Stupid!

PS:  Did you hear that an estimated 40% of Galvestonians didn't leave the island? Ug.  This is my brilliant patient population - who by the way don't have the internet to check when their TV goes out and who some don't even have phones to call for help.  Keep waiting to see some of them on the news...

Part 3

We survived the night with electricity obviously... The whole time.  Flickered quite a few times but managed to keep coming back on.  Told us to boil our water just in case.  Looked like on the news our area got like 13" of rain or so.  Have yet to see any video near our house.  

Baby and mommy got some sleep.  Crazy Baggetts went outside at least one time (that I know of) and stayed up all night to watch the news which we were able to watch the whole time.

We did go out before the storm started to watch the beautiful red sunset.  Teenagers were harvesting the wind power and sailing down the street on their skateboards with sheets.  You know Greg was jealous - we do have in on tape for all time.

Still getting rain and wind.  Puppies stuck in their crates and behaving.

For you Baggetts watching, Barry and Gaye's house in Friendswood (about 15 minutes from us) has water up on their lawn as normal during heavy rains.  Nothing too crazy.

Keep ya posted...  Hopefully, we'll be able to see something near our house on TV and it will still be standing!

Ike Revisited

So here we sit... In Katy. Greg woke me up this AM saying it was headed directly to our house with giant swells. If Greg says we need to go (aka the stubborn one), we need to go :) . We got here to my inlaws house in one hour - traffic looked like Thanksgiving during the football game or something. Grabbed our stuff quickly and headed up. With Cousin Pam... Just hanging out, watching Galveston go under, and pigging out like there is no tomorrow.
Lots of people are still trying to drive out. The wind is picking up but not expected for awhile to be at max.
Thanks for the concern. Thinking of my coworkers who live in Galveston and Texas City - some of who didn't leave. And my patients of course. Lots of them Katrina evacuees having to go through it again. Blaming me I'm sure for not supplying them with the Xanax they needed to get through it :) Hopefully, we have a clinic. Both of them are in areas that flood I'm sure.
Keep ya posted! Rest assured we are in a better place - that sounds like I died doesn't it... So either way, better place :) .

Take a Hike, Ike!

So here we sit... In our house. Near the Gulf. About 15 minutes north. Do we have the supplies Bobbie has wanted to stock up on to be prepared? Only as of last night (and G's out now looking for a working radio) because before that would be "ridiculous". Told him the water is for me and the baby not him. They've evacuated all the zip codes around us and most of our county. Even part of our little city which is right near the bayous and lakes. And I won't even tell you if we have window shutters because you can probably guess the answer... and of course, it's too late. Not to mention, no man tools to cut the boards. Drills? Questionable.
They are telling people to stay where they are unless there is a required evacuation so that others can get out - I guess you could say we are doing that. Stations are out of gas up north... And of course there is that traffic jam in Conroe up north - as always.
So the yard is cleaned up. Photos packed up in my favorite - tupperware (knock off). Yes, there are boards up in our area... about 1/2. And the neighbors around us are staying. The inlaws in north Houston are in the line more than we are. I've told Greg to show me how he plans to tread water while holding the baby. I did get out her floaty just in case :) But we are out of the flood zone. And have some food and charcoal to cook off that which thaws out in the broken freezer.
To make the matter more fun, I'm suffering from a cold I think - when Bobbie gets sick her eyes water off her face, make her very sleepy due to this, and can't see to drive very well. I'm drugged up on just about everything I have in my cabinet to no avail. Not to mention (not complaining just pointing out), the extra dogs make evacuation a little more difficult. And not wanting to get stuck in the traffic - although it hasn't really been too bad so far. If something changes for the worse, we still have time to head out overnight or in the morning. Did I mention the baby is coughing and still snotty, too? No flour foods isn't really having the desired effect.
As part of the Galveston county health district, I am part of the rescue effort for patients needing medical care/attention/meds. So if needed, don't want to be too far away. Hopefully won't be needed - doubting my skills :) .

