Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Bodhi's and Buddha's Animal Rescue- FAIL

Mommy woke up a little late this morning, so once Mommy got word that Aunt Ti had electricity and that she was up for babysitting you two, Daddy packed you in the car and off you both went for the day.  Mommy rushed to get ready for work, and then went and marked in the backyard where I wanted the playhouse placed, it was to be delivered this afternoon while Daddy was home working.  Since Mommy didn't hear back from her new client, Mommy went to the salon and had some hair therapy with her all-time favorite and long time hair stylist, Chantel :)  Mommy's hair was so annoyingly long and the highlights dull, so Mommy was super excited to get pampered!  I decided to go darker, rather than highlights, in which she takes my lightest natural color and adds some additional in... I wanted something way different, especially since I can't cut my hair all off as I usually do every couple of years for some fun drama, but cutting it all off is out since I'm still fat hee/hee 

Anyway, Mommy got her "hair did," and arrived back home to be sadly disappointed!  Daddy, furious and frustrated, explained that they basically dumped the playhouse in the middle of the yard and refused to place it where Daddy specified due to the machinery.  OH BOY!  Mommy's cat house rescue/Bodhi's and Jude's animal sanctuary ended up eating most of Daddy's work day :(  He was on the phone threatening lawsuits, sweet talking... he tried everything.  However, Mommy's quick thinking resulted in a new plan... one that involves Mommy digging up a fence along the alley so that the independent contractor/delivery guy can come back and move it into place.  Mommy is so pissed at Menard's!  They didn't give any indication that there would be limitations or specifications for delivery... and Mommy did ask and confirm that it could be placed right off of our drive beside our garage.  They had a whole yard and drive to work with, however, they didn't have the proper equipment which limited their placement.  Daddy was also told by the delivery guy that it would rot because it didn't have a foundation.  Mommy was told by the Menard's builders that the crate thingy it would be delivered on would be a sufficient foundation and that it wouldn't rot!  So now Mommy has to level and get some gravel for a foundation (well, after I call Papaw or Great Uncle Dan to ask how best to do it)!  What a freakin' nightmere! 

Mommy and Daddy were then "off" and didn't get anything accomplished we had hoped.  Mommy went and picked up some medications for Daddy and picked you two up from Aunt Ti's.  You two at least had a great day.  Buddha, you noticed Momma's hair right away.  Mommy and Aunt ti were cracking up.  You petted Mommy's hair and was checking it out thoroughly :)  Mommy then took you both home where Grandmoo, Sister Kelly, and Governor were waiting on us to arrive back home.  Sister kelly brought over a bookshelf unit they weren't using for your room Buddha :)  You both played with Grandmoo and Sister Kelly for a while, and then Mommy put you down to sleep, Buddha.  You were a super tired boy!  Mommy then went back to work and arrived back home at about 9:30pm and put you to bed Bodhi.  You were so tired, but you insisted on staying awake to see your Momma :)  Hopefully, this whole playhouse ordeal works it's self out... we have two homeless kitties that need to get in a home!  And it will be a super nice little cat house if we can ever get it fixed up right!

After this blog entry is complete, Mommy and Daddy will be in crunch mode to get our work completed! Uggggh!

Adorable right?
Not so adorable in the middle of the backyard!

My Little Christmas Bodhi tree :)

"Mommarazzi, didn't you promise me a piece of chocolate?"

Bodhi in Sister Kelly's boots... you LOVE boots Bodhi :)

Chillin' on the "time out" chair... Bodhi, it breaks your heart if someone tells you are being bad... you are such a good girl :) 
Sister Kelly capturing the babes :0

Buddha if there is a lap free... you sit your little bum right on it!

Buddha loves to play with the Mommarazzi :)

Where's Buddha?

"Here I am!"

"Why Sister Kelly?"

Happy Buddha at Aunt Ti's today :) Snot bubbles and all!

Mommy's darker hair!  The darkest Mommy has ever gone!

