We were off to see the Wizard . . .

Yesterday, Nicholas and I went to see the Wizard of Oz with Amy and Zachary. We had a fabulous time! Nicholas' eyes were glued to the stage. When he was asking questions, he wouldn't even turn his head for a second, he didn't want to miss what was happening! I thought about watching the movie with him before we went but then I decided that maybe it would be more fun for him to watch it the first time on stage. I asked him afterwards what his favorite part was and his reply was "The whole thing, mom!" What made my day was when I was getting ready he asked, "Why are you wearing pretty clothes mom?" I said, "We are getting dressed up for the play. That's what people do when they go. Why, do you want me to wear something else?" "No, wear your pretty clothes mom, you look very pretty."

Karate

Tonight Nicholas tried Karate for the first time. He absolutely loved it! He was even able to chop the board in half. The other moms were impressed with this, they said usually the kids can't do it the first time. The only down side was that when we came home, he kept Karate chopping me!

Hockey Player

Nicholas has really been improving in his hockey. A few months ago he didn't go near the puck very much when the kids played against each other. Last night, he was following the puck around and actually trying to get it! The kids have jerseys now so they look like a team, it was the cutest thing ever. He is going to try Karate on Monday. I wonder how that is going to go!

Just like Mom

Nicholas has discovered the nurse's office at school. I have received two phone calls home this week because he doesn't feel good. Both times I have been able to convince him to stay yet I think it's becoming a pattern. If he is going to take after me, then he will be up there everyday trying to come home. I just don't think God should punish me like this. I don't even remember all the things like this I put my mom through. Will Markie have perfect kids because he was so perfect growing up??