So thanks for all the concerns. My parents said everyone's calling and asking about us. Keep us all in your prayers. If you call tomorrow, our electricity/phone may be out - so don't panic, Dad! If nothing else, we've (no Greg) has had a lesson about not procrastinating! Bet we have shutters after this, huh? :)

Pop Pop

This is our favorite new trick. Started about a week ago when she did it while eating... when we did it back, the giggling began. And then she laughed at herself when she did it. Now, not as entertaining to her, but she endures us.
PS: Still haven't figured out the video to Mac thing... had to go on the PC -- thus no videos for awhile.

Stain Saver!

Every mommy with baby spit up (et al) needs this stuff!  I had to go buy a refill bottle after only like one month... no stains in this household!

Seven and Half Months

The other day someone asked me how old you are - when I calculated 7 1/2 months I did a double take.  Seems so old!  Everything is worth discovering to you.  Yes, this bear has been in your room forever, but this week seems to be brand new to you.  Miss Meghan, you are standing and climbing and trying to get into everything.  While Mommy and Daddy eat supper at the, gulp, coffee table you just stand on the other side and stare at us.  Haven't climbed on the shelf lately - guess you've moved on to all the other stuff available for your perusal.  Crawling with all the skill these days - legs and arms working as they're supposed to, and you are all over the place!
Sweet baby in your cute purple dress... cuddling with Daddy.  Such a good cuddler.  When you are done with your bottle, you roll over toward us to tell us it's now cuddle time.

You went to your class in church as usual.  Always a happy baby.  Other babies cry when they are dropped off, but not you.  Never seen your number on the song screen.  And Cousin Pam comes a says hi to you before we all leave.
Puppies make you laugh - giggle when they play with each other.  Not so happy when Tobey runs you over though!
My fat creases are pale - I have a little tan.  Until daycare on Friday when I came home with sunburned thighs - gonna talk to them on Monday!
Mommy turned on the video monitor this AM to see you standing in your crib with a face close-up on the video.
Memma got you a shape ball... you just really like to chew on the shapes.  All over the living room floor.  Like everything else.  Toys in every room.  And in the bathtub of course - everything in the mouth.  Rubber duckies... Do love water!  If only those stinking ears didn't get in the way - gonna have to figure that out for Nanny and Pa's pool.  You would love to just submerge yourself.  And quit pulling your ear - Mommy's in denial that there's another infection brewing.
Like eating!  Like your sippy cup.  Still problems orienting it the right direction, but you continue trying. Choke on water - just like all the other women in your mommy's family. Not eating too much at daycare, but you sure made up for it this weekend little oinker.  Yogurt, peaches, mangoes, carrots, pears, bananas, applesauce - definitely prefer fruits.  Can't blame you on that, kid.  Someone tried to feed me mashed green peas I wouldn't be too happy either!

Still snotty... hoping it's only a food allergy so trying no wheat for a while.  We'll see.  AM snotty, but your cough has seemed to go down.  
Notice the new highchair?  Mommy got tired of the cloth one - who makes (or registers for) cloth highchairs?  They don't come clean.  Now we have two!  But this one stays so clean it makes me happy.  Started throwing the cup on the floor waiting to have it be picked up.  Food still in the mouth for now.
Baby seats are for playing with obviously.  See my tooshie?  I have four teeth on the other side of my body - two top, two bottom.  Hurt when I bite Mommy's finger.
Standing at the table again... Yesterday, you tried to pull the lamp on yourself.  No more potty incidents... Bought a baby gate today to try to keep you sequestered.  Getting dangerous to leave you a lone even for a little bit.  Pulling up on the bean bag - won't be long until your pulling into it.

And that tongue!  Sticks out all the time - good for catching the snot running down my face...  Sick!  And notice my hair isn't so puffy anymore.  Long and lays down on it's own now.  And I still would rather be naked anytime!
Snotty...  Mommy gave up on reading due to your interest in eating books.  Plastic ones are good though.  Like crawling around in your room - although you try to pull everything down on you.  Need to stabilize some shelves around here.
We sure love that smile - and so blessed to see it all the time!  Such a big girl - your stubbornness means you're gonna do it... on your schedule.  Won't be much longer until you're a tiny little walker.