Can barely work this morning. Trying not to get too excited about the cast coming off. Your Mom is just giddy. Your bulk will go down by about half and we'll be able to tickle you on your belly again. We're almost going to miss having you rely on us to feed you and hold you everytime we go somewhere. We'll miss some of the odd stares and sympathetic stares.
I won't miss the 12:30-1:45-2:15 feeding of trying to hold you and your cast and rock you back to sleep.
You got me one last time last night and I thought I was going to die. Still battling a nasty head cold and fought to suppress a cough so much that it made my eyes well. All in the name of not waking you.
You and Mom pick me up in less than 2 hours. Photos aplenty.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Jefferson Park
We decided to make the most of the day after naptime and go for a walk rather than Home Depot. We had previously gone to Petsmart where someone just went nuts waving and screaming at all of the dogs he saw. You could tell you were at a pet store as most people completely ignored Griffin focusing on each others pets. Some seemed a little annoyed with his occasional laughs. How dare we bring a child in here to enjoy our pets. We heard someone ask how old he was, but they were referencing a dog’s age.
By the time we finished Costco he had grabbed the thumb size Dixie cup full of organic milk with enough force to have it explode all over the front of his shirt. He was asleep by the time we got out of the parking lot.
Our park is small hilly and kind run down. The neighborhood is putting 50k for path and bathroom improvements. Path improvements? How about a few extra swings? Nonetheless Griffin was a little afraid at first but positively loved the slide. He went down the one you see here and then when courage was adequately built, went down the giant curly slide.
After his 3rd slide, he knew enough to sign more. He has figured out it means “more” than more food.
By the time we finished Costco he had grabbed the thumb size Dixie cup full of organic milk with enough force to have it explode all over the front of his shirt. He was asleep by the time we got out of the parking lot.
Our park is small hilly and kind run down. The neighborhood is putting 50k for path and bathroom improvements. Path improvements? How about a few extra swings? Nonetheless Griffin was a little afraid at first but positively loved the slide. He went down the one you see here and then when courage was adequately built, went down the giant curly slide.
After his 3rd slide, he knew enough to sign more. He has figured out it means “more” than more food.
Massages in the Time of Cholera
Massages just about killed both of us last night. We had someone come to the house which was nice but I don’t think you should get a massage when you are sick. I couldn’t get enough water, got a fever and was just miserable. Kim was just achy. We’re both feeling a bit better today but want this whole sickness thing to be over.
More importantly the Gman seems to be unaffected. We got another incident report of biting. He knew he was in trouble when I showed up. He seemed rather subdued. Everyone was talking about biting when I arrived so he knew. Apparently the kid stole his toy he reached up and pulled him down and bit his wrist. Someone, we were told, has a little temper when he is wronged. Must get that from his Mom.
Bananas, blueberries, yogurt and cereal for breakfast this morning. The little biter was hungry this morning.
This photo best represents our weekends. Teletubbies in the morning before we start the day's activities. As usual, sunshine baby watching Griffin and Wrigley, Griffin watching sunshine baby and Wrigley, and Wrigley always keeping an eye on Griffin. Always watching Griffin. Always.
Posted some video to a story a couple of days ago. I hope it can be seen.
We're trying to enjoy a 70 degree day as tomorrow will be snowing. Such is life in Colorado.
More importantly the Gman seems to be unaffected. We got another incident report of biting. He knew he was in trouble when I showed up. He seemed rather subdued. Everyone was talking about biting when I arrived so he knew. Apparently the kid stole his toy he reached up and pulled him down and bit his wrist. Someone, we were told, has a little temper when he is wronged. Must get that from his Mom.
Bananas, blueberries, yogurt and cereal for breakfast this morning. The little biter was hungry this morning.
This photo best represents our weekends. Teletubbies in the morning before we start the day's activities. As usual, sunshine baby watching Griffin and Wrigley, Griffin watching sunshine baby and Wrigley, and Wrigley always keeping an eye on Griffin. Always watching Griffin. Always.
Posted some video to a story a couple of days ago. I hope it can be seen.
We're trying to enjoy a 70 degree day as tomorrow will be snowing. Such is life in Colorado.
Friday, March 28, 2008
TB
Mom went out to meet a friend last night and we had peas blueberries shredded cheese kidney beans and lots of Dad's Chicken Toritilla soup. More more more.
