How is time going by so fast? I ask myself this so often as I watch Nathan grow. Maybe it's because he's my last baby that I cling to his babyhood and mourn a little as it slips away from me. His skin is still so soft and smells so sweet. He still wants his mama and I eat up every instant of that. I know it's impermanent, as is everything. The goodness that comes from knowing that is the immense appreciation I feel in the moments I get when his little arms wrap around my neck, or when he giggles until he [practically can't breathe when I tickle him. I couldn't even attempt to describe who he is growing into. You have to hang out with him to know his charm and absolute adorableness. There's nothing like it. I know, I'm his mom, and I'm biased, but I really do think his little personality is something special, unique and he is SO LOVED by all he has in his life who get to know him well. The things he says! His language is soaring right now and he cracks me up! I need to write more down. He's trying to have power as the littlest in the family and his efforts are valiant. His big sis, as wonderful as she is, can also be sure to put him in his place. What she doesn't realize is how things will shift as he grows and becomes bigger that she is! He's devoted to her. Those moments when they tell each other 'i love you' are the gold in my day. There's nothing more gratifying to a parent. yes!
He's BOY all the way. Loves his trains, cars, helicopters, baseball glove, bats and balls, he loves to read books and watch shows, his mimi goes everywhere with him and comforts him to no end, he loves to wrestle with daddy and have dance parties with mommy, he eats a ton of food, poops 4 times a day (it's a big job- potty training can't come soon enough!), makes up silly words like "mucka bucka" and "ouchie bingo", His smart as a whip and picked up on memorizing knock knock jokes he over heard from Ava. His favorite which he told one night out of the blue at the dinner table was this:
nathan: knock, knock.
us: who's there?
nathan: Ice cream soda
us: Ice cream soda who?
Nathan: Ice cream so the whole neighborhood can hear me!!
He got the family dinner table in hysterics that night. Got every word totally right!
We try and be firm and these's 3's have hit us hard with temper tantrums, so I do hold the line, but sometimes he's too charming and we melt. Brad told him to "sit down!" in his high chair one night, which he replied by saying "You're rockin' the boat!". So now every time we say "nathan please sit down. it's not safe" He's says "sit down! you're rockin the boat! Say dat to me mama!" It's become a joke for all.
I'm so thankful for photographs. This first one is a film photograph and it captures his spirit. captures who he is to me. Something about film does that. I'm so glad for what I do.
He's potty training and we're slow going, but getting there. He just walked over to the potty and pooped the other day, didn't tell anyone! Impressive, but loves to talk poo-poo talk now too. Not so impressive. So boy.
I could write for days about him. He's easy going, but not a push over, like his mama can be and I love that about him. He recovers quickly from injury, emotional or physical and is quick to forgive. He just wants to smile and laugh and play. What a great little master we have living with us, teaching us how to get back to what's important every day.
I love you Nathany-buddy. You have my heart.
xo
caught, trying to catch a squirrel--only nathan would think he could!
That smile kills me every time. I smile so much more with him in my life.
wake up from nappy takes a while. He needs lots of cuddle time.
remote control anything, yes please! Tools, real tools. This kid wants what's most dangerous. knives, saws, hammers, lightbulbs, etc. Of course we say no and he has to settle for his toy version. boo hoo. worst parents ever!
For his birthday we had a glow is the dark dance party. Nathan gets so excited when he sees things that glow. He'll say "it blows!!" So mama stocked up on some glow sticks, a disco ball and made a Nathan themed dance party mix, invited grandparents and Auntie Laura and Amalia and we partied. HARD. It was awesome. If he's in the right mood, all you have to say is "shake your booty, Nathan" and he'll boogie down right there, music or not.
We got him a banana cake with chocolate frosting from icing on the cake. My mouth is watering just thinking about how good it was. And this series of him blowing out the candles cracks me up. Everything done with such gusto! My mom used to describe me that way. ha!
This is sweet Amalia. Born just 4 months before Nathan. So fun to have kids close in age with friends that you love. And Amalia is such a doll. She made the party extra fun with her energy. She was so into it.
Ava all decked out in glow gear!
Amalia all decked out too!
Nana decked out and instagramming for our east coast family, which we missed so much.
Poppi put a new spin on wearing glow sticks altogether, had them around his ears and head. SO MUCH FUN. Everyone danced for the whole duration of the CD, even the grandparens. And we're talking dancing to anything from Raffi to Katy Perry. We had a BLAST!
Happy Birthday little Bud. You make life so fun!
