Progress Report

Inspired by Eri's Mom, Mama decided to give everyone an update on me....my development, my interests, my aspirations......

Augusta is one busy girl these days, and as a result, I am always tired! She has a busy schedule with ballet on Tuesdays, Music Together on Wednesdays, gymnastics on Thursdays, and swimming or storytime on Fridays. We practice a lot at home and she knows all the stretching postions (pike, straddle, etc.) and the arm positions in ballet. She is working on her teddy bear routine for ballet which she will perform in a recital in June!

She is a great eater and will try almost anything, but her favorites are bananas, pineapple, chicken, cheerios, tomatoes, olives, and all bread products. She loves going to Subway for lunch.

She has never been a great sleeper, but she is doing better with naps and stays all night in her own bed at least 2-3 times a week (a vast improvement).

We started potty training, but either I started too early, or I just have a bad attitude about it, so we are going to start again after we move this summer and are settled in a new home.

She loves to talk on the phone, but only speaker phone, so she can keep playing while she talks. She is starting to talk more or I guess we are learning to understand her more. She loves to try big words like octopus and cappucino, but she tends to add her own style with an extra syllable or two.

She loves the cartoon, The Backyardigans, and can name all the characters. She can spot a Backyardigans video in target from 2 aisles away.

She is still crazy for books and her current favorite is To Market To Market, recommended by her friend, Kian.

She loves going to the park (hope it warms up soon). She is crazy for the slides. She goes on the smaller ones by herself when she's with me (and the bigger ones when she's with John).

She is still reserved around others, and while she enjoys her classes, and watching the other kids, she would just as soon they not to touch her in any way.

She loves to play with the train at Barnes and Noble and we spend a lot of time there when it's cold outside.

She has a great sense of humor and her latest is to ask herself "where's Mama" even when I'm right there. She pretends she can't see me. It's pretty funny.

Okay, I could go on forever, so I'll stop. Thanks to everyone who takes the time to read the "Gus blog". It means a lot to us that she is so loved.

teri

Walkin, Yes Indeed

Walking with Grandma......
.....and Grandpa.

Strollin' Along

Grandma and Grandpa came for a visit (again). Here is a picture of Grandma and I getting ready to go for a walk. It was a little cold that day, so we had to bundle up!

Korky Update

Good News! Korky doesn't have one of the two most devastating diseases that cats get. We are now waiting on a bunch of other tests and we will go from there. Mama is back to talking about what a pain she is, so I think that's a good sign.

Funny story. Mama was talking to Gab (Great Aunt Bev) and Mama said she would be happy when Korky was done with her tests the other day since she was under anesthesia and Mama was praying that she would come out of it just fine. Gab said "oh, Korky isn't going that easy. When Korky goes, she's taking someone with her!". If you know Korky, you are laughing now. If you don't know her, the vet summed it up the other day by saying "Korky was NOT a good kitty today".

Love, Gus

Good Thoughts

Hi Friends, It's Gus. Send some good thoughts for my "sister" Korky. The doctor is concerned that she might be very sick. We will know more on Wednesday.P.S. Mama and Papa always talk like Korky is such a pain, but based on their stress level today, I would have to say that they love her more than they would ever admit, so have a good thought for them too.

Prima Ballerina

Who is that girl wearing her first bun?
It's me! I'm getting dressed for my first ballet class.
Leg warmers, check.
Stretching, check.
I am ready to go!

Mama and I had a great time at my first lesson. 10 girls in pink leotards running around on their tippy toes is quite a site! I am the youngest one so several of the experienced, 3 year-olds took me under their wings. I have been doing legs kicks and arm positions for two days now. I can't wait to go back. (Mama needs to work on her flexibility though. Sheesh.)

Hairy

You would be in a bad mood too if your hair looked like this.
That's much better.

Wild Child

Uncle Billy finally harassed Mama enough and here are some new pics.

My bored, supermodel look
Toothy grin
The hair goes one way, the pants go the other way

Elmo!

We also went to see Elmo and his friends at a live show in Kingston, RI this weekend. It was great! I was scared at first, but then I got into it. We don't have any pictures from the show, because Mama was too focused on watching my every facial expression. I'm telling you, that woman is obsessed!

Mystical

We had a great holiday weekend. We went to the aquarium in Mystic, CT. We saw lots of fish, but my favorites were the sea lions and the sharks. I have been making sea lion noises for several days now.

Here is a picture of me trying to get in the tank with the sea lions.
Giving a kiss to the penguin statue
Papas and their babies
After the aquarium, we stopped for pizza at Mystic Pizza (the real one from the movie).
The pizza was fine, but I'd just as soon have my veggie puffs at home.