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September
2004 Journal
Who
knows what we will find ourselves doing this month! A
visit from grandparents, Uncle Mark and Uncle JG will be nice.
I think I am going to get to ride Thomas too! I am doing
AWESOME with going on the potty!
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Grandparents
Proper Visit
September
3-7, 2004 |
Threw together a
last minute visit for Grandma and Pa-Pa to come here. Daddy
wanted to take Pa-Pa to Chili-Fest on City Island on Saturday.
I am glad that they were able to make plans to come and actually
stay for a few days. Mommy & me both weren't feeling too
good but managed to get through okay. Sorry, Grandma if we
gave you our colds. Anyway, we pretty much just hung out and
visited all day Friday while Daddy worked on Pa-Pa's computer.
He got them all set up and ready to go on their new one. It
was getting pretty old banging on that other monitor in order to get
it to work!
Saturday, we got up and moving and went to the Chili-Fest. Mmmm.....yummy
chili. Mommy and me just walked around and watched the boats
on the river. We still weren't feeling that good and chili
would not have helped! We spent a long time there and we all
rode the train around City Island. Thank goodness it didn't
rain this year! Daddy and Pa-Pa had a good time eating chili
that made them sweat! Our batteries weren't working in our
camera...sorry no chili-fest pics this year....bummer.
Sunday we just hung out at home....and Grandma & Pa-Pa went to
visit Uncle Allen and Aunt Susan. We opted to stay home, since
Mommy and me still were kind of sick. We are hoping to visit
them soon. Aunt Susan sent Pa-Pa back with a really cool metal
pedal car for me...it's a Pepsi one. It will take me a little
bit to learn to use the pedals, but I can make it go with my
feet. We cooked a nice dinner and watched a movie before it
was time for bed.
Monday ~ Labor Day and Mommy & Daddy's Anniversary. I got
to stay home with Pa-Pa and play while everyone else went and did a
little geocaching. Grandma brought me back a really cool
corvette car and some lizards! Thanks. While everyone
was away, Pa and me played in the sandbox and took a walk around the
neighborhood. By walk, I mean, I rode on Pa-Pa's
shoulders....heehee! Later, Daddy and Mommy went out for
dinner. Happy 7 Years Mommy & Daddy. Pa-Pa said that
Mommy says it's "Been 7 glorious years" and that Daddy
says it's "been 3 glorious years". My Pa is pretty
funny! Anyway, we went to McDonald's for supper and I (or
Grandma, we aren't sure who to blame) spilled an entire soda all
over Grandma! Oops....sorry. After dinner, they took me
to Wal-Mart. Pa-Pa thought I could use some more cars.
Plus, I have been doing so good with going to the potty too!
They got me a matchbox Hummer car, a Fairly Odd Parents book and a
new Thomas DVD! THANKS!!! XOXOXO
Tuesday came too fast and it was time for them to leave. I
told them I didn't want them to go but I will see them again
soon....I hope. Now, Mommy & me need to get rid of our
colds! *cough*
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Daddy's
Lyme Disease
September
4, 2004 |
Well...the
results are in...Daddy has Lyme Disease. He had found a tick
on his belly about a month ago after a long day of
geocaching...removed it rather quickly and we watched the bite area
for about a week or two and nothing seemed odd. About 2 weeks
ago I heard Mommy asking Daddy about some rash on his stomach and
what was up with it. He didn't seem to concerned and kind of
blew it off. Then about 2 days later, comes in to the living
room and asks Mommy about this "strange" rash on his
belly. (Ah, Daddy your funny!) It was all red and had a
ring around the edge and pretty much covered his lower torso.
He said it wasn't itchy or burning or anything...nor did he have any
of the flu-like symptoms that you can get with Lyme's. So, he
decided to go to the doctors anyway and make an appointment for a
test. The doctor wasn't sure either but since the rash was so
big, they did the test. We weren't expecting to hear back from
the doctor until next week, but someone was in the office today and
saw his test had come back, so they called with the news.
Daddy has to get an antibiotic and take it for 2 weeks and
everything will be fine. We caught it in time...whew!
The antibiotics is called: Doxycycline, for anyone who was
wondering.