Day 4 of what your Mom had two weeks ago. I feel like they may quarentine me at National Jewish any minute.
Miracle upon miracles you went to be without a fuss. I poured a nice hot bath for your Mom and I and we watched the final celebrity apprentice. Hopefully it will be the final apprentice for so many reasons. Your Mom is still mad at me for getting her sucked into all of this.
67 on Saturday finally a nice weekend day but should be snowing by Sunday. We're going to try and enjoy it while we can.
In home massages tonight. Cast off on Monday!
Day 4 of what your Mom had two weeks ago. I feel like they may quarentine me at National Jewish any minute.
Miracle upon miracles you went to be without a fuss. I poured a nice hot bath for your Mom and I and we watched the final celebrity apprentice. Hopefully it will be the final apprentice for so many reasons. Your Mom is still mad at me for getting her sucked into all of this.
67 on Saturday finally a nice weekend day but should be snowing by Sunday. We're going to try and enjoy it while we can.
In home massages tonight. Cast off on Monday!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Pukey Pants
Guess who Has figured out How to cough enough to make Himself either get picked up out of Bed or puke. Nice trick. Monday can't come soon enough.
Happier times on Easter Sunday.
Thank You
Griffin was a little sleepy this morning. Despite the sleepiness he managed to flop from the top of his bed to the bottom in less than 20 minutes without waking up. I’m afraid you’ve caught Dad’s cold. Even a little groggy we managed to get some verbal “Thank you” this morning.
Dad helped a Mom with a baby and a boy a little older than you on the bus today. The mom was trying to wheel the baby and get the boy out of his seat to get off the bus. The boy didn’t want to leave and by the time she got him up the bus had already pulled away from her stop. Thankfully a few people requested the bus driver stop which to his credit he did. She then wheeled the baby off the bus but the boy was left standing in the middle of the aisle all alone. I got up and carried the boy off the bus and to his mom. The real reason for this story isn’t that people can be nice on a bus but that on the way back to my seat I thought how light that kid was to pick up compared to Griffin.
Dad helped a Mom with a baby and a boy a little older than you on the bus today. The mom was trying to wheel the baby and get the boy out of his seat to get off the bus. The boy didn’t want to leave and by the time she got him up the bus had already pulled away from her stop. Thankfully a few people requested the bus driver stop which to his credit he did. She then wheeled the baby off the bus but the boy was left standing in the middle of the aisle all alone. I got up and carried the boy off the bus and to his mom. The real reason for this story isn’t that people can be nice on a bus but that on the way back to my seat I thought how light that kid was to pick up compared to Griffin.
Crawling with the herd
Got some pretty good video of Griffin at daycare yesterday. He wanted down to play which was a little unusual for the clingy one. He immediately crawled over to Caden and they touched foreheads. You both crawled around for a bit and hugged each other as everyone ahhhhd. The kids in the near by area who were walking then proceeded to get on their hands and knees and crawl around. Caden stood up and gentle patted Griffin’s head and acted as if to climb on the back of his cast for a little ride but Griffin managed to scoot over to a ball and collapse.
Post taping - Recognizing that we were leaving he proceeded to cry while Caden came over and smacked him on the head. The touching moment was gone.
Griffin’s passed his pulmonary visit with flying colors. The Drs think it may be somewhat related to his cast. We have another visit in a month or so and we may be able to stop using the Flovent (2x daily).
Last night he learned how to put a lid on a cup at Qdoba. Beans and cheese were on the menu while Mom and Dad had the usual beer and chips. We usually stop by right after work for something to eat before picking him up before 6:30.
Dad fell asleep on the floor on top of Griffin’s Boppy well before Griffin’s bedtime. He caught Mom’s cold and was just exhausted.
Post taping - Recognizing that we were leaving he proceeded to cry while Caden came over and smacked him on the head. The touching moment was gone.
Griffin’s passed his pulmonary visit with flying colors. The Drs think it may be somewhat related to his cast. We have another visit in a month or so and we may be able to stop using the Flovent (2x daily).
Last night he learned how to put a lid on a cup at Qdoba. Beans and cheese were on the menu while Mom and Dad had the usual beer and chips. We usually stop by right after work for something to eat before picking him up before 6:30.
Dad fell asleep on the floor on top of Griffin’s Boppy well before Griffin’s bedtime. He caught Mom’s cold and was just exhausted.
