So Happy to be here! Z ville Library for Story Time
Ok now Sophie you jump on her back, Ill hold her beak, now make us an omlet!

Where do you wanna go? I dunno, where do YOU wanna go? I dont know.

ok, I am tired now....drive!

This morning we met up with Val & Sophie M. at the Zionsville Library to go to story time. I thought they were just going to read them a book an that would be it. Well, they read a book, then sang a song or two, then read another (they were short books!) and broke out some shakers like at Gymboree and then some scarves too. Sophie knew the putt away song like Gymboree, so she walked right up and handed over the different props they were given throughout the class. Then when class was over she wanted to see the horses in the little horse barn play thing they have there. She also kept saying fish, fish because there is an aquarium when you first walk in. Mayfield bear received many hugs from both Sophies. We had lunch at Patricks. Every time I go there I have high hopes. But the service is usually sketchy (especially when we get Mr sweaty waiter guy) yuk! We got some lady today who made sure I knew to substitute fries for chips would cost me $1 more..for the "upgrade"..whatever. Patrick was wandering around. I guess he was bored. He was trying to get the girls to wave at him and stuff. I think he got one wave or so. He did bring us coasters for them to throw. We warned him! After lunch, Sophie, naturally, was still full o' energy. So we all went over to Mulberry Park and played on the playground. It was a little windy, but nice anyways. When we got home, Sophie was supposed to take a nap. She may have, for a few minutes. Then she talked for awhile and I game and sprung her. I opened the windows and we went out on the balcony. This lady on the bottom floor sometimes lets her cats out on the porch for a few. Soph's pace fell over the balcony. I watched this happen. She just looked up t me like, well what am I supposed to do now. She pointed and said bebe! bebe! So we put on our jackets for a little post dinner nap. We had the always delicious ravioli, corn, Hawaiian bread and blueberry muffin for dessert. We watched Mickey's Playhouse for a couple of episodes. I wanted to watch Extreme Home Makeover. Sophie just kept saying Mickey, Mickey! Ok, jeeze. But as soon as she started messing around with toys I changed it while she wasn't paying attention! She knew. She had her bath. She had to bring her entire tea set in with her. I was sitting by the side of the tub and she kept coming in with stuff then leaving to go get more. After she was satisfied with the amount of stuff in the tub she stood there and looked at me like, um, ok ready to get nekkid! I guess I kinda zoned out sitting there. When she got out of the tub, she got up on her step to the sink. She wanted to wash her hands. I think there may me future encounters with some OCD therapy. She ended the evening with a clementine and a story. Tonight it was Bear in a Square.

Sophie's new "At"
Soph & Grandpa at Culvers

This morning Tootie woke up extra early because she missed me. We watched out morning PBS cartoons. After Elmos World someone fel asleep for 3 hours. I got some projects done during this time, including catching up on past episodes of Tori & Dean that I missed while we didn't have cable. After Toot woke up, she had a late lunch. We needed to get out, so we ran to JoAnn Fabrics because Ineeded a few things to finish my project. I got a bunch of 50% off coupons, so I also got Soph some finger paints and paper. She also got an Elmo and Hello Kitty stamps. They had the cutest plate and bowl and cup set there with little garden gnomes on it, so we got those too. I got Some plastic Easter eggs and some things for her basket. I had to get some more floss for these little towels that I am embroidering for her bathroom. We wandered around there for awhile. My dad met us at Culver's where Soph had a grilled cheese and fries of course. She said fries as soon as we walked in. Dad got her some chocolate ice cream that she couldn't eat fast enough! It was so funny watching her delight in it! Then we all headed over to Gymboree for open gym. I don't really care for the Greenwood location. They have the same stuff, but it is way small. So we will probably be going to open gym at Carmel, and just do her class down at Greenwood. That will satisfy me.