Weird since the tick was a "dog tick", one of the larger
brown ones, that they "say" doesn't usually carry the
disease, but I guess that is quickly changing. Plus, it wasn't
on Daddy for very long. I guess we are lucky that he got the
rash. The doctor said a lot of people don't. So...we
suggest if you ever find one on you...have the blood work done...it
doesn't cost that much. We had used all the necessary
precautions too....bug spray, long pants, etc. So, just always
check yourself good when out in the woods. You can't be afraid
of this stuff and stay inside all the time! Life would get
pretty boring!
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Amber
Christine is Born!
September
3, 2004 |
Congratulations
Jeff & Stephanie! (Our friends that live in Melbourne, FL)
Despite the threat of Hurricane Frances barreling down on the
"Jeffanie's"...the doctor decided it was time for them to
have their baby. It was going to be safer for them to be in
the hospital and that the baby would thrive more in the outside
world.
She was born at 8:40am and weighed 5lbs 4 1/2ozs. and 18 1/2 inches
long! She and Mommy are both doing great!
Check her out at their website: Baby
Amber I am sure I will be adding her to my buddies page
soon!
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Accident
Free for ONE Whole Week!
September
11, 2004 |
"Who is the
big boy, that wears big boy pants? COLE JAMES
PROPER!!" That's what Mommy is always singing around
here! She's funny! Well....you heard it right...so
far...so good. I am using the potty like an old pro. I
even used the potty in public with Daddy the other day. We
were shopping and I had to go, so I told him. I guess this was
a big deal, since he called Mommy at work and told her all about it
and she was excited for me when she got home. I am still
wearing a pull-up to bed and for nap (when I take one). Mommy
said that she will probably give me another week (at daycare) in
pull-ups for nap and then see if I am still consistently dry before
she takes them off of me. I am becoming such an old pro at
this that I don't even care about getting stickers and chocolate
anymore! HOWEVER...I do remember that Mommy said we would go
ride Thomas when he came to town! I can't wait for that day to
get here! I want to ride in Clarabel!
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A
Day at Hershey Park
September
12, 2004 |
Amanda had
gotten free park tickets a long time ago and we were supposed to all
go together next week, but with the pending weather...we decided to
bump the trip up a weekend and unfortunately, Amanda had to
work. We THANK her very much for thinking of giving us the
tickets....we still managed to have a pretty fun day.
We really picked a good day to go. It was pretty much after
the regular season so the crowd wasn't so bad, lines weren't too
long and weather was perfect! I was a little fussy at first
but still having a good time riding on rides. I can ride a
whole bunch of different ones now that I am bigger. I am, what
they call, a Hershey Kiss. I was excited to ride my very
first real roller coaster, Trailblazer.
Mommy tried to take a picture but it was too blurry. She did
catch Daddy and me coming off the ride though....what a rush!
Apparently, it was a bit too much for my little self to handle,
since shortly thereafter, while feeding the ducks, I pee'd all over
the place! Ooops! I had done so good earlier too....and
after just bragging about how good I was doing. Oh
well....Mommy and Daddy said it happens. It was a good thing
we had extra clothes along, however, they were a bit wet from the
water rides we had gone on, but I didn't mind. Enough about
that...we were going to get ready to go but I wanted to check out
the Sea Lion and Dolphin show and after that...I was really excited
to be there...so, we stayed and pretty much rode everything I was
allowed to! Let's say we opened and closed the park! I
got to buy a yummy "locolate" bar before we left.
Thanks again Amanda! I am excited to go back in the Fall for Hershey Park
in the Dark! I like to wear my costume there and go trick or
treating! Hopefully, Amanda can join us then!
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Uncle
Mark Visits!
September
14, 2004 |
I went to work
with Mommy today! It had been well over a week since I had
been there. Anyway, I had a fun day....but came home to a
great surprise. Uncle Mark was at my house! I was very excited
to see him. We played outside and I introduced him to our new
neighbors and we played too. He has a bunch of stuff to do
while he is in town but I am sure we will get to spend some quality
time together. I think Mommy said that us "boys"
were going to hang out on Wednesday. I am looking forward to
it.
