Meltdown...

Is it Tuesday again? I must say, these weeks are flying by. We are having so much fun and learning so many new things that I wish we had more hours in the day. I went to the library today and I think I may have been overwhelmed. I would like to take this time to extend my deepest apologies to all the patrons of the Brooklyn Children's Museum and also to my mom. It was not that I hated being there. On the contrary, I loved it, perhaps too much. I agree, I was loud and when I was not permitted to love a book the way I wanted to love it, I had a meltdown. It was childish of me and I can only say, I will try to refrain in the future. I think we all know this is quite the mountain for me, but I am ready to start the climb. Well that aside, my friends, Megan and Karen, came to visit this week. First we had lunch and then we shopped 'til we dropped. I got some much needed winter gear. It gets cold here. After we went shopping, my dad took me on a run through central park. And of course we also watched the University of Texas beat Kansas. What a weekend! Oh, and speaking of football, I would love to congratulate my Uncle Ealar. He coaches the Bishop Amat High School Lancers football team. They made it to play-offs! I am really proud of him but I am a little nervous. What if they play the Longhorns? What if my dad and my uncle are rivals? I am praying for a tie. I guess I should remain loyal to the Longhorns given the fact that I am a cheerleader, but I have always thought of myself as an honorary Lancer cheerleader as well. My cousin Scarlett told me we were. I guess we will jump off that bridge when we get there. Well, I have lots to do before dinner. I think there are still a few items in the bathroom cabinet that need to be thrown into the toilet and I am sure I have not finished removing all of the clothes from my drawers. Which reminds me, I need to start on my parents drawers too. So much to do. Until next week... - Maggie

This week I: ran with my mom, was tickled on the subway by my Auntie Megan and I got a new hair do.

Out and About in NYC

Good morning everyone. Has anyone ever had a cold? I have a cold and it is not too fun. My mom is always wiping my face and sucking my brain out through my nose. But apart from my mom being uber annoying during all of this, I am OK. We had a fun weekend. Saturday was rainy and cold so we stayed home and danced and played games. My dad is goofy but he sure can dance. On Sunday, we rode our bikes all over Manhattan and Brooklyn and for the most part, it was very fun. It was a little chili but I was bundled up. We also had lunch at EJs Lunchonette where I was served the chef's special; an english muffin mini pizza. Delicious. 5 stars. I recommend fully. Not much else happened this week. I had fun exploring and learning. We spent a fews days in Manhattan and met my Uncle Eoghan for coffee. I have lots of fun with my Uncle Eoghan. He always holds me and tickles my hand with his beard and he even lets me drink his tea with a straw. I hope we see him this week too! Well, that is all for this week. I think it is time for me to empty my blocks on the floor, turn on a musical toy that does not stop for at least five minutes and then of course, read a book. Any suggestions? Until next week... -Maggie

This week I: played with my mom, ate bubbles in the bath tub, I played peek-a-boo with the shower curtain and I read the newspaper.

Happy Early Birthday, Pop! I love you!

VOTE!!!

Happy Election Day everyone! Hail to the good ole red, white and blue. Unfortunately, my bed time is at the exact time the first polls close. I was devastated to find out my parents are not extending my bedtime and I will have to wait until the morning to find out if my BFF, Barack Obama, defeated Senator McCain. I sure hope so. Maybe someone can call me. I will have my mom's cell phone under my pillow. Anyway, since I am denied the privilege and freedom to vote based on my age, otherwise known as ageism, I hope everyone else took the time and voted. It is important. It is my world too and I hope you were thinking about me when you cast your ballots. Moving on. The other hot topic of the week was my Halloween outfit. My hint was: What is black and white and black and white and black and white? The answer: A penguin falling down stairs! I did not fall down stairs but I was the happiest little penguin you ever did see. March of the Penguins has nothing on me! I went to Ridgewood, New Jersey to trick or treat with my cousins, Joe (not pictured but he was a spider web), Molly (a nurse), Maeve (Dorothy) and Keira (the Cowardly Lion). I was not able to get tons of candy mainly because I fell asleep around the 6th house. I did however, eat my first kit kat. You weren't lying! That is some good poo. I cannot wait until next year. I will not be so quick to fall asleep. The only other news this week is that we rode on our bicycles. Interesting. I have to wear a helmet (not cool) and sit in a seat (not horrible) and then we go racing through the streets of Brooklyn (really great!). I loved it. When we went to vote this morning we rode our bicycles. I am guessing we will be riding our bicycles a lot! Well, CNN is discussing the exit polls and battleground states. I better not miss this. I am the future after all. I better know what I am in for. Until next week... - Maggie

This week I: played with my cousin Keira, dressed up like a penguin, tried on my bicycle helmet and I ate my Auntie Shannon's chili which was delicious!