Today was Monday and when I woke up this morning I thought Daddy would be heading off to work...but to my surprise he had the day off again today. I was soooo excited, one of my teeth appeared...yes folks that is correct I have gotten my official first tooth.
Mommy, Daddy and I played this morning and then we went to Target to check out the Halloween supplies... Mommy said something about sending daddy up a ladder to put up lights...he did not seem amused.
After target I took another really long nap...man growing teeth is really hard work. After I woke up, I was in the car AGAIN...man these peeps never sit still. Next thing I knew I was in the Pediatrician's office. I love Dr. Cotler, however the nurses are not so nice...they stuck me four times...Man when i can stand up...they are in for it.
Those shots really took it out of me...I took a bath, played a little chugged a bottle and then it was off to bed by 8pm.
Finally after months and months and several reschedules I got to go to Disney World for the first time! I had soo much fun and I can't wait to tell you all about my trip.
We left Friday night at about 5:30 pm. The last thing I remember is falling asleep at Grandma's house and then all of the sudden I am halfway to Orlando in a car seat. I wasn't sure that I like it so much (plus I made my diaper "not so fresh") so I decided to let mom and dad know that I was awake. I cried and they pulled over at a rest stop. They changed my diaper right there on the front seat because the bathroom was dee-scuz-ting.
I decided that Daddy was driving to slow so I was going to give it a try!
I got tired driving pretty quickly so I turned it back over to dad. Mom got in the back seat and rode the rest of the way with me.
When we got to the hotel, mommy went to check us in and daddy took me to find some diaper rash gel (because he forgot it at home and didn't want to tell mommy...so if you see her, keep it a secret). Before mommy could even finish checking us in, dad spent $100 on toys for me (I hope he didn't dip into my inheritance). Anyway, he got me this cool hat:
it has a tail!
This cute bear that has a bib that says "my first Disney Bear"
(he explained to mommy "how could I NOT buy it?" Plus I got a stuffed Tigger, and some sunglasses! All of that was great, but you know what? To this day, he never did get me my butt rash medicine!
Our Hotel was way cool. It had a sports theme. We were in the Tennis building.
We hit the sack pretty early because we were all exhausted from packing up the car (I mostly supervised and made sure they didn't forget any of my essentials, all and all they brought the following):
Pack and Play
Jumperoo
Door Swing
play mat
Spider Man couch
Mini Piano
Drums
toybox literally full of every toy I ever owned
My stroller
Baby bjorn pouch
When it was all said and done they did a great job because I played with almost everything.
I woke them up bright and early the next morning at 6 am because I was so excited to get to the park. I was bummed when I found out the park didn't open until 9. Stubbornly I went with them to eat some breakfast and THEN we headed to the Magic Kingdom. We got on the bus, and that was an experience. I've never been on a bus before.
After what seemed like and eternity we made it to the magic kingdom. WOW, what a place! There were people everywhere, and a castle and horses and so much it was almost overwhelming.
So I didn't the most logical thing I could think of:
When I woke up it was time for rides. Mom and dad had a long discussion over what my very first ride, on my very first trip to Disney world should be. They settled on a classic!
I'd never been on a boat before.....wow, a bus and a boat in one day....lots of firsts on this trip! I LOVED IT! I laughed and giggled most of the way (man, does that song get stuck in your head or what?)
After It's a small world we headed for Winnie the Pooh and Friends.
That ride was really fun too. After all of this fun I was exhausted. We got back on the bus and headed back to the hotel where Grandma met us. We all took naps and then I spent the rest of the afternoon with grandma while mom and dad relaxed for a bit.
I got a little fussy because I missed mom and dad. Daddy came by to put me to bed but then I woke up at 3 o'clock and he wasn't there, I freaked out again. Grandma called daddy to come and get me. I stayed up until 5 am then fell asleep. I woke up at 6:45 to the grunts and groans of mom and dad. Then packed everything up and we hopped in the car. I fell asleep in the car and slept for about an hour. Daddy pulled the car over so mom could ride in the back with me again. She asked me if I had fun on the trip and I told her "YES!" I had so much fun, I couldn't wipe the smile off of my face!
Sorry that it's been a couple of days since I last posted but I have been hard at work. Now that I am six months old I took the time to look back over my life and reflect. I've had lots of great times and met lots of people who love me. To commemorate my first years on this earth I have put together the following. I hope you enjoy!! (works best with volume)
There won't be any posts for a few days because I am going to Orlando to visit my Grandma. When I get back I should have lots to tell and tons of pictures!!!
Today is the 23rd which makes it my 6 month birthday. I can't believe how old I'm getting. I have to learn to take it easy. I keep telling myself "your not 3 months anymore you have to take care of yourself". Anyway, the day was like most others. I woke up bright and early and spent time with mom and dad before they went to work. I keep getting up extra early to make sure they make it to work in time but they don't seem very grateful.
After they left I had my usual Tuesday morning with Miss Ashley and afternoon with G-ma. Daddy came and picked me up and we came home. I punk'd him today by pretending like I was going to sleep and then just as he got comfy on the couch I screamed "gotcha punk"! He didn't seem to find it very funny.
