So life lately--I've saved all of these pictures to make different posts, but time is getting away from me. That being said, we're going to approach this little post hodge podge, 7 takes style (because blogging like this is popular right now, who knew?! It gives me structure though, so I'll take it)
--1--
Monday came in swinging this week: Chris may or may not have the flu, our internet started acting up rather badly (this is a big thing for me, since I work from home 4 days of the week), and it's past midnight and I am not sleepy at all. On the plus side, Chris is recuperating in our room and I got Nate to fall asleep in his own bed (HURRAY!), the internet seems to be behaving itself much better, and I can finally have a few minutes of "me" time...even if it is incoherently typing.
Moral of the story: Mondays are tough, but manageable. It's all about perspective. Instead of focusing on the fact that my three year-old was never going to bed, we did an "Old McDonald" karaoke session and he fell asleep shortly afterwards :)
--2--
I am ever so thankful that it will be a long time before my son is able to drive. While this picture is precious, it is sadly deceiving. Nathan's favorite things: wheelies in reverse, slamming into curbs at full speed, and abandoning his vehicle in pursuit of other things ... like rocks or dandelions.
--3--
We love our daycare. Not only do I feel that Nathan is in a loving, nurturing environment, but they also offer occasional activities for the kids to take part of on the weekends. A few weekends ago we attended 'Discovery Day' where Nathan was able to watch a little animal show, dunk his teachers in a dunk tank, bounce in a moonbounce with his friends, play to his heart's content, and of course -- eat popcorn!
One of the classroom set ups was pirate themed, so we took advantage of the little backdrop they made. Ahoy mateys!
--4--
And as crazy as this summer has shaped up to be, the many activities have given way to moments of calm or even moments where we're just too exhausted to do anything else. For Nathan, being calm always involves water to some extent. Playing in his water table is soothing for him because it is his quietest type of play and soothing for me that the decibel level goes down for a bit :)
--5--
Nathan's sense of humor is in development and I can see aspects of Chris's wild shenanigans, as well as some of my more dry, quick-witted humor. There are definitely days where Nate walking around with a toilet lid is perfectly hilarious to him (okay, and me too)
Or when he sneaks outside during my one alone moment in the restroom with an entire cookie jar in tow. Yes, this little one keeps me on my toes the same way his daddy does :)
But Nate is learning to use his words, in addition to his little sneak attacks:
[from tonight]
Nathan: Mommy, I tooted!
Me: And what do you say? [aiming for an 'excuse me']
Nathan: I like being myself.
[from last week]
Me: Nathan, where are your shoes?
Nathan: I don't know. Google it.
--6--
Sweet moments. When Nathan initiates an "I Love You", a kiss/hug/high five concoction that he's created, or tells us that he wants to be with us, it makes my heart melt. I have such a sweet boy and I hope that doesn't change too much as he gets older!
--7--
Life as a superhero is hard work, but at least it comes with cool costumes, right? Nate got this awesome cape from his aunt, uncle, and cousin and wears it all the time, whether or not it's appropriate (see below)
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