Hi Elijah!
I have another story for you today that proves I am officially a mommy! I even posted it as my facebook status - "I know I am a mom when the boy sticks his foot in my delish bowl of food and I am more worried about it hurting his foot than the foot juice in my food. :)" Yes, you literally plopped your foot in my bowl of chicken parmesean!
Let's see, what did we do today? Daycare, doctor appointment for an xray, visit with Great Gramma & Cindy White, visit with Gramma Debbie, home, foot in food, bed. :) You were scooting all over Great Gramma's living room! It looks like you are pulling yourself with your hands and pushing yourself with your toes dug into the carpet. At Gramma Debbie's I showed her how you ham it up for a camera. I held up my iPhone to you & you instantly stopped whining and smiled for the camera. You are so darn funny.
Yesterday was quite exciting - I finished your 6 month scrapbook and ordered it to be print. I can't wait to see it!! I would like to take less pictures so you don't end up with 2 books per year for your first 18 years but I can't help myself. I am telling myself that the first year is the worst then we will get tired of taking so many pictures :)
Anyway, not much else to share with you buddy. You are peacefully sleeping and it is 10:00 on a Friday night and I am about to join you!! Your mom is old and tired :)
Friday, September 3, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
September 2, 2010
Hi Buddy,
Another day with nothing exciting to share with you. Awake, daycare, home, eat, change your diapers, sleep. You are continuing to wave at me, Mary and now even Stan the Man (our neighbor). I took you to daycare today & I did notice that you are not into waving when your friends are around, you just want to play with them rather than say goodbye to me. So, your dad will have to take it a bit less personally from now on.
I wanted to share something with you today. I share this not to make you feel bad about being here but because it was kind of eye opening for me. Your dad and I bought concert tickets to a band we both enjoy. In fact, we have seen them before and it was one of the best shows I have ever been to. I was so excited to go and your dad was looking forward to it as well. We look at the show and realizes that it starts at 8:00 with an opening act. The main group won’t start until 9. That means we won’t get done with the show until about 10:30 and with traffic, it could be 11:00 before we are out of the parking lot. We talked and we decided not to go. We were both not liking the fact that we would be taking you to a babysitter (Gramma Ruth’s) right at your bed time then picking you back up when you should be sound asleep. This is the first time we have truly been able not to do something for your benefit and I realized that I am truly and officially a mommy. You know what else I realized? It wasn’t that painful. I am disappointed but it is in your best interest and that is way more important to me than a concert. I feel so grown up at age 35 :)
Another day with nothing exciting to share with you. Awake, daycare, home, eat, change your diapers, sleep. You are continuing to wave at me, Mary and now even Stan the Man (our neighbor). I took you to daycare today & I did notice that you are not into waving when your friends are around, you just want to play with them rather than say goodbye to me. So, your dad will have to take it a bit less personally from now on.
I wanted to share something with you today. I share this not to make you feel bad about being here but because it was kind of eye opening for me. Your dad and I bought concert tickets to a band we both enjoy. In fact, we have seen them before and it was one of the best shows I have ever been to. I was so excited to go and your dad was looking forward to it as well. We look at the show and realizes that it starts at 8:00 with an opening act. The main group won’t start until 9. That means we won’t get done with the show until about 10:30 and with traffic, it could be 11:00 before we are out of the parking lot. We talked and we decided not to go. We were both not liking the fact that we would be taking you to a babysitter (Gramma Ruth’s) right at your bed time then picking you back up when you should be sound asleep. This is the first time we have truly been able not to do something for your benefit and I realized that I am truly and officially a mommy. You know what else I realized? It wasn’t that painful. I am disappointed but it is in your best interest and that is way more important to me than a concert. I feel so grown up at age 35 :)
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Sept 1
Hi baby!
We had a big night tonight! We went out to dinner with Gramma Ruth then off to Rosenblatt to see a baseball game. It was really important because there is only one more game at Rosenblatt before it is retired as the local baseball stadium. Through our years in Omaha, your mom and dad have gone to a lot of baseball games there so it was important that we took you & took photos. You did so good! You were flirting with everyone around us. One guy next to Gramma even held you for awhile but you bouncey-bounced on his lap and wore him out. We were so proud of how well behaved you were!
