Long Overdue
Yes, yes, yes, I am very delinquent in posting. Always! Things just pile up and time passes and I forget to sit down and do it. It reminds me of my years writing in a journal. I always had the best of intentions of writing every day and then time would pass and I'd have to write pages and pages to catch up. Now this is my journal. Online. I am trying to keep it somewhat up to date so that Nathan can look back and read all about himself when he is older. I know I still enjoy hearing stories and seeing photos of myself and I am hoping he will too.
So, though I need to go back and fill in for Halloween (such fun) and other photos, here are the latest from Nathan in front of our Christmas tree, at the NJ Children's Museum, and with Todd Brandt at brunch on Sunday.
Nathan is really getting into the Christmas spirit, though our home video of getting the Christmas tree will show otherwise. He was a bit overtired and is very particular about what he wants to do and when he wants to do it so the day we got the tree he didn't want to help bring it in the apartment. We have good footage of him screaming and whining. However, the end result is wonderful and Nathan loves looking at the tree every morning and sitting by it. He is doing very well with keeping the ornaments on.
This past weekend was our first home in a couple of weeks and we enjoyed family time by going to the NJ Children's Museum. I was trying to recreate the experience of the Atlanta Children's Museum which was fabulous. The NJ one was ok. Definitely outdated. But Nathan loved it, particularly the DIGGER, sandbox, real fire truck, and toy space shuttle that was a kiddie ride. That's all that matters anyway.
On Sunday we had brunch with the Brandts and it was nice to see Todd tear it up the way Nathan does. Keeps life (and meals) interesting for sure.
These days Nathan is still not talking much but his communication skills without many words are just amazing. He pushes, pulls, points, makes sounds, uses sign language, and about anything else he can to get his point across. And it works! Sometimes I feel like Scott and I are his special interpretors but even my mom and dad caught on to his messaging when we were with them over Thanksgiving. Today he said "apri" for apricot when he wanted a dried apricot so there is an evolution of words. It is just slower than I thought it would be.
We have also had an evolution of tantrums which has forced me to institute time outs. I think Nathan is getting that Mommy doesn't mess around and Daddy is the softie. Lately the tantrum evoking event is the television. He is obsessed. We avoided it for so long and finally started letting him watch a couple of programs and movies and now he expects it every day. If we don't let him, he will stomp around and throw himself on the ground and keep trying to see if he can win us over. It is a tough battle. We actually enjoy the movies (Nemo, Ratatouille, Cars) but certainly don't want them at the expense of quality time and reading. Thank goodness he still loves his books but otherwise still has trouble entertaining himself for any stretch. I do appreciate the love of movies on road trips and when I need to get something done (or eat) around the house! Double edged sword.
His latest favorite thing is his stuffed bear. He is really into taking care of his bear and "feeding" it, taking it for walks, sleeping with it, and carrying it everywhere. It is very cute and I have heard normal for this age to copycat and pretend. He has not had an attachment to anything but his blankies up until now but this bear is a close second.
We are getting ready for our trip to Orlando for what I know will be a fun Christmas. Nathan runs around the house pointing out Santa Claus and saying "oh oh oh" which sounds like a cough the way he says it. He points out all the Christmas lights and has tried to open a few presents. I think he is just going to love the train set at G.G. and Pop Pop's house and all the presents and attention. And we all are looking forward to getting away.
So now we are current. Just have to take care of the missing entries!
Handsome boy in front of our tree
Close-up. He is wearing a size 8 shoe and 2T tops now - such a big boy!
In shock that there was a DIGGER in the children's museum. He loved it.
Another digger. This one is in the sandbox. He was trying to fill up the digger part with sand.
Todd and Nathan in Hoboken. See how mischevious Todd is and how Nathan just loves it!
So, though I need to go back and fill in for Halloween (such fun) and other photos, here are the latest from Nathan in front of our Christmas tree, at the NJ Children's Museum, and with Todd Brandt at brunch on Sunday.
Nathan is really getting into the Christmas spirit, though our home video of getting the Christmas tree will show otherwise. He was a bit overtired and is very particular about what he wants to do and when he wants to do it so the day we got the tree he didn't want to help bring it in the apartment. We have good footage of him screaming and whining. However, the end result is wonderful and Nathan loves looking at the tree every morning and sitting by it. He is doing very well with keeping the ornaments on.
This past weekend was our first home in a couple of weeks and we enjoyed family time by going to the NJ Children's Museum. I was trying to recreate the experience of the Atlanta Children's Museum which was fabulous. The NJ one was ok. Definitely outdated. But Nathan loved it, particularly the DIGGER, sandbox, real fire truck, and toy space shuttle that was a kiddie ride. That's all that matters anyway.
On Sunday we had brunch with the Brandts and it was nice to see Todd tear it up the way Nathan does. Keeps life (and meals) interesting for sure.
These days Nathan is still not talking much but his communication skills without many words are just amazing. He pushes, pulls, points, makes sounds, uses sign language, and about anything else he can to get his point across. And it works! Sometimes I feel like Scott and I are his special interpretors but even my mom and dad caught on to his messaging when we were with them over Thanksgiving. Today he said "apri" for apricot when he wanted a dried apricot so there is an evolution of words. It is just slower than I thought it would be.
We have also had an evolution of tantrums which has forced me to institute time outs. I think Nathan is getting that Mommy doesn't mess around and Daddy is the softie. Lately the tantrum evoking event is the television. He is obsessed. We avoided it for so long and finally started letting him watch a couple of programs and movies and now he expects it every day. If we don't let him, he will stomp around and throw himself on the ground and keep trying to see if he can win us over. It is a tough battle. We actually enjoy the movies (Nemo, Ratatouille, Cars) but certainly don't want them at the expense of quality time and reading. Thank goodness he still loves his books but otherwise still has trouble entertaining himself for any stretch. I do appreciate the love of movies on road trips and when I need to get something done (or eat) around the house! Double edged sword.
His latest favorite thing is his stuffed bear. He is really into taking care of his bear and "feeding" it, taking it for walks, sleeping with it, and carrying it everywhere. It is very cute and I have heard normal for this age to copycat and pretend. He has not had an attachment to anything but his blankies up until now but this bear is a close second.
We are getting ready for our trip to Orlando for what I know will be a fun Christmas. Nathan runs around the house pointing out Santa Claus and saying "oh oh oh" which sounds like a cough the way he says it. He points out all the Christmas lights and has tried to open a few presents. I think he is just going to love the train set at G.G. and Pop Pop's house and all the presents and attention. And we all are looking forward to getting away.
So now we are current. Just have to take care of the missing entries!
Handsome boy in front of our tree
Close-up. He is wearing a size 8 shoe and 2T tops now - such a big boy!
In shock that there was a DIGGER in the children's museum. He loved it.
Another digger. This one is in the sandbox. He was trying to fill up the digger part with sand.
Todd and Nathan in Hoboken. See how mischevious Todd is and how Nathan just loves it!
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