Monday, March 24, 2008
My Mom Got Mad
Add kiss to the list. He’s been blowing kisses for awhile but not when you say “kiss”. Please gets used quite frequently at night when he’s deploying his arsenal of tricks. The most deviant one is biting Mom at bedtime. Apparently it was a stealth nip at first. By the time admonishment was administered the second nip was taken on the alternative arm. Mom was then lulled into a false sense of security head butting and cuddling when the third and final nip occurred next to her cheek. Baby in lockdown. Let the crying coughing and wheezing begin. And then the vomiting. All of that hard work to get him to eat. Its going to be a long night. Only 6 days left.
Easter
Weekend was good. Weather was a bit cold on Saturday and a little better on Sunday. We are ready for winter to be over. Seems like this year it has been forever. Griffin got to crawl on an Easter egg hunt at friend’s house on Sunday. They had carpeted stairs so he got a chance to practice his climbing skills. We’re going to need some gates and a soft landing pad for him soon.
His other weekend milestone was learning how to say thank you in response to please. He prefers to say it rather than gesture. Once again Mom welled up.
Somebody got off his sleep schedule yesterday (too much activity at the Easter get together) and Mom paid the price. He cried for almost two hours and would not got to sleep. He certainly cashed out last night though.
Dad got to see the NCAA first round tourney on Saturday night. No real close games unfortunately but the energy level was pretty good.
His other weekend milestone was learning how to say thank you in response to please. He prefers to say it rather than gesture. Once again Mom welled up.
Somebody got off his sleep schedule yesterday (too much activity at the Easter get together) and Mom paid the price. He cried for almost two hours and would not got to sleep. He certainly cashed out last night though.
Dad got to see the NCAA first round tourney on Saturday night. No real close games unfortunately but the energy level was pretty good.
Your Aunt Mickey would have been in heaven as Goodwill had 50% off sale on Sat.
We picked up your fall and spring wardrobe.
One week and counting.
Mom chose your "big boy" shirt because it reminded her of a striped easter egg.
Friday, March 21, 2008
A sign of things to come
Heard you loved your eggs and toast more than your mother today. We hearken back to the days where you would just wail when we even thought about leaving once we entered your room at daycare. Mom sat you down with all the other kids at the table this morning. You looked back at her as if to say “Are you still here? I’ll see you at 6 unless I become preoccupied with a ball or the cow lawnmower in which case you can just wait till they bore me.”
I told her to get used to it. It will get much worse soon enough.
NCAA tourneyt is in town this weekend. Dad's going to get a ticket sometime ove rthe weekend. Playing vball tonight. Hopefully won't have my knee scoped any time soon but it certainly hurts after inactivity then snowboarding at Beaver Creek on Sunday.
I told her to get used to it. It will get much worse soon enough.
NCAA tourneyt is in town this weekend. Dad's going to get a ticket sometime ove rthe weekend. Playing vball tonight. Hopefully won't have my knee scoped any time soon but it certainly hurts after inactivity then snowboarding at Beaver Creek on Sunday.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
LUC JPUN
We went to Pasquini’s tonight for a quick slice of pizza before our neighborhood land use committee meeting at 7. Griff was exceptionally quiet which had us concerned that he was coming down with something. He managed to stay quiet for about 10 minutes at the meeting until Mom was forced to take you out to the other room to play. Our neighborhood is becoming a development haven. The worse is our city councilman proposing to put a homeless shelter near the Children’s Museum, Aquarium, and DPS school site all in the name appeasing the mayor for political favors. He’s already proven that he won’t listen to our concerns and has almost had a physical confrontation with one of our members at a meeting. As I am typing this Kim is spending over a half an hour trying to put Griffin in his crib. We start by rocking him and having him fall asleep with his blinky – an oversized handkerchief. The moment we attempt to put you down you immediately clutch at our arms and proceed to squeal. It wouldn’t be so bad but if we let you cry you end of getting so worked up that you end up vomiting and in a cast that’s just not something that we want to clean up. And so the battle goes. You fall asleep and the we put you in the crib and you scream bloody murder. Now past 45 minutes I think she has finally gotten you in the crib and you turn towards your wall and tuck your blinky to your chest. If you don’t immediately roll back over it’s a pretty good chance you’re going to stay asleep. Once that occurs it’s time for bed for Mom and Dad until you wake at 2-3:14-4:06 or 6 and we start the day all over again. Officially 10 days left.