Mommy came home and put me in my stroller for our walk:
We walked all around our block and I stayed up the whole time. When we got home I sat at the table and played with kitty.
I pulled on her tail but she didn't find it very funny (man, no one gets my humor!)
After that I auditioned for a remake of the exorcist....I think I nailed it.
I got cleaned up in the bath and then went to sleep!
Yesterday was Friday and I had an AWESOME day. I went and played with my friend Parker and we went to a water park! It was so much fun, but mommy forgot the camera so I can't show you! Parker gave me another toy that he has outgrown. Its a really neat musical toy. When Daddy came home we played with it together.
You may have noticed the really cool chair I am sitting in. It's my new spider man couch and it's all for me!
It folds out into a bed too!
I love it!!!
Saturday morning I woke up at 7 and played with mom and dad some more. We went for a really long walk this morning and then over to grandma and grandpa's. I took a nap over there and then I came home. I wanted to go swimming but the pool was too cold so I played in the tub instead.
It was lots of fun.
We went for another walk and then I took a nap. Since it's game day, I had to get in the spirit. Go Noles!
After bath time we played, watched TV and then I ate and went to bed!!
What a long day today was...that must be because I woke up at 4:30 am and wouldn't go back to sleep. Mommy got up with me and we hung out for most of the night. Then she put me into bed next to my big snoring dad.....how do they expect me to sleep with that guy making noises like a freight train driving through a saw mill.
Anyway, mom and dad finally went off to work and I hung out with Miss Ashley. Today is the last day I am going to see her for a while because she doesn't come back until Tuesday. The next time I see her she will have a new nephew!! Man, it seems like babies are being born all the time around this place.
The front door opened it was grandpa tan man! I forgot it was Thursday so he was here. We went back to his crib and we hung out for the afternoon. Daddy came to pick me up and we went back to publix. We bought stuff to cook Fajita's.
We went home and played in my room for a while until mommy came home.
Then we went for a walk and I brought my new buddy along.
It's hard work going around our whole block so I needed to stay hydrated.
While mom was finishing getting my dinner ready, dad and I played at the table. Man he cracks me up!!
When I got back I ate dinner...look how much better I do now!!
After that it was off to the bath and to bed. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Miss Ashley came over to play today. We played and played until I fell asleep. When I woke up she changed me and guess what happened? Daddy came home! What a great surprise! It was so early I couldn't believe it.
Dad and I hung out for a bit and then I had a suggestion. I said "Dad, remember how much fun it was making mom breakfast in bed the other morning?" To which he replied "Yeah, fun for you, I had to do all the work while you played in your crib." I said "Let's make her dinner tonight and I promise I will help!" He seemed skeptical but off to Publix we went. We went up and down the aisle's and picked up everything we needed. We paid for our stuff and home we went.
Then we started making dinner:
I don't really think that is a fair interpretation of how things went down. It's the media slanting things again. You know how they are....damn paparazzi. Anyway, what is important is that we finished making the food to surprise mommy.
She called and said she was on her way home so daddy fired up the grill and.....
no, just kidding. He cooked up our special "Tropical Sliders" mini hamburgers and we all ate together (although together is kind of a relative term because I just got to stare and drool). After they had their delicious hamburgers, I ate some organic vegetables (I'm pretty sure I got the short end of that stick). Then it was off to the tub and to bed!
I woke up this morning around 6 and daddy got up with me. We got dressed very quietly so that we didn't wake up mom. We decided that we were going to make her breakfast in bed (ok, maybe "make" is the wrong word.....serve her breakfast in bed). Daddy and I went out and got breakfast and then came home. I watched my new Thomas the train video while daddy prepped breakfast. I got a little fussy so he put me in my crib to look at my mobile. After a few minutes I was done and wanted to get out. Daddy wasn't listening so I decided to show him I mean business. I let him see how tough I was in a little video I like to call "Mobile Madness":
Daddy finally got the message so he took me, breakfast, and a tray into mommy's room so we could wake her up. She was so surprised and happy to see us! We all ate breakfast in bed and played for a while. After that we went for a walk before it got too hot outside. I made it about 3 houses from our front door before I feel asleep.
When we got back to the house they dressed me up in a cute outfit for when grandma came over. She took so long that I fell back asleep. I slept for 4 hours...my personal best. It was long enough to make daddy proud. I was asleep so long that grandma had to go back to Orlando so she could make it home before it got dark:
We went to the mall after I woke up and daddy bought a new computer. He said we got it so that I can blog better!!
We left the mall and went for a walk and then it was dinner, bath and bedtime!! Good night my peeps!
Bonus Video:
People are always asking if I am the one who is really posting my blog. I believe the below video titled "Putting the Rumors to Rest" settles the debate once and for all!
It's Saturday so I get to hang out with Mom and Dad. We woke up bright and early this morning and headed over to Gma's house for breakfast. I had my usual, milk straight up, shaken and the rest of them had eggs and stuff. After breakfast we went to a park so I could ride the swings for the first time.
