Eating Like a Big Boy!!

Hey, Dougie. You cane home from school on Thursday with DeeDee. It was really fun having you over at our house for a change. Since you have moved, you don't get to DeeDee and Papa's house very often.

DeeDee helped to proctor exams at your Mama's school on Thursday morning and then I came to pick you up about 12:30. You had already had lunch, but had not yet had your nap. You enjoyed riding to the car in my Grandma stroller. You fell asleep in the car on the way to DeeDee's house. DeeDee stayed in the car with you while you slept. I had a good book to read and the sun was shining brightly, which kept the car nice and toasty, so I didn't mind. You slept for about 40 minutes after we got to the house.

Once we got inside, you ate a 2nd lunch while DeeDee ate her lunch. You had goldfish and applesauce and ate the rest of your peas from your lunchbox. You also ate the rest of your bread, which I spread with hummus. You did not want the strawberries your Mama had packed for you...you are not really fond of strawberries yet.

After lunch we played and played. You were so cute with the TV remote controls. Whenever I told you to call Papa or to call Mama, you crawled and got the remote and put it up to your ear as if it was a telephone. By 4:20 you were really tired, so DeeDee got out the MP3 player and cranked up the children's songs. You chilled on my lap while the music played and I sang the songs to you. It was a really nice cuddly time that lasted almost an hour.

After your cuddle time with DeeDee, it was time to eat again. You had crock-pot chicken and red beans and rice. You LOVE beans and rice. DeeDee bought you a new bowl last weekend, so I put your food in the bowl and I gave you a spoon. You did very well with that spoon considering that it is the very first time you have tried to eat using a spoon. I was very proud of you!!

Sometimes, your hands are just more efficient!!

Papa came home just as you were finishing your dinner. You wanted him to pick you up right away...and he did, once we washed the food off of your face and hands. You and Papa played while DeeDee did the dishes and then it was time for a bath. OH, how you LOVE your bath. You swam and swam in the water and didn't want to get out even when the water was getting cold.

After you were snug in your PJ's, Papa put you in the car for the ride back to your house. You fell asleep in the car yet again. This time, you were out for the night. When Papa brought you into the house, we took your coat off and put you in bed. Your Mama said that she did not hear a peep out of you ALL night. Playing with DeeDee and Papa wears you out!!

We love having you visit us and can't wait for you to come to our house again. When DeeDee went to the consignment sale today, I found a toy cell phone for you so you will not have to pretend with the remote controls any longer!! I'll bet you will enjoy your new "cell phone".