As usual, we had a whirlwind tour with lots of driving and visiting. I'd like to send a special thanks for the hospitality to Gammy and Grampa, and Nanna and Gramp. My long weekend began in the deep fryer (as you saw), but after that I took a nap in the car and I when I woke up I was in a different house and Cousin Yvette was there. We played hoops together (she has the same basketball contraption that I do). She has some pretty good moves.
Monday, November 30, 2009
My First Thanksgiving In Review
As usual, we had a whirlwind tour with lots of driving and visiting. I'd like to send a special thanks for the hospitality to Gammy and Grampa, and Nanna and Gramp. My long weekend began in the deep fryer (as you saw), but after that I took a nap in the car and I when I woke up I was in a different house and Cousin Yvette was there. We played hoops together (she has the same basketball contraption that I do). She has some pretty good moves.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
My First Turkey Day
I'm taking the day off tomorrow and the rest of the weekend so that I may recover from entertaining and an overstuffed belly. Please have a safe and happy Thanksgiving, and...
Have a great weekend!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Conspiracy Theory
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
The Agreement
So now it's just the boys at home. Onyx is being a good boy and we are having fun playing together. He does need a lesson on sharing, but at least he's gentle with me. Please, don't attempt this on your own. Onyx would probably want to play a little more rough with anyone else, particularly with Mommy or Daddy. You see, he and I have an agreement: he's cool with me as long as I occasionally and "accidentally" drop some food from my highchair.
Good boy, Onyx.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Matthew the Antibody
Mommy is returning to work tomorrow. Today, Daddy and I will get her off the couch and bring her to the grocery store in order to reintroduce her to the world outside our living room. She'll ride in one of those motorized carts and bark instructions for what groceries to get.
Yesterday, I developed my first cough. I only coughed a few times and it doesn't seem to bother me. Everything else appears to be normal. I must have picked up the cold Daddy has, but without his crying and whining. This cold, however, is about to be bested by my own antibodies. Go get 'em, guys!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Quarantined!
This is all on account of the doc telling Mommy yesterday that she has H1N1. Lab results will confirm in several days, which is about the time when Mommy will probably be feeling better. Mommy can't go back to work until Tuesday. Woo-hoo!...four day weekend with Mommy! I do wish that it were under better circumstances. The CDC recommends keeping Mommy in her own room with the door shut, that she should wear a mask if she must go into the kitchen or bathroom, that she keep six feet away from anyone and everyone at all times, and for us to avoid making eye contact with her. Sounds reasonable.
How am I feeling? Great! I got the vaccine two weeks ago. So don't worry Mommy, I'll take care of you. For the rest of you out there- stay healthy and...
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Origins of Matthew
Hi, it's me, Matthew. It's probably a little difficult to see me when I'm wearing these white pajamas. My complexion is so white and pale that I'm probably all hair, eyes, and lips to you. Why is my skin like this? It may be because if the sun happens to direct some of its rays at me Mommy will jump in the way and sacrifice her own body just to keep the light off of my skin. With these kinds of things Mommy is faster than the speed of light. She says that, like her and Daddy, the sun will burn my skin and I'll become red if only exposed to the sun for a few seconds. I've gathered that being overly white has something to do with my heritage. Now, I know I'm not going to remember to include and get everything right, but I did some investigating on my heritage and this is what I found. Daddy says that I am a European mixture: from French political exiles to horse stealing Dutchmen, pillaging Norwegians, and mostly, "silly" Irishmen. I'm not sure what the "silly" refers to but Daddy says we should just keep it at that for now. He said he'd clue me in when I'm 21 if I haven't figured it out by then. Mommy and Daddy predicted they would have very light complected, almost translucent skinned children. I must be living verification of that prediction.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Caretaker
Good morning. I don't have a lot of time to write because apparently I'm doing the caretaking today. Mommy is back to work after being sick, but now Daddy appears to be sick (wimp). Even Onyx has seemed a little under the weather with a runny nose and drooling; although today he is relentless in trying to get Daddy and I to play with him. So I guess today I have to wear the big boy pants and take care of everything. I should probably go put both Daddy and Onyx down for a nap. Evidently, the "caretakee," if you will, has become the caretaker.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Birthday Suit For Two
Monday, November 16, 2009
Where's My Size?
Friday, November 13, 2009
The Princess and Me
Okay, so I'm a little tired this morning after missing the rest of my sleep. Daddy likes that I can just fall asleep while eating in my high chair. His reasoning centers around the fact that instead of increasing my crankiness, like in the past, I just fall asleep instead. He's hoping that I start doing this in other places, such as the floor when I've been playing and crawling around, or while I'm in my crib at 4:38 AM.
