The Basketball Star

Today was Nicholas' second basketball game and he is quite the player! He runs back and forth across the court with his team and I even saw his hands up once while playing defense. He is still working on mastering shooting the ball in the hoop and his dribbling consists of one dribble and then a sort of throw but we're working on it! Even Michael Jordan had to start somewhere!

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"Mom, what is that smell?"
"I don't know, I don't smell anything, please go to sleep."
"Mom, what is that smell? Did you have stinky gas?"
"No, Nicholas, please go to sleep."
"Oh, wait, it's your breathe."

The Garbage and the Fork

Nicholas had lots of trouble following directions today. So tonight when he put a toy in his mouth after I had just asked him not to and threatened to throw it away, I took it. He was convinced that I threw it in the garbage and started screaming and crying. Finally he stomped off into the kitchen and I started to play with Christopher. I heard the silverware drawer open but didn't think much about it until I heard the top to the garbage can open. I turned around and Nicholas was using a fork to pick through the garbage and look for his toy!

Skating Lessons

Nicholas has his first day of skating lessons tomorrow. He is so excited to learn how to ice skate and play hockey. I think he thinks they are the same thing. It will be interesting to see how much he likes taking lessons as opposed to us holding onto him . . .

Ice Skating

We went ice skating with Steven and Lori and Nicholas absolutely loved it! He can't wait to start lessons so I am going to start him next week! He lasted two hours at the skating rink, I though for sure we would be leaving after about 15 to 20 minutes! He held onto me, Steven or Lori and we just kept on going! He was pushing his feet and gliding, he was a natural!

The Pool Party

The playgroup came over today to enjoy our pool and have a little lunch. I was very impressed with the way Nicholas shared his toys with everyone. I guess the more kids there are the easier it is to share. Patty made the best strawberry salad, too. It was exactly like the one we have at Old Town Pizza. She is amazing in the kitchen! It is going to be so sad when school starts this year and our playgroup is over. We have been meeting every Friday for almost three years now. We are really going to miss everyone!

Our Newest Pet

Lauren and Nicholas found a worm in the yard yesterday and decided it would make a great pet. So Nicholas put it in a tupperware container, Lauren poked holes in it, and we had a new pet. Right before Nicholas went to bed last night, I suggested he let it go but that was not happening! So he put some grass in there for the worm to eat or use as a bed. This morning when we woke up I could see that the worm was dead. I told Nicholas that I didn't think the worm was still alive but he picked it up and said it was fine. The next thing I know, Nicholas is sitting on the couch with the worm next to him on the arm of the couch, watching TV together. All I can say is yes, I made him wash his hands several times.