Today the FedEx man dropped off a wonderful package. It was a gift set of Johnson & Johnson’s bath soaps and lotions. I can’t wait to soak in a bath and smell wonderful from this gift set of bath goodies! It was from mommy’s cousin Heather in da UP. Which by the way, I hope to see before mommy and daddy have to go back to work in September. Thank you very much Heather Wastell and family.
Monday, June 6, 2011
A Breath of Fresh Air & A Refreshing Dinner!
Today was an exciting day! Janine Huisjen stopped by to visit and brought a wonderful and refreshing dinner for mom and dad. She brought an assortment of refreshing summer salads that were filled with fresh vegetables and a fantastic strawberry dessert. They made me jump and jive with excitement because I know eating my veggies will make me a strong little boy. I showed mom later that evening how strong I was by kicking her belly so hard….I knocked a piece of paper that was on her belly onto the floor! Daddy was proud! He said he was positive that I would be a kicker for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish soon! I think he is right! I did my calisthenics that night to the ND Fight Song!
Even better then the dinner was visiting with Janine! I could tell mommy was sad that Janine will be retiring at the end of the school year. She sure has enjoyed working with her over the past 6 years. Thank you Janine!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
A Fantastic Trip….to see the doctor??? Wednesday, June 2nd
Mommy had another trip to see the doctor today. She was VERY NERVIOUS! We started the appointment with an ultrasound. They wanted to check mommy’s cervix to make sure I could not make a break for it. They also wanted to make sure I had enough fluid and take a couple of pictures of ME!! When they were taking pictures of me the ultrasound tech noticed that I was practicing my breathing skills! How exciting!!! I did not want to have my picture taken that day, because I was super comfy and focusing on learning how to breathe. So, I covered my face with my arm. I figured mom and dad got to see me breath…that would have to be good enough for the day!
Next, it was on to see the doctor. She said everything looked GREAT! Everything looked so great that they changed to type of bed rest mom is on! She can now walk around on occasion and take field trips every few days! Still no lifting, pushing, work or cleaning but…. We get to go out to eat, take rides in the car, go hang out by the pool and go see a movie!!! We can not do this every day…but we can still do all of these wonderful things every once and a while. YEAH!! I was so excited; I decided to shake my booty to Madonna’s Celebrate!
“Come Monday” A Birthday Celebration! Monday, May 30th
The next day, (Monday) was Mommys Birthday!! Mommy and daddy still did not have power…but they were not going to let that ruin the day. I started the day by singing the correct lyrics to the song “Come Monday” (Mommy loves this song but can’t seem to get the words correct. She always slips in something about a paper bag…. Silly mommy should not be allowed to go to Buffett Bash. Good thing she can’t go this year!)
Mommy had the great idea to call Consumers Energy to find out when they thought the power was going to come back on. The original date they were given was May 31st, (Tuesday) by . They thought this was no big deal and got ready for the day.
Later that day, Grandma and Grampa Bryan decided to come and visit for Mommy’s Birthday! They went to have dinner at Texas Roadhouse and enjoyed the air conditioning (it was getting kind of warm). They then went to Big B coffee to have a cool drink…. I was okay with this because I did not want mom to get to hot and “hard boil critter.” This also made me happy because I knew a yummy berry pie was soon to be mine. I love it when mom “Pours Some Sugar on Me.”
This little break also allowed mom and dad to charge their cell phones. Well, dad decided to call Consumers Energy to see if they were still predicting power to come on Tuesday. When he called…they had updated the time. They updated the time the power would come back on… they were now predicting that the power would come back on Thursday, June 2nd by . UGH! It was at this time, mom and dad decided to upgrade from “camping” to a hotel. From reading the news we found out that up to 60 power lines were snapped in half outside of Mason. This along with all of the trees that had fallen on lines in town, was the reason for the delay in getting the lights turned back on.
Mom and dad enjoyed their time at the Holiday Inn. Mommy was able to relax by the pool and read while daddy swam. Mommy also soaked her feet in the hot tub from time to time. This was just the change of scenery that mommy needed. The power came back on sometime Tuesday night and we returned home Wednesday morning.
The Great Mason Power Outage of 2011 – Sunday. 5-29-11
Well, mom and dad were having a very uneventful day. It was around when mom and dad decided to turn on the TV. When they did they were surprised to find out that the local station was broadcasting some special programming to let people know a storm was on the way. So, I decided to do my tumbling to some “Thunderstruck.”
