Melanie's Weekly Review: 04/12-04/18

Monday: Well, as I said last week I was refusing to settle down for a nap, planning on going to sleep early and waking up just in time for bedtime so Mommy and I can party into the wee hours of the morning. Mommy didn't like my idea though... she woke me up around 7:00. But I still went to bed an hour later than usual! Mommy's trying hard to solidify a nighttime routine so I won't be confused when she goes back to work in May. I understand, but sometimes you got to remind these adults that everything doesn't go according to plan - and I LOVE to remind Mommy of that as often as I can!

Tuesday: Today wasn't a bad day for me... just same ol' same ol' - laying about the house, doing a bunch of nothing. But Mommy? She flipped out. Apparently my refusal to be set down, Tonka's refusal to leave me alone and a pacifier were the cause of an emotional breakdown.
You see, I've been spoiled all my life by being held, so when Mommy tries to lay me down to sleep, I wake back up and fuss until I'm back in her arms again. I see nothing wrong with this!
As for Tonka, he still hasn't gotten used to me yet. Everytime I cry, he barks at me, which makes me cry harder. And then when I'm in his reach he's either sniffing or licking my hands or feet. But he is a good indicator to Mommy when I have a dirty diaper!
This is all normal behavior, so the pacifier was the real catalyst. Mommy didn't realize that Chunk took it from me until it was too late and Chunk and Tonka both destroyed it. I guess my slobber on the pacifier combined with the chewyness of the rubber is just too much for them to resist. This is the second pacifier that they destroyed and Mommy felt helpless, hopeless and responsible all at the same time.
So Mommy called up Daddy and asked him to bring home some chocolate. Then when Daddy came home, Mommy abandoned us and took a quick walk outside. But Mommy came back real soon - she said it was hot and she wasn't feeling well enough to walk anymore. Luckily the walk and chocolate did the trick and Mommy turned normal again.

Wednesday: Again, a whole bunch of nothing happened. But when Daddy came home, he volunteered to take care of me alllll afternoon. It sure is fun to hang out with Daddy! We watched TV in his room - something called Stargate Universe, or something like that. Well, he watched the TV while I watched the wall.

Thursday: Today we ran errands! It was time for Mommy's weekly blood-draw to check her levels, and then we went to the mall for some mall food! Mommy got lo-mein and ice cream. I didn't really approve of her choice of diet - I saw no veggies or fruit or meat in this meal, did you? But I'll find a way to get the nutrients I need!
Later that night, I wasn't satisfied with what Mommy prepared for dinner. So Mommy broke down and gave me a bottle of formula. It wasn't as tasty as I remembered it being, but I still sucked most of it down anyway. I say most of it, because I'm one of the messiest bottle feeders ever!

Friday: We began the day right, with a massive throw up all over Mommy. I tried to tell her I wasn't feeling well, and I was waking her up every 10 minutes to be burped, but she wasn't doing it well enough. So I took matters into my own hands and notified my belly to do it's thing. After the deed was done, I was worried Mommy would be upset with me, but she just looked down at me and asked, "Do you feel better?" I sighed with sheer contentment and then went back to sleep while Mommy took a shower.
Then we met Michelle for lunch - I think I'm going to like this lady! When we were at her office she insisted on holding me the whole time and kept my pacifier readily available in case... wait a second... she was only keeping me happy so I'd be quiet! Well, I'll show her next time! Then Mommy had a cheeseburger. I guess that's a little better than lo mein and ice cream - at least we have beef!
Then when Mommy got home, we went grocery shopping with Daddy. Which wasn't too exciting... until we got to the frozen food isle. After Mommy and Daddy debated over which frozen pizza to get, Mommy said, "Okay, let's go." But Daddy didn't move. Mommy then said, "I'm ready, let's go." Then Daddy pointed out that Mommy was walking away from and about to abandon the stroller - WITH ME IN IT! So Mommy felt a little foolish and careless for a while. I mean really, how can you forget about me?!
After that much activity, you understand that I was tired. So I skipped my 2am feeing time and slept from 10pm - 5am! Mommy sure was happy with me!

Saturday: Daddy took care of me while Mommy packed the car for my very first ROAD TRIP! It took Mommy a whole 2 hours to get us out of the house, and the trunk was stock full of baby equipment. Then we were off to Gainesville for my cousin's birthday party - Wil's, Wyatt's and Elsie's! The road trip was a sucess, I slept most of the way and only started fussing 3 minutes from the house.
We had so much fun at the party - I was passed around from family member to family member and enjoyed their company. Even though it was my cousin's party, I think I was the main attraction! :) But boy - that Elsie sure got into her first birthday cake. I hope I get that much frosting on my cake!
We stayed pretty late, since we were going to Perry that evening. But Grandma rode with us to keep Mommy awake. Mommy and Grandma talked the whole way while I slept the whole way. We got to Perry around 9:30, just in time to meet Great Grandpa and wish him goodnight. Great Grandpa is a sweet guy - he said he's too nervous to hold me but I've managed to slink into his arms a couple of times. I've learned it's hard to say no to me!

Sunday: Today Grandpa and I went to Tallahassee to meet Great Grandma, Great Aunt Karen and Great Uncle Richard. I was on my best behavior, even though Mommy did pull me out of my deep sleep in my carrier... Great Grandma is nice and soft, I loved cuddling with her and Aunt Karen rocked me the whole time she held me. Uncle Richard didn't ask to hold me, but I know he was enjoying me too.
After a few in-town errands, we headed back to Perry just in time for a fish-fry dinner of trout, shrimp, chicken, hush-puppies, fries, grits and salad. Mmmm-mmm! I think I'm going to like visiting Grandma!
After dinner though things went sour, literally. Mommy complained of an upset stomach and went to the bathroom. Seemed to me like Mommy had more than an upset stomach - she was puking and pooping more than I was! The rest of the night, Mommy made frequent trips to the bathroom. So everytime I woke up, Grandma woke up with me to make sure everything was okay and that I wouldn't be abandoned with a halfway done diaper or something while Mommy had to throw up. She's a great big help, isn't she?

Now I know that's the end of my week, but I don't want to leave you guys hanging. Mommy is feeling much better now. She was able to get most of it out of her system over the course of the night. But for more on our trip to Perry, you'll have to tune in next week! We're having a ball!