Day 75

Dear Daddy, 

Today Mommy had to work so I stayed with Grandma. We did some laundry and played with my toys and then it was time to pick Mommy up. We came home and Mommy had lunch with Grandma while I played with my toys. Grandma had to go to work so Mommy and I were alone. Mommy put Baby Motzart for me while she did her exercises. She did an extra workout since I wanted to watch Baby Macdonald and when she was done she took a shower and we went down for a nap. 

I woke up only an half an hour later and was not going to sleep. Mommy decided that we should go to the park and to get some frozen yogurt. I went in the wagon and off we went. I ate pretty much half of the small frozen yogurt Mommy got and then we went to the park where I went down the slides, went on the swings and played in the plastic train. It started getting cold so we headed back home.

Once back at home, Mommy started getting dinner ready. I had some chicken soup with veggies and also some pasta with cheese. Mommy also gave me a special treat, she made a mango milkshake and I drank it right away and wanted more. She still had some left over in the blender so she filled my cup again but I only drank half. When Mommy took me out of the high chair I went over to the fridge and I pulled out one of my YoBaby Blueberry yogurts and handed it to Mommy. So I had a very big dinner!

Mommy and I played for awhile and then we made a video for you too. Then it was time to get ready for bathtime. I was very tired but I went over to my toy bin and pulled out "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" and went back over to Mommy so she could read it to me. I wanted her to read it twice and when she was done I said "Moon" because I wanted to read "Goodnight Moon" too. After that we went to the room and I went to sleep in my crib. I was so tired!

Love you forever and always,

Gabriel

Day 74

Dear Daddy,

Today we had such a busy day. Mommy was off and we had to go to buy groceries because we had like no food at home except for baby food. We also went to the new Costco in Redwood City to buy some stuff for you but we couldn't find what we wanted. I was so tired in Costco that I fell asleep in the shopping cart Mommy wanted to take a picture of me sleeping but her phone had died and for once she didn't have the camera with her. We went home and then we had lunch because we were all so hungry. A little later, Mommy tried to get me to take a nap because she had to go somewhere and she wanted me to be sleeping so I wouldn't give Tia Dany trouble. I did fall asleep for Tia Dany but only for about twenty minutes. Mommy came home and found me wide awake so we started carving pumpkins. Here is mine! Mommy made it to look like me, with my little gap teeth and silly face.

and theses are three of the pumpkins Mommy carved, we still have two more to go but she was tired so she's doing the rest of them tomorrow.

Day 73

Dear Daddy,

 Today Mommy had to work and I stayed with Grandma. We also took Grandma Adela to drop some paperwork off  and after we went to her house and I got to play with Quetzali. Abuela Nena was making some food for Tio Daniel and it smelled so yummy that I wanted some. I had some beans and Abuela Nena heated up a tortilla for Tio Daniel and I snatched away and ate it. Everyone laughed. I was also happy to see Tia Angelica because I hadn't seen her in a long, long time. She said she was making taquitos and gorditas on Sunday so I'm so excited! They are so yummy, I know Mommy used to eat them all the time when I was in her belly.

Finally, we picked Mommy up and came home. Mommy had a quick lunch and then a little while later I watched a movie while Mommy did her exercises. I was laughing so hard because Mommy was jumping up and down like a crazy person. Soon, Mommy was done jumping around and she cooled down then took a quick shower and then we cuddled up for our nap. I had a very long nap and I woke up very happy.

I had some dinner and then Mommy and I played until she and the family had dinner. While everyone was eating, Grandpa came and we played with all my toys and played bull fighter. He would hold up a cloth and I would crawl towards it and he would move it and say "olé" it was so much fun. But then Grandpa had to go and I got ready for my bath and then bed. Mommy read me my favorite book in the whole world, Good Night Moon, and then I went to bed

Love,

Gabriel

Day 72

Dear Daddy,

Today I had to go to the doctor's to get my second dose of my flu shot. I was a big brave boy and didn't cry one bit! Everyone was surprised that I was so brave.

