Daddy's Birthday

Newsflash: Daddy's old. So old, his birthday went by with barely a blip on the radar of day-to-day events. Unfortunately, that's because poor Daddy had to work all weekend. Friday night was fast food and a work reception for him, while Mom and Little Monster had a low key, early evening. Saturday Mom and Wee Goblin went to yet another baby shower (Yes, lots of babies on the way, but who can blame those guys for wanting one after seeing how sweet a goblin can be?) and then spent the afternoon catching up on sleep. Daddy left for the dj job and both ladies had early bedtime again. Sunday, which was Dad's birthday, was spent at work for him and with Fred, Rachel and Spencer for Mom and Miss Fuss. We took her Exersaucer over to their house and played on the patio with Spencer and watched the dogs attempt run-by-lickings of Sweet Goblin. Today Mom cleaned house so that Dad doesn't have to worry about it while Mom and Lil' Monster are in Texas for Aunt Kate's wedding. We did take Daddy to dinner at Dolce for braised veal breast (Dad) and crab risotto gnocchi (Mom) and a chocolate souffle for dessert, which Goblin missed because she had already conked out. Note the tired eyes in the above picture.

Tomorrow is another dentist appointment for Mom, during which Dad will keep Miss Madeleine at home. The rest of the day will be spent with furious preparations for the Texas trip, because Mom is always a maniac when she travels, and that is now compounded by having to fly alone with Miss High Maintenance. The plane leaves at 7:40 a.m. Wednesday morning, so everyone send cheerful baby vibes our way! Mom will keep you apprised of all developments from Corpus Christi for the next two weeks.

Also, I'll bet Grandma B.J. will recognize the pink doll below. That's right! That was Mommy's when she was a wee bairn. Apparently there was some sort of tussle going on in the below picture, and Little Monster was furiously churning feet and arms to avoid the attack. Our feet get in on the action quite a bit lately, so we're sure it's only a matter of time before those monkey toes are in Maddie Jo's mouth. There are worse things that could be in there.