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November 19, 2005
Early Morn
After the emotional day yesterday, it was nice to snuggle up with the Cat last night. I wanted to catch up on some TiVoed shows from when we were gone, and he wanted to be held. He was peaceful and affectionate. Of course he fell asleep rather quickly, at which point I was able to switch from Extreme Makeover Home Edition to Reunion, then Lost. Other Cat-friendly shows include Amazing Race and Survivor. He loves to tell me about the things he would and wouldn't be willing to do on those shows. But he particularly likes Home Edition, which he calls "the building show." He has told me that he likes our house, but wishes that it had a bridge (balcony.)
I love Reunion. I don't hear about it much in the entertainment magazines, so I expect its one of those shows that wasn't embraced as much as expected. I know it is cheesy, and it is probably a bit too twist-oriented, but I am enjoying it. I then started watching Lost from the night we left on our trip (so I am two episodes behind.) Alas, I was too tired, so had to pause it midway through. (So no giving away anything!)
Both kids awakened early this morning. (Ack! I want to sleep!) Splig seems happier (he had vomited more last night.) The Cat is in good spirits but his nose is running full-force. This means we will be unable to go to my parents' for dinner.
Last night, I learned that my Grandma would be unable to make what was supposed to be a joint-birthday-dinner. Her health is failing. I hope she gets better for the holidays.
So my plan was to go to my parents' this afternoon, then before dinner go alone to see my Grandma for a little bit and bring her a potted plant. But now that the boys aren't feeling well, I am uncertain what to do, since I might have germs on me to which my Grandma shouldn't be exposed. I'll call my parents when they get up to ask their opinion since they know what my Grandma's situation is and whether it would be prudent for me to visit or not.
In the meantime, the Cat has been drawing in a little green notebook. He has created little stories like "The Cat is Hungry" (which is a silly title given that he dislikes eating!) and "The Cat and the Ball in the Rain." He loves to draw and tell stories. Often, we can explain a situation to him by telling a story. The playacting worked well as preparation for the airplane trip. Perhaps if we get advance notice on preschool events we can try a similar approach.
Husband and the Cat are making waffles while Spliggle breaks into the refrigerator to obtain water for squirting fun. We finally tightened the "child-proof" lock on the pantry such that it actually is child-proof. We need to do the same for the fridge, and find some other type of "child-proof" lock for the china cabinet. Most cabinet locks are easily manipulated by Splig's agile hands, or at the least, broken out of stubbornness. (Those two pronged cabinet locks can bend and snap when a determined little boy pulls on them!)
Perhaps we'll go stroller and camera shopping today. We'll see.
Posted by karianna at November 19, 2005 07:06 AM