Tuesday, February 7, 2017

After Mama dropped Chase off at Nanaw's house, the little fellow lay on the couch and fell asleep. He slept till 9 o'clock -- two hours. Chase played with his Thomas the Train mini book toy while he ate breakfast, then he and Nanaw got ready to go on their adventures. First, they went to Dollar Tree, then to the post office and then to the cemetery. Then they went to their real adventure of the day: the Magic House. Interestingly enough, Chase had very definite ideas about where he wanted to go at the Magic House and where he didn't want to go. He didn't want to go to see the train or the secret slide or the air ball area. He wanted to go to Future Play, the craft area, the Lego cars, the shadow wall, the Mizzou football training room, and the Blues hockey area. Chase was very excited to see the area where they're working on the Daniel Tiger Neighborhood display. It starts over the weekend, and Chase and Nanaw will get to go see it next Tuesday. The area looks really interesting -- there were all kinds of activities to do, and Chase saw a trolley, one of Daniel's main things. As always, it was a wonderful visit to the Magic House.

Monday, February 6, 2017

Mama had the day off work on Monday so she took Chase to school. It was hockey Blues day at school, and Mama almost forgot to have Chase wear his Tarasenko shirt but Chase reminded her. Nanaw went along with Mama to pick Chase up from school. He had chalk on his coat from the chalk artwork the kinds did on Monday. On the ride home, Nanaw asked Chase what he had for lunch, and he said he had alphabet soup -- so we're beginning to get a little more information from Chase about school. When they got back to Chase's house, Mama turned on The Mighty Ducks movie. Chase laid on Mama's lap on the couch to watch the movie -- it was very cute. Mama told Chase that Brady was going to have a birthday party at Chuckie Cheese, and Chase was very excited about that. When Daddy got home, Chase ditched the movie and tried to get Daddy to play hockey with him. Hockey is Chase's latest obsession -- he uses the hockey stick that Daddy bought him at one of the Blues' game and the puck that little Will got at a hockey game to give to Chase.

Sunday, February 5, 2017

On Sunday evening, Mama, Chase and Daddy had a Super Bowl party. Guests included Uncle Mike, Aunt Becky, cousin Nichole, her friend Kathleen, Uncle Will-Bill and Nanaw. Aunt Becca and Uncle Stan were supposed to be there also but Aunt Becca didn't feel well so they couldn't come. Uncle Will-Bill brought delicious chicken wings. Aunt Becky, Kathleen and Nichole brought lots of stuff: special caramel popcorn and popcorn coated with white chocolate; gluten-free brownies; lunch meat rollups; and wraps. Nanaw brought pink-iced cupcakes from Walmart, mixed nuts and cashews. Chase had an absolutely wonderful time watching the football game. Nanaw was surprised at how much attention he paid to the game. Chase and Nanaw played a game of War and Chase won, as usual. Chase also played Legos and hockey with Daddy. It was a fun party even though Mama was very sad that the Falcons lost -- she doesn't like the Patriots.

Saturday, February 4, 2017

Nanaw wen to visit Chase on Saturday morning, and when she got there, Chase had his Play Dough town set up on the kitchen table. He was playing with all its many pieces, and Nanaw was fascinated to see how much there was to it. Nanaw had never seen the Play Dough town before, and she really liked it. Next, Chase played with the hair trimming Play Doug set. It was very cute to see him making the hair long on the little heads and then giving them a haircut. Mama went to the grocery store, and then Chase got his Kindle Fire tablet out and began to play with his Angry Birds game. For the first time ever, Chase let Nanaw sit with him and watch him play on the Kindle -- Nanaw was very happy about that. Chase and Daddy were going to go outside and play in the afternoon when it warmed up; then they were going to 5 o'clock mass. Sunday, Mama and Daddy are having a Super Bowl party so Nanaw will get to play with Chase for a long time. Yay!

