Mama Has a Test Today

We had to travel to Greenwich today.  Mommy had a CT scan scheduled at the hospital there.  Now we find out just how well the operation went.   Alex was cool with it, though.  For one thing, the waiting room had the largest doctor's office activity cube he'd EVER seen.

AND it had a cool saltwater fish tank.

But Alex will tell you that the BEST part of Greenwich (besides the ferries to the islands), is the Oreo Cake.  We stopped at My Favorite Place (that's its name) for lunch - over Alex's protestations.   That was, of course, until it was time for desert.   Oreo Cake for everyone, which turned into Oreo Cake for Alex mostly.  He was even double fisted with flatware.

The fun postscript to the day were the sunflowers we spotted outside the Italian diner in Harrison, across the street from the train station.  Alex just loves sunflowers.  He was so excited to see just how tall and big they get.

Alex says, "I'm being a bee here".

He wasn't too happy to be going home, but Daddy had an interview that day.  I promised Alex that I would take him to the block party that evening.   A promise is a promise.

Alex Delgado, Rule Maker

I needed to get out this afternoon.  It's been so gloomy with all of the rain.  This was the first day I've been off the Keppra (illegitimately).  It was the first day I felt clear minded since my surgery. I needed to go out into the sunshine. I suggested that Alex come with us on our walk.

Yeah!  A nice peacful walk - dominated by Alex's barking out orders on how we were to walk there.  (Mamaroneck Ave).   At one point, after having screamed that we were NOT walking through the park, he said "I make the rules!"  Dan took out the camera and asked him to repeat it.  He had another order instead.  "Don't camera me!  I said turn it off!"   So, Dan did - after Alex's protests were significant, of course.

As soon as Dan shut off the camera, of course, Alex said "I have rules."

A Day Out With Ice Cream (of course).

Mommy needed to get out. So did Alex.  Off we went to Mamaroneck Avenue with Daddy.  A day for...the Marina Playground!!!  But first, some gelato.  Alex had the usual, Oreo flavored.

THEN it was the Marina Playground.

It was pretty cool to sit down and watch Alex as he climbed around on the ships by himself.  He was able to make friends, get himself out of jams and even know when to take a break.   It started to drizzle, though.  And Mommy was tired.  Alex wasn't too happy about leaving.   I promised I would take him out the next day.     Getting out and about has been good for both of us.

A Midsummer's Night's Walk

I'm going mad with nothing to do.  I'm going mad being around Alex all day long with no break. I need to update the journal, but I don't have the space and/or photos to do it.  OK, time for me to take Alex out of the house tonight!  I suggested a walk to Dan at around shortly before 7 PM.

We walked to the "treat shop" (Chocolations), but it was closed.  We walked to the diner after that, stopping for treats there.

Some highlights from the walk:

- Alex wanted to stop at Dunkin Donuts after the diner.  Reason? They're open late, because "Everybody wants donuts".
- Alex asked what our favorite parts of the day were - we both said it was then and there.  Alex then asked what our least favorite parts of the day were.  Not surprisingly, he mentioned the fight we had.
- Alex brought along his Captain America mask and shield.  He was being a superhero when he thought his parents needed it.  He was stopped in the park by some kids who had just come from a Captain America party.
- We saw Steve the mailman on the way back.  Alex couldn't recognize him.  Not even after Daddy's hint that he shared a name with Captain America.
- We heard personal fireworks on the way home and Alex had a breakdown.  He held onto his ears all the rest of the way.

Sounds of Summer

Just a lazy day - waiting for Daddy to come home from a 10 AM interview.  We spent it napping and watching TV, with Mommy trying to blog.

Almost like magic, as soon as Daddy came home and Grandma started dinner, we heard the strains of "Musgik Box Dancer".   Alex heard it and called out.  We stood on the corner in the warm August sun, waiting for the ice cream truck. 

Peddlin' Fool

Today, Daddy gave Mommy a break and went to the park with Alex and Grandma.  They decided to take Alex's tricycle with them.   Alex rode all the way to the park, ringing his new handlebar bell the entire way there.

They went to Florence Street park and stayed at the playground there for a spell.

Alex even directed Daddy and Grandma to go down the slide together so that he could take a picture of them. 

It started to drizzle, so Alex covered his tricycle and helmet with his Cars umbrella. 

All in all, a good time was had by all - especially Mommy.  (Nah, just kiddin'.)

Feast of Saint Gregory the Great and his BFF, Alex.

It's been only a week and a few days since my surgery.  I'm still not speaking much.  I still haven't fully washed my hair yet, damping just some baby shampoo on my scar.  However, I'd had enough of lying around, waiting to feel better.  I needed to get out and be around people.  The feast of Saint Gregory the Great in Harrison was just the thing.    We'd seen it being set up and had kept it in mind, promising Alex a trip there.  Today was the day.

We saw a fishing game with inflatable prizes.  This game allowed you to buy into the level of prize you wanted and just allowed the kids to fish all they wanted.  (So, more like a souvenir stand with a fishing pool.)   Alex was thrilled to get a new inflatable sword - even in blue!



Then it was off to the rides (after a quick bite to eat)!  Alex rode on the fire engines twice.  The first time, he was placed in the rear seat of a white engine.  Pah!  The second time was the better one, as seen here.  





Alex looking thrilled.  Not to worry. This was just the clearest photo. He had a blast.





Then it was a ride with Mommy, strawberries that spin around.  Alex wanted to spin it himself, so we spun at a slow speed - which was fine with Mommy.

It started to rain while we were there, but we weren't leaving without an Iron Man doll.  The game was to roll balls down a game board with numbered slots.  The goal was to collect points that added to either less than 11 or more than 30.  There were six balls and up to 6 points per - over 30 it was.

Mommy won that one for him.

 Saturday, August 6, 2011