After the doctor's office, we went to Stacks. I fell asleep and slept on the bench of the booth but when I woke up Mommy shared some of her frittata and I had some milk too. It was all very yummy.

We came home and I had my lunch and then Mommy put a Baby Einstein movie in while she did her exercises. After both her workout DVD and my Baby Einstein videos were done we played but Mommy was a big pile of mush because the workout made her very tired. Soon we decided it was time for a nap so we slept on the couch and when I woke up Mommy was finishing dinner up and then we went for a walk. We saw the train pass by at least 3 times and I was so excited to see it. Soon, we went home and then set the table. When Grandma came home we all sat down. I had albondigas and ate everything. Then I started acting silly and making everyone laugh.

  As, you can see, I am a huge dork, just like you. But I love making everyone laugh! Grandma Adela and Grandpa Toño came over so I played with them until it was time for bathtime and bedtime.

Miss you so much!

Love,

Gabriel

Day 71

Dear Daddy,

Today Mommy worked and I went to church with Grandma and Tia Dany. We went to Ihop after and I ate some pancake and some egg and some fruit. I loved it! After breakfast, we went to the stores and looked around and when it was time to pick Mommy up we did. Mommy had to buy some things from Target and then we had to stop at Babies R Us because I was out of shampoo and body wash. Mommy was very hungry so we made a stop at Armadillo Willy's and she got me a grilled cheese sandwich but I was more interested in eating chickie wings. 

I was soooo exhausted because I hadn't taken a good nap and Mommy and I decided that it was time to relax and take a nap. I don't know how long we slept but when we woke up, Grandpa was here and I got to play with him. I also ate dinner and then played some more. Soon, Grandpa said bye  and I played some more. 

Then I showed everyone my latest trick: 

Climbing!

Mommy isn't to thrilled she's scared that I will fall...but I'm such a pro already! She managed to snap a few more pictures of me today including this one...

"I love and miss you Thiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiisssssssssssssssssss much Daddy!"

Love,

Gabriel

Day 70

Dear Daddy,

Today started off a pretty boring day. Mommy had to work and she got off early but Grandma had to take Tia Dany and her friends to the mall so Mommy and I didn't fit it the car so we had to stay home. Mommy and Brandon's Mommy were talking and since they both said they were bored and that the kids, meaning Brandon and I, were bored at home it was time for an playdate. So the day wasn't boring after all! Brandon and I had a very good time playing together and the Mommies had a good time too. Here are some pictures of today

After Brandon left, Mommy and I took a walk and then I had dinner. I was pretty tired but was giving Mommy a hard time since I was trying to fight sleep. I eventually did fall asleep though and that's good because Mommy was so tired! 

Love,

Gabriel

Day 69

Dear Daddy,

Today when we went to pick Mommy up from work we went to the park first at Foster City and I saw a whole lot of ducks! I was so excited, and I walked a whole lot today holding onto Grandma's hand. When I saw Mommy come out of Starbucks, I  got so excited, I let go of Grandma's hand and went towards Mommy, and took a few steps on my own! I'm getting better, soon I will master this walking skill.

We stopped at Trader Joes to buy some things and we also bought some more pumpkins. Mommy wants us to carve some pumpkins, I don't know what that means so I guess I will have to wait. As we were leaving, Mommy saw that the halloween store was where Circuit  City use to be and she decided to take me in because I love Halloween things. Oh Daddy, it was awesome. Grandma thought I was going to get scared but I loved all the monsters and zombies and spiders and everything. Mommy got me a trick or treating bucket. I don't know why I need a bucket to play tricks on people, guess it's one of those weird things that grownups do.

We went home and Mommy tried to get me to nap but I refused. She ate a late lunch/early dinner and since I stuffed my face with boob I wasn't hungry. Tia Dany had to go look for a dress for some dance and Mommy wanted to go to Macy's so we went and I got bored. Eventually we were done and we went home, I had dinner and then got ready for bed. My tummy is kind of hurting and I have a ton of gas so I feel uncomftorable. Must have been those beans I ate.

Love,

Gabriel