Friday, February 3, 2017

On Friday, Chase took two bottles of water to school because of the boil order in Columbia. He also took his contribution of Valentine's candy for the children at the Griffin Center. When Nanaw picked Chase up, she saw an accident at the school crossing; she told Chase about it, and he was very excited to see the police cars at the school crossing. He was also excited about the plans for the afternoon and evening. First, Chase and Nanaw were going to the Magic House -- they hadn't been there all week. Then they were going to the tunnel McDonald's for dinner. Chase had a great time at the Magic House, as usual. He and Nanaw saw his friend who works at the Future Play room. She made sure the "monster" stayed on the wall an extra long time, just for Chase because he loves it so much. Chase and Nanaw also went into the craft room, Chase did the glass painting activity. He didn't want to go to see the trains or the secret slide but he did visit shadow wall, the ball tracks, the Lego cars, both of the sand areas, the waterworks, the vet, and the Blues hockey room. Note: Nanaw found out from Mama that the Magic House is going to have a Daniel Tiger display. Nanaw looked it up, and the display starts February 11 -- Chase is going to be so excited because he loves Daniel Tiger and watches him on Channel 9 every weekday morning. At McDonald's there were almost a dozen boys and girls in the play area, and Chase was so happy about that. He had a great time playing with the kids, and was pretty much the ringleader.

Thursday, February 2, 2017

On Thursday morning, Chase and Nanaw had their first adventure this week. They went to Storytime at the Columbia Library. Miss Candy called Nanaw last night to remind her about Storytime; Nanaw told her they'd be there if Chase was feeling all right. And he was feeling fine on Thursday morning, so that was good. Sienna from his Pre-K class was there, and Chase was very happy about that. Before the stories, Chase had fun playing with the castle with Sienna. Miss Candy read two books about the ocean and fish to the children. Next, they did a craft, painting scales on fish with celery stalks. It was very clever. Miss Candy always has the best crafts for Storytime. Chase played with the toys again after the crafts were done. Chase and Nanaw stopped at home after Storytime. Nanaw had planned on them going to the Magic House but there was a little more diarrhea so they stayed home. Chase wanted to paint with celery so Nanaw got out the paints, celery, a paper plate and paper and Chase painted with celery. He also got paint all over his socks and the kitchen floor but it was worth it because he had so much fun. Next, Chase decided to make tickets for the Polar Express again. He had more friends today, including Tee Tee, Rooster the penguin, Jack Skellington, Chase the Box Turtle and Rascal. Then Chase decided to spread marbles all over the floor so Nanaw had him help her pick them up. Chase refused to take a night-night nap so on the way home, he fell asleep as soon as they were out of Nanaw's driveway.

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Mama called Nanaw first thing in the morning on Wednesday to tell her that Chase was sick during the night and wouldn't be going to school. Mama brought Chase over to Nanaw's house, and when he got there, he just wanted to lie on the couch. Nanaw had opened up his futon and put a sheet and comforter on it but he didn't want to go lie on it. He fell asleep on the couch and slept till about 9 o'clock. Nanaw had an appointment to get her teeth cleaned so she dropped Chase off with Mama who was working at home while she went to the dentist's office. While they were getting in the car, Chase asked what day it was, and Nanaw told him it was Wednesday but he wasn't going to school because he was sick. Nanaw told him his friends at school missed him and asked him if he missed his friends, and he said no because it made him happy to be with Nanaw. Nanaw almost cried when she heard that. When Nanaw picked Chase up, Mama sent along a cheese, sausage and crackers lunchable for him, along with his Kindle Fire tablet, his LeapPad tablet (which is going to live at Nanaw's house from now on and several of his stuffed animal friends, plus his hockey stick and the hockey puck little Will got at the game last night to give to Chase. Before his night-night nap, creative little Chase made up an activity for him and Nanaw. He brought Nanaw a piece of paper, a scissors and a hole punch. He told her to cut out tickets for their Polar Express trip to the North Pole. Once Nanaw cut out the tickets, Chase used the hole punch on them -- he made tickets for Chase, Nanaw, Tee Tee, Jack Skellington and Chase Box Turtle. Such a interesting little boy.