Leaving on a Jet Plane

Dad woke up extremely early today to take aunt Pau to the airport.  She's headed to Hawaii for uncle Tony's college graduation.  We had all hoped to attend, but, unfortunately, our doctors do not recommend that we travel at this time especially that far.  We are all extremely disappointed not to celebrate with Tony... and, of course, visiting Hawaii would not have been a hardship either.

Bubeaner looks more and more every day like a little boy rather than a baby.  Yes, that may be obvious to everyone else considering that he is 18+ months old.  But it's hard to not see him still as our little baby.  Or may not to WANT to still see him as our little baby.  Sigh.

aunt Pau and uncle Tony during graduation

His napping was a little better today.  He slept for 2 long, restful hours.  We hope it's a sign of Bubeaner getting back to a routine.  However, he may just not feel well.  Last night we discovered a rash all over his little belly.  And he has also been showing cold-like symptoms.  This is a little concerning since we found out our little play date from a week ago may have had Fifth Disease.  It sounds scarier than it is in actuality.  It's a mild disease with some discomfort and quite common on young children.  The only concern is that it can be dangerous during pregnancy causing anemia in the baby.  The rash appears to have cleared some this morning.  Of course, he now also has some nasty flourescent green mucous.

April and uncle Tony celebrating.

We are so proud of you guys!

He was acting like he felt a little better in the evening so we went out for a family night dinner and some Rita's.  We usually stay at Rita's while we enjoy our Italian ice and watch whatever Disney film they are playing.  However, tonight Bubeaner got so cold eating the ice that we had to get his sweater and then leave.  He couldn't stop shivering.  And he refused to stop enjoying his Rita's.  Crazy boy!

At bedtime, we usually ready 1-2 books, say our nightly prayers and then sing for a little while before putting Bubeaner in his crib.  He has some obviously favorite books, but tonight was the first time he asked for a specific one.  In fact, Bubeaner insisted.  He took away the book we were going to read and went and got the one he wanted: La Oruga Muy Hambrienta (The Very Hungry Caterpillar)!  It's not surprising since it was also his aunt Lari's absolute favorite book up til elementary school.

SIDE NOTE:  There may not be Bubeaner pictures for the next few posts.  The memory card is full.  Momma's still has not found/bought the USB cord...so we have no way of taking pictures for a while.