Happy Thanksgiving Day 2009

We hope you had a great Thanksgiving Day enjoying a great meal with your loved ones. We traveled to aunt AA and uncle Gary's home for Thanksgiving dinner. That meant we thankfully did not have to worry about preparations.

Entertaining Bita during a work break

But we still worked on our To Do List around the house on wednesday. And Bita and Momma almost have the craft room completely and totally organized. Bubeaner loved the day's activities mainly because it meant he was in the middle of chaos for most of the day. Yes, our child appears to like chaos. Lots of things to see and attempt to grab. Do not fear; he was kept safe in his pack-n-play. He was not thrilled with it at first but eventually settled down.

Sleepy boy awaiting his late dinner

Sadly with all the work, we got off our regular schedule. Bubeaner's dinner was a little late. He was falling asleep at the table. He forgave Momma and truly enjoyed his dinner. And then he proceeded to enjoy Momma's dinner and Bita's dinner. Bubeaner is turning into a bottomless pit; he can eat and eat and eat. And it always appears to taste better if it's on Momma's plate. He's beginning to earn the title of "Pancitas," little belly.

The messier the face the happier the boy.
Bevo assisted Bubeaner in cleaning up afterwards
much to Momma and Bita's dismay.

Bubeaner put his new-found eating ability to good use at Thanksgiving dinner. He had breakfast early with Dad, then a mid-morning meal with Bita followed by a light lunch. And he still ate some turkey, dressing, cranberries, mashed potatoes, peas, and an entire roll for dinner!

Momma, I'm stuffed!

We assumed after such a meal Bubeaner would immediately fall asleep. But we did not take into consideration his love of an audience. He was exhausted and clearly ready for a nap but refused to sleep. He would make faces, and sounds, and, at one point, even used tears to get people's attention. Bubeaner was fine staying in his pack-n-play. He just did not want to be ignored.

Trying tears to draw attention

Eventually, we had to move his pack-n-play into a hallway away from everyone. Bubeaner wailed and cried in complain but soon fell asleep for his much needed nap. That made all the difference. He was then able to play some more and amuse us with his antics and smiles afterwards reminding us how truly blessed we are and of the many thing we are thankful for this year.