Zoo Fun

We enjoyed a very nice, low key holiday weekend here in KC...just in time for the crazy summer schedule to kick in soon! Mommy was finally feeling 'among the living' after a week of strep (yuck!), so didn't make any big plans and just had fun! On Sunday, we went to the "KC" Zoo for a bit. (Kueffer kept calling it that to not confuse it with the Memphis Zoo!)

It was sooo hot and humid, so we got an early start before the crowd. We waited in line for the zoo train and when we finally made it to the front, Kueffer decided it was potty time...Daddy and K ran so quickly and made it there and back in time for the train! Luckily, the other parents in line understood what we were going through and let us back in our spot. No accidents- yeah, Kueffer!!

Kueffer loves seeing the animals and Mommy and Daddy were amazed by all of the exotic animals he recognized. (Thank you, Dora and Diego for the education during this past week of strep and thunderstorms!) Kueffer and Daddy visiting 'Linda' the llama

It was a wonderful and fun weekend.
We hope that you all enjoyed a great Memorial Day weekend too!

Stop me before I volunteer again!

photo.JPG, a photo by zeusdawdy on Flickr.

Seriously, that should be mommy's new mantra! It's been a long and busy 'school' year and Kueffer isn't even in preschool yet! This explains the lack of posting lately, well that and Kueffer getting the strep and respiratory viruses that have been circulating around lately. :(

Mommy has just finished up a term co chairing a committee and ending President of another group...yippee! We are ready for a fun filled summer...on to 'also participating' status!

Twisted

IMG_0428.MOV a video by zeusdawdy on Flickr.

There were lots of scary tornadoes in KC today. Thankfully, Grandma Karen called to check on Mommy and Kueffer to make sure that we heard the sirens going off. Between public television kiddie shows and Mommy's head feeling fuzzy from strep, we were not that 'tuned in' to what was going on outside. Luckily, we were already in the basement. Soon after Daddy, Grandma Mary Ann, Aunt Bobbi and Aunt Lisa were calling too. After a quick switch of the television channel, Mommy was teaching Kueffer all about the local weather and tornadoes.
In light of all of the devastation recently from tornadoes in other towns, we were happy to stay downstairs and play it safe.

Springtime is beautiful, but the weather can be very scary. Stay safe and enjoy K's imitation of a tornado! ( Obviously, he had demonstrated this a few times before Mommy actually caught it on film!)

We're Back AND part 2

Okay, so sorry to keep the anticipation growing for the next Easter post...I know that you were all anxious! ;)

We had a wonderful Easter with lots of family and friends. The weather in KC turned out to be perfect and we even hosted a little impromptu egg hunt!

After this past week, it's hard to do much of an Easter recap as it seems sooo far away! This past week, we've been a busy crew! Last weekend we did IT! Kueffer started potty training!!! Exciting stuff for the Dawdy's. Actually, Daddy and Mommy are pretty sure that Kueffer has been ready for a while, just waiting on the 'rents. He has done GREAT! 1 accident the first day and we even ventured out to a family birthday party that night for a bit (brave!). The next couple of days were pretty good, but the last few days he has been perfect! (PLEASE, don't let Mommy be jinxing this!)
We are very proud of our little guy...and he is very proud of himself, as he should be. :)

Yesterday, Kueffer was not acting his fun little self, so Mommy took him to see our fav pediatrician...it's official, K has strep throat! yuck! (Even sick, he's accident free...yay!) Last night he was so exhausted and suffering...BUT today, back to his energetic, inquisitive self! Mommy and Kueffer have been quarantined for the 24 hour period...we are ready to get out! (We did go for a quick drive and saw Grandma Karen :)) ...oh, BTW I had heard that kids with strep would sleep A LOT...where is that kid? Mommy obviously got the little dictator version on strep! ;) So glad that Kueffer is feeling so much better. Dr E. said he be back to 'perfect' for the weekend!