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

OH,The Weather Outside Is Frightful And The Snow Is So Delightful

Mommy encountered her first ever, biggest nastiest, poo mess, compliments of you, Buddha.  The antibiotic must have done a real number on you... and I'm pretty sure it had to do with number TWO!  I couldn't believe me tired eyes!  Poo smeared everywhere inside your crib.  Mommy was gagging!  Daddy jumped in the shower just as I had discovered this treasure :0  So, Mommy held you over the bathroom sink, gagging and waiting for Daddy to finish.  Then in the bath you went.  You also had a crusted over snot face, poor dude!  Mommy got you bathed and taken care of, then I was on to cleaning up the mess.  Keeping in mind Ms. Connie was to arrive any moment for Bodhi's speech therapy appointment.  As I was rinsing out the clothes and chasing your nakey butt down the hall, Buddha, you went into your Sissy's room to play with her.  The next thing I know, Bodhi comes walking out of her room by herself with the closet door knob in her hand!  Ugggh!  Luckily, you escaped her capture Buddha, you were in fact not locked in the closet!  Thank goodness.  Unlike your sister who loves dark closets, you Buddha scream and throw a fit!  So, Bo, Mommy had done all the laundry the night before and put it away neatly.  Now I couldn't get to it, so you ended up wearing your p.j.'s for speech therapy and for the rest of the day.  Grandmoo came over to visit and she helped Mommy fix the door.  It was then time for afternoon naps.  Grandmoo was trying to carry down tools and put up the gate when you, Buddha, dove all the top step and rolled all the way to the landing.  You were screaming crying, but we don't think you broke anything.  Just another brain injury to add to your ever growing collection, I'm certain.  You quickly forgot what it was like to dive and roll down the stairs because you did it to Mommy too.  Again, you didn't break anything but you screamed and cried. 

After naps, you two were loving watching the snow fall. Bodhi, you kept saying "snoooow!"  You two and Momma were watching out the window together when huge branches from our pine tree starting falling out front of our house (right up against our house).  Buddha, you were hilarious, you were yelling real loud "Ooooh Wow!"  Bo, you kept saying, "No no snow, tree!"  Mommy told you that the snow made the tree branches fall and this upset you.  Daddy arrived home shortly after the tree branches started falling, but he and his mustang couldn't make it up the slight incline of our drive.  So, Daddy had to park out front in the street.  Mommy told Daddy about the pine tree branches falling so he went outside to survey the damage.  Luckily they missed our gutters.  However, Daddy was moving Grandmoo's wooden Christmas trees from underneath the tree and this upset you Bodhi!  You started yelling and pounding on the window, "Da Da no, snow no no!"  You did not like Daddy under the tree, you are so smart!    Daddy went to work only to discover the facility didn't have power so he ended up not having to lecture to his batters group.  Daddy instead went and visited his friend that recently had a stroke. 

Grandpa Kurt stopped by.  He just got back from visiting his friends in Miami and brought Mommy her favorite Cuban sandwiches and pastries, Yummmo!  Grandpa Kurt also brought you both back a Miami Hurricane's t-shirt.  You both loved them but will have to wear them for a night shirt until you grow into a 4T.  Buddha, after the mess this morning, you will be strictly sleeping in onesies, or one piece p.j.'s so you can't stick your hands in your diaper!!!!!  Sister Kelly was supposed to stop by but she ended up not adventuring out.  All of Greentown is without power.  Aunt Ti may not be watching you two if their power doesn't get turned back on.  Mommy told they can all come over to our crib and spend the night but they're having fun without electricity.  Hopefully they all stay warm.   Mommy just cranked our heat up so if our power goes out, our house will be warmer. 

Tomorrow our kitty playhouse is supposed to be delivered, and Mommy is supposed to work.  Daddy has a bunch of work and organizing of his office to do so he can get back to work.  Hopefully, power will be restored for everyone here soon.  Sweet dreams my sweet babes.  Mommy loved her time with you both all snuggled in our big warm beautiful house together :)


The babes just up from their naps, having a snack and watching it snow :)

"Here Buddha, Momma made me in charge of holding the bowl!"

No such thing as "small" bites around here! ;0

"Don't be stingy sis!"

CHEESE!

CHEESE!

How Buddha spends most of his day... a minute at a time!

"Little do you know Momma, I like Time Outs!"