Please
A rather uneventful night, thankfully. We got home played awhile, you ate a small nibble of pizza actually from the slice, and then went to bed. Your Mom and I worked until 11 and then dragged ourselves upstairs to bed. You woke up in a good mood today (as you do most days) and as we were changing you diaper you asked for your bottle. When I say ask I mean you thrusted your hands in the general direction of the item you want. I then had you say please in sign language and guided you through the motion. When I stopped and asked you please you then made the sign. As usual, your Mom came over, clutched her hands towards her heart and welled up. Only 11 more days until terror shall be unleashed.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Day 1
Okay Griff
Here we go. Da Da's online diary of things that are going on in the year 2008. What a long time ago, eh?
Your Mom and I have been working some insane hours but we hope that will subside with the summer months.
We can't wait for the end of March which means you will get your cast off and be free to start scampering. All of the time we had to Griffin proof the house has gone for naught due to a lack of sleep, energy and sickness on all of our parts. Hopefully we'll get a few things in place by the 31st or sooner as you've made it your mission to crawl, stand and take the stairs at all costs.
Here is something from February written the night before you and I fell down the stairs. You ended up Being fine and I was really scared at first as I was afraid you Had really Banked your Head I held you all the way Down the stairs until we reached the Bottom.to ended up with a Deep Bone bruise in my back but very thankful that our little turtle was ok.
Feb 24, 2008
Well Mom left to go on her gambling junket with her friends
At Blackhawk leaving you and I to be bachelors. We played a little and got you to crawl a bit until you got tired of it and mad at it almost simultaneously. I got you dressedput you in your mini stroller and took you around the block. We went over to the park and you watched boys playing soccer and a dog/kitty fetching a ball. You and I chattered back and forth most of the time. When we got back to the house we read a book and you opened to a page that said “clap hands”. When I read it to you, you immediately started clapping your hands. I was very proud of you as I think this was the first time I read something to you and you initiated the action. I know you’ll think this is pretty stupid and inconsequential but one of these days I hope you’ll realize how precious and endearing these milestones are.
We/you then sat in your specially crafted chair and I pushed you up to your table that Jeff and I made for you. I put a variety of toys there and you watched Teletubbys. You seemed very quiet and engaged in the television and I became a little worried that you were a little too quiet. Either sick, tired, or maybe you knew that Mom wasn’t around? You seemed pretty mellow the rest of the night. We went downtown and met Jeff and Chris at the Oceanaire around 7:30. You and I arrived early, a benefit that you are punctual. We sat at the fish bar and you devoured oyster crackers. You seemed to really like them almost as much as your saltines. Which is pretty much all that you eat at this point.
We tried more crakers at the table along with a black olive. You tried tasting it and promptly proceeded to brush it off your plate and onto the floor. Iwas hoping since you seemed to not get enough of them a week ago. A slice of cucumber met the same fate as well as most of the baked bread. The foursome next door commented what a good kid you were and the woman asked why you were in the cast. I commented to prevent you from crawling around tonight. I think that was the first time I made smart when someone asked though it went over well. Her son had the brace with a bar. There were only a handful of times that you sounded like you were getting fussy. I proceeded to lift you up in the air by your casted left foot fully extending my arm and then having you drop into my arms. I think Chris and Jeff and a few other people were taken back but you just smiled and laughed and forgot about whatever was making you fussy. I couldn’t believe Jeff was taken back as he was running around our house with you chasing kids and tossing you around as well. He spent most of the night annoying me by putting hot peppers or anchovies in front of you to taste until I smacked his hand away.
Again you were very mellow throughout the night though you were pretty animated with the parfait spoon. Wouldn’t try the potatoes but would whip the spoon around to the point of almost flicking the potatoes at the foursome next door. I think you thought it was a drumstick from the music class you went to with your Mom earlier in the day.
The only time you got wound up was when we were walking back to the car and we walked next to the four season’s sales office. There were some pillar spacers and I would run with you to one and stop peak around the corner and run to the next. You would just squeal. It almost sounded like a cry and it is your happy noise. We got back home and we went right to bed. Took a little bottle put you down before you were asleep and you seemed content to wrap yourself in your blinky. About 30 seconds after I left the room I think you realized that I had left and you cried for only a couple of minutes and you were asleep. In bed and out by 9:05. Very late for you but it was a special 3 men and a baby occasion. You slept until 1:30 and as usual wanted a bottle. Took a little but I noticed you weren’t drinking much and appeared not to drink that much earlier so I tried the nipple to see if it was blocked. I got my first swig of formula and rice. Yuck. Lucky I was too tired to even care. It will be nice to get a full nights sleep soon. Hopefully sometime after the cast comes off.
