The beginning of this week started out with unseasonably warm weather and I was extra happy that Dad didn’t have to travel at all for work, so I got extra time with him, too.
I got to spend a lot of time outside with Nana on Monday. We took some bread with us when we to the park and made some pigeons very happys. I think the squirrels are still hibernating, though, because we didn’t see many running around. After Nana left, Dad and I ran to Dominick’s and bought some green Jell-o to take to school tomorrow. Dad dealt with the boiling water, but I got to pour in the cold water, stir the Jell-0, and scoop the Jell-o into the cups. It was so cool — I’ve never done that before!
Dad took me to school on Tuesday and I had a really good day. I was putting my soccer skills to good use kicking and playing with the balls in the large motor room. We also had a St. Patrick’s Day party, which was a blast. The green Jell-o I made and brought to school was a total hit. It turns out that I don’t really have any appropriate green clothes, but Dad found a light-green tee shirt that I wore under my Cubs jacket. After we got home, Grandpa Yagan came to play with me for a few minutes before I went to sleep.
Wednesday was Nana’s birthday! Happy Birthday Nana! I had another fun day with Nana (after Julie covered breakfast). We got to spend some good time outside, even going over to the dog run, where I counted the dogs and urged the lazy sleeping docs to “wake up, dog!” When Nana and I got back from our last walk I was so excited to see Mom back from her business trip. We had a lot fun together before geting ready for bed.
Thursday was a struggle when Mom dropped me off. I cried a lot and Mom felt guilty leaving me. I eventually adjusted and had a good day, especially because Miss Mimi gave me a lot of one-on-one time with Miss Mimi. Then it was time for my birthday party! Mom and Dad came over around 4:00 and we had a great time celebrating. They brought berries for me to share with all my friends. I even got to hand out stickers as a party favor!
On Friday I was so excited to wake up to see Aunt Sarah and Dustin here. We had a really, really fun day together. I think they were pretty impressed with all my new tricks and my new haircut. It was especially fun to go to Michigan Avenue and walk up and down. I hadn’t been to the Bean since last summer — I appeciate it so much more now. I had a bit of a late lunch and then went to bed. Mom, Aunt Sarah, and Dustin all did dinner time with me and then Grandma and Grandpa Droste got here just before bed time.
I got up on Saturday and took a shower with Dad. We didn’t go grocery shoping as we usually do. Aunt Sarah and Aunt Claire were ready to play with me! Dustin, Grandma, and Grandpa all came up and joined in the fun. I was having so much fun that I wasn’t even interested in helping Mom and Dad cook. Around 11:00, Grandma Droste and Mom took me upstairs and got me dressed up in my special birthday dress. When I came downstairs, there was a party going on! Everyone on Mom’s and Dad’s side of the family drove or flew in to celebrate with me.
We started with a delicious lunch. Well, at least the couscous was delicious.
Then it was time to open my presents. I had such a great time and got lots of awesome, fun, and cool things.
Finally, it was birthday cake time. Mom was so thoughtful in getting the perfect cake…with real blueberries and blueberry stuffing!
Then I was pooped and ready for a nap. When I got up there was more fun with everyone. Dinner wasn’t too productive (more couscous, though), and then bedtime again.
Sunday was “so saaaad” because everyone left! At least I got to go Starbucks with Grandma Droste and Aunt Claire. It was great to see everyone again, though. I had a really hard time falling asleep for my nap. At one point I called for Daddy because I had taken off my own diaper! When I finally fell asleep, I took a great nap, sleeping until 5:00 (and only getting up then because Dad opened my door). Grandpa Yagan was here to play with me for a bit before Dad and I gave him a ride home. When we got back, we went right down to the office to do somersaults and draw on the board.
While we were down there, Mom got home from work. We had a family dinner, where I devoured my fish and roasted cherry tomatoes. It took me almost two hours to fall asleep, though, so I wonder if I’ll be grumpy in the morning!
Last year I was celebrating Nana’s birthday!
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