Uncle Mark came out of Hurricane Frances unscathed. He had
evacuated to a relatives place up north. He returned to his
home with very little to no damage. A small leak in the ceiling
but nothing that "dripped" into his house. He even
had electric and cable when he got home! However, some homes
in the area, mostly the older ones, weren't so lucky. He said
it's been very interesting living in the "post hurricane"
world. The beaches near his house took a good beating, a lot
of erosion. Some of the pictures he showed us were quite
fascinating, especially the steps leading to the beach that ended
about 6 feet above the sand! Hope they get that all fixed by
our next visit! We are hoping he doesn't go home to too much
more damage from Hurricane Ivan!
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Peein'
In 'Da Woods!
September
15, 2004 |
Uncle Mark and
Daddy took me Geocaching today! I had lots of fun, and even
found the caches all by myself! But the highlight of my day
was when I told Daddy I had to pee, and he just told me to go in the
woods. It was so much fun, I even went a second time a little
bit later. Peein' in the woods is tons of fun, and Daddy says
it's one of the great things about being a boy!
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Cole's
Doctor Appointment
September
16, 2004 |
Daddy got me a
check-up for today since I have been coughing still and mostly at
night and it has been keeping me awake...and them
too...heehee! Dr. Besselman saw me and he seems to think it's
my allergies acting up again, seeing how I was there around the same
time last year with similar symptoms. He told Daddy to give me
Delsym at night and some nose spray (Rhinocort Aqua, and only till
my nose dries up). Then I am taking Zyrtec for my allergies
during the day. Only half a pill and it tastes
gross! I took it willingly the first time...not too sure what
I will do tomorrow. Mommy is probably going to have to get
creative! YUCK! The doctor helped us out by giving us
all free samples...thank goodness! I was a very good boy while
there and I got a Thomas stamp on my hand and Daddy took me to
McDonald's for lunch! We got something for Mommy and dropped
it off at FunCare...it was funny being there at naptime and not
having to sleep! Anyway, let's hope this medicine helps me
sleep better!
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Ivan
the Terrible
September
18, 2004 |
So, Hurricane
Ivan the category 5 storm that has been wiping out everything in
it's path the last few days (Grenada, Jamaica and the Panhandle of
Florida are complete disaster areas) brought it's strong winds
and rains our way. We had a lot of rain and wind through the
night. It was so loud that it woke Mommy around 3AM!
Anyway, when we (I mean Mommy and me...heehee) got up we went on a
search for my sandbox lid...whew, found it at the side of the
neighbors house! Mommy thought she better check the
basement....and we found about an inch of water!! UGH!
Mommy got Daddy up and he came down to look. It seems that the
sump pump wasn't working or couldn't keep up. We didn't
know. All I know is that I had a fun time running around in
the water....weeee, swimming pool! Mommy told Daddy, well,
guess we need to look at this through the eyes of a 3-year
old. Almost all of our stuff is in plastic totes...we have
some cardboard boxes to replace and we are hoping that the boards to
Daddy's pool table dry okay, without warping too badly.
We were about to go get something to start the big clean up process
because the water was slowly rising. Daddy decided to go over
to the neighbors. Thank goodness he did. Steve knew more
about sump pumps so he came and took ours out and got it working
again. Seems the floater switch thing was stuck!
ugh! Then he and Daddy rigged the outtake pipe at the side of
the house to get the water to dump onto the street, instead of back
in the ground around the house. He also had a shop vac for us
to use and that thing worked great at sucking up what was left on
the floor! I watched all this fun while playing in my water
saturated sandbox...that was sooo much fun! I kept telling
Mommy to "Come on Mommy, play with me, the water is
fine!". So...thank goodness for neighbors....he saved us
a lot of time and money! I think Mommy & me are going to
make him some brownies! We are still calling the builder....because
we aren't sure if that pump was ever working properly. We are
just thankful that we were home and it wasn't sooo bad.
Other news...the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg is to crest at 24
feet tomorrow....so, that should cover Front Street. Still not
the worst flood this area has seen though.
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A
New Tooth! Finally!
September
20, 2004 |
Finally, my last
2-year molar has decided to finally break through the gum!
