away, the keeper was all like, "No, I'm sorry. I just hope they don't start to nibble on him."

I wasn't really sure what to think, but I think I liked it. Those lambs are a little bit different than Layla.

You never know what will happen at the zoo, which is why we like to go so often. You should come with us sometime. It'll be so much fun.

Kid-Friendly Ukulele Indie Rock

Does kid-friendly ukulele indie rock sound totally awesome to you? Does it at least sound intriguing, like you don't quite know what it is but you'd like to find out?

If so, and you're anywhere near the Mid-South, you have to come out and join me tomorrow evening at 5.00 at the Levitt Shell in Overton Park. Show up early for some extra kid-friendly activities. Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele are playing a show and it will rock your socks off. It sounds like it should be in a Wes Anderson film.

Still not sure, or just want to know what I'm into? I learned to embed video, so check this out:



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It's Tough

I'll tell you what, it sure is tough being a kid. I like to roam free and they are cramping my style up at school. I'm very independent and like to play by myself, so I don't mind being away from Mommy and Daddy. Well, I do like having them around, even if I ignore them half the time. But I don't know what to do with all those other kids just yet.

On Sundays, there are only a couple other kids with me. Plus, I know my teachers. So I'm still trying to adjust to the larger class and the new people. Grandaddy stopped by and got me at the end of school while Mommy was waiting for all her kids to leave. That made me happy. Thanks, Grandaddy!

I love coming home and playing, though. After school today, Mommy and Daddy took me on a stroll around the 'hood. Layla came with us and we came back home on the Greenline.

I love the Greenline, by the way. It's a great nature trail in the heart of Midtown. And it's runs by just down the street. I love the bumps on the trail, all the trees and flowers, and smiling at all the passerbys. We see joggers, dogs, and other kids like me. It's great. You should stop by sometime and we'll take you on a walk down it!