The Greatest Show and Other Weekend Things

Well, Momma over did it on Friday.  Dr. T said we were cleared and could even go rock climbing.  However, after carrying Bubeaner most of the evening and then going on the afternoon walk, Momma was hurting.  We are back to taking it easy but with more freedom.

Dad and Bubeaner enthralled by the performers.

Momma and Dad are also hurting and seriously sleep deprived.  Thursday and Friday night Bubeaner and Bubita had bad nights.  Bubita in particular woke up almost every hour.  She did eat a couple of times during the night.  But the rest of the times Bubita just wanted to cuddle before falling asleep again. We are desperately hoping it's not a trend that sticks.  We are not sure how we would function with this little sleep.

Our little circus fan was totally exhausted by the end.

Saturday morning we took it easy because we had fun plans for later in the day.  We all headed to the circus!  Momma and Dad had not been to one in decades (that makes us sound so old!).  And this was the first for both little ones.  It was entertaining and Bubeaner appeared to enjoy it.  Well, he particularly enjoyed the bucket of popcorn.  He ate almost half of the family bucket of popcorn by himself.  And that was AFTER he had inhaled an entire hot dog. 

Flirty Little Minx

As to the performances, Bubeaner was slightly amused by the acrobats, dancers, and clowns.  But the human cannon ball was his absolute favorite.  Bubeaner is quite judicious about awarding claps/"bravos"; he does not clap just because everyone else is clapping.  And the cannon ball skit had him dropping the popcorn and clapping loudly.  The elephants and tigers also received claps but not with the same vigor.  Our boy is funny and sometimes so grown up.

Momma's Favorite People 

As to Bubita, she slept through the entire show.  Well, she did wake up once to eat.  But we are not completely sure she was truly awake.  This was quite a feat considering how loud it was in the arena.  It does boggle our mind that she can sleep with all that noise, but at home a little sniffle can startle her from a deep sleep.  We are sure she will enjoy the show next year.

Dad and Momma enjoying a break alone as a couple

On Saturday night, Momma and Dad went on their first outing sans babies since Bubita was born.  We enjoyed the early evening at a nice relaxed party.  Afterwards, we were able to visit one of our favorite restaurants in that area.  We had not been back in at least three years!  We were surprised the sushi chef still recognized us, but we had frequented it 3 or more times per week back then.  Yes, we absolutely love sushi.

Bubita all dressed up for church.

Even with the late dinner, we were back home early by our pre-children standards.  But it was satisfiying to spend some quality couple time.  And we are blessed to have wonderful, trust-worthy friends and family to babysit our little ones.  We plan on taking at least one night a month for just Momma and Dad.  And Meme'Licia had both babies asleep AND in their respective beds when we returned.  Bubita ate once we returned but promptly fell asleep again.  And, even more surprising, they both slept through the night!!!  We are not sure why or what happened.  But it was just wonderful to get that extra sleep considering the lack of it the last few nights.  Meme'Licia may need to babysit at night more often if this is the effect on the kiddos.

Bubeaner's appetite has definitely picked up.

Sunday morning was so much nicer after the wonderful, peaceful night.  We even managed to make it to mass at our old church.  Although we did discover some changes there too.  Our favorite priest, the one that baptized Bubeaner, is transferring to another parish.  He was one of the reasons we wanted to keep attending there.  Maybe this will make it easier to transition to another church home.  Although, Momma plans to continue participating in the women's bazaar group.  They are like family.

Bubita continued sleeping even as she was bathed.

That's one tired little girl. 

We, aunt Pau included, all enjoyed a wonderful lunch at one of our favorite tex-mex restaurants.  Once again, Bubeaner ate well.  He ate an entire taco, all the rice and most of the beans on his plate.  We're not sure if toddlers go through growth spurts, but he is sure eating like he's in one.  Bita might be right also.  He may just be like aunt Lari and Momma with times of "hibernation" with little or no appetite and followed by periods of ferocious appetite.