The Reptile Show

Oh yes, we went to a reptile show today. The Fada's dragged us along to see the creepy creatures that they love! Nicholas and Sebastien both held an alligator and had their pictures taken. I can't believe how many different kinds of snakes, lizards, turtles, and spiders there are. It was better than the zoo or aquarium! Plus, their soft pretzels were delicious!

Nana's Visit

Nicholas had a great time with his Nana this past week. He wanted to go home with her and Maggie this morning. His favorite thing to do with her was pick up the dog poop in the backyard. This morning he even held the bag open for her and sniffed after she put it in. I'm going to miss her doing the dishes and laundry!

The Phantom Stomach Ache

Sebastien left school early today for an appointment. A short time later I received a phone call from the office that Nicholas had a stomach ache. When I arrived to pick him up he looked suspiciously fine. Once we were home, he ate mozzerrella, the frosting off of two cupcakes, and drank a whole sippy of apple juice. When I asked him if he wanted to come home because Sebastien left, the answer was yes.

Sesame Street

We went to see Sesame Street with Sebastien, Kristyn, and Joe this weekend. The boys lasted almost through the first half. I think there is only so much singing and dancing they can take. Then we bought them Elmo balloons which the ran around with in the suite. Once the second half started and the two of them were rolling around on the floor, we knew they had had enough!

MIA

Yes, Nicholas was MIA yesterday for about 3 minutes. Every afternoon I try to get on the treadmill while Nicholas watches a little TV. Usually he comes in to visit about halfway through. Yesterday I noticed that he didn't make his usual stop and try to touch the treadmill. When I finished, I went out into the family room to peak at him and he wasn't there. So I looked in his room, the playroom, Jabu's crate, the bathroom, the patio, the sandbox, the garage, everywhere I could think of. I was screaming Nicholas at the top of my lungs by the time I looked on the patio. There was not a peep to be heard. I went into the family room to turn down the TV and when I turned I noticed a blanket all scrunched up on the rocking chair. I ran over and pulled it down only to find Nicholas all slouched over and sound asleep.

Captain Woods

We can't decide what to name the new baby so we keep asking Nicholas for suggestions. Every time we ask he replies, "Captain, let's name him Captain."

The Last Day of Swimming Lessons

Today is Nicholas' last lesson. On Wednesday he jumped in with his shorts, shirt, and sneakers and had to swim across the pool. He did great until she threw a wet shirt over his face and he left it there! I think he was surprised and not sure if it was OK to push it off. He finally did after what seemed like forever. Then on Thursday he jumped in with shoes, long pants, and a long shirt and swam across the pool. Today will be an easy day, just diving for rings on the bottom of the pool and snorkeling. Next year he'll learn the crawl and side strokes.

Picture Day

Today was Nicholas' first school picture day. He wanted to wear his white uniform shirt which was fine with me. He would not go for a haircut yesterday but that doesn't matter either. I can't wait to see how it turns out!

Little Fish in the Sea

We have ourselves a little fish who will not get out of the sea! Nicholas is swimming all the way across the pool by himself! He jumps into the deep end and then swims into the shallow end. We can't get over the change in just three short weeks. He finishes swimming lessons this week, just four more classes to go! We are so proud of him!