Pumpkin Patch(es)

Last Sunday Mommy and Daddy took me to a pumpkin patch for the first time. I never made it last year; I was taking so many naps there was never enough time to get out of the house (remember, I love my sleep and can make everyone miserable if I don't get it)! So this year, I got to see all the animals, go on a hayride, and play in the pumpkin patch. Except for the strong winds, it was a great day to go out there. Not only did I get to take home a pumpkin of my own, I brought home severe allergies! That's ok because I got a new prescription. Mommy kept talking about how expensive it was so it must be a good one.

On Wednesday we had a playgroup at a different pumpkin patch. It didn't last very long though. The winds were even stronger that day so after a good whiff of all the animals, getting dirt in my eyes, and being knocked over by wind gusts a couple of times, I had had enough and we got the heck out of there. Sorry, no cute pictures with the pumpkins that day.

What the . . . ?

This is my school picture. No, I'm not joking, it really is. I had obviously forgotten about it because I certainly would have warned Mommy weeks ago that I had my blanket during the pictures. For those of you who didn't know, I suck my thumb when I go to sleep. Mommy started sending the blanket that I sleep with to school for nap time. However, whenever I am having a rough time, the "Mrs. Jennifers" give it to me, and now I have associated my blanket with sucking my thumb even when I'm not going night-night. Get it? It has gotten to the point that if I even see my blanket I start sucking my thumb. So, as you can see I was having a difficult time during picture day and this is what I looked like . . . with my blanket . . . sucking my thumb . . . out of my crib . . . captured in a photograph . . . for eternity. Sorry, Mommy. Hopefully this does not come back to haunt me one day. How embarrassing that the Class of 2024's valedictorian sucked his thumb.

Romantic breakfast

A huge storm blew through the area overnight, and we woke up without power (at least the sound of the rain outside matched the setting on my noise maker). I was quite confused about the darkness and not getting my waffles this morning, but I was able to enjoy my yogurt by candlelight. Unfortunately, I'm still new to eating utensils and it was a little hard to see what I was doing, so I really wasn't enjoying anything.

(I know that it's really hard to see in this video, but I still look super cute- Mommy even said so!)

Almost tall enough

Sorry that I have been slacking off lately with my posts. I am now consistently on one nap a day and have been really busy occupying my folks. I have been learning a lot of new tricks including opening doors; I usually do it when I'm purposely being kept out of another room. When I have both hands free, I can lean in and reach all the way up to pull on the lever- Daddy thought that he had several more months to toddler-proof the doors (just like Mommy was hoping for several more months of two-nap days). I just can't wait to to be tall enough to play with the water dispenser, I mean, get my own cup of water.

War Wounds

Today at school I got into my first fight, but it was apparently one-sided. He scratched my right cheek (like a girl); I just cried. When I got home from school, I got into another one-sided fight with the wall. It hit me on the left side of my forehead (when I wasn't looking); I just cried that time, too. Thankfully, my wounds will heal before I start my child modeling career.

15-Month Pictures

Last week I turned the big 1-6 months. Here are pictures of back when I was only 15 months old. I sure do miss those days.

Bookworm

I have grown to love books more than any of my other toys (but still not as much as I love sleeping). I enjoy looking at them, walking around with them, and having my parents read them to me. Sometimes Mommy tells me to go look at my books so that she can get a break (again, from what I'm not sure). There is this one book (Dog is Lost) that I like the most because Mommy has read it to me since I was two weeks old. She often tries to hide it because she gets so tired of reading it over and over again. But, I've got her number and I know when it is missing from my bin. Nice try, lady!

Visit with cousins

This past Saturday Reese and JP came to visit me. They, however, were not in their game day gear. I guess it's because their daddy's alma mater, Notre Dame, isn't doing well (don't worry Ninong Cesar, the season is still early). . . unlike Daddy's horns (take caution Daddy, the season is still early)! Hook 'em! Here are some pictures for Lola and Papo.

Reese in my crib . . .
Chopper making sure that I share . . .

Trying to get a picture with all three of us . . .

Daddy holding JP for some reason (where was I at this time?) . . .

Traumatic Day

Mommy has been wanting to go back to work but she was never able to figure out what to do with me. She didn't like the idea of a daycare and it's hard to find a nanny just for two days a week. So, last spring she enrolled me in a Mother's Day Out program. While I'm there, she is going to start her own private speech therapy business. I don't know why I wasn't consulted in all these decisions being made. I had no idea what was in store for me . . .

With the exception of the day I was born, today was the most traumatic day of my life. Mommy and Daddy had been really nervous about today (now I know why) and felt sorry for my poor teachers (that part I don't understand). My teachers Mrs. Jennifer and Mrs. Jennifer (it's unlikely I'll get their names wrong) were really nice when they greeted us this morning, but the next thing I knew Mommy and Daddy just LEFT ME THERE . . . FOR THE WHOLE DAY! I was really upset, but still ate all of my lunch and even took a nap there. Later in the afternoon they told Mommy that I did well, but I know the real story. Despite all the tears I kind of had a good time there, but I just hate being away from my folks. Hopefully that "school" thing is just a one time deal.

Do you like my new lunchbox?

Mrs. Jennifers

Don't leave me here!

Ready to go home in the afternoon (where are my shorts from this morning?)

Game Day

Are you ready for some football? I sure am- can't you tell? I was really mad before the first Longhorn game of the season because Mommy woke me up from a short nap to go to the Sutton's house. Hadn't she heard that saying "Never wake a sleeping baby"?

Daddy loves autumn mainly because it's the season of college football. He can associate the two biggest days of his life to certain Longhorn games- Mommy and Daddy got married after Texas played Iowa State and they found out they were having me before the big Ohio State game.

Instead of watching the game, I mostly played with Carter and Cade. I must not have missed much anyway since Daddy and Mr. Trent were yelling a lot at the tv. I don't understand why they got so mad because Texas still won.