The Weekend Before

Dear Abigail,

As you know, we have been patiently anticipating the arrival of your little sister each and every day. Last week, the doctor told Mommy that if Kate hadn't made her appearance by Monday, September 19th, then we would make her!! So that meant one last weekend to prepare for this new life as a family of four, and who better to help us prepare than Mimi! That's right, Mimi road up with Pic-pic (who had to do a little work on our house) and boy did you guys have a fun-filled weekend while Mommy and Daddy got last minute things together. Friday night we went to Mexican with the gang, and while we WILL go back one day, it might be a few weeks before we're able to, so this was a special 'last' Mexican for awhile. And boy did you kiddos have fun! You ran and ran and ran around in circles after dinner, saw a cricket, made a new friend and Ryan even saw a scary monster (and Mimi, too apparently!). We think it was a man carrying a potted plant, but we'll take Mimi and Ryan's word that it was a scary monster. On Saturday, Mimi took you and Ellie to go see Lion King in 3D!! We talked and talked about how you had to wear your sunglasses so you could see the movie and you had us convinced you were going to, but of course, you didn't - but Mimi did say the 2 of you were good and watched the entire movie!!

While you guys were having fun, Mommy and Daddy and Pic-pic watched a little football. Mommy got a little tired of sitting in a bar 9 1/2 months pregnant so she called to see where you guys were. I should have known...

That's right, you and Mimi have quite the ritual of going to Sweet CeCe's for ice cream, not to mention your preferences on toppings has increased in sugar level! You used to just want plain ice cream. Then strawberries. Then sprinkles. And apparently now you add Fruit Loops and sprinkles and M&Ms!!! I wish I could say 'What happens at Mimi's, stays at Mimi's" but I'm afraid that's not going to be the case!!!

On Sunday, Mimi decided to take you to the zoo, as she is under the impression that there will be no more zoo visits once Kate is here! She's crazy sometimes :)

Per Mimi, the zoo trip started off perfectly. The weather was great, animals were out and about and you guys were having a blast...

You rode the carousel...

And road it again...

And again...

You even fed the birds this time! Previously you had been a little leery of it all, but Mimi was able to convince you that it was neat! You told me you fed them milk!!

Oh, and this was a first - you got to watch the zookeeper feed the alligators! How awesome is that!

And you rode the train, too! See, fun filled day at the zoo...
Until the unthinkable happened. That's right, a person dressed as a bear showed up. And we ALL know that you don't mix well with people dressed up in costumes whether it be Elmo, a clown or this old stinkin' bear...
According to Mimi, in the simplest form, you freaked. Not surprising. Apparently you used your stroller as a shield and would NOT budge from it. Unfortunately, you guys were at the back of the zoo and could not get out without passing that old stinkin' bear! This presented quite the challenge for your Mimi. She didn't want to upset you, but she also knew you guys had to get out of there! So, she just took the plunge and just drove right on past him, giving him an evil eye to NOT come near you!!!!

This was apparently your defense mechanism, as well. You guys safely made it out of the zoo, but man alive you did not like that old stinkin' bear! Other than that little mishap, I'd say you had a pretty good weekend with Mimi. Next weekend will be different, no question - but we CANNOT WAIT!!!

Love you big sis!!!!!