I think I wet myself when we did that plaster mold - too funny!

8-19-01: Sunday, Jessica went to the Beach Chalet brew pub for lunch with Mark Viglianco, Aunt Tracy, Mommy and Daddy. She went out to the beach and ocean after lunch with Daddy. Everyone tried to help Mommy to do a plaster mold of her feet after lunch, but the effort was unsuccessful. Everyone but Jessica had a very good laugh. Tuesday, Jessica and Mommy went to Costco with Ed de Maar and treated him to early birthday lunch at Denny's. Jessica sat in her highchair through the entire meal like a big girl. Tuesday night, Uncle Matt A. came by and made Duncan house vegetarian chili, which was delicious. Sue Marston also joined everyone for dinner at Duncan. Wednesday, Chuck Gutro came by for an early evening visit. Uncle Matt A. joined in for dinner and later on that evening, Mommy and Daddy instituted a new bedtime ritual with Jessica which included nummies, a song (we would prefer to read a book, but Jessica insists on eating the book and won't allow us to continue with the story - we hope this habit subsides soon) and an infant massage. Jessica didn't like the massage very much that first night, but has enjoyed it more and more every night. Mommy and Daddy have been trading off putting Jessica to bed with the new ritual which is working out well. Jessica now sleeps in her own room and doesn't need nummies all night long. Thursday, Jessica and Mommy went to Houston's Restaurant for lunch with Aunt Tracy. Jessica got to visit Uncle Dan's before lunch. Thursday night Jessica slept the entire night without needing help from Mommy to get back to sleep after waking once for 30 seconds. Mommy didn't sleep very well though because she checked on Jessica several times during the night out of habit. Friday, Jessica, Mommy and Daddy went to dinner to celebrate Gentry Stanley's birthday. Jessica was very tired during dinner and Mommy and Daddy decided that she has passed the stage/age of being taken out for a late dinner (8:00 pm) because she can no longer sleep in public places. She is very distracted by noises now. Friday night was a real setback in the bedtime ritual/sleeping situation. Due to her not getting to sleep at a decent hour, she (and Mommy!) had a horrible night Friday with night waking every two hours or so. Saturday, Jessica met Aunt Erin's Mommy and friend, Tomar the Judge, along with Uncle Matt and Uncle Dan for breakfast at Savor in our neighborhood. Jessica did fall asleep during this mid-morning meal at the restaurant after having some breakfast herself. During the afternoon, Mommy and Jessica attended Liz Treynor's baby shower and had a very fun time with the other children. Saturday night, Aunt Tracy and Uncle Nick babysat Jessica for the first time while Mommy and Daddy had their first date since Jessica was born. They went out for dinner and came home in time to put Jessica to sleep with her bedtime ritual and then watched a movie with Aunt Tracy and Uncle Nick. Jessica slept very well Saturday night and was back on track with all her new sleeping accomplishments by sleeping through the night without waking once (she was exhausted!) New tricks this week included pulling herself to the standing position on her changing table, moving from the sitting position to her stomach via a position that can only be described as half crawl, half squat, habitually sticking out her tongue (especially when you stick your tongue out at her), and she gave Uncle Dan her first kiss on Thursday at his office. He was very surprised!