A Mellow Brick Road...: Two Baths For Two Messy Babies

This morning got off to a rough start. Mommy was trying to get Grandmoo's online billing account straightened out for her, and you two did not appreciate the deviation from our morning routine. You both cried and fed off of each other until Mommy couldn't take it and called Grandmoo to come over. Grandmoo came over and played with you while Mommy finished up. Mommy then made you both breakfast. Jude, you inhaled your cereal. Bodhi, you weren't to thrilled with the change from oatmeal to cream of wheats. Of course, we ran out of oatmeal. Bodhi, after breakfast you went out back with Grandmoo and played for a while. Jude, you were wanting nursed and fell asleep while nursing. Mommy took this opportunity to shower while she could. You both didn't nap very long this afternoon, and Mommy was quickly wishing she would have took a nap when you both napped. Mommy is beyond exhausted for some reason. I think it's the lack of exercise... we haven't taken a long walk in a while.

After you both woke up from napping, Mommy carried you both downstairs. Bodhi, for some reason you think it's funny when Mommy carries you both, you probably like the feeling that you are about to be dropped hee/hee you are a dare devil. Once downstairs, Mommy was putting Jude in the bouncer, and you, Bodhi, took off for the kitchen. You then proceeded to grab your snacks off the back of the counter, opened them, and sat on the kitchen floor eating them. Mommy was shocked, and still hasn't figured out how you managed to reach them. Grandmoo says Mr. Murff pulled a chair up to the counter for you ha/ha... Mr. Murff has been on a diet so I'm sure he was banking on you sharing your treats with him. Needless to say, Mommy is going to have to be very cautious about what is left on the kitchen counters! Jude, you then had an afternoon bath. Bodhi, you were very interested in Jude's bath, so Mommy pulled up a kitchen chair and let you play in his bath water while Mommy bathed him. You both were entertained for a good half hour.

Bodhi, after Jude's bath and after having ate a 3/4 full container of kids cheese puffs, you were hinting that you were hungry. You get real fussy, point, and grunt. So, Mommy made you a toasted peanut butter sandwich, warmed some green beans, and let you go to town. Jude, you had apple butternut squash for the third day in a row (we are still testing to see if you have allergies) and pears for dessert. Tomorrow, you will get something new to eat. Dinner was quite the ordeal. Jude, Mommy didn't get you your food quick enough, so you decided to swipe Bodhi's bowl of green beans off her tray... they were everywhere! Bodhi, you had peanut butter and green beans smeared all over you and your highchair. For dessert you kept eating and eating and eating. You first had mandarin oranges, which took all of 2 minutes for you to eat before you were pointing and signing for more. So, Mommy let you have a 2nd container of oranges, and again you scarfed those down as well. Bodhi, once out of your highchair, you went to the back laundry room and brought Mommy a container of yogurt to feed you (Mommy keeps a basket of snacks back there and you discovered them several weeks ago). Mommy fed you the yogurt. You then went back again and brought back a container of fruit mixed with sugar free jello (the one that makes you go crazy) so, Mommy told you, "Bodhi, this is absolutely it, no more after this." After eating the fruit and jello you seemed to be satisfied. Sister Kelly was here for the whole dinner ordeal. She also played with you while Mommy nursed Jude... Jude, you were trying to nurse all your toys so Mommy took you upstairs. Jude, you also played with Bodhi's cleaning supplies and any other toy you could get your hands on. You grab EVERYTHING in sight. The minute you are sat anywhere, your little head starts searching for something to get your hands on. Mommy had to move your highchair out so you would stop grabbing the planter wall hanging, and then you had to be maneuvered so that you couldn't reach Bodhi's food and drink. You are going to be a busy body just like your sister. However, you entertain yourself much better than your sister and you don't require being the center of attention, you are happy with any attention. Mommy and Grandmoo have both mastered the art of talking to Bodhi while looking at you... so, you think we are talking to you. You just smile and giggle :)

Bodhi, tonight you were ready for bed, but once Daddy took you up to bed, you started acting scared again. Daddy brought you back downstairs because he didn't want to leave you in your room with whatever was scaring you (Daddy was secretly scared too I'm sure). So, after Mommy and Daddy ate their dinner (which you ate your second dinner as well), Mommy took you back upstairs to try to get you settled. You weren't having it. So, despite having already brushed your teeth, Mommy gave you a sippie cup of milk. You were then happy and went to sleep.

Bodhi, you came inside with a stick in your mouth like Mr. Murff after playing outside with Grandmoo... this was the fit you threw when Grandmoo announced she was leaving! :(

Bodhi playing in Jude's bath water... you love to play in the dogs' water bowls too, uggh! Mommy quickly had to take your shirt off because you were soaked.