Little J and I

Yesterday, after we went to Grandma Brenda's memorial service, we went out to dinner at the Buttercup. All I got was a cold slice of cucumber. It tasted awful but felt good on my gums. I'm getting my first tooth and it makes me a little ornery.

My uncle taught me how to catfish. Rusty was so funny, I just couldn't stop laughing.

First of all, the sad news. My Grandma Brenda died on Friday. I am sorry that I didn't get to spend more time with her to get to know her better. My mommy says she was a great mom so I am sure she would have been even a better grandma. The good news is that I finally get to eat something. The rice cereal is a good start but I am looking forward to some variety soon.

Please read the Parade Magazine in your local newspaper today. It has a good article about people like me - see A New Generation is Leading The Way. If you would like more information, there is a lot of good stuff available at The Mavin Foundation . I know my life won't be easy but it is good to know that there are foundations out there to help me adjust. Please consider keeping an open mind. I really am trying to do my best. Hey, I didn't ask to be born this way.

Grandma and Grandpa took us to see fireworks in San Francisco. It was pretty spectacular and noisy but I got fell asleep before it was over. We stayed overnight at the Holiday Inn. It was my first time staying in a hotel and I kind of liked that. "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." - Thomas Jefferson, U.S. President (from the United States Declaration of Independence)

I had my first illness this week. Something called Rotavirus. Fever, diarrhea, and a very sore butt. On top of that I had to go to the emergency room and spend five hours there with Mom and Grandma. Grandma took me there because she thought she caused my illness from taking me swimming. She's off the hook. It's just a germ I picked up somewhere... one of many yet to come while I build up my immunity. I'm finally feeling better and drinking formula again instead of that Pedialyte.

I went to visit Grandma and Grandpa. First of all I had a discussion with Uncle Keith about my situation. Then I had a little bath with Grandpa. Then Grandma and I sat in her comfy chair and read to each other. I kind of like that liberal magazine that Grandma reads. Auntie Marilyn came to visit too. And finally Grandma took me in the pool. It was quite a day and I really pooped after all that. Oops I mean I am really pooped after all that.