Long Time No Write!!!

I really must fire my secretary. She seems to think I keep her too busy with other tasks that she doesn't have time to update my blog. And she wonders why I always make her sit in the "dawg house" (my little pop up tents and tunnels that I got for X-Mas from Aunt Terri, Uncle Tom, Jake and Brook).

Anyway, life has pretty much been business as usual lately. I am picking up new words. I can say horse, fish, Woofish (Rufus--my cat/dog), Pop Pop (Sebastian--no identity crisis there--he's definitely a cat), MINE, and bubble. Mommy is trying to get me to say "Daddy bad...Buddy loves Mommy" Being such a good boy, I shook my head and told Mommy "uh-uh." I may be going through a Mommy phase lately but I am not going to throw Daddy completely to the side.

Oh yeah, I almost forgot. I got a note sent home with me last week. Yup, the teacher sent a no no note!!! Guess what though??? It was Mommy's no no not mine!!! Mommy sent me to school in my crocs and they told Mommy not to do it anymore because they are afraid that I will get pebbles in there on the play ground and they can be hot! Bad Mommy!!! (A bunch of other Mommy's got the same note too, so Mommy didn't feel too bad.) All my teachers love my new Vans (they don't look so new anymore) and my checkered Vans. One of the cornered Mommy the other day to find out where to get them. Mommy said you have to have an Aunt Lili to have such cool shoes.

Anyway, I got up early with Mommy last Sunday because it was Father's Day. Daddy usually gets up with me on the weekends because Mommy has to get up early all week with me. Mommy decided that she likes this getting up early on the weekend business because I gave her a billion kisses! Grandpa Len, Grandpa Jim and Grandma Dale came to see me Sunday. I was distributing Father's Day cards. I will tell you what, having TWO Grandpa's present makes it really confusing when trying to distribute cards. I opted to try to give all four of them to Grandpa Len but every made me deliver Grandpa Jim's to him rather than through Grandpa Len. I don't think I hurt Grandpa Jim's feelings though because I gave him a kiss without being asked to do so or told to do so! I had lots of fun seeing Grandpas and Grandma Dale. I am really warming up to all of them.

Monday was Uncle Fester's birthday. He's in trouble though because he did not come over and give me a present since it was his birthday. Obviously he has forgotten that I have to get a present anytime he does. It's a RULE!!

Well that's all for now.

Thug In Training!!!

Mommy and I went to the park this past Sunday. There was this four or five year old boy there who kept trying to boss me around. Mommy was worried that we were going to have a brawl because I turned and looked at the boy with a "keep it up Stupid" look on my face. I didn't think he was worth wasting energy over though so I just ended up turning and walking away! Mommy worries that I am going to be a little thug but she has to admit that she is very pleased that I will stand up for myself to bullies!!! Mommy does have visions of me spending lots of time in the Principal's office when I get bigger. We have decided that if I get into trouble at school that we won't tell Daddy. Mommy is pretty clever. She told me that I can pay her $20 every time I get into trouble and we can call it legal fees that way I will be covered by attorney-client privilege and she can't tell Daddy about any trips to the Principal's office!! If she does tell I can report her to the ethics committee for breaching confidentiality rules! Something tells me though that the charges wouldn't stick!

Anyway, last night we went to a new buffet in town. Can you believe it, all those waitresses and waiters fussed over me! One of the waitresses even kissed me. Now that's what I call service!!! Mommy wasn't too keen about a strange lady kissing me but Mommy also understood the girl couldn't help herself, I am irresistible!!

Mommy picked me up from the Baby Penitentiary early today. She interrupted nap time. I didn't want to wake up but she kept planting kisses all over my face. It occurred to me when we got to the door that Mommy's early arrival couldn't mean anything good. That's right, she carried me off to the doctor!! Naturally I had an absolute fit about being weighed, measured and poked and prodded. Yes, I still don't like my doctor and yell when ever I see him. I am 33 inches tall and 25.14 pounds. The doctor quizzed Mommy on my accomplishments. It seems that the only struggle is the bottle. I just can seem to give up the bottle. I won't drink milk in a sippy cup...No matter what!!! The doctor told Mommy it that since my weight is pretty good it wouldn't hurt me to just cut me off the bottle and force me to drink milk from a sippy cup. He said don't even let me have water. That is cruel!! He inquired about my growing vocabulary. To date I can say: Daddy, Momma, Ba-Ba (bottle), Pa (Pablo--Backyardigan), Dog, Uh-Oh, Uh-Uh (No), Ball, Buddy (that's me) and Dude (Uncle Fester).

