Zeeke's behavior actually improved this week. Could he be getting as sick of his whining as we are? He's even been really good about cleaning up his toys and dishes lately.
He's been relying more and more on the words "it" and "that" in his speech lately, which can be pretty confusing since he often gives you no context as to what the word's referring to. But then again, he also likes to ask us to help him remember things we weren't there for? ("Daddy, do you remember that song I was dreaming about last night?")
Tuesday, he went to Purple Flower Mountain after school to play with Sadie and Delano. He even got over his fear of dogs enough to pet Sadie's dog several times.
Friday, Steve & Zeeke took a trip with his school to Johnson's Corner Farm. He had a total blast riding the bus, going for a hayride, picking pumpkins, and playing with his friends. Before he went to sleep, he asked if he could go to the zoo some time, so Karen got right on the computer and made some plans.
Saturday, Karen had to work, so Steve & Zeeke took the subway to music class, which Zeeke enjoyed greatly. He was great at class this week, totally participating, no shyness or tears. They took the bus home and after nap, did some painting and went for a stroll down Passyunk.
Sunday, Steve & Zeeke went to the zoo with Tara, Matt & Moira. Zeeke was thrilled to watch flamingos sleeping standing up on one leg, a concept he's been talking about for the past month. They got a free pass for sleeping on the job, but any other animal he caught snoozed was dismissed as "probably nocturnal." Zeeke rode a swan boat, the zoo train, and a camel. He was mad that he had to leave the zoo, but fell asleep as the car started rolling. That turned out to be an hour long nap due to gridlock caused by the Columbus Day Parade. Later on, they hopped back on the subway and met Karen at Harper's amazing Lego-themed fourth birthday party across the street from City Hall. Carl & Micaela pulled out all the stops for the party and Zeeke had a ball.