Stairway to Evan

posted by Evan Jake at 8:35 PM

At long last, I'm back!

I know many of you have been wondering what's happened to me. Maybe I got lost in the move. Maybe I got trapped under a box. Or maybe the Internet didn't get hooked up right. Well, in fact, it's just been a really busy couple of weeks.

First, there was the big move. Then Dada had to leave town for a few days (maybe it was for business, or maybe it was because he got sick of all the boxes). I got a visit from Nana and Papa. I also started going to my new half-day summer camp. And Mama started her new part-time job. Mama's new part-time job means we get a lot more time together, and that's good news for Evan Jake. It's been a lot of new adjustments, but I'm feeling pretty good right now.

Meanwhile, Mama and Dada are slowly unpacking all the boxes. And the ones they don't unpack fast enough, I try to help.

I really like the new place. Of course there are the stairs. So, if you'll indulge me, I'd like to just bask in the glory of the stairs for a moment. That's me in the first picture walking down my new stairs.

From the bottom floor, all the way to the top, just outside my new room, there are 30 steps in all. And in between, there no less than three separate gates. I guess Mama and Dada don't want me on the stairs alone just yet, so they try to lock me out. It's a nice effort. But it's not going to work for long. Trust me. And all those Evan-Jake-proof cabinet locks Mama just put on? Dada can't seem to work them too well and says a naughty word every time he tried to open one. I should have those figured out before he does. Mark my words.

In addition to the stairs, I also have a great new play area. That's me in the second picture in the family room playing with my toys. That little table is just my size and I love it. Apparently it's a family heirloom. My Bubbe had that table when she was my size and so did my Dada. So I will do my best not to destroy it. (Notice the "heirloom" 1970s vintage SIMON on the table as well. I like the flashing lights.)

Mama and Dada are also running around and getting lots of new things for the house. Mama bought some new appliances. When my Papa was here, he installed a brand new kitchen sink. It's so big and beautiful, I almost wish I could go back to the days when I took my baths in the sink. Also dada got himself some kicking new speakers for the family room. (You should hear my Baby Einstein videos on these. They sound so sweet.)

So the house is slowly taking shape. Hopefully soon you all can come over and help finish unpacking!

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18 Months

posted by Evan Jake at 6:33 PM

Maybe in another 18 months all these boxes will get unpacked.

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Moving In

posted by Evan Jake at 7:17 PM

Thanks for visiting my Diaperlogue! I promise to post again shortly. I'm very, very busy helping mom and dad move into our new house with stairs!



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Thanks Andy!

posted by Evan Jake at 7:13 PM

You may remember not long ago when my precious DVD player burned out. Dad went out and bought the cheapest replacement he could find. And just a few short weeks later, that DVD player broke, too!

So dad went rummaging through the piles of boxes and found the receipt. (Dad had conveniently saved the box for the DVD player figuring it would be handy for the move.) I went with mom and dad to the large-chain discount electronics store where dad bought the cheapie DVD player to return it. They gladly accepted the return DVD player and gave dad a credit to buy a new one.

Not only did dad go back and buy the same exact cheapie DVD player, he bought an open-box item at an even greater discount. I guess dad is already feeling house poor and we haven't even moved yet!

It wasn't until we got home that dad realized he had left my favorite DVD in the player he had just returned! For those of you who know how much I love my Baby MacDonald: A Day on the Farm video, you can understand how upsetting such a revelation would be.

So dad got on the phone to the store and asked if they could locate my precious DVD. A nice man named Andy who works in the warehouse worked tirelessly for hours to find my disc. And he did! We got a phone call that the DVD had been found and is now waiting for us a the store. So now when we move into our new house, at least one comfort item will come along with me. That is, if the new cheapie DVD player doesn't give out first!

Thanks, Andy!

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Moving On Up

posted by Evan Jake at 6:04 PM

Moving day is coming. Saturday a big truck is coming to take all of our stuff to the new house. It's sure to be total chaos. And it won't be all my fault.

Mom and dad have been packing for weeks now. The pile of boxes has gotten taller and taller. And there's still much left to do. That's me in the picture taking things into my own hands. I plan to stow away on the moving truck to make sure I don't get left behind. Hey, this suitcase is big enough for me and some of my toys, plus one of them kitties. Throw 'em in!

The whole moving thing is going to be a really big change. It may not sink in until I'm actually there in the new house. I just hope that when we move in the electricity is on, the phone service is working and most importantly the internet is connected so that I can blog. Evan Jake needs high-speed!

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