Pumpkin's Page: Father's Day

Monday, June 16, 2008

Father's Day

It was a joyous Sunday as the Pumpkin family celebrated Big Daddy P's first Father's Day. Mamma Pumpkin had all the day's events well planned in advance, along with special gifts for our special Daddy.

Big Daddy was greeted in the morning with a little extra alone time (much needed) as Mamma took care of Pumpkin and gave her breakfast while daddy got a little extra sleep. Then, Mamma and Pumpkin hand delivered a breakfast of waffles with strawberries and cream (Daddy's favorites) for breakfast in bed. This was followed with Daddy and Pumpkin play time on the giant jungle gym known as our king size bed.

After Daddy got up, Mamma gave Pumpkin her gift for Daddy which she proudly presented to him all by herself: a watch with and inscription that read "You're the best Daddy ever! Love, Pumpkin." Below that is a picture of Pumpkin so Daddy never has to be away from his little Pumpkin for long. Mamma gave Daddy a battery-powered grill cleaner and a new set of grilling tools, which he also loved.

The day was then spent relaxing at home, just the Pumpkin clan, enjoying some wonderfully quiet family time. The day ended with a call from Jei-Jei, our step-daughter in MN who called to send Father's Day greetings to Big Daddy.

I'm certain that Big Daddy has a terrific first Father's Day that reiterated in every way possible just how much he is loved, honored and respected by Mamma and Pumpkin. We are two very lucky ladies to have him in our lives, not just on Father's Day but every day throughout the year.

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Year of the Dog

People born in the Year of the Dog possess the best traits of human nature. They have a deep sense of loyalty, are honest, and inspire other people's confidence because they know how to keep secrets. But Dog People are somewhat selfish, terribly stubborn, and eccentric. They care little for wealth, yet somehow always seem to have money. They can be cold emotionally and sometimes distant at parties. They can find fault with many things and are noted for their sharp tongues. Dog people make good leaders. They are compatible with those born in the Years of the Horse, Tiger, and Rabbit.

As Our Pumpkin Grows: Milestones

12/3/08: First serious "Pretend Play"
11/27/08: First Poo on Potty (w/Nana)
11/24/08: Said "I Love You, Mamma"
11/20/08: Began Potty Training
5/16/08: First bloody lip from slipping in bathtub.
5/11/08: Spelled the word "baby." Knows A, B, C, G, M, O, U, X, Y and Z. Jumped for first time on her own.
5/8/08: Can identify square, triangle, circle and octagon.
5/4/08: Can count to five and knows A, B, and C.
4/27/08: Saw first ballet; "Cinderella" at Whitacker Center in Harrisburg.
4/26/08: Peed in potty first time. Started making more sentences.
4/19/08: Got ears pierced and got second hair cut at Regis.
4/13/08: Laid in the tub on her back for first time.
4/12/08: Got first tricycle from Nana.
3/19/08: Pooped on the potty.
3/1/08: Played pretend with Nana; putting lotion on her.
2/24/08: "Palmed" a ball.
2/22/08: First time asked for specific food; a banana.
2/18/08: Can use pockets (Diana's jeans). Did first summersault by herself.
2/14/08: Knows colors blue, pink and purple.
2/8/08: Started saying "I love you."
1/28/08: First sentence: "Hi, Dad-dah."
1/21/08: Started running and learning to feed yourself.
1/15/08: Peed in bathtub!!
1/8/08: 16 mos.; 34 inches; 29.5 pounds
11/25/07: Started saying "Mamma." (WOO HOO!!!)
11/22/07: Met Aunt Kell-wee and Uncle Boo for first time.
11/18/07: Attended first church service, fell at got first 'goose-egg.'
11/3/07: Learned "shhhhhh."
11/1/07: 2 new teeth coming in; numbers 11,12
10/31/07: 1st Halloween at Stoners; loved it; went as a Pumpkin.
10/27/07: Learned to shake head "no."
10/26/07: Met Pappy Z. for first time.
10/25/07: Met Aunt Kim and Gramma Dee for first time.
10/24/07: Met Gram and Pap I. for first time.
10/22/07: Moved to PA!!!!
10/20/07: Learned to wink.
10/18/07: Started walking on your own.
10/15/07: Learned to give kisses.
10/2/07: 14 mos.; 32.5 inches tall; 26.6 pounds
9/28/07: Meet Cousin Diane for first time.
9/28/07: 13 mos.; 26.12 pounds
9/27/07: We are home with baby.
9/17/07: Yasleena Arrives

Until Forever

This morning in China a mother cries
She’ll never forget her daughter’s eyes
Her heart is broken and filled with pain
The tears run down like the falling rain.

She has no choice but to leave her there
The cost of keeping is too much to bear
She hopes her daughter will one day know
True love can be found in letting her go.

This morning in China a baby cries
Hungry and scared as tears fill her eyes
Her mother has left her in this public place
Another lost daughter of the Chinese race.

Someone passing by has heard her soft moan
She’s soon quickly taken to a foster home
It’s here she’ll reside in the care of another
Until she’s adopted by a brand new mother.

That very same moment, in the U.S.A.
A woman cries as she starts to pray
Her heart is heavy but filled with much love
She prays for a daughter she thinks the world of.

“Dear Jesus I ask that your arms would be
Wrapped tightly around the one picked for me
Guard her in China ‘till I make my way
And then in my arms forever she’ll stay.”

Tom Fisher
December 24, 2003

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Monday, June 16, 2008

Father's Day

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