Just a couple of snapshots from tonight. This may be my favorite new photo of you and your daddy. You are both looking at the camera and smiling. He is such a proud papa. He loves you so much!
Super cute photo of you! Too bad you have refried beans on your nose. That will so be photoshopped prior to going in the scrapbook :)
We had a big night tonight! We went out to dinner with Gramma Ruth then off to Rosenblatt to see a baseball game. It was really important because there is only one more game at Rosenblatt before it is retired as the local baseball stadium. Through our years in Omaha, your mom and dad have gone to a lot of baseball games there so it was important that we took you & took photos. You did so good! You were flirting with everyone around us. One guy next to Gramma even held you for awhile but you bouncey-bounced on his lap and wore him out. We were so proud of how well behaved you were!
Just a couple of snapshots from tonight. This may be my favorite new photo of you and your daddy. You are both looking at the camera and smiling. He is such a proud papa. He loves you so much!
Super cute photo of you! Too bad you have refried beans on your nose. That will so be photoshopped prior to going in the scrapbook :)
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
August 31
Hi Baby!
Can I just tell you that you are the most handsome baby I have ever seen? Each time you smile, you take my breath away! You waved at me again today - twice. I think you really do have the hang of it. When I picked you up, you also waved goodbye to Mary. Other than that, not much going on here. You came home, played a bit, took a nap, we ate and took a bath.
I do have some scrapbook pages to share with you! Now that I have your photos organized, I could get your scrapbook pages organized.
Can I just tell you that you are the most handsome baby I have ever seen? Each time you smile, you take my breath away! You waved at me again today - twice. I think you really do have the hang of it. When I picked you up, you also waved goodbye to Mary. Other than that, not much going on here. You came home, played a bit, took a nap, we ate and took a bath.
I do have some scrapbook pages to share with you! Now that I have your photos organized, I could get your scrapbook pages organized.
Monday, August 30, 2010
August 29 and 30th
Hi Elijah!
Oh my goodness - you were so darn funny on Sunday. You were out of control. You woke up super happy, you were laughing, making noises like we had never heard and just weird :) We think you were super happy to be home - in your bed, with your animals and your toys. It was a day unlike any other that we have had with you. You are adding a "Ga" sound to your vocabulary and you are making this new noise where it sounds like you are clearing your throat. It is kind of funny.
So, what did we do today besides laugh at you? Well, mommy went to Baby Jake's baptism. He did a great job! He didn't fuss or cry. He was so cute in his gown. Then, we went down to Auntie Becky's for a birthday party. You got to be loved up by Auntie Betty & Great Gramma Dorothy again today! Afterwards, we just relaxed at home.
August 30th
It was a big morning this morning. You woke up at 5:00 and ate a bottle then went back to sleep. When daddy picked you up to take you to Mary's, you WAVED at me! I couldn't believe it. I thought maybe it was an accident but you did it two different times. Daddy said you were so happy to be at Mary's. You went right to her and you were reaching for all of the kiddos. When I picked you up, she said you were happy to be back and you wouldn't let go of her. For dinner, we smacked some waffle pieces on a plate and you gobbled them up. We followed them up with applesauce and a bottle. I am not sure if that is balanced or not but you enjoyed it.
I finally got your photos together! Are you ready for a big long post of pictures?
Gramma Debi D when she babysat you on 8/15.
Family photos for mommy's birthday.
Me and my boy - the best birthday present ever!
I love, love, love this photo of you on the boat. Makes me laugh and smile each time I see it!
Could you be any bigger of a ham? You are such a poser!
Your time in the lake with your cousin Brandi.
How you ended up spending the majority of our boating time - sleeping on Kylie!
4 Generations of Langs - Great Gramma, Grampa, Mommy & Elijah
You & your cousin Baby Jake hanging out and hamming it up for photos. This will probably be your last photo in the bumbo - you are getting too big!
Your true first big boy bath! We moved your duckie tub into the big boy tub but in Missouri, you had your first bath straight in the big boy tub!
