It has been almost two weeks since Mommy got home, and we've been having a fun time. Mommy's been pretty busy during the day trying to get ready for our move, so most days I do go into school for a little while, but I still get a lot of play time with her and Daddy.
The first weekend she was back, Mommy, Daddy and I just spent the whole weekend together (mostly at home since it has been so hot outside). We read, and played, and danced around silly, and just had a great time being together again.
On Wednesday the 18th Mommy and I had a really special day. First we went to one of my favorite places, the froggie bouncy-bounce place (Jump!Zone) and played until I wore myself out. I told Mommy I was ready to go home, but strangely as soon as she mentioned that there's an ice cream place just a little further down the building, I didn't want to go home anymore. So we both had a little treat. I got mint ice cream with M&Ms, and I ate it all! Mommy got cake batter ice cream with oreos, and she ate it all too! I am definitely Mommy's daughter when it comes to ice cream. Then we went shopping for some new clothes for me. After we got home, I was so tired I took a nice long nap with Mommy. It was great!
On Saturday the 21st Mommy and I went to the Omniplex. I got to show her how much of a big girl I've become while she was away. I think I scared Mommy a few times (like going down the super big turny slide), but I was having fun!
On Monday the 23rd it was Mr. Duaine's birthday, so Mommy and I made dessert. I told Mommy we should put in lots of chocolate chips, but Mommy said the recipe didn't call for chocolate chips (it was apple caramel squares). I said that I should try some anyway to make sure they were still good for next time. Then we took Mr. Duaine out for dinner (to Texas Roadhouse, so of course I ate a lot of rolls, but I also found out I like peanuts!) and then came back to our house for dessert. So I got to sing Happy Birthday nice and loud for him. We had a fun time and Mr. Duaine really enjoyed himself.
On Tuesday and Wednesday the weather finally gave us some relief from the 100+ degree temperatures, cooling down to the 80's, so I finally got to go out and ride my bike again! Mommy and Daddy walked behind me, but they didn't realize I'd become so fast. They had to run a little to keep up! I did enjoy taunting them with "Nanna nanna boo boo, you can't catch me!" Of course then Daddy or Mommy would try to catch me, and I'd ride as fast as I could. They'd catch up to me and I'd giggle!
Throughout this time I've been helping Mommy a lot in the kitchen, making dinner (and some desserts), and just learning as much as I can. Daddy sure likes getting to eat the food too!
I've also become very affectionate since Mommy came home. Many times a day I will go up to Mommy or Daddy and say "I have to tell you a word ..... I love you!" And I also come up at random times to them and say "I just have to give you a hug". They think it's very cute. Of course, I have also started using these as "delaying" tactics when they want me to brush my teeth or get ready for bed or something - "But first, I just need to give you a hug!" It's still pretty cute though.
