Parker celebrated her 4th birthday on the 28th with a party at school. I got out of the hospital the same day - stopped by the house and then headed up to her "school" to be at her party. Maybe overdid things just a bit??? Her Neanie made rice krispie treats - with sprinkles! - for her little party. Thanks Neanie!! Then we had a little family gathering at our house later that evening with pizza and ice cream cake. Yum! My little baby is growing up! This weekend we are continuing the birthday celebration with a party for her friends at Monkey Bizness - a indoor place with all the big inflatable fun stuff. Should be a good time! I don't seem to remember my birthdays being a weeks long event when I was a kiddo - it's amazing what we as parents will do when we feel guilty for having a new baby so close to your first baby's special day!
So, to really make me feel old, my younger brother Andrew (note that I did not say little brother) turned 21 on the 27th (the day inbetween Meyer and Parker's b-days). Wowza! My little brother is legal! Weird.
Last week my mom came back for another stay which was great fun. If you know me and my mom, you know we're not too into being down for long. So we had to do a little shopping while she was here - with the 9 day old baby in tow! Meyer proved to be an excellent shopper - sleeping most of the time and nursing in the the dressing room at Dillards.
This week is pretty much about getting things "under control". My house is shaping up, laundry is getting done, Parker is moving up to the next class at school, we're getting Meyer to sleep in his crib, I need to finish up thank you notes and get out birth announcements. Then next week we're heading out for Meyer's first road trip. Ulysses here we come!
Well, the parties may not have lasted a week, but they were fairly spectacular by Ulysses standards, if I recall correctly - which BTW is how you know when you're entering the more mature phase of your life - you can't recall all that correctly.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures; great progress. I'll see you Sunday and we'll make the great trek.
oh - you did call him "little brother" after all.
Grace and Peace and Love to all,
Papa Kelly