Our day with the Brigham's - Karen, you, daddy and Aunt Colleen
Floating in the hot tub with Heather - the hot tub was a favorite gathering spot of the whole family!
Road trip food - just like mommy & daddy, you like to eat in the car. You were eating cheetoh's and turned all orange!
Your new Joe's Crab Shack onesie on your first visit.
Your first meal ever ordered for you at Joe's Crab Shack - fish sticks!
Our family portrait in front of Arrowhead
I took a ton of self portraits of us at the Chiefs game. This is my favorite of us!
You enjoying the Chiefs game
Your daddy enjoying the Chiefs game
Gramma Debi D enjoying you at her party.
You were working Great Gramma Dorothy - you were laying your head on her shoulder and cooing!
You getting some love from Auntie Betty! Everyone keeps telling us that she doesn't like babies all that much. But, every time you are around her, she loves holding you, talking to you and playing with you. At Alec's birthday party, she was even feeding you ice cream from her plate!
Cousin Jake in his baptism gown - so CUTE!
Grampa Keith, mommy & baby Jake at the baptism.
Oh my goodness - you were so darn funny on Sunday. You were out of control. You woke up super happy, you were laughing, making noises like we had never heard and just weird :) We think you were super happy to be home - in your bed, with your animals and your toys. It was a day unlike any other that we have had with you. You are adding a "Ga" sound to your vocabulary and you are making this new noise where it sounds like you are clearing your throat. It is kind of funny.
So, what did we do today besides laugh at you? Well, mommy went to Baby Jake's baptism. He did a great job! He didn't fuss or cry. He was so cute in his gown. Then, we went down to Auntie Becky's for a birthday party. You got to be loved up by Auntie Betty & Great Gramma Dorothy again today! Afterwards, we just relaxed at home.
August 30th
It was a big morning this morning. You woke up at 5:00 and ate a bottle then went back to sleep. When daddy picked you up to take you to Mary's, you WAVED at me! I couldn't believe it. I thought maybe it was an accident but you did it two different times. Daddy said you were so happy to be at Mary's. You went right to her and you were reaching for all of the kiddos. When I picked you up, she said you were happy to be back and you wouldn't let go of her. For dinner, we smacked some waffle pieces on a plate and you gobbled them up. We followed them up with applesauce and a bottle. I am not sure if that is balanced or not but you enjoyed it.
I finally got your photos together! Are you ready for a big long post of pictures?
Gramma Debi D when she babysat you on 8/15.
Family photos for mommy's birthday.
Me and my boy - the best birthday present ever!
I love, love, love this photo of you on the boat. Makes me laugh and smile each time I see it!
Could you be any bigger of a ham? You are such a poser!
Your time in the lake with your cousin Brandi.
How you ended up spending the majority of our boating time - sleeping on Kylie!
4 Generations of Langs - Great Gramma, Grampa, Mommy & Elijah
You & your cousin Baby Jake hanging out and hamming it up for photos. This will probably be your last photo in the bumbo - you are getting too big!
Your true first big boy bath! We moved your duckie tub into the big boy tub but in Missouri, you had your first bath straight in the big boy tub!
Our day with the Brigham's - Karen, you, daddy and Aunt Colleen
Floating in the hot tub with Heather - the hot tub was a favorite gathering spot of the whole family!
Road trip food - just like mommy & daddy, you like to eat in the car. You were eating cheetoh's and turned all orange!
Your new Joe's Crab Shack onesie on your first visit.
Your first meal ever ordered for you at Joe's Crab Shack - fish sticks!
Our family portrait in front of Arrowhead
I took a ton of self portraits of us at the Chiefs game. This is my favorite of us!
You enjoying the Chiefs game
Your daddy enjoying the Chiefs game
Gramma Debi D enjoying you at her party.
You were working Great Gramma Dorothy - you were laying your head on her shoulder and cooing!
You getting some love from Auntie Betty! Everyone keeps telling us that she doesn't like babies all that much. But, every time you are around her, she loves holding you, talking to you and playing with you. At Alec's birthday party, she was even feeding you ice cream from her plate!
