Busy Week

Hey, Dougie. This has been a very busy week. Even though it was busy, I'm happy to say that I got to spend time with you and that made the week very special. I'm sorry to say, I don't have any pictures to share again this week, but I'm sure that we will make up for it next week with lots of 1st birthday pictures!! It's so hard to believe that an entire year has gone by since you arrived. It has been a very special year and Papa and DeeDee have loved every minute that we have spent with you.

On Monday, DeeDee subbed for a class of first graders and then picked you up from school. We had a nice walk home to your condo. You enjoyed the stroller ride. Of course, you were ready to eat as soon as we got to your house. You are trying to get more teeth, molars this time, so you did not eat as much as you usually do.

After dinner, Papa arrived from work. He rode his bike to your house. When he got inside, the two of you played "chase" for almost an hour. You were laughing and talking with Papa and me. We really enjoyed the time we had to play before it was time for you to go to bed.

On Tuesday, I worked at your school for a few hours in the morning, and then took you with me to have lunch with Grandma Dugie. We went to IHop and you loved watching all of the people. You loved your ham and pancakes, too.

On Wednesday, DeeDee got to work at your school ALL day! All of the children were feeling a little puny, so there was lots of crying. You had a very runny nose and had a hard time getting to sleep at nap time. DeeDee shared part of her lunch with you...you had craisins for the first time, and loved them. I loved being able to spend the day with you.

On Thursday, DeeDee subbed in a Kindergarten class. The children were very well behaved and helped me out a lot since I was not feeling 100%. I had picked up a cold from one (or more) of your little friends, so my voice was pretty squeeky by the end of the day.

On Friday, DeeDee stayed at home. There was no way I could sub because I could not talk at all. I sounded like a croaking toad whenever I tried to say anything!! I had lots of computer work to do that kept me busy until 11PM...I did not get the rest I needed, I'm afraid.

Papa and I hope that we get to see you sometime this weekend. Papa is going to miss your birthday parties next week because he has to go out of town for work. DeeDee is sad, because that means that Papa will not be here for his own birthday either. Papa will be back on Sunday, which is your actual birthday, and he is planning to come over to your house to see you as soon as he gets off the airplane. I'm planning to have a special little celebration for both of you when Papa gets home!!