I was really scared and wasn't having fun:
Then daddy came and swung with me and it was better.
After the park we came home and guess who was there? My other Grandma!!
We played:
She fed me:
and we took a walk!
During out walk we were looking at houses that were up for sale and a neighbor came out and yelled at us. He said we were trespassing. Oh boy, my first trip to Juvi!!
She even brought me my own Seminoles cup to drink from during game days!
I hung out with her and Jeff for a while and then Aunt Donna and Uncle John came over for dinner. Everyone played with me and passed me around. It was a lot of fun but also exhausting. Grandma and Donna bathed me and then we played some more. I was so whuped by the time everyone left that I went straight to bed! I hope Sunday is as much fun as Saturday was.
Man do I love Fridays!! Mommy gets to stay home with me all day and I know when daddy gets home he will be in a good mood.
This morning mommy and I took a looooong walk around the neighborhood bright and early before it got to hot. Then we went over to Gma and Gpa's house to play.
After playing over there we had to go home and wait for the TV people to come over. We got High Def for the FSU games and a faster internet service so that I can blog easier! While they were installing, I got myself ready in my chair to watch the good stuff. In the mean time I played with my Octopus:
After they left it was time to eat. What will I be having tonight????
hmmm, looks like I am going to have peaches....I wonder if I will like them...
Yep, I sure did!!
Of course after that it was bath time: (the following movie contains full frontal nudity which might be inappropriate for some children)
Mommy bathed me and then daddy played with me and dried me off...we played Peek-a-boo!
Then I posed for some "tushy pictures"!
After that I played with my new toy. It says it's for 1 year olds but I totally figured it out:
After all of this I was exhausted and I fell asleep before mom and dad could even put me down:
After sleeping like a good boy last night I woke up this morning and hung out with dad while he was getting ready for work.
Miss Ashley came over and we hung out. She's my buddy. We always have fun together. I hung out with Grandma Shirl and Grandpa Tan man for the afternoon and I just found out my other grandma is coming down this weekend too! I can't wait...I bet she won't even recognize me because I'm sooo big now! When she last saw me I could barely do anything...now look at how easily I roll over....and that's not even the easy way, this is the hard way (from back to tummy)
Anyway, mom and dad fed me some peaches and they were yummy!
Jax Patrick Garson was born at 1am on September 07, 2008 weighing in at 8 lbs 10oz.
Mommy and daddy went to the hospital today to visit him. They said he was very cute and was going to give me a run for my money with the ladies (whatever that means....girls are gross!!)
They took pictures and here he is...my newest buddy!! (daddy said that eventhough he likes the Hurricanes that we can still be friends) This weekend I might get to go to his house to meet him. I can't wait because I have some much wisdom to share with him that I have picked up in my many months on this Earth. Things like:
Scream bloody murder until you get what you want
a poop free diaper is a happy diaper
baby eats or no one sleeps
explain the physics of the entire world revolving around baby
when in doubt get grandma
These and so much more.
Thanks Estee and Scott for making me a best buddy.
Welcome to the world Jax....we're gonna have some fun.
Today is my first Florida State football game EVER! I was so excited, I have been counting down the days for months!
The morning started off pretty slow. I woke up once last night at about 3:30 am and dad fed me. Then I woke up again at 7 and mommy took me out into the living room. We let daddy sleep until 9. When he woke up we got dressed to go to Sawgrass Mills Mall to get me some clothes (we got a coupon in the mail!) So daddy got me dressed, which is of course why I was wearing this:
I took a quick nap in the car on the way there. When we got there we were all psyched because there are always great prices at the outlet! We strutted our stuff down to Carter's and were very disappointed to discover that I basically already own the entire store. We couldn't put together enough good stuff to make the coupon worth it so we left.
On the way home we stopped for lunch and I sat in the booth like a big boy. We came home and I laid down for another nap. Then it was time to get serious and prepare for the game tonight!
First mommy got me dressed:
Then I showed off my Seminole pride:
Then I posed for some pictures with dad:
Now it was game time. Dad found a great way to hold me so he wouldn't drop me when he is drinking:
He said it was Apple Juice, but his breath sure didn't smell like it afterwards:
But I love the big lug and want to grow up to be just like him:
So after all that we are set and ready to watch some football! We click on the big screen and....
Are you freaking kidding me??? So we waited almost an hour and then the game came on. We were on defense first and we stopped the other team quickly (what the hell is a Catamount anyway?). They punted to us and guess what happened.....
TOUCHDOWN!! That's right, he ran it all the way back. That was some exciting stuff. I don't know if my little heart can handle this for a whole season. Mommy, daddy and I jumped around and cheered and high fived. We look back over at the tv and guess what?.....
I couldn't believe it....just my luck. Well I tried as hard as I could to stay up until the game came back on, we even took a bath, but I was so tired from all of the celebrating that I feel asleep. Mom and dad said they are going to stay up and watch it and they will wake me if anything good happens. Good luck Noles and sleep tight everyone!
