Day 112

Dear Daddy,

Today was Saturday, and Mommy worked but when she was off we went home so she could shower and then we went to Tia Hayde's house cause she made pozole. We stayed there until around 4 when we came home I was asleep so Mommy put me in the crib. I took a nice long nap and later, I woke up and ate my dinner and then Grandma and Grandpa came over to play with me. I was so excited to have them over. Grandpa and I played with my trucks until it was time for me to take a bath. After my bath I drank my milk and Mommy brushed my teeth. Mommy discovered that I have some new teeth coming in, guess that explains why my gums have been bothering me!

Miss you so much Daddy!

Gabriel

Day 111

Dear Daddy,

Today Mommy had a surprise for me when she got home. She told me that we were going to go to the Christmas tree lighting at Burlingame and that there was going to be a parade and it was going to be lots of fun. I was so excited but Mommy wanted me to take a nap before we went so she tired to get me to nap but I refused. Mommy and I started working on wrapping presents for your Christmas package and getting your box ready. We are both so excited for you to get your presents because we know you will love them. But here is the rule, Daddy, you can't open them until Christmas!

Eventually, I did take a small nap but around 4:30, Mommy woke me up so she could get me dressed for the tree lighting. Tia Dany, Mommy and I went to the tree lighting and waited until they lit the tree. It was cold outside and Mommy was getting annoyed because they were taking forever to light the tree, you know how impatient she gets but I was having a good time. Mommy let me run around and kept chasing after doggies that were passing by and wanting to pet them. I told Mommy I wanted a doggie but she says no. We need to get her to change her mind Daddy!

After they lit the tree, we headed down to the Avenue and waited for the parade. I loved it because I saw fire trucks, police cars, and I even saw Mrs Clause and Santa.

Grandma met up with us and we decided to leave after the parade because it was cold and we were hungry. We went to Taxis' after and I had some yogurt and pasta that Mommy brought along and then a man made me a balloon animal. I loved it!

When we got home, Mommy gave me a bath and got me ready for bed. It was such a fun day and I was exhausted so I was out before Mommy even closed the door.

Love,

Gabriel

Day 110

Dear Daddy,

Today was Thursday and Mommy had to work so I stayed with Grandma until it was time to pick Mommy up. When we went to pick her up I ended up falling asleep and when I woke up we were at home and I wanted to play with Mommy. We played with my ball popper and then my Mickey Mouse figurines. It was kind of cold to go out so we just stayed inside and played a whole lot.

It was time for dinner soon so Mommy sat me in the high chair and started getting my dinner ready for me. I kept saying "Mama" and when she would turn around I would be picking my nose. I think it's the funniest thing ever and Mommy says that I am such a boy. Of course I am a boy! Silly Mommy!

After dinner, Grandpa came over and played with me for a little while until it was time to get ready for bed. Mommy and I started getting ready for bed and then I went into my crib and went to sleep.

Miss you,

Gabriel

Day 109

Dear Daddy,

Today was Wednesday and Mommy was off so in the morning we woke up and had breakfast and then Mommy and I did laundry and started up on dinner. While the clothes were washing and drying Mommy and I relaxed on the couch and watched Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, it's one of my favorite shows ever!

Finally, we were done with laundry so I helped Mommy. I love when Mommy takes me to the laundry room with her and I can help her put the dried clothes in the hamper and then I sit in the hamper and we roll away back home. It's so much fun and I just love helping out! Here is a picture of me in the hamper!

I was getting tired so I took a nap and Mommy took a shower and got ready while I napped. By the time I woke up, Mommy had my lunch ready so I ate and then I got dressed in a new outfit that MOmmy got me. We played and then Mommy let me play with a nutcracker that I kept pointing at. I really love nutcrackers for some reason and get so excited when I see them.

Mommy thought it would be nice if she took me for a walk and we ended up going to Burlingame Avenue. Mommy bought me a cookie and I loved it. It was shortbread cookie with a chocolate center and after I was done I had a bunch of crumbs all over my coat! Right after we got home, Grandma Adela got there and I was so happy to see her I attacked her with kisses.