Cousin Jake in his baptism gown - so CUTE!
Grampa Keith, mommy & baby Jake at the baptism.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
August 20 -August 28th
Hi Pumpkin!
I have a lot of catching up to do since we were so BUSY this week with vacation!! I will write it all up and I may have to do a photo catch up later as I am trying to get all of our photos organized!
Friday - August 20
Daddy took you to the allergist today and thought it would take just a short time. I couldn't get a hold of him and then I called Mary to see if you were there. We were worried about you! Turns out that you just have so many darn allergies that it took that long. When Daddy called me, I wasn't surprised that you have environmental allergies. I was ready to cry when he said you were allergic to milk, wheat and corn. I was ready to hang up on him when he finished up with your allergy to dogs. We have new meds for you and they want to do an Xray of your sinuses. They also want us to do a 2 week food challenge with you to see what changes the foods make. We are still tossing around that idea but we think you may have a minor intolerance to those foods rather than a full out allergy.
When you left Mary's, you got extra smooches from her and extra goodbyes from your friends - everyone is going to miss you next week! We visited Great Gramma for a bit. I ran to Walmart while you two shared a bottle and a nap. Afterwards, it was all about getting the dogs over Gramma Ruth's, packing, getting you in bed and just getting ready for our VACATION.
Saturday
WOOHOO - vacation time! We picked up Great Gramma, loaded up the truck and started our trek down to Branson. Gramma played with you in the car and you were in pretty good spirits. As long as you had some food in your mouth, you were happy. But, food in your mouth makes Gramma nervous that you were going to choke :) We ended up running into your Auntie's in Clinton Missouri. You got to see Auntie Val, Auntie Kim and Brandon early! We had lunch together where you had your first experience with rice - Auntie Val dumped a bunch on the table for you. Yeah, that doesn't work so much for me... I hate those families that go into restaurants and make a big mess. I am sure it won't be our last mess but I gave your Auntie Val a stern look. Our family time started off right - great dinner, lots of fun and games. You poor thing were trying to sleep and us Lang's were just too darn loud for you. Everyone was in a super happy mood (that you will recognize later as being drunk) and just plain loud. But, eventually, we quieted down and you were able to sleep!
Sunday
You hung out with daddy today while I went out on the boat with the family! I got my first experience on a tube and your Uncle Jeff was super nice to me when he was captaining me! We were all a lot quieter tonight as we were all recovering from the night before!
Monday
Today, daddy went golfing with your cousins and we went out on the boat. You did great on the boat - you just slept and let the breeze run through your hair. When I put you in the water, you were a bit fussy because you were tired. So, you got in the lake and experienced the boat but then you took a nap! I think your cousin Kylie liked hanging out with you, feeding you your bottle and letting you sleep on her.
At night, we did family photos. We got some great ones of you and Jake. You guys are starting to notice each other - you even "talked" to each other. Jake likes to smile at you and talk to you. You want to eat him. I am not sure how you are going to make any friends when all you want to do is eat people. I know you get excited and that is how you show love but it doesn't feel so loving when your teeth grab on to some skin :) We are going to have to train Baby Jake some defensive moves to block all that love you want to give. I hope that you and Baby Jake are able to forge some really fond memories together and you guys love each other as much as I love my cousins!
Tuesday
Oh baby - we were SICK. Your allergies were in full force and I got some cooties. We just hung around the house and did nothing. We are getting you some new medicine that we hope helps. Sleeping was tough as you were in a foreign place, you were sick and just fussy. We lost cousin Jeremy today - he was off back to the real world!
Wednesday
Another day of rest for us. We had great plans to get on the boat and go shopping. We did end up going out for lunch and we hit the outlet malls. I went into a few shops while you stayed in the car with dad. You really liked my chocolate malt!! Today, we lost Brandi & Jeff back to the real world. I don't know what day it was but you were in your play pen crying. You had woken up and started crying. Then, we heard on the monitor that the crying stopped. We thought you fell back asleep but it turns out that Jeff went in our room and picked you up to help you stop crying. While that doesn't sound like a big deal, it is a huge thing! Jeff used to be so scared of babies. Now, he loves to play with you & Jake and love you both up. It warmed my heart that he took the initiative to pick you up and watching his face light up when you smile at him!
