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November
2003 Journal
We have
no big plans this month. Going to take it easy and do
some Christmas shopping and cleaning around the
house.
I am looking forward to seeing Uncle Mark this month and
Turkey Day! Mommy wonders if I will even try some turkey
this year...probably not!
I still have swimming classes this month so I will keep you
updated on how those are going.
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Swimming
Lesson #4
November
4, 2003 |
Mommy took me
swimming again today. I didn't enjoy them so much this
week. I have been trying to get over a pretty good cold...so
my mood just wasn't up for it all. We did do a lot of cool
things though. I am getting good at the "If You're Happy
and You Know It" song. I still really like to hold on
tight to Mommy when trying new stuff. Today, I learned how to
scoot myself along the pool wall....grab and slide...grab and
slide. I did okay with that. I did not enjoy Mommy
taking me under the water, so we only did it once. I'm afraid
next week...I will have no choice. I willingly and happily
went down the Froggy Slide...Weeee! Oh, yea we also were given
two toys and Mommy would toss them in the water in front of me and I
had to reach out for them. I wasn't too sure of that
game...again, I'm sure it was because of my cold. Last, Joanne
turned on the sprinklers in the wading pool! WOW...it was much
more fun to watch them than go under them....the water was
cold! Mommy held me and we just walked around. Although,
I am still not a huge fan of the water...you could safely say that I
am enjoying myself but am ready to go when class is over.
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Swimming
Lesson #5 (well, for me)
November
18, 2003 |
I missed last
weeks swimming lesson, since I have been fighting some kind of cold
for about forever now. Mommy and I did make it today
though. I didn't do too bad at all. We played
"People in the Pool" (kind of like "Wheels on the
Bus"); practiced kicking, laying on our backs (I absolutely
hate that one); went under the water to "Ring Around the
Rosie" (I wasn't thrilled, but didn't cry, Mommy & I did
that twice); jumped from the sitting position off the side of the
pool (Mommy put me under the water twice with that one, then I
figured it out and wouldn't sit up on the side anymore); practiced
reaching for toys and "swimming" to Mommy with Ms. Joanne
( she put me under the water too!); went down the "Freddie the
Frog" slide twice...both times going under the water at the
end. I was getting cold and was ready to go when class was
over. Mr. Steve told Mommy that as long as I am not resisting
things, I'm fine. So, I guess you can say that I am doing
pretty good. Only 2 more classes to go! I hope I don't
miss anymore.
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Swimming
Lesson #6
November
25, 2003 |
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Swimming again
today. This is our next to last class. I wasn't too
happy in the beginning...I kept telling Mommy "out, out"
but she was ignoring me! So, we stayed. First, we did
"People in the Pool" again...and I enjoyed that.
Once Mommy bounced me up and down in the water to the deeper
part...I was much happier. We practiced kicking and blowing
bubbles. I still won't lay on my back...no way! I liked
holding on to the wall and sliding back and forth...Mommy doesn't
even have to hold on to me then. I went under the water lots
this week...with minimal complaint. We did "Ring Around
the Rosey" (I went under 3 times...Mommy too!), I jumped, well
from the sitting position, from the side of the pool lots of times
but only went under once, Mr. Steve did that reach for Mommy trick
while holding me and put me under the water and I had to
"swim" to Mommy. He said I did a great job...I
didn't know what to think about that! I slid down Freddy the
Frog slide and really went under the water there! Mommy was
supposed to catch me and she missed...but I didn't complain at
all! Before we knew it, class was over. I liked the end
because we got to play with balls in the water. I had fun
throwing them at Mommy and splashing her in the face with the
water! HIGH FIVE!!!
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Happy
Thanksgiving!
November
27, 2003 |
We stayed in
Harrisburg this year for Thanksgiving. Things worked out nice
since Uncle Mark was coming back to PA to see his parents for the holiday...so,
we were invited to spend the day with his family. We spent the
morning getting things ready to go. I did watch the parade for
a little while. I liked dancing with the Rockette's.
