What Happens at Grandma's...

Stays at Grandma's....At least Mommy and Daddy were wishing I had been at Grandma's this morning when they found this surprise! Mommy went downstairs to get the camera so she could take a picture of this cute onesie. Daddy found this when he took off my pajamas. I just wanted the last day of Mommy's maternity leave to be memorable!

Bodily Functions

I had a record night last night. Mommy and Daddy were getting me ready for bed, this started with a diaper change. About thirty seconds after they got the clean diaper on me, I dirtied it. While they were changing this diaper, I let a juicy fart while Mommy was cleaning my bottom. Then I figured while I was diaper-less I might as well go pee.... So after they had another clean diaper on me, a new set of clean clothes, and a new changing pad cover on, Mommy picked me up. At this point I decided to burp and along with it I spit-up all over Mommy and the floor. The only thing I forgot to do was sneeze, maybe next time...

Orlando Trip

Well it's been awhile since I've blogged but I've been very busy since my trip to Florida. Before I tell you about my trip, let me first tell you that I have been sleeping through the night for over a week now! I even sleep in my crib which I never really liked before. Mommy and Daddy also had their first night out alone, just the two of them. Aunt Jilly was in town for a little visit and she babysat me! I'm not sure who had more fun--me, Jill, or Mom & Dad!! I also made my first trip to Chicago. Yes, it was yet another wedding planning trip. By the time this wedding finally rolls around, I'm going to be an expert wedding planner! I met most of Jilly's bridesmaids in the city for a very frigid day of dress shopping. Brr! They picked one so I don't have to go to anymore bridal stores (oh, Mom just reminded me I'll probably have to go along for all the alteration appointments--ugh!) Now about my big trip...I had a super time in Florida! My first airplane ride went great. I barely made a peep the whole time. The bathroom where Mommy had to change my diaper was very tiny and chilly but that's ok. When we landed in Orlando, Aunt Jilly and Uncle Eric were there to greet us. I couldn't believe how warm it was--I had never felt that before since Wisconsin is so cold. We loaded up the car and drove back to the house in Winter Park where I finally got to meet Yogi. He's a great doggie and much more interested in me than Chaz. I loved to look at him up close. We went to a pizza place called Mellow Mushroom for dinner. I did pretty well but as soon as the food came I got grumpy. Oops! The next day was very busy. We had breakfast on Park Avenue in Winter Park and did lots of wedding stuff. While Mommy was trying on bridesmaid dresses I pooped in Grandma's hand and on her leg. Good thing she caught it so it didn't go on the silk chair she was sitting in! The rest of the day the girls dragged me around to look at more dresses and wedding invitations. I wish I could have watched football with the guys! That night we had a nice dinner at an Italian restaurant right on a lake. I was a good boy again, except I had another poop explosion (2nd of 3 while I was there) while Grandma was holding me. At least I kept it inside my clothes this time! Sunday morning we had to leave the house at 4 a.m. for the marathon. That was very early for the grownups but I like to wake up and eat then so it didn't really matter to me. I slept in the stroller for most of the marathon anyway. Jilly did great! She even let me wear her Mickey Mouse medal afterwards. I got to see a little bit of Disney World and Epcot Center and got to ride the monorail twice. On Monday, we went to Cocoa Beach and I got to see the ocean and feel the sand between my toes! It was kind of scratchy but I laughed the whole time. We had a great trip and I loved spending time with Aunt Jilly, Uncle Eric and Yogi. I'm so glad Grandma Neese and Grandpa Al took me to Florida with them! It was awesome! I did really miss Daddy though. It was great to visit him at work when we got back. He was glad to see me too! Here's a few pictures from the trip. I'll put more in a slideshow once everyone sends me their photos. Enjoy!

I'm Leaving on a Jet Plane

My bags are packed, I'm ready to go...(notice Mommy had to pack some of her shoes in my suitcase). I am so excited for my big trip to Orlando. Grandma Neese and Grandpa Al are driving up in the morning and then we'll be leaving for the airport. I sure am going to miss Daddy while I'm gone. I bet he's going to miss me a lot too. Stay posted for pictures and updates from Florida. Mickey Mouse here I come!

Sleepy Night

I did it. I finally did it. I slept through the night last night!! A whole 8 1/2 hours of sleep for me AND for Mommy and Daddy! You should have seen how excited they both were. I'm not sure why they were so happy, who knows if I'll actually do it again tonight...

Two-Month Check Up

This afternoon I went for my two-month well baby check up. The doctor said I was more like a four month old though. She said I was so strong and alert and that I had great tone (I'm not really sure what that means)! I smiled and cooed a lot and was being my usual flirtatious self. I had to have a shot in each leg and then the nurse also squirted some stuff in my mouth. Yuck! I cried when I got poked but I was smiling again by the time Mommy and Daddy put my clothes back on me. I am a growing boy--I now weigh 13 pounds 1 ounce (75th percentile) and am 25 inches long (96th percentile). My head is 39.5 cm (32nd percentile). I wonder how much I'll grow when I go back in March. Well I need go help Mommy pack for my trip to Florida. I better make sure she doesn't forget all my favorite stuff.

Chillin' in 2008

Mom snapped this picture of me the other day. She propped me up against the pillow and when she stood up and turned around, I had struck this "chillin' out" pose. She started laughing and told me to hold it while she ran to get the camera. Crazy moms and all their picture taking!!

I spent my first New Year's Eve with my best friend Cooper and his parents Lea & Casey. Cooper really liked hugging me and showing me how he can push his lion around. We had a sleepover too! The parents made a nice dinner of crab and filet and then rang in the New Year while Cooper and I slept. I can't believe the adults were all able to stay up that late! It was a great time. I just love the Zwettlers!

99 Years and Counting: Great-Grandma Zuithoff

This weekend I went to Chicago to visit my great-grandma. She was very excited to meet me. My daddy couldn't get me out of the carseat and unbundled fast enough for her! Daddy's Aunt Marcia, Uncle George and cousin Todd were there too. Grandma Sally, Grandpa Ken, Uncle Mark, Aunt Jen and Sawyer joined us as well. We had a nice dinner and visit.

Great-grandma Helen and me sitting in her rocking chair

Four generations of Zuithoffs!

Sawyer isn't quite sure what to think of me!

Daddy put this very silly hat on me earlier this week!