Another deep thought for you. Tonight, you were laying in our bed between us. You were looking up at me and your daddy and just had a happy look on your face. It seemed like you were looking at us both and thinking how great we are. You are so young and innocent. You think that me and your dad hang the moon. You smile just looking at us. We feel the same way about you and we always will. However, even the best of parents turn out not to be perfect. Someday, you are going to look at us and we will not have hung the moon anymore. I dread that day when you realize that we are human and not superheroes. I envy your innocence and trust in everyone. I envy what little you need in life to be happy - some food, a dry bum and to feel loved! I wish I could capture that love in your eyes to remember when you are mad at me.
Thursday
We slept in like we have all week. You have had some bad sleeping habits this week - up at all hours, eating several times a night then sleeping in until 9:30! Today, we lost your Auntie Val, Auntie Kim and Brandon. You want to know something I don't want to forget? Your Auntie's are silly for you. They make all sorts of funny faces and voices just to see you smile. I came into the bedroom and they were both on their knees around the bed. They were bopping up and down going "peek a boo." I haven't seen something so funny in ages! Women in their 50s bopping up and down screaming "peek a boo" at a little boy!
Daddy & grampa went out on the zip lines today! What an adventure for those two! We hung out together and played with Baby Jake for awhile but you just want to eat him.
Friday
It was time to call our vacation over. We had to pack up and leave our beautiful home! We headed up North and ate at Joe's Crab Shack. It is one of your mommy & daddy's favorite places. We got you a onesie. We even ordered you a meal there. You love fish sticks at Mary's so we got you some fish and chips. It was funny because your meal came with one more fish stick than my adult one did! You liked all the lights and the shark at the restaurant. You liked the lemonade. But, you know what your favorite part was? The applesauce that came with your kids meal. Yep, the same sauce we give you at home for like $.50.
When we got to the hotel, your daddy was picking on us. He kept saying what a Momma's boy you were. You kept reaching for me and wanting to hang out with me. I didn't see any shame in this. I don't see anything wrong with you loving me more than anyone else :) I told him to quit picking on my baby!
We went to the Chiefs game and it was a lot of fun. It was so exciting to see you in your Chiefs jersey. I am not a huge football fan but you know what was fun for me? It was fun for me to know how proud your daddy was. He was at an NFL game of his favorite team with his son. He finally has a son to share his love of the Chiefs with. Yes, son, they may not be a good team. They may never make the playoffs. They may only win a couple of games a season. However, he will now form fond memories of hanging out at Arrowhead with his boy - his boy that he waited for 12 years to arrive. There is not much that compare to that buddy! You did great at the game. You people watched and looked around. You took a nap and you were good to go for another few hours. I was so proud of you for how well you behaved!
After our big game, we stopped for dinner and I got dessert. I shared my frosty with you and you flipped out. You were making big noises and attacking me for more. It was so funny and I can't describe it well enough. I think your dad may have even snorted. You slept with us again and it was a bit smoother than our Missouri nights. We are hoping that when we get home, you will be back to normal!
Saturday
Well, it was time to finally come back home buddy! Our vacation is officially over. We had a great time hanging out with our family. With so much family, we were concerned that it would be a horrible time. haha! We knew you would have fun because you would be so spoiled. Some of the best times were the simple times - talking with my Aunts & Gramma, playing cards, laughing big belly laughs over silly things. Those simple things that won't make it in a scrapbook - laughs that won't show up in pictures, intimate conversations that don't appear in photos and silly inside jokes that won't make sense to anyone outside our family!
After our long drive, we went over Gramma Debbie's for the party. Gramma Debbie's birthday was yesterday & Gramma Debi D is moving to Florida. You got to be spoiled by a whole new set of people - Aunt Betty, Great Gramma Dorothy and lots of others!
When we got home, you did like a million laps on your walker. You were jonesing for it after a long absence. Then, it was two bottles (yes, piggy, 2) and you were out at 8:20. Gotta have some calm and some sleep before our lives are back to normal!!