Tootie & Meemaw at Applebees
Tooties tea time

This morning we had to go downtown to pick up my wireless router for my computer from UPS. For some reason they could not leave it at the condo. Not sure why, I have received other items from UPS. It was actually supposed to come with the Comcast guy that hooked this stuff up, but of course nothing goes the way it is supposed to when it involves utilities, cable, phone or any other service type visit to my house. We stopped by my grandmas house after that. We took her to Greenwood Mall to JC Penney. She bought a couple pairs of jeans and returned some stuff. We ate lunch at Applebees. It was tasty. Sophie ate alot of her food. She went to town on her fries and grilled cheese. We took grandma home. Sophie ran around her yard for a little bit. It was such a nice day out. She found some frog statues and gave them each a hug and fed them pebbles. She also delighted in some jelly beans. We came home and Soph took a nap. I hooked up this router and worked on my latest craft project while she snoozed. When she woke up, we had snack and colored some color pages and had a tea party. Later on we had dinner, nuggies, peas and mac n cheese. Then we put out toys and books away nice (Sophie says that...nice) as she is putting things away. It was time for House M.D. therefore it was time for Soph to hit the hay!

Children's Museum

Today we went to the Children's Museum. It was super fun! It was not busy at all. We met David down there around 11:00. Sophie went everywhere. We started out in the Playscape. Then we went to have lunch. after lunch we went to see Bob the Builder. Soph was only there long enough to put some stones on the wall. We hadn't been to the dinosaur area in awhile. Sophie found the dig site and loved it. The archaeologist lady really showed Toot hoe to have fun! Sophie picked out her own goggles and brush to use on her expedition! She toddled all around there. After that we went to the carosel for a ride on a billy goat! She played in the ice cream parlor and treehouse for a bit then we headed home.

Today was nice. We messed around the house for most of the morning. We went out and took a little stroll around. Sophie likes to walk...alot. Then we headed off for Target. I needed to get the usual suspects. Then my dad was to come over to watch Soph while Dave and I went to see Alice in Wonderland. It was pretty good. The theater was packed! We even got there way early. Good thing we did! When we got home, dad had already put Toot to bed. I was surprised that she would even consider bedtime with company over! Dad said she kept laying her head on his chest. Aww! They played and hung out. I was so glad that she was good! She is getting used to me leaving her for little bits of time now. When we were walking out the door, I was fretting a little, but then she said Buh bye! Waving and laughing sitting on grandpas lap. So we made a break for it!

Tootie at Paradise Cafe showing how good her cookie is

Sophies solo Gymboree Class

At Greenwood Park Mall

Wearing her":Hollywoods"

At Five Guys

Yesterday we decided to check out the Level 5 class for Soph at Gymboree in Greenwood. Soph had fun, but there was only one other kid there, and he left early. They had a small parachute so Soph could sill have parachute time and bubbles. After that we decided to go over to Paradise cafe at Greenwood Mall because David had not had time to eat before Gymboree. Me and Soph got a cookie and some iced tea. Then we walked all around the mall. Soph got in one of the little rides there on the way out that looked like a school bus.
Today we ran some errands. We had to drop some library books off at the Carmel Library. David was up doing some stuff at the old house. So After running by my sisters, I called him and we met at Five Guys, which is one of Tooties favorite places. We went home after that for naps. sophie took a three hour nap. It was great, I got some stuff done and took a little nap myself. My neck has been bothering me alot today, so that was much needed. Sophie and David ate dinner while I laid down for a bit with a headache. I felt better after a little bit. We spent the rest of the evening hanging out, playing and watching Sophies TV shows.

The Sophies having coloring fun!

My new plant from Val & Sophie M.

This morning Val and Sophie M. came over to check out my place and hang out and play. Val brought me a housewarming gift. a little plant. I was super surprised and delighted. It was so thoughtful. He is a nice little plant and will have a good home here! I have to think of a name for him. We had Sesame Street on and as soon as little Sophie M. walked in the door, she checked out Elmo's World. Just in time! She did a funny little dance to it. She also located Minnie mouse stuffed animal and hung out with her and Sophie's Elmo. They also watched Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, which has recently been a hit around here. Sophie now says Mickey every time she sees him anywhere. The girls hung out in Soph's room at the little table and colored too. We went over to Bob Evans for some brunch. It was pretty tasty. Soph had some pancakes and fruit and chocolate milk. Then home for nap time. We had a great time as always with them!
Then around 5 my dad came over for dinner. I made some spaghetti, cornbread and corn. Sophie had a good time entertaining grandpa at the table. She was very talkative. Then I wanted to go to Target because I needed some batteries for these phones and diapers and a few grocery items. So he watched Sophie so I could go there in peace. It was nice. Another good day for us. Yay! David gets to come home tonight because they are having him bit on some work up here. So now I am just relaxing and making some shortbread cookies. I love this new cookbook!