Well that is all for now!!

What A Pal!!!

I should have known that something was up because Mommy came to the Baby Penitentiary and interrupted snack time. My buddy (Mommy doesn't remember his name) didn't want me to go home hungry so he came up to me and placed some snacks in my hand. Mommy thought that was so sweet!! Ugh!! She needs to understand that all that was is two pals watching the other's back--Nothing sweet about it!!! Anyway, Mommy figured she would be interrupting snack time so she had a snack for me in the car--a yummy grilled cheese sandwich!! What a Mommy!!!

I should have known that she was just trying to butter me up. It didn't take me long to figure out where we were going. Yup, as soon as we turned the corner I knew to turn my head and look for the doctor's office...sure enough there it was!!! In keeping with my normal behavior, I yelled when they weighed me, when they took my temperature and when they used the stethoscope on me. While I have been going to my doctor forever, I still don't like him!!! He gave me some medicine because he said that my ear looks suspicious and I have to double up on the puffers to help me get rid of my cough! I did say bye-bye to him, so maybe we are making progress. As we were leaving I could have sworn I heard Mommy say see you next week. Maybe there is something wrong with my ears because it obviously affected my hearing. Surely Mommy doesn't have plans to take me back next week!!

Guess what I did tonight??? I rode my motorcycle. That's right, I jumped right on it and hit the button and off I went. I don't know who was more excited Mommy or me!!! I did figure out that the motorcycle is great fun because I can run my other toys over and more importantly, I can chase down Sebastian and Rufus!!!

Well that's all for now!!

The Things They Do For Love!!!

Okay, first I have to confess that I told my first lie to Mommy. I got a note sent home with me from the Baby Penitentiary!!! Since Daddy picked me up, Mommy didn't know what "Zack was a bit pushy today" meant. So Mommy called the substitute Warden(Mommy thought the sub was a bit testy for calling a 17 month old pushy). Anyway, turns out the statement did not refer to my attitude...just my tendency to push down my cellmates that day!! Anyhow...now to my lie. Mommy asked me if I was a good boy in school. I had no choice to but tell her "Yes." I didn't want her to think that she was raising a hooligan so I had to say yes. Mommy told me that it wasn't very nice to lie to her!!!

Anyway, I got to go to the office with Daddy on Friday. Seems the Wardens were being airheads Friday and Mommy and Daddy didn't want to have to worry about me. I got to play all day with Aunt Kay and Uncle Carl!!! Things were a bit strange when I got home. Then Uncle Fester, Aunt Patty, Ryan and Jessica turned up. Turns out I forgot that were were taking a road trip to Dallas!! I have to report that I was a good boy the whole way there! Mommy and Daddy were very relieved that I didn't have a huge fit on the way down. I got to watch the Backyardigans until I fell asleep (Mommy tells me that everyone was very grateful when I fell asleep)! We got to Aunt Lili's house very late. Uncle F.O. was up to greet us! I ran wild when we got there. Mommy was worried that I wasn't going to go to bed.

Guess what?? Aunt Lili, Uncle F.O., Jesse and Joey got me new shoes!!! I have some cool new Vans!!! I was very proud of them and tried them out by running all over the place. Thanks Aunt Lili, Uncle F.O., Jesse and Joey! Guess what else??? Aunt Lili had the vacuum out waiting for me!!! Oh yeah. I got to hug Oreo over and over again! I just loved Oreo. Well, I learned my first lesson about young love---it doesn't last very long. Eventually Oreo grew bored with getting hugs and he growled at me! I didn't hug Oreo again after that because he hurt my feelings! Just goes to show that Oreo isn't the brightest bulb in the box because I didn't see anyone else dishing out hugs to him. He will be a hugless Oreo and its all his own fault!

