Big Brother

Oh yes! Nicholas is going to be a big brother! I am 5 and a 1/2 weeks pregnant! So far my estimated due date is December 24th but the first ultrasound in a month will give us a better idea. We haven't really filled him in yet, but we have asked if he would like a baby sister or brother. To Jason's great dismay, Nicholas' reply is always "sister!" He just loves baby Logan so I am hoping this a good sign and he will give the new baby just as much love as he does Logan. If not, Nana can always come over and rescue me!

Swimming Practice

I attempted to practice what Nicholas learned on Friday while we were in the pool yesterday. I even went under the water to demonstrate how easy and fun it was. Nicholas refused to join me. The only thing he was willing to practice was blowing bubbles in the water. He made me swim on the floating barbell over and over. I tried to pull him in and put his arms on it but that was just not happening. I guess we'll try again today.

Swimming Lessons

Nicholas started swimming lessons today. His instructor, Heidi, kept him swimming for 20 minutes. She suggested that we put away the tubes and use a floating barbell to help him learn. So, I have put all the tubes in the shed and we are going to practice, practice, practice this weekend!

3 Year Old Doctor Visit

Although the first 20 minutes were spent screaming, "I don't want to go in there, I don't want to see the doctor!" while clinging to my shirt and drooling everywhere, the rest of the visit went very well. Dr. Thole confirmed my suspicions that the night terrors are common in stubborn children and that it is a phase that will pass. She also said, and this is one of the many reasons I think she is the best doctor on the planet, that flossing is not necessary. She was even laughing that the dentist suggested it. After all, we all have met the screaming, I'm not going to do it Nicholas. He weighs 30 pounds and is 40 inches tall. She predicts he will be 6 foot 2 or 3. Then she checked his eyes, ears, nose, throat, and teeth and said he is very healthy and very smart. Thank goodness that is over! Oh, did I mention that at the four year visit they get 3 booster shots?

It's too Quiet Out There

While Nicholas and Sebastien were riding trucks in the garage today, I was putting things away in the kitchen. Just so there is a visual, the kitchen is literally two feet away. All of a sudden, I can't hear the rolling of truck tires against the cement. I peer out the door and there they are, pulling their pants up and standing in front of a large puddle on the floor of the garage.

Trip to the Dentist

Today was Nicholas' six month check up at the dentist. I followed him into the room and once he realized that he needed to sit on the chair, all h-e double hockey sticks broke loose. The hygienest asked me to sit in the room next door. I could her him crying, well, more like screeching, through the closed door. Another hygienist brought him out to me when he was finished and she asked if we always have to do this. I smiled and said yes, haircuts, the doctor, clipping his nails, and brushing his teeth at night. She seemed shocked but politely responded that maybe I should give him a reward when he doesn't fight us after a certain number of nights in a row. Yeah, great idea, lady. I know my parents didn't reward me for good hygiene and I am not about to start that with my child. She must be one of those parents that doesn't think the teams should keep score in sports because everyone is a winner. Then the nice receptionist told me that Nicholas' over all dental health was good but we need to floss his teeth once a day. Could she not hear my screaming child?

The Easter Egg Hunt

Today was our easter hunt at playgroup. Krisyn went outside an hour before the kids were to arrive and put over 500 eggs out on her lawn. The kids brought their baskets and waited inside until everyone was there. We let the kids outside and they filled up their baskets. I wasn't sure if Nicholas would participate but he absolutely loved it! He was picking up all the eggs but was really excited when he found a pink (his favorite color) one. Then he wouldn't let go of his basket so I could put it in the car when we were finished. It took a few minutes but I finally convinced him. Once we came home, he opened a few eggs and then carried the basket everywhere he went. When Alli tried to sniff it, he yelled at her, "No Alli, these are MY eggs!" Right now the eggs are taking a nap with him!

Baby Logan

We went to Kristyn's house today to visit with Carrie, Brooke, and Baby Logan. While I was holding him, Nicholas ended up sitting with us. He just loved the baby! He was kissing him, rubbing his feet and belly, and helping him with his pacifier. When Logan fussed a little, Nicholas rubbed his arm and said "Calm down, baby, calm down." It was just the most adorable thing!

Swimming

We have heated our pool to bath tub temperature. This means that everyday since last Thursday we have spent quite a bit of time in the pool. Nicholas really wants to swim without his tube on so I am going to call and get him into swimming lessons. I'll bet all of you northerners are jealous!

Super Nana

After watching Nicholas for four days last week, Nana traveled over to our house for a couple of days this past week. Jason and I had a dinner we couldn't get out of on Friday night but not a babysitter in sight. One was working and the other was at the Ellen show in Orlando. So Super Nana came to the rescue and drove over on Thursday. I guess the visits were too close together because all Nicholas could say to her when he woke up and saw her was "Go home, nana. Go home, see Poppy, Nana." He wouldn't let her do anything for him or even pick him up. He was much better on Friday, even though he still wasn't quite sure of what was going on. I think he was waiting for us to leave and not come back for a few days again. Luckily, by Friday night, he was distracted by the pool and the sandbox enough to let us escape out the front door. Nana did not have trouble with him and they were both sounds asleep and snoring when we checked on them!