Gobble, Gobble!

Happy Turkey Day!

We loaded up the car at bedtime and drove through Tuesday night to Grandma and Pa's house.

It took a long time (8 1/2 hrs, including stops), but I don't remember much of it.  The only times I woke up was when we stopped and the bright lights shined in my eyes.

I had a big day yesterday, interrupting my playtime (with Grandma, Pa, cousins Trevor and Jayda, Aunt Hillary, Uncle Patrick, Mommy, Daddy, Layla, Sugar) only for someone to wipe my nose, which is now running.  I didn't eat much yesterday, but my appetite was back this morning at breakfast.

Daddy's about to go get Nane and Mema is coming over soon, too.  And I can't wait for them to spoil me rotten.  (Grandma and Pa are already doing a good job of that!)

We're watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, but I really don't care about cheerleaders and musicals and Rockettes.  Bring on Sesame Street!  Bring on the Peanuts characters!  And bring on Santa Claus!  (Get ready, Grandaddy; we'll be calling you when Santa comes.)

This is not my first Thanksgiving, but I was too little to remember last year.  But I can tell that, by the smell of things, this is certainly a holiday for me!  I hope it's a good one for you.

Hangin' With Pa and Using A Spoon

Yesterday, we left Pa at the house for a trip to the Farmer's Market.  On the way, however, we made a stop to try the beignets at the Beignet Cafe.  And it was well worth it.  We may have to make that part of our routine.

We came back and had a nap, then took Pa to the zoo.  He hadn't been in many years and the zoo has changed a lot in the meantime.  He hadn't even seen the pandas.  And the latest exhibit, the Teton Trek, actually opened to the public yesterday.  Even Daddy hadn't seen it yet, though me and Mommy went during the member's preview last week.  The grizzly cubs are pretty cool, as are the timberwolves.

Pa wanted to try a new BBQ place and jumped at the idea of eating at Neely's, which is owned by that couple on the Food Network.  I didn't really want any BBQ, but I did discover that I like ketchup.  I wouldn't sit in my chair, so I was in Daddy's lap.  I saw him dipping fries in ketchup and tried it for myself.  I didn't know what I was missing!

Pa also wanted to try some Memphis chicken, so we went to Uncle Lou's after church today to get some of their Sweet Spice Love and honey buttered biscuits.

Oh, and guess what I can do!  Give up?  I can feed myself with a spoon!  I started with my morning yogurt, but it's been pretty messy, mostly due to the fact that I am still learning to use a spoon.  But, this evening, Mommy got all excited because I was using my spoon the correct way...for a while, at least.

Busy Busy

So, it has been quite a while since my last post and everyone has been clamoring for an update.

Well, update, we are really busy around here.  My apologies.

A few highlights of things you missed:

• a wonderful Shell concert by The Prodigals, sponsored by our church and the first attended by Grandmommy and Grandaddy,
• half a weekend without Daddy, as he left me and Mommy to go to Pickwick with some guys,
• lots of fun with my friend Michael and our Mommies, since our Daddies were together,
• the Pink Palace Arts & Crafts Fair with Aunt Cathy (there was a petting zoo and I got a rocking giraffe!),
• a cheesy Shell concert for kids that sounded cool (dinosaurs!) but wasn't,
• lots o' rain, intermixed with some really nice autumn days,
• one evening per week with only Daddy as Mommy leaves us to tutor other kids,
• Read for the Record with Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar,
• some finger painting,
• Pa coming to see me(!),
• and Daddy on Fall Break!

There, that should catch us up to date.

Oh, did I mention that Pa drove up from the War-Town yesterday?  Well, he did.  And I am so excited.

Sick Again, But...

Yep, I'm sick again, although I was fine when we went to the doctor on Tuesday. So we had to go back yesterday. I have another case of double ear infections, plus a little viral infection, plus a bit of conjunctivitis (that's pink eye for the laity).

Good news, though.

(1) It's all connected, so I only have to take the one medicine. And it's already starting to work.

(2) Me and Daddy are having another Boy's Day today.

(3) Grandma and Pa are coming tonight.

Daddy Day

Mommy and i got up this morning and made some coffee cake for Daddy. We were planning on waking him up when it was ready. But then we got to playing and I played so hard and so loud that I woke up Daddy before it was all ready.

That's okay, though, because I wanted to play with Daddy anyway and give him his first Father's Day ties and socks. Ties and socks are the standard gifts, sure, but Daddy really needed them. Did you know he wears a tie everyday to teach? It's true. So, we wouldn't him to not have enough, would we?

I am feeling so much better, full of energy. And I actually have an appetite again, which is good since I lost a few ounces while I was sick. Just like the doctor said, I'm as good as new by the weekend. I still have to take my medicine for a few more days, though.

Oh, by the way, I should send a 'Happy Father's Day' to Pa and Grandaddy. I'll see Grandaddy today, but I won't see Pa until my birthday--which is exactly one month away. (Yep, that's right, I am eleven months old today!)