Monster Rampage!

What a weekend it's been!

Miss Fuss really lived up to her name yesterday. The day started off on a dubious note, as Baby Girl woke up a little earlier than normal. That's no big deal in and of itself, but she had to cut her nap short in order to meet the real estate agent. After seeing a few houses, Daddy took Little Monster home... where she refused to have an afternoon nap at all. Mama was at work and it seems that Wee Goblin missed her because there was just no consoling her. We went outside, we listened to music, we watched Kiki's Delivery Service -- nothing doing, says Baby Girl.

When Mama made it home, Daddy was an achy mess and Sweet Girl was fit to be tied. She had an extremely messy dinner, which lifted her spirits somewhat, but for the most part it was crab-cakes for all involved. After dinner, Baby Girl did a number on the DVD shelf, but if you look at the picture, she's clearly disavowing herself of the crime. Mama and Daddy had to have a few beers after Wee Goblin went to bed.

...And then it seemed to start all over this morning. Little Monster was up at six and then again just past seven. She woke up tired and stayed tired because she got up so early, but if there was one thing Miss Fuss didn't want, it was a nap! Let us tell you, though, come hell or high water, Little Monster was going to take a nap.

The day improved after the nap, though. Mama went to work, and Daddy had the chance to spend another day with Baby Girl. Wee Goblin worked hard at her musical table and also read four books. She pulled apart her alphabet play mat and sang a few very loud songs. Later in the afternoon, she and Daddy went to the bookstore where Little Critter was very good and had a chance to walk down the quiet, carpeted aisles. After the bookstore, it was home for a good nap, and when Sweet Goblin woke up, Mama was home from work.

Daddy made a dinner that Miss Madeleine really liked, too. She ate her own weight in pasta! There is no stopping Tiny Tanklet, and now that another tooth has pushed through, the process of eating Mama and Daddy out of house and home is underway.

Important update: Baby Girl is singing monkey songs in the tub.