Best Day Ever

I think yesterday might have been the best day of McHaney's little life thus far. (minus the church nursery, she doesn't like that at all!) After church we drove out to Deb and LJ's. We went out to Old Hickory Lake with them and took the boat out.

This was McHaney's first boating trip. She was less than excited about her life jacket, but after fitting her into her floaty swimsuit instead, (I know, I know, it isn't as safe, but with someone holding her pretty much non-stop, I felt it was the best solution.), she was having a ball! Her favorite thing? The water, of course! It was freezing, and I mean freezing. I did not get in with her, but her daddy did and he even thought it was cold. She didn't even notice though. She just laughed, splashed, and giggled. I think she would have stayed in forever if we'd have let her. After a few hours on the boat she crashed and took about an hour and a half nap. I couldn't believe she slept on the boat. I never thought that would happen!

Then we went back to "Grammy and Pyran's" house, which is really a farm. It was basically like Disney World to her. After a quick supper she got to take a bath, water again, so she was thrilled. Then onto her swing. She swung for a while and then tried out her new wagon. Grammy bought her one of those Radio Flyer wagons that has the seat in it. She loved it! Giggled and laughed the whole time while Grammy acted like a horse saying "neigh" and "woah". After that a ride in the e-z-go. (Their golf cart they use to get around on the farm.) She held on to a bar, eyes as big as saucers, and pointed at all of the animals. Quacking and yelling ooh-aah the whole way. (For those of you who don't know, Daren's mom raises miniature donkeys.) She saw donkeys, cats, the dog and a horse. We, of course, made all the animal sounds and she even petted the horse. Oh, it was such a cute day of new discoveries and adventures.

She was such a trooper and ended up spending the night at Grammy's. This was a first for her, but she went right to sleep. I guess she was a pooped puppy. I can't imagine why!!!!

Surgery

Ugh, after lots of tests and many trips to Centennial, the doctors think they have finally figured out what is wrong with me. I had a test Thursday that tests how your gallbladder is working. Mine, unfortunately, is only functioning at 8% of what it should be. I'm glad they located the problem, but am not excited about having surgery. (Apparently, the only way to fix gallbladder problems is to take your gallbladder out!)

The hospital stuff is a little worrisome, I guess, although I've been in so much since I got pregnant that I'm used to that. It is more the recovery period after. I hope it isn't long, because one of the things I'm dreading is trying to take care of Mc after surgery. I'm more anxious about that than anything else. I'm sure it will be fine though and I'll have lots of help.

Nasonex

Is anyone else's child obsessed with the nasonex bug? McHaney could ignore the TV all day long, but if this little bee with a french accent comes one it's all over. She stops whatever is going on and stares. It is hilarious! She never, and I mean never, misses a nasonex commerical.

Life Jacket

Daren's mom and step dad bought a boat last year and we couldn't go on it b/c I was preggers. This year will be different though. I love the lake and am always up for going. I realize it will be a little different this time around (with McHaney and all.) My first clue? Deb bought her a life jacket for the boat and we out it on her at Easter. She was none too happy about having it on. That was only 5 minutes. What will I do on the boat if she fusses and screams about it thru the entirety of the trip ? Anybody have any hints or clues they've used to get there kid to wear the jacket? I can't give up by summer boating again this year!!!

Check it Out

If you haven't already, please check out my friend Mary's blog today. It is great, and I'm sorry to say, very true! I especially love the cartoon.

Ooh-Ahh

Utah, or Ooh-Aah as McHaney calls her, is our dachshund. She was my baby before my real baby and has always had the sweetest little disposition. Very, very sweet for a dachshund. She doesn't love McHaney, but she tolerates her. A lot of times she runs from her and I get mad b/c McHaney loves her so much; she just wants to be near her. But, I guess I have to remember Mc took her place so she has a right I guess.

Anyway, Utah never really snaps at her or growls. I've known that's a rarity, but I didn't realize how lucky I was until yesterday. Last night Daren fed Utah and both of us turned our backs without knowing. Next thing I heard was McHaney sticking her hand in Utah's food bowl. I turn around and there she is stuffing dog food in her mouth! Aside from the fact that it is totally disgusting, I was in awe that Utah never even growled. She was just like, well kid you've gotten everything else, guess you can have my dinner too. We were so lucky. Any other dog would have bitten her face off. Whew! Thank goodness for our mild mannered pup!

An Eventful Day

Today was full of fun things and we didn't even plan on it! Church this morning, of course. But, Daren left his keys in his dad's car yesterday so we had to drive to Murfreesboro to meet them. Since we were there, we got to have lunch with Gimmy and PawPaw, so that was a special treat.

Then we came home, Mc took a short nap and I had to go show a property. While I was gone, she and her daddy decided to try out her new pool. Apparently she loved it. I'm sad I missed a first, but am sure she'll be just as excited next time. Then they when for a jog and she and doll baby got to look at all the trees and stuff, an old favorite!

When I got home we walked to Nan's and looked at the fish in the pond. Then top top off the evening, a trip to the park for our all time fave, swinging!

Yeah, it was a fun day for all. I love family days. They are the best!