Storms always excite mom because she loves watching them (weird…huh?) Anyways, it was very calm outside. No breeze, no birds flying in the sky, just a calm evening. That was until they started tracking a storm that was scheduled to hit Mason (the place where mom and dad live). Mom and dad were not worried until they heard this odd sound…the storm coming. It was at that point that mom and dad decided to take a siesta in the bathroom. They could hear the wind whipping around outside from the storm. Within a few minutes the power went out. After about 15 minutes they emerged from the bathroom to find a lot of tree branches down and some debris in the parking lot. Dad decided to venture out to see how bad it really was. They had a lot of very large trees down blocking roads and down power lines in there neighborhood. Dad took some pictures so mom could see the destruction since she couldn’t leave the house.
Well, this did not bother mom and dad at all. They were happy they were just without power. Dad decided to venture to Meijer to grab dinner for us (the only store open in Mason).
When dad got back they had a picnic dinner and sat around a “campfire” (aka candles) for the rest of the night. They laughed, joked around and ate “somores.” I of course had to sing some songs and do some tumbling before bed. The “campfire” reminded me of a “Ring of Fire.” So, I sang some Johnny Cash and did my tumbling. When I was done mom and dad ventured to bed with no power.
Today was an uneventful day that was broken up by the UPS man….TWICE! Friday. 5-27-11
Our first delivery came all the way from the land of beer and cheese….Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The next gift comes from a place mommy really missed going to visit this past weekend…. This package made it all the way here from Da UP! It contained all kinds of goodies like, pacifiers, toys, cloths, a movie to pass the time, a little critter photo album and a PICTURE OF ME! A LITTLE CRITTER picture to hang in my room. Mom had to laugh because she said that if I look like critter I will be a hairy beast…..then she laughed, because she knows that probably will not happen because being a hairy beast is not a problem the Weddig males have! LOL Not funny mommy!! I can always hope to have a head of hair like daddy.
One of the shirts is a bottle that says “Born to Tailgate CMU.” (Daddy says I get that from mommy) FIRE UP CHIPS!!!!!
This next package made me so happy I decided to mess with mom a little. I decided to practice my karaoke skills to, “The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow.” I did this just for Mrs. Harris! I was thinking about singing, “Bye, Bye, Bye” but I think I will save that ditty for another day.
Thank you Amy Harris and Family! We miss you and can not wait to make the trip to Da U.P. to see you!!
A rainy day with a glimmer of sunshine! Thursday 5-26-11
Today was a cold and rainy day. Mom was kind of happy that she could not go outside and instead enjoyed listening to the pitter patter of rain drops on the roof. Even with all of the rain, today was a day that did have a little glimmer of sunshine. Jeanie Murphy (6th grade teammate) brought a spectacular dish. She made a wonderful rigatoni pasta bake that was perfect comfort food on a cold and rainy day. What made me even happier was to hear my mom laugh as Jeanie shared some funny stories with mom. This made me “shake my groove thing” to some KC and the Sunshine band.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Tasty Tuesday
Today was another meal day from the completely awesome staff that mommy works with. It was an incredible showing by a 5th grade teacher, Cathy Freeman. The rice and chicken casserole that she prepared had mommy and daddy taking 2nds and 3rds. Daddy was extra happy because he had leftovers for his lunch. On top of me and mommy getting fed mommy got some much needed time with another adult. I could tell that mommy was very happy to have a visitor to talk shop with. Jeanie Murphy was able to provide the little taste that mom needed. I can tell many days, how much mommy misses her other kids. It is yet another reason I think I might be the most luckiest boy in the world. :) Then if that wasn’t enough daddy looks different some how….. he doesn’t look as much like the kitchen mop as he did yesterday. ;) He better watch out, cause if he hasn’t noticed, I can be a little cute pain when I want to be.
Monday, Monday…. 5/23
Well, Monday was a little stressful for mommy. She was in a little bit of pain. She was thankful and surprised when the UPS man stopped at her door. Mommy and I got a “care package” from Aunt Colleen. The care package had all kinds of things to help mommy pass the time. Crossword/suduko puzzles, and some murder mysteries that all had a theme….cooking and death. It also had a gift card for some card side to go from Applebee’s. Humm…..I wonder if she is trying to say something about mommy’s cooking. ;) I guess I had better watch out. Thank you Aunt Colleen.
