Elena's last California playdates

February 2009

February 2009..a short month and a short entry

Auntie Jen and Uncle Aussie went to the Inauguration and sent me back a t-shirt. It has room to grow, after all, I need 8 years
Mall playdate with Miss Lily. We were trying to walk out her little brother Gamma. unfortunately, her mom did not go into labor, but we got to play
Uncle Frank, Tia Cris, Meghan and Mike did their yearly pilgrimage to Milpitas. We had fun

I had a sleepover with Lily when her mommy went to the hospital to have gamma
We had fun
we took lots of pictures together
Nothing more fun than sitting on the stairs in bibs
Circle story time at school
Playdate with good friend Abby. I am eating some chocolate. yum
March coming soon

Friends and Puppy

A couple of weekends ago, I had some new visitors. Dad's good friend Dev FINALLY came out to meet me. he flew in from New York. We had a good time together. We played

and he showed me what tonsils look like
Our friend and author Daniel Price ("Slick" available at your local b0okstore) also came to visit. He drove all the way from LA.
Uncle Huan also came to visit. we hadn't seen him since last year. My parents promise me that it wasn't anything I did. He is just too busy
Other exciting adventures in my life are the following

I am finally teething. I woke up at 5:00 am in the worst pain and cried for 2 hours straight. Once I finally calmed down, my mom started dressing me for the day. But I fell asleep while she was putting my tights on, but still hadn't fully taken off my pajama. I slept for close to 2 hours. I was exhausted
This picture was taken after I woke up and got dressed. I was happy again
And I could play with the stuffed dog Nona gave me
Here, my mom is reminding me to be gentle. We have been practicing so that next time I see Hattie the dog, she won't run from me

see, gentle
softly
Later at school, I patiently awaited my lunch:
Until next time

Evolution of a Cold

I recently started Daycare. This is a picture of me on my first day. I was healthy and happy
After a week in Daycare, I caught a really bad virus. I had a fever for 6 days, I had fluid easing from every pore of my body and I just felt achy. And to make matters worse, I then got an ear infection. this happened when mom had several deadlines at work and Dad was in Antigua (he says for work). So Grandpa and Gran came to help take care of me so mom could work from home. So I at least I got lots of cuddles from them so there was at least something positive that came out of this. I feel much better now so I am making mom update the blog.

Here is the evolution of my cold:

Saturday at the mall, I napped for 3 hours...my mom suspected something was wrong because I normally don't nap at all, much less at a place where there is so much to look at. My fever started that night
The next day I was yucky but I still had the energy to play
On Monday, things were bad, I even napped/cuddled with dad before he left for antigua. If you know me at all, you know that I DO NOT LIKE laying on my belly
Tuesday, I made the valient effort to play...it is my job



Wednesday, I was just tuckered out
Thursday morning, cuddling with Grandma
I just don't feel well
Friday. Fever broke and I can play again
I even feel well enough to go for a walk on Saturday
As long as I still get plenty of rest
Sunday things are a bit better (other than the Momerazzi)

I played with my new stuffed animal (Thanks Gran)
And got re-acquainted with Grandpa's dog Hattie

I feel better now and I am ready to go back to school



There is a bully at Daycare....the bully's name is ELENA! I steal toys from boys that are 3 months older than me....hey they should stand up for themselves. I am just trying to teach them self-reliance