Go Big Daddy

Ollie and I have been so busy today, it almost felt as if we were running from the law, or maybe Dog the Bounty Hunter.

We started off today going to 8:00 mass with Grandma. Daddy couldn't get his old bones moving, so we left him behind. After church we were off to Walmart to get baby supplies, pet supplies, and a few groceries. Grandma pushed the cart with Ollie on board as a passenger. Grandma must have had some extra energy after church because she was driving the cart like she was involved in a high-speed chase. Ollie giggled and giggled at Grandma's funny engine and breaking noises.

Next, we headed home to regroup. We had groceries to put away, two presents to wrap, and two cards to sign, not to mention bottle and nap. Ollie must have already been experiencing fatigue, because he napped for nearly two hours. By the time he woke up and ate his lunch, it was time for us to head back out to Sheri's baby shower. We arrived at 2:02, but quickly realized we were really late. We were supposed to be there at 1:00, but apparently I misread the invitation. Oh well, at least we got to see the whole Sableux crew and watch Sheri open her gifts.

We also got to meet up with one of our loyal blog readers, we'll call Beth. She's on the run from Dog the Bounty Hunter, so "Beth" requested that I not reveal her identity. I did have concerns about allowing Ollie to sit on "Beth's" lap, but I'm fully aware that she is armed and dangerous, so I decided not to resist her request. Once I was able to ease Ollie from "Beth's" arms, he was passed off to Mary Jo for some giggles.

Ollie also met a new buddy, Hayden. Even though Hayden is a few months older, Ollie held his own sharing two toys with his new pal. He's a few months younger than all of our friend's babies, so he's used to playing the "young, defenseless" card. I guess he's learning early to use whatever tools he has at his disposal.



After the shower and a quick eyebrow wax at Sableux, we were off to Union to take Katie her birthday gift. Ollie wasn't sure what he thought of her wiener dogs, Wally Bob and Liesel. I guess he's used to BIG pups like Betsy. Poor Wally was so curious that he kept getting in trouble with his parents. I warned him that if Katie and Jeremiah ever have a child, his life will change forever. Then I told him how I saw Betsy throwing her toy up in the air and catching it last week. I guess she decided if nobody would play fetch, she'd fetch to and for herself. Poor Bets.

Ollie loved the vibrant colors on Katie's walls and didn't want to leave, but it was nearing 6:30 and we needed to get home for dinner and bath. Once we got home, Daddy and Ollie were inseparable. I guess Ollie was in desperate need of some guy-time since he spent all day with me.

Daddy and I fed and bathed our little man and then sat down to tell him all about our hectic day. It is so cute how much Ollie looks up to his Daddy, but I guess that's normal for any little boy. More and more every day he seems fascinated with every move Daddy makes. Not that I'm jealous or anything...

After this crazy weekend, work will seem like a day off. I'm looking forward to this week because I think we're finally getting a routine in place. I'm off to bed to rest up for the wild ride.