I have a lot of catching up to do since we were so BUSY this week with vacation!! I will write it all up and I may have to do a photo catch up later as I am trying to get all of our photos organized!
Friday - August 20
Daddy took you to the allergist today and thought it would take just a short time. I couldn't get a hold of him and then I called Mary to see if you were there. We were worried about you! Turns out that you just have so many darn allergies that it took that long. When Daddy called me, I wasn't surprised that you have environmental allergies. I was ready to cry when he said you were allergic to milk, wheat and corn. I was ready to hang up on him when he finished up with your allergy to dogs. We have new meds for you and they want to do an Xray of your sinuses. They also want us to do a 2 week food challenge with you to see what changes the foods make. We are still tossing around that idea but we think you may have a minor intolerance to those foods rather than a full out allergy.
When you left Mary's, you got extra smooches from her and extra goodbyes from your friends - everyone is going to miss you next week! We visited Great Gramma for a bit. I ran to Walmart while you two shared a bottle and a nap. Afterwards, it was all about getting the dogs over Gramma Ruth's, packing, getting you in bed and just getting ready for our VACATION.
Saturday
WOOHOO - vacation time! We picked up Great Gramma, loaded up the truck and started our trek down to Branson. Gramma played with you in the car and you were in pretty good spirits. As long as you had some food in your mouth, you were happy. But, food in your mouth makes Gramma nervous that you were going to choke :) We ended up running into your Auntie's in Clinton Missouri. You got to see Auntie Val, Auntie Kim and Brandon early! We had lunch together where you had your first experience with rice - Auntie Val dumped a bunch on the table for you. Yeah, that doesn't work so much for me... I hate those families that go into restaurants and make a big mess. I am sure it won't be our last mess but I gave your Auntie Val a stern look. Our family time started off right - great dinner, lots of fun and games. You poor thing were trying to sleep and us Lang's were just too darn loud for you. Everyone was in a super happy mood (that you will recognize later as being drunk) and just plain loud. But, eventually, we quieted down and you were able to sleep!
Sunday
You hung out with daddy today while I went out on the boat with the family! I got my first experience on a tube and your Uncle Jeff was super nice to me when he was captaining me! We were all a lot quieter tonight as we were all recovering from the night before!
Monday
Today, daddy went golfing with your cousins and we went out on the boat. You did great on the boat - you just slept and let the breeze run through your hair. When I put you in the water, you were a bit fussy because you were tired. So, you got in the lake and experienced the boat but then you took a nap! I think your cousin Kylie liked hanging out with you, feeding you your bottle and letting you sleep on her.
At night, we did family photos. We got some great ones of you and Jake. You guys are starting to notice each other - you even "talked" to each other. Jake likes to smile at you and talk to you. You want to eat him. I am not sure how you are going to make any friends when all you want to do is eat people. I know you get excited and that is how you show love but it doesn't feel so loving when your teeth grab on to some skin :) We are going to have to train Baby Jake some defensive moves to block all that love you want to give. I hope that you and Baby Jake are able to forge some really fond memories together and you guys love each other as much as I love my cousins!
Tuesday
Oh baby - we were SICK. Your allergies were in full force and I got some cooties. We just hung around the house and did nothing. We are getting you some new medicine that we hope helps. Sleeping was tough as you were in a foreign place, you were sick and just fussy. We lost cousin Jeremy today - he was off back to the real world!
Wednesday
Another day of rest for us. We had great plans to get on the boat and go shopping. We did end up going out for lunch and we hit the outlet malls. I went into a few shops while you stayed in the car with dad. You really liked my chocolate malt!! Today, we lost Brandi & Jeff back to the real world. I don't know what day it was but you were in your play pen crying. You had woken up and started crying. Then, we heard on the monitor that the crying stopped. We thought you fell back asleep but it turns out that Jeff went in our room and picked you up to help you stop crying. While that doesn't sound like a big deal, it is a huge thing! Jeff used to be so scared of babies. Now, he loves to play with you & Jake and love you both up. It warmed my heart that he took the initiative to pick you up and watching his face light up when you smile at him!