Well, I really need to continue this nap. It's important that I restore as much attention summoning energy as I can get in order to keep Aunt Bethy on her toes.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Importance of Sleep in Children
Yesterday, in celebrating eight months outside the womb, I went to the doctor. Unfortunately, it wasn't that much fun. Instead, it turns out that I have an eye infection. It's probably a result of having my first observed-by-adults cold this past weekend. The cold was characterized by a runny nose and waking every hour Sunday night. If anything else was bothering me, such as a sore throat or a headache, I'm not telling because I'm a tough guy. I'd rather just continuously wake Mommy and Daddy throughout the night. So now I'm feeling better but poor Mommy is sick with a cold. Then again, I don't mind that she's sick because that means she gets to stay home with me today. She'll help Daddy hold me down so they can put drops in my eyes. The drop application process is silly and the drops don't bother me. Maybe I can get this on video. I'm just glad to be in my Mama's arms. Maybe if I snuggle with her I'll make her feel better.
By the way, I came into eight months weighing 17 pounds, 14 ounces (my height was not taken). I'm still, and probably always will be, somewhere in the 25% range on the growth chart. I really thought that my protruding, dunlop belly would push me past some of my peers. I guess not.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Eight Months
How big is Matthew?
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Library Hopping
I'm pretty excited because today we're trying out a new story time at a library in the next town over. We plan to hit up all the local libraries to fill the week with these awesome story times. This afternoon, I have to go to the dentist with Daddy. I guess he needs someone to hold his hand. I plan to ask the dentist if he knows of any secrets to getting those first teeth to present themselves. But first, following my post, Daddy, Onyx, and I are walking to the bank. We're not sure if they allow babies and dogs in the bank lobby. If not, Daddy plans to tie either one or both of Onyx and I outside to a tree.
Happy Tuesday!
Monday, November 9, 2009
Laughing
Friday, November 6, 2009
Awesome
First, let me begin by mentioning that I was a little tired by the time Awesome Time, 11:30, rolled around. I woke up at 3:55 AM that morning and stayed awake for about an hour. I'm not sure why I did this. I then slept until 8 AM but refused to take my usual two hour morning nap. Daddy tried his hardest, but I bested him in the, "You need a nap/No I don't," competition. I did not fall asleep until the exact moment we pulled into the library parking lot. Of course I then I had to be woken from my 30 second slumber. I only mention the above because things can get a little rough if I get too sleepy. Anyway, I had no problems with being over-tired during Awesome Time. There were seven other babies there with their mothers. My Daddy was the lone male over the age of one. I'm happy to report that he was able to make it through okay. It was awesome hanging out with these other babies, and the librarian put on an awesome show. For one awesome half-hour, we listened and participated in an awesome selection of literature, poetry, and music. I even screamed with excitement at the librarian. Who of you can honestly say that you've screamed at a librarian in a library? That's what I thought. I recommend story time to all you babies out there. Please visit and support your local library. Libraries are awesome.
Last night I had an awesome bath, as usual. I'm really good at splashing now. Notice that at the very end of the video (below) that I stood and emptied my bladder. It's a relieving feeling and it sounds awesome as the pee hits the water. It's now my new and awesome thing.
Finally, during breakfast this morning, I saw something I'd never seen before. I can't explain it. I looked out the kitchen window and noticed little white things everywhere, floating down onto the trees and ground. I couldn't believe my eyes.
I'm going to have to get outside and check this out. But first, especially after missing two hours of sleep yesterday, I need a nap. Good-nap, and as always, stay awesome and...Have a great weekend!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Cuddle Time
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
It's Not Too Early
To my multitude of fans out there: it's not too early to begin shopping for me. There are plenty of things out there that I'll accept. I've got my loot stocking and I'm ready to receive. Please form a line. No pushing. Don't worry, you'll all get your turn to give me gifts. And no, the 's' at the end of gift was not a typo.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Carnivore
Monday, November 2, 2009
100
After breakfast, I got my Monday going with with some refreshing exercise. First, I take a big gulp of water from my cup to make sure that I'm properly hydrated. That is very important, I guess. Then my morning workout routine commences. This morning's workout consisted of some practice crawls (I'm really making progress) and shooting some hoops. I don't exactly "shoot" hoops, yet. I feel it is important to first study the hoop, basket, and ball in order to learn the physical intricacies. Maybe by blog #200 I'll be hooping it up.
So Halloween was pretty fun, I think. Actually, the whole trick or treating thing was not what I expected. It was cold, dark, and candy-less. I did meet up with (I'm going to have to make something up because I don't know what her costume was exactly) a medieval princess and Bumblebee Transformer. They had a lot of fun running from house to house and begging for handouts.
The rest of the weekend was fairly relaxing. From my wagon, I supervised Mommy and Daddy raking leaves. I think I dislike raking just by looking at it. No raking for me- I'll keep my supervisor job, thank you.