Eating and more Eating

Today Dad and Momma were struggling to get going.  Dad was out late last night with some business associates, and Momma was not able to go to sleep until he got home.  Unfortunately, Bubeaner did not get the memo.  He was up and about at his normal early time.  Dad was awesome and entertained Bubeaner while he got ready for work.

 Bubeaner finished with his yogurt.

He actually did eat a good part of the yogurt.

Breakfast was pretty good.  For quite some time now, Bubeaner has insisted on feeding himself.  Every once in a while he will allow someone to assist him.  But usually it's a solo job.  Similarly some days Bubeaner does a better job than others feeding himself.  Today was not one of those days at least in regards to the yogurt.  He ate most of it, but the rest was spread all over his face and his place mat.  Sigh.  He actually needed a change in bib and his face and hands cleaned before proceeding with his main pancakes and fruit.  Bubeaner did not understand the need for the break.  And he voiced his frustration loud and clear.

Could eat him up!

Afterward he went on a long walk with Meme'Licia.  We then all headed up north to have lunch with Dad and his friend/co-worker Ms. Karen on a spurt of the moment decision.  Surprisingly, Bubeaner did not fall asleep on the way up.  He was thrilled to see Dad.  We all enjoyed the little break and delicious food.  Sadly, soon Dad and Ms. Karen had to return to work.  And we headed off to run a few quick errands.

He did a much better job eating the rest of his breakfast.

Bubeaner slept for an itsy teeny little bit during the car ride but not long enough to count as a real nap.  He was not surprisingly pretty upset and fussy when we finally got home.  We ended up tricking him into taking a late afternoon nap.  He was in a much better mood when he finally woke up.  Of course, we also decided to move back his bedtime.  This allowed for great quality time with Dad.  We were able to take a nice family walk around the neighborhood.  Bubeaner was thrilled to walk holding hands with Dad.  And he melted Momma's heart when he picked a beautiful little yellow flower (a little "weed") for Momma.  (And yes, Momma saved it.)

Bubeaner in the tub.

He's getting a little too tall for it. 

As to Bubita, she continues to move and kick most of the day.  The last two days it's almost like she is trying to make more room in there.  She stretches as much as possible making it a little uncomfortable and painful for Momma.  We tried letting her know that no matter how much she stretches and complains she's not getting any more room.  For now, we are just enjoying watching her move her limbs (clearly visible at times).

And Sandy has been fine so far.  Tuesday night she decided to eat the bones and a little of the chicken Momma was deboning.  Still not sure why she didn't just go for the meat; it was right next to the bones ready and waiting.  Silly dog!  In any case, the emergency animal clinic got called.  We almost made it a year without calling/visiting them.  We are on a wait-and-see pattern now.  We still have not seen any vomiting or diarrhea (warning signs).  We are very hopeful that maybe she will just pass all those chicken bones and not need surgery.  We don't even want to know how much surgery would cost, not to mention having to take care of her while she recovered.  Sigh.  Here's to hoping things are fine.