Vacation Day

Today was better. Mommy did not seemed so stressed and she spent more time with me. We went outside to play on the green lawn and I got to see Ms. Alice and Ms. Ruthie who are in room 116. I met them yesterday and was so gleeful to see them again today. I had a wonderful two hour nap with Daddy as a nap buddy. I bumped my forehead on the corner of the coffee table; Mommy felt really bad since she was suppose to be"watching" me and was on the phone with work. In the evening we all went to the pizza party where I saw many more people. I do love pizza. What a wonderful day.

Hectic Day

Today I was not feeling well. I think my teeth were bothering me and Mommy and Daddy were both busy working to meet 5 pm deadlines for Gene Express and CyberData Solutions. I really miss Ms. Beth. I did however, get to meet some of the other residents at the 9 am donuts and coffee social. In the afternoon, Daddy took me outside where I got to look at the Grand Traverse Bay with its seagulls and ducks and lots of green grass. When work was over, Mommy look very happy and tired so she suggested that we all go for a family swim. I'm not quite sure of the swimming pool. It kind of frightened me. So all I did was place my feet in and splash. Daddy was a waterbug, though. I was fascinated because his head would be in one spot in the pool and then it disappeared and popped-up on the opposite side.

Week 40 - Pinestead Reef

Today Mommy, Daddy and I drove up to Traverse City, Michigan where we have a one-week time share at the Pinestead Reef. I didn't mind the long drive up there and many times I sang along with the radio songs while Daddy worked with his notebook computer. I really wanted to help him. When we arrived, I had to explore everything in the living room, kitchen, the newly renovated bathroom and the bedroom with two queen beds. Tomorrow I can't wait to explore the outside.

Errands

Today "the ladies" did errands together. Kaylie got so excited every time she saw another baby or child. At Whole Foods Market she saw a blond child (3-4 years old) and tried desperately to grab her, all the time making her gurgling, growling, squealing noises. The child just looked at Kaylie with solemn wide eyes.

Autumn October Day

It was cold enough today for me to wear my Peruvian hat and travel in the stroller with a blanket. We went to the tiny park on Stone School and explored. We saw Asters and many fruits - apples, pears, berries of various kinds. I still try to eat the leaves but seem to have a slightly better sense about flowers. I hold them looking and looking for the longest time and then pull them apart.

Joyful and Content

Beth wrote...
We took a walk in a new neighborhood today. Kaylie held a blanket over the back of her head and pressed around her ears (perhaps for warmth but also for fun, I think). She seemed more joyful and content on this walk than normal. "Normal" meaning since a few walks ago when she stopped loving the stroller. It was a beautiful fall day. A little gray but the air smelled of fruit and dry leaves. Also we've been singing more lately. Kaylie suddenly has gotten super focused when I sing and she giggles at the hand movements for "Itsy-bitsy spider, etc. Later we sat on the porch with blankets and watched the rain.

Kaylie thoughts....
Mommy had a meeting in Chicago today. She left this morning and returned in the evening. I missed her but had a wonderful time with Daddy. He taught me to "howl" and we played "lift the baby over Daddy's head and see what toy I can pick-up". Daddy always finds the most fun games.

Yummy Crayons

Ms. Beth wrote...
Kaylie had her first experience "drawing" today. Silly Miss Beth put her in her highchair thinking: "contained, convenient". Kaylie just thought: "Lunch!" So in reality today was Kaylie's first experience eating crayons. Dad got pictures. And Video.