Tree across the road

View from front porch :0-

Monday, November 28, 2011

Hugs and Kisses Through It All

Buddha, Daddy got you into the doctor at 10am this morning.  You have a sinus infection!  The nurse practitioner prescribed you an antibiotic and gave you your follow-up flu shot.  Daddy went and picked up your medicine before he went to work.  Bodhi, GiGi stayed with you and played while Daddy and Jude were at the doctor's office.  Daddy reports that Jude was calling out for you while at the doctor's office, Bodhi... "Bo Bo!" "Bo Bo!"  He wanted his sissy-poo :)  Mommy worked this morning and returned home in time to put you both down for your afternoon nap.  You two slept and slept and slept, 1pm to about 5pm.  Buddha, you woke up at like 2pm, an hour after laying you down, but Mommy held off a few minutes before getting you up and you ended up falling back to sleep.  When you finally woke up again, Mommy woke Bo up too.  We came downstairs where you two played while I fixed baked fish, baked potatoes, and orange slices for dessert.  You both ate all of your dinner and neither of you said you wanted more.  However, when Mommy started eating her dinner, Bodhi, you decided you wanted Mommy's too.  Buddha you were full and didn't eat anything else.  After dinner Mommy had planned for us all to play together, but that didn't pan out, seems how Buddha decided to knock over all three Christmas trees.  Ornaments were broken into a million pieces all over the floor.  Buddha, luckily you weren't hurt, but it scared you real bad.  You were screaming.  Mommy got you both out of the mess and proceeded to sweep up the remains ;/ 

Daddy arrived home and received some bad news from a friend.  A mutual good friend of Daddy's had a stroke.  He's in the hospital and Daddy is worried about him of course.  Daddy ate his dinner, and Bodhi, you decided to eat most of Daddy's fish too hee/hee  Buddha, Mommy took you off to bed.  Mommy doped you up with all your usual meds; allergy medicine, gummy vitamins, and tylenol, plus your antibiotic.  Mommy then rocked you to sleep.  Well, you don't fall completely asleep, Mommy just gets you relaxed.  It's our new night time routine since moving here, and Mommy loves it!  After spending the day with you, constantly repeating "no no," and "one, two, three,"  Mommy loves to reconnect with you before bedtime in a positive manner hee/hee  Mommy rubs your back as you lay against my chest and you pat Mommy's arm :)  You are such a sweet boy, even if you are ornery little booger!  Bodhi, you also love your night time, individual time with Momma and Daddy.  As I write this, you keep running in here trying to get me to come hold you.  So, Mommy will wait to add the day's pictures and have some snuggle time with you  before you head off to dreamland.  Love you both so much, sweet dreams!

Bodhi and her best fuzzy pal... Mr. Murff ;)

sommersaults (sp?)

Always into something!

"Momma, I think I'll have you read this to me at bedtime!"

Into something else!

From one "no no" to another "no no!"

"Why NO NO?"

Sweet baby girl trying to get her Daddy off the phone ;)

We've decided, you are a Mommy's and Daddy's girl!  I think Daddy came up with this since I've finally managed to convert you hee/hee

"Da Da!"

Sunday, November 27, 2011

A Week In Our New Home

This time last week Mommy and Daddy were frantically packing in preparation for the movers to move us Monday morning.  We've officially been here ONE week and it's been an exciting and exhausting week!  We've managed to unpack most of our belongings, decorate or arrange a few of the rooms the way we want them, and Mr. Murff and Mr. Arlo, as well as you two babes... LOVE our new home.  Everyone does miss Grandmoo so much though!  Bodhi, you've looked out the window a few times this week, pointed across the street and said "no Moo Moo?"  It was so sad.  Mr. Murff on the other hand, seems to be less anxious...he can't watch out the windows, and he doesn't catch glimpses of Grandmoo, so I don't know if this means he happier or that he is depressed :0??  Anyway, we have so much still yet to do, and today provided us no rest. Once we get pretty much settled, then Mommy will begin the fun stuff... hanging pictures, painting, changing out carpet, etc..