I was nicer to everyone this time. I gave them hugs and kisses (okay so maybe only when I thought they were leaving). I also got to streak through their house! I thought it was hillarious and so did everyone else. I am just glad that Jessica didn't see me when I was streaking. That would have been embarassing! Oh yeah, I also let Aunt Lili and Uncle F.O. watch my Backyardigans DVD. Thanks for having us Aunt Lili and Uncle F.O.

Anyway, we got home late last night. Yes, I watched the Backyardigans most of the way home (everyone should just be happy that I rode him with them rather than having to fly home again like I did that last time we took a road trip to Dallas). I had a great time even though Mommy tells me that everyone (and she means everyone) is sick of the Backyardigans!!! I happen to know that all my people will continue to watch the Backyardigans over and over and over again because they love me and they know it makes me happy and that's all that matters!!!

Well that's all for now! Oh yeah, I dedicate this song to my loving family (Wouldn't want any of you to forget the words)!!!

Hi, I'm Pablo.
My name's Tyrone.
I'm Uniqua.
I'm Tasha.
And my name's Austin.

And we're...Your backyard friends, The Backyardigans
Together in the backyard again.
In the place where we belong
Where we'll probably sing a song
And we'll maybe dance along.
We've got the whole wide world in our yard to explore.
We always find things we've never seen before.
That's why every day we're back for more
With your friends, the Backyardigans.

I Am Spoiled Beyond Belief!!!

Mommy has finally had her fill of me being spoiled. I got a brand new Kawasaki four wheeler as a special treat last week and I don't want anything to do with it!!! (I loved it in the store!!) Mommy says for now on I am only going to get to play with toys in the store because I never want them once I get them home!! I have to admit, I am pretty spoiled...the house looks like Santa's toy shop.

Anyway, I got to see my Jessica this weekend. I got to play with her most of the day!! I got to see Uncle Fester and Aunt Patty too!!! I am ashamed to admit but I was kind of rude to Aunt Patty. She asked me if I can say "Patty." Well I thought she said "Potty" so I ran over and opened the bathroom door and sat down on my potty. Mommy was so proud of me!!! What can I say, I am a comedian!!!

Sommer came to see me too!!! Can you believe it, she showed up without a present for me!!! I don't think that was very nice of her!! Sommer says Mommy is right. If anyone expects attention from me they better not come around when My Jessica is here!!!

Well that is all for now. Uncle F.O.--You better have my pool cleaned up and ready for me. Aunt Lili--Are you going to have my vacuum ready for me to inspect???

I Can Do What Ever I Want To Do!!!

I got to see my girl Jessica this weekend. Uncle Fester and Aunt Patty were over here too. When I finally woke up from my nap, Mommy pointed them out to me. I flew past Uncle Fester and went right into Jessica's waiting arms!! I am nuts about her. I finally gave Uncle Fester some attention after I got over all my excitement about Jessica. I don't think Jessica liked my new bike though! I think she doesn't think I needed another toy! Good thing Mommy and Daddy don't think that way!! I

Saturday Mommy, Daddy and I went to spend the night with Grandma Dale and Grandpa Jim. We got to eat all kinds of junk food on the way there. I got to watch the Backyardigans over and over and over. It drove Mommy crazy!!! Anyway, I just love going to Grandma Dale's house!!! While I was happy to spend time with Grandma Dale and Grandpa Jim, I mainly love going to their house because Grandma Dale lets me do what ever I want to do whether any one else approves or not!!! Mommy did have to put her foot down though when I was playing with the electrical outlet. No shock there!!! Anyway, I had to go to Grandma Dale and Grandpa Jim's so I could bring Grandma Dale her Mother's Day present and to bring Grandpa Jim a birthday present. I am happy to report that they are crazy about me! I even gave them kisses!!! Grandma Dale made me a big boy breakfast today!!! Of course, I watched my Backyardigans DVD over and over while we were there!! What can I say??? I just love to watch Pablo sing and dance! Mommy kind of caved in though on the Pablo issue. She decided that if she was going to have to listen to the Backyardigans all the way home we were going to have to stop at Wally World and buy me some new episodes!