Breaking the Law, Breaking the Law 5/21
Well, mommy and daddy must have some type of inside joke. Daddy kept saying that mommy was going to break parole and he was going to drive the get away car! I am not sure what that is all about, but last week the doctor said mommy could go for a ride in the car! On Saturday, daddy drove the squad car and took mommy for a modified night on the town! The trip was not that long, because the doctors have mom drinking GALLONS of water to help her deal with the kidney stone. So, the trip was broken up quite a few times…this allowed mommy to investigate every McDonald’s bathroom on the Southside of Lansing. LOL Then the trip ended at one of my favorite takeout restaurants…Wood’s Oasis! Yummmm There is nothing better than a spicy chicken schwarma sandwich.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Tumbling
Today we had an early surprise. Marcy Thayer dropped off dinner early. Marcy’s little man was waiting for her in the car so she could not stay long….but mommy was still happy to have a visitor during the day. Marcy brought Chicken tortilla soup for dinner…and fresh fruit. It was very hard for mommy to not have the soup for lunch because it looked soooo good. All the fruit however, did not make it to dinner. Mommy eats so much fruit I think she is trying to turn me into a fruit!! She just can not get enough. LOL Thank you Marcy for the wonderful dinner.
Later in the evening, I decided to practice my karaoke skills. I know that daddy likes to sing Kid Rock songs. So, I decided to rock out to that "Bawitdaba.” I got so excited and so into my tumbling that I made mommy’s belly move. I was moving so much that daddy saw it before mom could alert him to my boogie. Daddy was so surprised by this, that he thought mommy had an alien in her belly. This made me even more excited, so I kept up my show. This made daddy very happy.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
A Couple of Long Days
Well, mommy is a worry wart and had a couple of long days. She started having some back pain on Saturday night (along with some other symptoms). Mommy and daddy called the on call doctor, and they told her to drink lots and lots of water. Well, she had some pain again today and Grandma Bryan told her to call the doctors office again. After a road trip to be checked out, mommy found out that she might have a kidney stone. This was not all bad, because I got to have my picture taken again today. They took a great headshot of me. I have a nose that is as cute as a button, if I do say so myself. My mouth was wide open for the headshot, because I was practicing for my American Idol audition. It made mommy smile and breathe a sigh of relief.
When mommy and Grandma Bryan got home they had multiple surprises waiting for them. First, daddy was home from work. This made me pretend to “Walk Like an Egyptian.” If that was not enough, we had a wonderful hot meal waiting for us. Thanks to Kristin Phillips who provided me with a scrumptious rotisserie chicken for dinner. She also brought me a very cute sweat suite and diapers (I love diapers….I can not wait to leave mom and dad all kinds of surprises in them).
I am starting to gather all kinds of wrapping for my future parent presents because yesterday Carol Franz dropped off a care package to daddy at the high school. It had diapers and a “Beary Cute” outfit. Mommy and daddy can’t wait to see my little feet in the bear head footies. :)
Saturday, May 14, 2011
House Arrest
Today was a good day. I let mommy sleep in. Don’t tell her and daddy, but it won’t be too much longer that I will let them do that. I am a bit confused though because mommy keeps talking about being on “house arrest.” I do know that she hasn’t violated parole so I guess that is good. And since my mom seems to be under arrest, I thought it was fitting that I jammed to Jail House Rock while I did my tumbling drills. :)
Friday, May 13, 2011
My New Friends 5/13
Well, mommy woke up this morning feeling a lot better. This is good because today is a day full of change, since today Grandma Weddig left. Mommy was very thankful to have had her helping out over the past week and was sad to see her go. This is also the first time; Mommy has been alone since the procedure in April. So, she had a little anxiety, but I calmed her down. I did some moving and shaking this morning! This reinsured Mommy that we would be okay, while daddy was at work. I wonder if she knows I was doing the Macarena? ;) (Don’t tell her it wasn’t the Hustle!) LOL
Later in the day, I got maybe the coolest surprise. I got to hang out with my future best friends. Ellen and Patrick Thompson were able to convince their mom (Erin) and dad (Todd) to stop by. It was really cool to hang out with some other young Notre Dame Fighting Irish fans!!! While my mom was holding Ellen, I kept wiggling around to get a better view. Patrick really seemed to like my daddy’s Irish hat that he was wearing by the way he kept looking at it. Then if that wasn’t cool enough, Mrs. Thompson brought my mommy and daddy a super yummy dinner. My mom says it was the best lettuce wraps that she has ever had. I also think that Mrs. Thompson can read mom’s mind, because she also brought delicious fruit, which is mommy’s favorite pregnancy craving. :) Now I get to hang out with mommy and daddy listening to the rain storm outside. I also have a feeling that we might get to sleep in tomorrow too. Me and daddy are calling it practice for the up coming football Saturdays in the fall.