I was pretty tired so Mommy fed me dinner, and let me play for awhile. Then I drank my milk and took a bath after and got ready for bed. We brushed our teeth, read and said our prayers and then Mommy tucked me in and kissed me goodnight and I fell asleep soon.

Love you,

Gabriel

Day 108

Dear Daddy, 

Mommy worked today so I stayed with Grandma today until it was time to pick her up. After that, we came home and had lunch. I was pretty tired and so was Mommy so we took a short nap, for about an hour and then when I woke up we started getting ready because we were going to see Santa at the mall. Mommy got me dressed and put my Santa hat on and we all went to the mall. As soon as I saw Santa I started running because I wanted to get on his knee and ask him for everything I wanted. I took some great pictures and told him that even though I wanted a Mickey Mouse and some trucks, I really, more than anything, just wanted you to come home.

We shopped around and then we called Grandma Adela to see if she was off and wanted a ride home. She met up with us and we all headed home. We all sat down and had a nice yummy dinner and then Grandpa came over to play with me. I was tired again and Mommy has started something called "weaning" with me so I don't get the boob much anymore. I'm being good about it though, Mommy said she expected more of a fight and that it makes her sad that I'm growing up.

Love,

Gabriel

Day 107

Dear Daddy,

Today was Monday, which means that Mommy was off today. We had lots of things to do today so after we woke up, we ate breakfast and got ready for our day. First, we went to the post office, then to Micheals, Kmart and Rite Aid. After that, we went to Tanforan to buy Grandma Adela a present. I had my lunch that Mommy packed for me there because we ended up taking longer than we expected. I was so tired that I fell asleep in the car on the way home and slept for about an hour or two. Mommy took a nap with me too because she was exhausted as well. When I woke up I played with Mommy and soon it was time for dinner. Grandpa didn't come over today but I played a whole lot with Mommy so it was ok. 

Love you so much,

Gabriel

Day 106

Dear Daddy,

Today was Sunday and Mommy didn't have to work today and we slept in til 8:30. When I got up I went to the kitchen and told Mommy that I was hungry. Mommy made me a very yummy  breakfast for me, she made a scrambled egg with some cheddar cheese and some mashed banana and apple sauce. I also ate a yogurt. I was so full after breakfast that Mommy and I decided to play soccer so I wouldn't be too full. Mommy got me dressed because Grandma Adela and Grandpa Toño were going to come by around 10:30 to have breakfast with us. Mommy started setting the table but the forks kept disappearing because I kept taking them and putting them in my toy bin. Mommy discovered me but instead of getting mad she hugged me real tight and said that she loved me so much. 

Grandma and Grandpa came over and they all ate. Grandpa played with me and later, Tio Eve, Tia Nico, Tio Elmer, Tia Ely and Baby Alicia came over. Alicia is so big now, not as big as I am but she is not a little tiny baby anymore. I can't wait until I can play with her. I kept bringing her some of my toys but she didn't play with them. Soon everyone went home and we got ready to leave too. 

We went and got our Christmas tree! I had fun choosing the right one and they tied it to the car and we brought it home. Mommy  and Tia Dany started putting the tree up. I loved watching all the strings of lights go up and then Mommy showed me some white birds that she puts on the tree and I started singing "bird bird bird". I really wanted to help but Mommy explained to me that the tree was dangerous  and not a toy and after that I stayed away from it. I would occasionally walk over to it and  look at it and point at it but Mommy said I was a good boy because I wouldn't touch. 

After the tree was up Mommy and I played with my farm and we made farm noises. I kept laughing when she made the chicken noise and then I would make the cow sound  and I would clap after. I had so much fun. They day seemed to pass by so quickly and I was surprised when it was dinner time. I ate and then watched a movie to relax  and then Mommy started getting me ready for bed.

Love,

Gabriel