Melanie's Weekly Review: 4/5-04/11

Mommy said that people really don't want to hear how she's doing - they really want to hear how I'm doing. And you know what I say to that? Smart people! :)

Monday: We went back to Dr. Hiben's for my weight check-up and I gained 7 ounces! So I'm now a whopping 8 lbs, 8 ozs. Dr. Hiben came over to check me out, since Mommy and Daddy wanted him to look at my belly button (my umbilical cord still hasn't detached). He said it'll take a while longer, since Mommy had to give me a bath and get my belly button wet. So now I get to have alcohol rubbed on my belly to dry it out - something I do NOT appreciate. Ouchie!
Dr. Hiben said I was perfect - well, duh! And since he didn't stick me with any needles, I decided not to pee on his exam table this time. ...THIS time...

Tuesday: Gramie stopped by for a nice long visit! I sure like it when she comes over, she holds me practically the whole time. Mommy and Gramie hung out while waiting for Daddy to come home and then we all went to Chilis for a late lunch/early dinner. I ordered the southwestern egg rolls and mini-tacos. But then I fell asleep and Mommy ate my meal! That's just so wrong, I was looking forward to a little variety in my diet.

Wednesday: We did absolutely nothing all day, which meant that Mommy was able to feed me all day - and I sure took advantage of her! Mommy discovered the following day that I was sleep eating for a large portion of the afternoon, which made me very difficult to put down at bed time. Heh! Well, it was nice while it lasted... breakfast in bed.

Thursday: Today was my show and tell day! To prepare, Mommy gave me another bath. She did all right - but didn't follow Dr. Hiben's instruction on keeping my belly button dry. Well, she tried to, but I proved to be a little too squirmy.
Gramie showed up, and we went to the doctor's first so Mommy can do her weekly blood draw. She came back a little weird looking and said they took 10 vials of blood from her to hopefully find out what caused the blood clot. But my Mommy's a warrior - she can take it.
Then we went to Mommy's workplace to show me off and talk to Ms. Amy. We went in and I was surrounded by adoring fans, just as it should be. Mommy went to sit down at her desk to rest, and Ms. Amy and Gramie stayed with me to make sure no one gave me a cold or stomach bug (Mommy says those brokers will work through influenza to close a deal). Everyone wanted me to open my eyes, but I was a little sleepy still from the car ride. I did open one eye a little after a while - my signature "Popeye" face. I slept through most of the office visit, until Ms. Amy changed my diaper (on the conference room table! What a rebel!). After that a few people saw me awake... it couldn't have been prevented. I was awake and hungry! But Mommy, that big ol' meanie, said I'll eat later and we had to go.
So we were able to stop by Daddy's work place, just in time for afternoon break. There weren't as many people there but they made a big enough fuss over me. It was pretty warm so I didn't even wake up a little for them. Daddy was so happy I came by though - he was dying to show me off.

Friday: I threw Mommy for a loop this morning during what seemed like a routine diaper change and dirtied 3 diapers in less than a minute. That has to be a record! But you know, records are meant to be broken, so I'm working on 4! Then I took a quick nap to prepare for FAMILY TIME!
Aunt Betsy, Uncle Jason, Cousin Wil and Cousin Elsie came by to visit me. I think I'm going to like hanging out with my cousins when I get older and we can play together. Right now though, they damage my REM cycle. Aunt Betsy was nice and snuggly though - I like her! We hung out at home and chatted and snacked until Daddy came home. Then after an early dinner we went to the neighborhood park. Again, something that will be more fun for me when I get a little older but it wasn't too hot outside so I just napped in Mommy's arms while Wil and Elsie expelled some pent-up energy. After we said goodbye to them, I crashed and wouldn't wake up till bedtime. :)

Saturday: What a boring day! No one came to visit me today... Mommy and Daddy said they enjoyed having a Saturday to themselves, but I like visitors! Daddy hung out with me in the morning while Mommy slept in. I guess she can't handle my partying hours... wuss! But Daddy had a bottle so we had a good time together. Then Mommy and Daddy cleaned house a little then we went grocery shopping. That's about it... Yeah! Talk about lame!

Sunday: Daddy and I hung out while Mommy slept in again. I don't know why - I gave her 6 straight hours of sleep last night! Mommy said that had something to do with weekends and Daddy wanting to spend time with me. Yeah, whatever Ma - you're pawning me off, I get it. After that, It looked like it was going to be another lame day... until Dana and Ken convinced Mommy and Daddy that we could all go out and see a movie together! So my first movie at a movie theater - Clash of the Titans! It was a little loud, but I didn't add to the soundtrack - Mommy brought me plenty to snack on... although I would have enjoyed some popcorn...

So far, this week is looking a little slower, but I'll do my best to find some way of having my fun! Right now I'm refusing to take a nap. I plan on crashing around 4:30 so I'm good and rested for Mommy's "bedtime". Muah-hahahahahaa!!!