Daddy and me spun around in circles and did some high kicking!
It was a pretty funny sight to see. Anyway, we left here
around 1 o'clock in the afternoon and headed to Downingtown.
It only took us about an hour to get there. Mark was sooo
excited to see me. I was a little nervous at first but it
didn't take me long to remember who he was. I got all kinds of
attention from the people there...they could not get over how
handsome, polite and well-behaved I was. Mommy and Daddy said
I was a VERY good boy...considering. Uncle Mark's parents
house isn't a place for little guys like me! Although I had a
peanut butter sandwich, I sat very nicely at my seat. Didn't
break any of the good china, silver or crystal that decorated the
place settings! My favorite was the yummy chocolate cake that
Mark's Aunt brought for dessert. Micheal, as I liked to call
Mark's Daddy...really liked Mommy's sweet potatoes. He said he
doesn't usually enjoy them.
We hung around for quite awhile visiting and playing. I told
Mark's Mommy all the letters that I know. She said that I am
very smart! It was soon time to go and I was excited to leave
because Uncle Mark was coming home to our house!
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"Ah-Manda"
November
28, 2003 |
I decided it was
about time to make my most favorite babysitter happy. We were
all in the Pathfinder on our way up to Erie. It was Me, Mommy,
Daddy, Uncle Mark and Amanda. We were playing the "who's
that game"....I named everyone in the car, but when Amanda
asked me her name, I said my classic..."nooo". Uncle
Mark asked me everyone's name the next time around and he pointed to
her and I said...."Ah-Manda"...and just laughed and
laughed. Everyone cheered.
**Now only
Grammy and Grandma have to wait for their big day...heehee**
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Happy
Thanksgiving ~ Take Two!
November
28-30th, 2003 |
Me, Mommy,
Daddy, Uncle Mark and Amanda all went to my Grandparents Proper for
the weekend and to have another Turkey Day celebration! Uncle
Mark drove part of the way and Daddy did the rest. The weather
was lousy they entire trip...rainy and dark but we didn't hit any
traffic. I did a great job for the car ride up...partly thanks
to my company in the back seat and my Christmas gift from
Grandparents Wiles (DVD/TV player). We watched Sponge Bob and
Toy Story! I also took a little nap...but not as big of a one
that Amanda took!! She slept almost the entire trip!
Anyway, Grandma and Paw-Paw (that is what I call him now, I just
can't seem to make up my mind on what his name should be) were happy
to see all of us...even Amanda and Uncle Mark! Right away I
attacked the toys....and made myself at home. Daddy fixed
spaghetti for dinner and everyone enjoyed watching me eat
that. I sure was a big mess.
It had started to snow Friday evening before we all went to
sleep...well, Mommy woke around 6:30am and the electric was out and
there was about 6 inches of very wet and heavy snow on the
ground! Paw-paw lit the fire place and kerosene heater and we
all hung out in the living room to stay warm. I didn't notice
the cold so much, I was too busy running around playing. Daddy and
Pa were busy driving the tractor down to the creek so we would have
water to flush the potty with. Daddy bundled me up and we
played outside in the snow for quite a long time. It was
fun. I just had some trouble walking and didn't like it when I
fell down. The electric came back around noon-ish....when we where
supposed to be eating our turkey! So, Grandma started cooking
again and we had a very late dinner, but it was still nice. I
of course, was tired since I refused my nap and was very
crabby....so I had the bested "Thanksgiving" dinner
ever....M&M's and Smarties...yum!
Grandpa thought that was pretty funny, since he told everyone that
he works with that his grandson likes M's so he was going to give
them to me no matter what my parents said! We all laughed
about that for awhile.
We had to get back on the road early Sunday since Daddy had a hockey
game to be back for. It was a nice visit but too short.
Daddy is coming back up for hunting and I might get to come with
him. I hope so...but I will miss Mommy!
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