Thursday's Surprises 5/12
Today was a day full of surprises! Around lunch the mailman dropped off an unexpected package for me. This brought a big smile to mommy’s face because she had not been feeling well. This surprise package was a soft and cuddly “Sleep Sheep.” It is to help me sleep after mommy and daddy bring me home. Until that time, daddy has been using the Sleep Sheep to practice his crazy skills with the “jogging” stroller. Please don’t tell him but woo…he needs practice working that thing still. He is a hazardous driver! Thank you Laura Fenger (6th grade teammate).
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Tuesday 5-10-11
Today was a L O N G day because daddy had to attend the middle school parent teacher conferences. Mommy got lucky because the monotonous day was broken up by a visit from a former teammate! Pat Fackler broke up the day by bringing a super yummy supper!! She brought a cheesy and meaty macaroni casserole and a tantalizing jell-o salad. I was so excited and dinner was so yummy that I did the Hustle for mom. Those of you that know mommy… this needs no explanation (disco!) :) I knew it would make mommy smile. Mommy secretly loves old disco music…but shhhh……I should not tell everyone that!
If that was not enough….Pat also surprised mommy with her shower gift. I can not wait to sit at the table with mommy and daddy and have dinner. I look forward to making a huge mess :) I am sure they will take lots of pictures of me being messy....just hope these photos do not resurface at my high school graduation party.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Another day, another trip to Dairy Dan’s :)
Mommy had another doctor’s appointment today. I was VERY active in the morning to keep her anxiety down. She listened to me this time. All went well at the doctor’s appointment. They scheduled another ultrasound for next week. They just want to make sure I can’t try to make another break for it. Of course after another successful appointment, dad took the long way home. This means we get to stop at DAIRY DAN’S!! This is my favorite ice cream place. This time mom listened to me and got a strawberry sundae. I would have demanded a chocolate malt like dad got…but he always gives me & mom a taste. No need to get our own when dad is so willing to share. It really does make it better when they use chocolate ice cream to make the malts.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Happy Mother's Day!!
Today is Mother’s Day!! Let me tell you, me and daddy had a surprise for mommy. Daddy went and got mommy a bunch of “Little Critter books”. They were from me of course, because that is my nickname. He also made mommy a very special breakfast. He made her very favorite chorizo breakfast burrito. It was yummy!! It just might be my new favorite breakfast too. It sure is nice to have a daddy that can cook almost as well as my mommy!
Swivel Wheel Jogging Stroller and “Boys are Better Bib”
Clara Ward, Theresa/Rob DeSmith, Kathleen Dopp, Jean-Marie Hunt, Kathy Dunlap, Allison O’Neil, Deb Jansen, Brenda Bradley, Marge Bigg, Earleen Baze, Janine Huisjen (Special Education Staff).
WOW! Thank you! Mom and Dad love this stroller. They literally spent hours playing with all of the strollers in Babies R Us. This one was the easiest for mommy and daddy to fold and unfold. They think it will work great when they go camping, fishing, and to the park in the summer! I also have to say I agree….Boys Are Better!! ;) Mommy will also be posting pictures of daddy putting the stroller together :) It was funny!!
Boppy Pillow and slip cover
Thank you - Kathy Freeman, Angie Reynolds, Jean Maiville, and Jean Philo (5th grade team).
Thank you for the Boppy Pillow and slip cover. I can’t wait to use it to lounge around on (If I can get the pillow away from daddy). He has really enjoyed playing with it this week.
Also, Thank you to Liberty Torrence for the gift card that will help mommy make sure I eat well. A special thank you to the Torrence kids for the hat that will shield my eyes from the sun in the summer when daddy takes me fishing.
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