It's only a corner of it but that's enough. I sure did take my
good old time with getting my teeth. I am glad to be
done with this teething thing for awhile.
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Grandparents
Wiles & Uncle JG Visit!
September
24-27, 2004 |
Grammy, Pap-Pap
and Uncle JG came in for the weekend! I was very excited to
see them. Grammy always has some new trains for me and we play
them all weekend long! Mommy seems to think that Grammy likes
Thomas just as much as I do! She got me a really cool car,
called a "hand-car"....it pumps up and down as it chugs
along the track! It's cool.
Uncle JG got here really late on Friday so I didn't see him until
Saturday morning. I was a bit shy at first but didn't take me
long to get him to play cars with me! I love to play crash
cars!
We had a nice visit (see Saturday's entry) and JG had to leave
Sunday but Grammy & Pap-Pap stayed until Monday. Daddy and
me were both sick with the flu on Sunday. I got pretty sick
with fever and vomiting but after that I was okay...weird?
Mommy gave me a bath and then I went to bed. I hope we didn't
make anyone else sick too! It's not fun. Mommy and
Grammy did some shopping and I got some new clothes for Fall.
Thanks Grammy, Pap and Uncle JG for everything and we hope to see
all again soon!
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A
Day Out with Thomas!
September
25, 2004 |
Well...I earned
it! A
Day out with Thomas! I worked really hard on learning to
use the potty and got lots and lots of stickers that earned me my
very own ticket to see and ride Thomas the Tank Engine!! He
was coming to Strausburg and I am going to get to see him!
Mommy, Daddy, Grammy, Pap and Uncle JG were all taking me!
Traffic was pretty busy so we parked and rode a shuttle, school bus,
to the train station. That was fun! There sure were a
lot of people there to see him...he is a pretty famous and popular
guy! We got there just in time to see him chugging down the
tracks. I waved and yelled "Hello!" Mommy
& I walked around while Daddy was picking up our tickets.
We walked down alongside Thomas' coaches and I got down real low to
check out his wheels and the track! They sure were big!
Mommy and me walked down and saw Sir Topham Hatt. I didn't
want to get close...just saw him and said, "wow"...real
quiet like. Kind of surreal for me, I guess. Finally, it
came time to ride the train. Daddy, Uncle JG and me rode him
while Mommy and Grammy did some shopping. Pap-pap hung out in
the shade and visited with all kinds of people. He had a good
time talking with the bus drivers and other people about the amount
of money probably spent in that day, the amount of people there and
the whole Thomas fascination. I hope he had a good time.
After the train ride, I marched Uncle JG right into the gift shop
and picked out the train I wanted so badly....Harvey, the crane
train. Thanks Uncle JG!! Grammy got me Edward, so now I
have all the main storyline engines (Thomas, Edward, Gordon, Henry,
James, Percy and Toby!) I think that made Grammy feel much
better...heehee! Next, we went around to the different stations
that they had set up. I played with some of the train tables,
got a Harold tattoo, had some ice cream, rode the handcars (which
were much harder to drive than the ones at Knoebel's), toured the
little train museum and rode in a tram train. Then it was time
to go....we had to stand in line for awhile to ride the bus back to
the car but that was okay. I sat with Grammy on the way back
and then I got to ride back home with Uncle JG in his
"pretty" car! I fell asleep on the way home.
We got yummy pizza for dinner and that was the end of our fun day!
Thanks for taking me and I had a good time. I can't wait to go
ride trains again some day!
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I
AM Potty Trained!
September
29, 2004 |
It's pretty much
as official as it's going to be...I AM potty trained! I go all
the time by myself, don't need much help at all except for that
whole wiping myself business. I told Mommy I didn't want to
wear pull-ups to bed anymore and I don't. I don't even use
them at daycare for nap anymore. I will tell you if I have to
go and give myself plenty of time to get there. I haven't had
an accident in almost 2 weeks! I still have my sticker charts
but I am usually just to busy and want to get back to playing to
worry about them anymore. I am sure that I will have the occasional
accident or two in my future but I will try really hard to not let
that happen too often. It takes too much of my time to clean
myself up and get back to "work" when I do.
YAY! For me! So...what's next?
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