We had a fun morning and then went to Portillo’s for lunch with Nana. I really like their spaghetti and meatball (which I call “burger”). After we ate, we went over to Nana’s, where I got to run around and play. When it was nap time, we headed home.
When I got up, we went for a walk to Oberweis (somehow, though, I never get to eat anything when we go there!) and then to the park.
A year ago I was doing morning workouts!
I woke up this morning and after breakfast, Dad & I went to the grocery store (actually, two). The big event today was our family outing to the Children’s Museum. I had a really fun time and we took plenty of video!
We had a snack at McDonald’s on our way out and we all walked along Navy Pier on our way to the car. Mom even let me skip my afternoon nap! Enjoy the videos!
Dad was working from home this morning, so I he came to visit me & Nana upstairs quite a few times. Nana and I had a really fun day together, as always. Mom got home right after lunch and played with me until Dad was done with work.
So, I’m not allowed to wear my sandals to school (have to cover those toes) and my regular shoes are getting a bit tight. Mom decided that we run over to Macy’s to buy some shoes for me. Our Friday evenings are usually pretty tame, so this was definitely unusual.
Macy’s was totally empty (recession, anyone?). That meant that I could run around as much as I wanted. Dad and I played an elaborate game of hide-and-seek, which was a perfect way for me to test out each pair of shoes. I ended up with a really comfy pair that I can’t wait to wear to school next week!
I got up with Mom and we took off for school. So, when I get to school early, I spent some time in the infant room while I wait for my toddler friends to show up. Well, I discovered something I really like in the infant room: ELMO! Whenever I get to hang out there in the morning, I always take Elmo into my room. Those babies don’t even put up a fight!
I had a great day at school (except that I cried a bit when Mom left!). I kept Elmo with me most of the day. I also busted a move or two when the music was on and I also had fun popping bubbles!
On the way home, Mom and I looked up in the sky for airplanes hoping to see Dad’s! I was sitting in my high chair eating dinner when all of a sudden Dad burst into the house! With total disregard for my meal, he through my tray off, grabbed me out of my chair, and gave me a zillion kisses and hugs. He missed me soooooo much! Here I am sharing my dessert with him:
After he finally put me down, I ate a bit more, he gave me a bath, and then I went to sleep!
I’ve fallen behind posting videos over the last couple weeks, so here they are. Better late than never!
I woke up Tuesday morning and everything got back to normal in a hurry! I got ready with Mom and then we hopped in the car and headed for school. My teachers were surprised at how chatty I was, especially at the breakfast table. I napped for less than two hours today because I had so much catching up to do with my friends.
Mom and I sang on the way home and had a pretty uneventful dinner. I keep waiting to for Dad to be home. I haven’t seen him in 10 days!
Tuesday morning was also back to normal, with Nana greeting me when I came downstairs. I gave Nana an especially warm welcome because we haven’t spent much time together over the last two weeks! I had a nice, big breakfast and we went right outside to play. On our way to the park, we stopped by my favorite fire hydrant, which I always like to “touch” when I see it.
I had a whole banana before my morning nap — which lasted 3 hours and 20 minutes! I woke up in a great mood and devoured my chicken curry. I played and read until my huge afternoon snack and then a quick nap (1 hour). We went back to the park for another hour and then before we knew it Mom was home!
Mom’s friend Kyle came to visit. I really like playing with her and of course I gave her a hug. I did a little better brushing my own teeth tonight, but Mom still had to finish up (unlike Dad, who usually just gives up!). I played doctor with Mom and checked her ears and her heart. She seems pretty healthy!
Mom was finally back from celebrating her and Dad’s anniversary in Dublin! Mom, Grandma, and I spent most of the day out in the yard finishing up our big landscaping project.
We took Grandma to the train station and I could tell that she was really sad to leave me because we had so much fun together over the last two weeks! I can’t wait until I see her again!
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