Got Memphis?: November 2008

11-16-08...my new "big boy" room...Ka-Chow!

Tonight was the big night - the FIRST night in my OWN room, in my big boy bed. We got my fish tank all hooked up a few days ago, and put fish in it last might. Daddy worked carefully to make sure the room was very, very safe for me today. He screwed the fish tank down tot he stand, and the stand to the wall. He covered the plugs and cords. He locked all the windows and installed a gate at the top of the stairs. I have 3 night lights in my room - a little Mater one by the foot of my bed, a Lighting McQueen one on my shelf, and (of course) my fish tank. Momma and Daddy also put 2 little night lights in the hallway (in case I need to get to Momma and Daddy's room during the night). Momma also put some of my favorite stuffed animals in my room, a box of books, my beanbag chair, and my car garage with some cars - to make me feel more comfy.

I was totally fine (and excited) to sleep in my new bed. It was Momma and Daddy that needed some comforting...

(LATER NOTE: I did GREAT last night! I slept the WHOLE night in my bed without a problem. My Daddy was a wreck though! I did wake up a few times during the night, but I didn't cry at all. One time I sat up, looked around and said, "hew-wa ishies" (Memphis translation: "hello fishies.") I saw that my door was wide open, and knew I could go see Momma and Daddy if I wanted to, but I was fine! I watched my fishies until I fell asleep again. I woke up a little after 7:00 this morning and stood in the hallway and said, "Momma?" Then Momma said hello and told me to come and lay in her bed with her for a little while before we got up (I brought some cars with me to visit her).

11-15-08...Auntie Maura

My honorary "Auntie" Maura came to visit me today. She lives in New York City. Momma said we can go visit her soon. I really like her. I kept hugging her and cuddling her. Do you remember her? She was the one who taught Momma all about Blogs. She is the reason Got Memphis? exists!

11-14-08...wash, wash, wash your hands

I'm gettign very good at this!

11-1-3-08...Band Practice

Daddy had band practice tongiht. He let me practice too.

11-12-08...My Baby's Heart

Momma went to the midwife today and she got to hear my Baby's heartbeat for the first time. The midwife said it was in the 150s, and "Nice and Strong. Perfect." Momma said it sounded just like mine when I was in her belly.

I like to pat Momma's belly now and say, "Hew-wa bay-bee. Awwww. Bay-bee!"

11-9-08...A Day Out With Thomas

Momma and Daddy took me to meet Thomas the Tank Engine today. He's a real REAL steam engine!

When we got there I was in Heaven - there were SO MANY train tables to play with. I played a lot! And I was such a good boy - I shared with all the other kids and didn't try to grab at all. I was happy to wait my turn.

I got to sit in a GIANT Thomas made out of Legos.

And then we saw Thomas!

When we were waiting to leave on our ride I kept showing Momma and Daddy my choo choo tattoo on my hand, "Momma! Momma! See-it! Choo-choo! WOW!"

While we were riding I looked out the window and SMILED ear to ear.

11-6-08...The Greatest Show on Earth!

Grama took us to the circus tonight. WOW!

I really, really like the show.

Every time an act was over I would sign "more" and say "Maw! Maw! Maw!"

I was amazed and mesmerized for the WHOLE show.

Very mesmerized.

Very, very, mesmerized.

11-5-08...painting

Grama is here visiting. She pained my new room today - and she let me help! We painted the room blue, and Grama and Pop ordered me a REAL Lightning McQueen bed! I can't wait for it to get here. My room is going to be the coolest.

11-4-08...I voted!

Momma and Daddy took me with them to vote tonight. On our way there Momma said, "Memphis, we're going to vote!" So I said, "VOTE!" with great enthusiasm. The rest of the way I kept saying "Vote! Vote. Vote. VOTE!" I went into the booth with Daddy - he even let me color in a bubble. When we were done we got these cool stickers that said, "I voted." Then, when we were getting back into the car I started to cry and I kept saying, "Vote. Vote. Vote!" Momma told me we had already voted. I didn't realize that was all there was to it - or maybe, I just wanted to vote some more.

11-2-08...Veteran's Day Parade

I went to the Veteran's Day Parade with Momma, Daddy, Auntie Desiree, Uncle Tyler, and Max. I had a lot of fun.

I was a very good older cousin to cute little "bay-bee" Max.

And Blanket really liked the parade too.

I practiced clapping...

...and marching.

The marching bands were my favorite part! I stood at the side of the road and watched very carefully. There were a couple bands that stopped right in front of us - and they were marching and KICKING! So cool. So I kicked too.