The Day Before…

I’ll be the first to admit, I have been very distressed over the pending surgery for Buddha. We have been assured it is a rather routine procedure, still I simply cannot wrap my mind around accepting that such a small child would need be subjected to any surgical procedure…it certainly gives one perspective regarding others (friends and strangers) who face more serious and complicated surgical/medical treatments for their children. So, today’s title for our blog is…the day before. You understand.

We have tried to maintain a normal day’s activities, starting with daddy’s famous gourmet breakfasts on Sundays. Jude enjoyed some hot fruit cereal with fresh blueberries, while Bodhi enjoyed some fresh blueberries “a la carte” (that’s gourmet chef talk, straight at ya from Chef Michael)J Then, we all enjoyed some gourmet scrambled eggs, made with cheese and onion and tomato, and daddy’s special invention---some fresh blueberries cooked right in with all the other secret ingredients (half and half, Worchester sauce, and…hey, wait a minute, this is top secret), and complemented with egg bagels. Yummmmmmmmmmmm…though Mommy was at first skeptical about the blueberries in the scrambled eggs, she immediately after tasting gave it a five-star rating!

Mommy was up very late last night, so Daddy got up early and watched the news with you, Buddha, for about a half hour before Bodhi got up, then we all stayed in her room and played until it was time to awaken Mommy with a cup of hot coffee and we all then enjoyed our breakfast together. After playing until about noon, you Buddha were ready for a nap, so you and Mommy went off to bed to get you settled, then Daddy and Bodhi ran to the grocery store to pick up a couple of things for GiGi and Poncho. A check-out “girl” at the grocery store couldn’t stop complimenting you, Bodhi, about how pretty you are and how beautiful your curly hair looked. Mommy would have elbowed daddy had she been with us, ‘cause I just grinned and agreed you are indeed a beautiful little girlJ We drove over to GiGi and Poncho to drop off the groceries, and GiGi almost started crying when she discovered you were frantically trying to undo your seatbelt to get to her; Poncho came out to see you too, Bodhi, and it was evident they both miss you so much, they haven’t seen you in a while ‘cause they have both been recuperating from not feeling well. Mommy was so “mad” at Daddy when she learned we didn’t stay there and visit for a while, but Daddy didn’t think they felt like having visitors, though I admit Mommy was probably right about them making an exception for you, Bodhi! Then, Bodhi, you and Daddy went to the Noble Roman’s pizza place and picked up a deep dish Sicilian pizza (daddy’s favoriteJ), because even though money is sort of tight Daddy had a special Sunday coupon so we splurgedJ

When we got home, Mommy was busy working so we all took a break together and had a pizza party while Jude napped (you snooze, you lose around here, Buddha, when it comes to meal timesJ). Then, it was off to your nap time, too, Bodhi. Daddy decided that you and Buddha must know what’s best when it comes to nap times, so he decided to take a nap too, while Mommy went back to doing her work.

After we all (J) awakened from our naps, Mommy took over looking after the two of you, while Daddy tried to get some of his work done (Mommy is better at multitasking, ‘cause she works on her projects while taking care of either or both of you at the same timeJ). Later Mommy gave each of you a bath, after dinner, and shortly thereafter it was off to dreamland for the two of you.  Mommy played and had you both laughing hysterically upstairs.  Daddy came up to join in and then both Mommy and Daddy tucked you both in for the night.

That dreamland has to be a very, very, very special place to have two such very, very, very precious babies so regularly spend time there. Daddy wants to go there, too, and he is going to try to coax Mommy into not staying up all night and going there with him. J We all need some rest, tomorrow is a big day! 

Mr. Arlo relaxing in front of a window on the stairs outside of Bodhi's and Jude's room



Bodhi also had a slow start this morning :)



Buddha watching his sister, also relaxing... but it never lasts long!

Did someone say breakfast?

"Eggs and cereal with blueberries, YUMO!"

Buddha, you love to dive into your inflated car!

"Look Momma, I'm driving!"

Look at that teefer... you have two others peeking through as well!

Little Buddha climbing on everything

"I really hate the Mommarazzi in the morning!"

"All that is keeping from Grandmoo are these steps!"

"Did someone say Grandmoo?"

"One more set of steps and I'm home free!"

Buddha showing off his walking skills at Grandmoo's!

"Peek-a-boo Buddha" ;)

Ju Ju, you were cracking yourself up... playing peek-a-boo with yourself in the mirror!

Progress on our neighbor's home... they worked yesterday and got the siding started!

A new flower blooming in our yard :)

This flowering bush has tripled in size since last year!