Little J and I

There's no stopping me now. I have taken over Grandma's entire apartment. I crawl with the speed of lightning and the cats flee with newborn energy. I laugh to see them jump up high, out of my way. Just wait, I'll figure out how to get up there too. Grandma seems a little frantic. She keeps grabbing all the good stuff and setting it up high or packing it away from me. I tried to get into the cupboards but they were all sealed tight with those plastic jobbies. At least they could let me have the pots and pans. I'd be quiet with them. I promise. Hey I get to eat real food too. Last night I had the most scrumptious cup of Potato Cheese soup at Marie Callendars. I got lots of attention because the waitress brought a big yellow balloon - I am sure my screetches of glee didn't disturb anyone around me. They liked it too, didn't they?

About time I checked in. So much has happened this month. I got two teeth. I finally get to eat real food. Not just jars of baby food. I have my own grinder so I can eat anything. I especially like peaches. I'm trying hard to crawl but for some reason I only go backwards. When I stay at Grandma's I love to tease Rusty. He and I share the toys.

Grandma and Grandpa took me to Sorensens Resort. It was lots of fun. When we got there I sat on the big bed and prepared to write my blog... But the weather was so warm that Grandma and I decided to take a nap in the hammock... But the hammock had big holes in it and we almost fell through so we went and explored the quaking aspen, and birch trees that rustle in the wind. There were birds all over the branches and I noticed that some little birdies had a nest under the window in our cabin. I swung on the swings and dipped my toes in the creek. The water was very cold. Grandpa and I took a rest in the big swinging chair and watched kids bigger then me. They got to fish. Maybe we can come back here when I am old enough to do that. By the way, I got my first tooth and the second one is about ready too. Will be glad when this gets over with.

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.