After we left Grandma Dale and Grandpa Jim's house we headed to Granpa Len and Granny Bev's house. I had a Mother's Day card for Granny Bev that I had to deliver. I mainly went there though because Maams sent potato chips from Pennsylvania that Mommy said I had to try. They are the best potato chips in the world!!! I ate a whole bunch and dropped crumbs all over Grandpa Len and Granny Bev's house. Oh yeah, I am happy to report that I didn't try to hurt Grandpa Len today!!!

I got Mommy all kinds of presents for Mother's day!!! I got her a gizmo for her car so she can play her I-Pod through her car stereo (so I can listen to my songs), a shiney new toaster (so she can make me lots of toast), and all the Backyardigans beanies (so she can give them to me)!! Mommy saw all the Backyardigan beanies sitting on top of the stove with her new toaster she actually thought about turning the burners on to toast them!!! I must admit I drive them crazy with the Backyardigans. Every time I get in the car I immediately point at the ceiling and say "Pa" so that they will put Pablo and the other Backyardigans on. I don't like Mommy's car because I can't watch the Backyardigans in her car. Daddy told Mommy that he is going to get me a portable DVD player for her car so I can watch the Backyardigans in her car. Mommy proclaims her car to be a Pablo free zone!!!

Well, that's all for now!!! Oh yeah, Joey we need to play hookey again soon!!!

Oh, You Asked If I Want To Play Hockey, Not Play Hookey!!!

I didn't go to the Baby Penitentiary yesterday!! Mommy and I went to her office and I got to show everyone how big I have gotten. I wasn't too happy about being at Mommy's office because I thought someone was going to steal the sausage biscuit Mommy bought me! The only time I was calm was when we were in her private office and I saw that it wasn't a doctor's office. Can you believe it, Mommy has a zillion pictures of her favorite person in her office--that's right--of ME!!! She has a couple pictures of Daddy but they aren't where she can stare at all day like mine!!! Anyways, I was too busy crying to apologize to Mr. James for making him do all Mommy's work whenever I am sick. He told me that it was okay though because all that is important is that Mommy take good care of me when ever I am sick!!

Mommy pulled a fast one on me and I should have known that she had a trick up her sleeve...that's right we did end up at a doctor's office after we left her office. I had to go see Dr. Doogie so he could take a look at my tubes to make sure everything was still looking good. I screamed bloody murder because I didn't want him rooting around in my ears. He may look young but he is a pro at dealing with irate little people. He didn't seem fazed at all about my tantrum.

I fell asleep in the car after the doctor's office. Having temper tantrums all morning wears a boy out. Guess what??? When I woke up about forty-five minutes later I was face to face with MY JOEY and Aunt Lili!! I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the two of them. That's right Joey and me played hookey from school!!! We have pretty good Mommies for letting us play hookey!! We all went to see Grandpa Len and Granny Bev. I am having a run of being "ashamed ofs." I am ashamed to admit that I swung a "stick" at Grandpa Len and he had to move pretty quick to keep from getting hit with it. That's right, a room full of people and I had to pick the one guy that just had back surgery to try to clobber with a stick! Then again, maybe I was just smart and picked the one person who couldn't beat me up!! Anyway, Grandpa wasn't too mad at me and I don't think the quick movement hurt him. Mommy put me in time out and told me that if I break Grandpa Len that we would have to sell all my toys to pay for him. I guess I better watch myself! Sorry Grandpa.

Guess what??? Joey drove me around in Mommy's car (yes people, Mommy and Aunt Lili were in the car too-as if we would really joy ride in Mommy's car)!! Aunt Lili was shocked that Mommy let Joey drive with me in the car. Mommy figured it was the best time for Joey to drive because while he could probably get away with injuring Mommy and Aunt Lili no one would forgive him for getting me hurt. While I am not a professional, I think he did a great job of driving...Mommy agrees too!


Anyhow, Aunt Lili and Joey flew back home last night because Joey and I weren't allowed to miss two days of school. I am glad that they came to see me. I am going to see them later this summer. Daddy is going to go next time because he was sad when Mommy and I went without him the last time. Well that is all for now. Oh yeah, thanks Aunt Lili, Uncle F.O., Jesse and Joey for my movie.