You two did take your first bath in our new home tonight :)  You two were stinkin' little booty butts!  GiGi gave you a bath at her house while we were moving, but I'm too embarrassed to even say when that was!  Our old bath was brand new, so it's hard to beat it, but the space of our new bathroom is amazing!  Bodhi, you love that half of it is in carpet.  Once Mommy dried you off on the tile, you jumped over to the carpet and said "oooooh!"  Mommy laughed.  Mommy hates carpet (even if only partly) in the bathroom, but I have a feeling you two will object to Momma ripping it out anytime soon hee/hee  You two had a really good day.  You played well with one another, gave each other lovin's (so this means you'll be sick next Bodhi), and you went shopping with Mommy and Daddy for some household supplies, AGAIN!  Mommy managed to get her clothes sorted and will finish putting them away before bed, and the laundry is caught up.  Mommy has never had nor used a dishwasher before, so it's been so fun to load the dishes away all day and not have to worry about washing and drying them after every meal!  Mommy is super excited about this.  I never really understood the appeal of a dishwasher, but boy now that I have one I do!  Anyway, tomorrow, Buddha Daddy is trying to get you in to see the doctor, and Bodhi, GiGi is coming to sit with you while Mommy goes to work.  So, sweet dreams my sweet babies!  Mommy has sweet dreams of everything she wants to do to our new home :) and us spending many many years together as a family enjoying this home! 

Snack time brings out the love!

"Swallow it Buddha!"

"I'm gonna stick your paci in your nose for droolin' in my mouth!"

"I know you were too young to remember last Christmas, but that's where all our gifts go when we're good babies!"

"I'm a good boy Momma!"

"Now Momma, you know there will be gifts under those trees for me!"

"I couldn't resist!"
"I'm so sorry Momma, I had to pull just one more off!"

Cheese is your favorite snack Bodhi!  You've also claimed the green chair that was in Daddy's office at our old house and is now in our living room :)

 

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Our First New Home Holiday Tradition!

Today began with some disappointment, as we all hoped to go to Vincennes and join Grandma Betty and Aunt Debbie and Aunt Terrie at Aunt Diane's house for a holiday dinner. We just couldn't make it work, Jude has been suffering from a terrible cold (Aunt Diane, a pediatrics intensive care nurse is convinced he has a sinus infection and needs to go to the doctor!) and we have so much work to do at the house, plus Grandmoo was horribly sick and couldn't come see to Mr. Murff and Mr. Arlo,  and in preparation of the approaching work week that we just had to put our visit on hold until Christmas.

We quickly bounced back from disappointment though, as we all went out to lunch at Mommy's favorite tenderloin sandwich cafe (Louie's Coney Island). Afterwards, the two of you went down for naps Bodhi and Buddha, and Mommy made off to make incredible deals on an antiqued table for your tv Bodhi, and an incredible, super deal on your outdoor playhouse "cottage."

We later went out to Sam's Club and got home in time to walk over to the Seiberling Mansion for the Christmas Tree/Santa Arrival ceremony, and we rode in a horse drawn carriage which goes right by our new home (with Mommy's beautiful Christmas decorations lit up) and both you Bodhi and Buddha absolutely loved the horse/carriage ride!

By the time we made it home, we were all worn out as has been common these past many days, and so we made our way to our beautiful bedrooms in our beautiful home, and gave thanks for our many, many blessings. Bodhi, Mommy surprised you tonight... she decorated your windows with blue Christmas lights :)  Your favorite color.  So, instead of sleeping with your fishy night light, you'll be sleeping to the soft blue glow of Christmas lights!  Love to all, sleep with sweet dreams around every corner:)

Walking across the street from our home to the Seiberling :)

Our house is the 4th house... just past the blow up decorations.  The horses rode down our road and past our home :)

Mommy was up late last night getting the lights out on the house for today's events.  It's a work in progress and actually looks much prettier in person... the camera lights it up more than it actually appears hee/hee

Mr. Murff checking things out, standing watch over our home :)

Waiting for Daddy to get back with the $20 bucks so we can take a carriage ride!  Daddy had to run back home :)

Our turn!
Bodhi and Daddy :)
Despite the picture... you two LOVED the carriage ride.  Buddha, you look terribly tired and sick :(
Another family that took the carriage ride with us... Mommy actually knew the Daddy in this picture, Adam Jacobs.  Mommy went to elementary and high school with him!  He is all grown and has a beautiful family of his own!

Buddha checking things out!

"Oooooh'ing and Ahhhh'ing"

Bodhi lovin' every minute of our new family tradition!


The Seiberling all lit up!

What a beautiful neighborhood we live in :)

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