Daddy's Home!

Well, in case you hadn't heard, my Daddy is home!! Now, I know you are all wondering so we'll share what we have...
I have been very excited and overwhelmed a lot in the past few days. I very much want to keep a clear line of sight on this special man, but have not quite given in to him doing any "Mommy tasks" (aka. anything Mommy has done for the last 4 months). It will come.

We have had an eventful few days together. He and Mommy had to go to work today, but Daddy came and got me and took me to the park and the zoo after nap! We had a GREAT afternoon! Mommy is playing Bunco for Breast Cancer tomorrow night to raise money so I guess it'll just be us for bedtime... :)

The afternoon went like this...
Happy, waiting for Daddy and enjoying a Capri Sun.
Pleased that I'm on a train while I wait.
Sad, okay really mad. They put the train away.
Waiting (and tired of standing).
"Yay" (everyone else is clapping)
Here they come.Is that my Daddy?
And tears (as people step in front of me and I can no longer see)
But there he finally is!!!
And then after a brief hello and hugs...
We wait some more (blood work, turn-in a couple things)

"Daddy, where are you?"

Together at last!!!!!

I did let him read one story (while I checked him out). I told him, "Face roughy." :)

Well, that is it for tonight. Mommy will post more of our trip to the Pumpkin Patch this weekend. I will continue to check out this guy and let you know if he plans on sticking around!
Love to you all! x

Finally Fall.

Well, we finally think it feels a bit like Fall here. As the grass turns brown and Trick-or-Treating looms over us we are finally feeling it. Everywhere we turn, people are decorating in those beautiful colors and selling pumpkins. Although our mornings have been cooling off for a few weeks, it took a while to set in here. Our days are still mostly upper 80's, but the evenings are so nice for sitting outside. We are so excited to share this time of year with Daddy and his return is imminent!

Now, what to be for Halloween....

Making Muffins!

This week was full of sick. After I got sick last weekend, Mommy got it, or something and was home from work Wednesday. The doctor thought strep, turned out to be viral and stayed with her for several days. We were both finally better and able to play again by Sunday. Boy were we glad to see that leave! (The editor of this blog would like to acknowledge the error in last weeks blog. Madelyn had Strep not an Ear Infection. It has been changed)

When Mommy was feeling better she let me help in the kitchen. We made muffins and I helped make dinner, unload the dishwasher, and put away groceries. I just LOVE being "involved" in everything!
There are several 'miracles' about this picture:
1) Mommy cooked!
2) I am sitting, un-restrained.
3) I am eating (without bribery of a cookie).
4) I am and INSIST on drinking from a "big girl" cup.

Today is Columbus Day. What does that mean? Some (note some) schools and businesses are closed. Government for sure - a.k.a. my new day care on base. Now, normally, Mommy might try to take it off. But with her out two days last week, it just wasn't good timing so I got to go back to my original day care from when we first moved here. Yep, I am a traveler! It actually went more successful than anyone could have guessed. I had so much fun with new kids, new toys, and no worries as I kissed Mommy goodbye for the day!

Finally, no videos this week but a couple of funny stories that Mommy has been thinking she should share of this journey we call parenthood.

Madelyn copies EVERYTHING which I have learned the hard way (at times) :)

*One night at dinner she kept asking for ranch and I kept saying "We don't have any ranch"
And she kept asking, "Why" My reply, "Because it is all gone." Finally after several turns of this I boldly said (slow and a little louder) "We Don't Have Any Ranch!" As she replies, "Oh"
Probably a week later, as we are sitting eating dinner, she looks at me, smirks and boldly says (slow and little louder) "Not Have Any Ranch!"

*Sitting in the drive thru ATM line I hear from the backseat,
"Come on People!" (Hmm....)

* Driving out of the driveway my little recorder reminds me,
"Buckle up Mommy"

*She has learned the art of shopping. As she wants things, she now hands them to me and says, "Buy it."
Nice.

* And finally, I have decided maybe we have not been eating the best since Daddy has been away. I often ask Maddy "What do you want for dinner?" All too often the responses are:
- Ice cream! - Chicken. - French Fries
Well, one night her very serious response was:
"Heathers. Want Heathers."
Heather is a good friend from SD and neighbor here. We have probably been eating there once every couple weeks at least, occasionally several weeks in a row since Shaye left (bless her!)
(Sometimes she does say "peas" or "broccoli" and always eats when delivered :)

Love till next week, x

Absence....

Makes the Heart Grow Fonder? Yes, we know it has been a while. Life is busy and yet not. If you have a toddler that will make sense...
Mommy and I have been trying to keep busy though mostly I've just been keeping busy! I continue to amaze my Mommy with my ever-growing vocabulary and knowledge. She often reminds herself I am only two. (** I often find myself expecting more out of her and then realizing she may not quite be ready...)

Last weekend we had A LOT of rain. Therefore, the earlier promised Balloon Festival didn't really take place. The balloons did not get to fly for any of their "scheduled " appearances. We did stop by Saturday night on our way home and were excited to see some of them actually set up for the "Glow" they do when it is dark. It was not the impressive numbers promised, but for our first Balloon Festival we were still amazed. I can't wait to actually see them all flying next year!

I LOVE this look of Amazement and Wonder

The weekend also brought new friends. Mommy has a girl at work that started there a little after she did. Well, this girl, Katie, went to Undergraduate school in Wyoming (Mommy thought she looked familiar!) Anyway, her little boy was turning ONE and we got to go to the party! They are so nice and fun, we can't wait for Daddy to get home to meet them too! Katie has a 7 year old, a 2 year old, and now a 1 year old! Of course I think the "baby" is cute, I idolize the 7 year old, and am learning to share with the 2 year old :)

This week brought with it new beginnings. I got to start at my new school. The first day drop off went smooth and pick up, well, I didn't want to leave with Mommy. :) Of course, that didn't last long. Drop off got a little harder and I ran to Mommy upon pick up the rest of the week (Mommy kinda liked that). By Friday, we were settling in and things were getting smoother....

Saturday we ended up at Urgent care. I had been working on "nose stuff" all week, so when I woke from nap with a low fever Mommy decided for sure Sinus Infection and took me in. No point in waiting around! Well, to our surprise it was Sinus and Strep Throat. Ah, the world of daycare/ school! Doc said I'd be good to go on Monday but when the fever was still hanging out on Sunday afternoon Mommy decided we would have a down day at home on Monday. Of course, by Monday morning (today), I was fever free. I got to have a relaxed day with Mommy, a little play, a nice nap in my own bed, and now a good rest to start school again tomorrow. I Love seeing the airplanes every day!

Feeling a little better.
Thanks for the boots Grace!!

Oh, let's back up.... Friday night was "Members Exclusive" at the Zoo to see the Baby Lion Cubs! The Momma had 5 cubs in April/ May and they have been off display all summer. Apparently, the Dad will be re-introduced one day but no one was very specific as to when. They also said the Zoo is asked to hold them for up to 2 years before they send them other places (part of some cooperative breeding program they do). We are not quite sure how our zoo will hold 7 Lions, but we'll enjoy watching them play in the meantime!

Me, Hallie, & Avery at the Zoo

They were very much like Toddlers running about. The Momma would finally lay down, one would run to the other side of the pen and she'd be up and pacing around again... It was like she was constantly counting heads. I can't imagine...

(It was hard to get a good pic)

As cool as the new Lions were, the kids still favored the Giraffes and the feeding frenzy that accompanies them! We were actually excited to see them running too - like a game of tag. That is the most activity we've seen at the zoo!

Me and Jacob

Love till next time! x