Another deep thought for you. Tonight, you were laying in our bed between us. You were looking up at me and your daddy and just had a happy look on your face. It seemed like you were looking at us both and thinking how great we are. You are so young and innocent. You think that me and your dad hang the moon. You smile just looking at us. We feel the same way about you and we always will. However, even the best of parents turn out not to be perfect. Someday, you are going to look at us and we will not have hung the moon anymore. I dread that day when you realize that we are human and not superheroes. I envy your innocence and trust in everyone. I envy what little you need in life to be happy - some food, a dry bum and to feel loved! I wish I could capture that love in your eyes to remember when you are mad at me.
Thursday
We slept in like we have all week. You have had some bad sleeping habits this week - up at all hours, eating several times a night then sleeping in until 9:30! Today, we lost your Auntie Val, Auntie Kim and Brandon. You want to know something I don't want to forget? Your Auntie's are silly for you. They make all sorts of funny faces and voices just to see you smile. I came into the bedroom and they were both on their knees around the bed. They were bopping up and down going "peek a boo." I haven't seen something so funny in ages! Women in their 50s bopping up and down screaming "peek a boo" at a little boy!
Daddy & grampa went out on the zip lines today! What an adventure for those two! We hung out together and played with Baby Jake for awhile but you just want to eat him.
Friday
It was time to call our vacation over. We had to pack up and leave our beautiful home! We headed up North and ate at Joe's Crab Shack. It is one of your mommy & daddy's favorite places. We got you a onesie. We even ordered you a meal there. You love fish sticks at Mary's so we got you some fish and chips. It was funny because your meal came with one more fish stick than my adult one did! You liked all the lights and the shark at the restaurant. You liked the lemonade. But, you know what your favorite part was? The applesauce that came with your kids meal. Yep, the same sauce we give you at home for like $.50.
When we got to the hotel, your daddy was picking on us. He kept saying what a Momma's boy you were. You kept reaching for me and wanting to hang out with me. I didn't see any shame in this. I don't see anything wrong with you loving me more than anyone else :) I told him to quit picking on my baby!
We went to the Chiefs game and it was a lot of fun. It was so exciting to see you in your Chiefs jersey. I am not a huge football fan but you know what was fun for me? It was fun for me to know how proud your daddy was. He was at an NFL game of his favorite team with his son. He finally has a son to share his love of the Chiefs with. Yes, son, they may not be a good team. They may never make the playoffs. They may only win a couple of games a season. However, he will now form fond memories of hanging out at Arrowhead with his boy - his boy that he waited for 12 years to arrive. There is not much that compare to that buddy! You did great at the game. You people watched and looked around. You took a nap and you were good to go for another few hours. I was so proud of you for how well you behaved!
After our big game, we stopped for dinner and I got dessert. I shared my frosty with you and you flipped out. You were making big noises and attacking me for more. It was so funny and I can't describe it well enough. I think your dad may have even snorted. You slept with us again and it was a bit smoother than our Missouri nights. We are hoping that when we get home, you will be back to normal!
Saturday
Well, it was time to finally come back home buddy! Our vacation is officially over. We had a great time hanging out with our family. With so much family, we were concerned that it would be a horrible time. haha! We knew you would have fun because you would be so spoiled. Some of the best times were the simple times - talking with my Aunts & Gramma, playing cards, laughing big belly laughs over silly things. Those simple things that won't make it in a scrapbook - laughs that won't show up in pictures, intimate conversations that don't appear in photos and silly inside jokes that won't make sense to anyone outside our family!
After our long drive, we went over Gramma Debbie's for the party. Gramma Debbie's birthday was yesterday & Gramma Debi D is moving to Florida. You got to be spoiled by a whole new set of people - Aunt Betty, Great Gramma Dorothy and lots of others!
When we got home, you did like a million laps on your walker. You were jonesing for it after a long absence. Then, it was two bottles (yes, piggy, 2) and you were out at 8:20. Gotta have some calm and some sleep before our lives are back to normal!!
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