Here we go. Da Da's online diary of things that are going on in the year 2008. What a long time ago, eh?
Your Mom and I have been working some insane hours but we hope that will subside with the summer months.
We can't wait for the end of March which means you will get your cast off and be free to start scampering. All of the time we had to Griffin proof the house has gone for naught due to a lack of sleep, energy and sickness on all of our parts. Hopefully we'll get a few things in place by the 31st or sooner as you've made it your mission to crawl, stand and take the stairs at all costs.
Here is something from February written the night before you and I fell down the stairs. You ended up Being fine and I was really scared at first as I was afraid you Had really Banked your Head I held you all the way Down the stairs until we reached the Bottom.to ended up with a Deep Bone bruise in my back but very thankful that our little turtle was ok.
Feb 24, 2008
Well Mom left to go on her gambling junket with her friends
At Blackhawk leaving you and I to be bachelors. We played a little and got you to crawl a bit until you got tired of it and mad at it almost simultaneously. I got you dressedput you in your mini stroller and took you around the block. We went over to the park and you watched boys playing soccer and a dog/kitty fetching a ball. You and I chattered back and forth most of the time. When we got back to the house we read a book and you opened to a page that said “clap hands”. When I read it to you, you immediately started clapping your hands. I was very proud of you as I think this was the first time I read something to you and you initiated the action. I know you’ll think this is pretty stupid and inconsequential but one of these days I hope you’ll realize how precious and endearing these milestones are.
We/you then sat in your specially crafted chair and I pushed you up to your table that Jeff and I made for you. I put a variety of toys there and you watched Teletubbys. You seemed very quiet and engaged in the television and I became a little worried that you were a little too quiet. Either sick, tired, or maybe you knew that Mom wasn’t around? You seemed pretty mellow the rest of the night. We went downtown and met Jeff and Chris at the Oceanaire around 7:30. You and I arrived early, a benefit that you are punctual. We sat at the fish bar and you devoured oyster crackers. You seemed to really like them almost as much as your saltines. Which is pretty much all that you eat at this point.
We tried more crakers at the table along with a black olive. You tried tasting it and promptly proceeded to brush it off your plate and onto the floor. Iwas hoping since you seemed to not get enough of them a week ago. A slice of cucumber met the same fate as well as most of the baked bread. The foursome next door commented what a good kid you were and the woman asked why you were in the cast. I commented to prevent you from crawling around tonight. I think that was the first time I made smart when someone asked though it went over well. Her son had the brace with a bar. There were only a handful of times that you sounded like you were getting fussy. I proceeded to lift you up in the air by your casted left foot fully extending my arm and then having you drop into my arms. I think Chris and Jeff and a few other people were taken back but you just smiled and laughed and forgot about whatever was making you fussy. I couldn’t believe Jeff was taken back as he was running around our house with you chasing kids and tossing you around as well. He spent most of the night annoying me by putting hot peppers or anchovies in front of you to taste until I smacked his hand away.
Again you were very mellow throughout the night though you were pretty animated with the parfait spoon. Wouldn’t try the potatoes but would whip the spoon around to the point of almost flicking the potatoes at the foursome next door. I think you thought it was a drumstick from the music class you went to with your Mom earlier in the day.
The only time you got wound up was when we were walking back to the car and we walked next to the four season’s sales office. There were some pillar spacers and I would run with you to one and stop peak around the corner and run to the next. You would just squeal. It almost sounded like a cry and it is your happy noise. We got back home and we went right to bed. Took a little bottle put you down before you were asleep and you seemed content to wrap yourself in your blinky. About 30 seconds after I left the room I think you realized that I had left and you cried for only a couple of minutes and you were asleep. In bed and out by 9:05. Very late for you but it was a special 3 men and a baby occasion. You slept until 1:30 and as usual wanted a bottle. Took a little but I noticed you weren’t drinking much and appeared not to drink that much earlier so I tried the nipple to see if it was blocked. I got my first swig of formula and rice. Yuck. Lucky I was too tired to even care. It will be nice to get a full nights sleep soon. Hopefully sometime after the cast comes off.
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