What an amazing day I had with my little boy! We started the day off by sleeping in until 8:30, and then spent a few minutes cuddling as we woke up! We had breakfast and then got ready to go to the library for our music time. Nicholas woke up practically saying, "yibree", which is Nick for, 'library'. He had remembered from our conversation the night before that we were going to be going there today. What a crazy memory that boy has! He was such a helper as we got ready, he even picked out books that we could return. I was so proud of us because we were able to get out of the house at the time I had wanted to. Therefore we got to the library early and were able to return some old books and look for a few new ones. Nicholas was ecstatic at the sight of the "yibree", and even more thrilled when we walked in through the doors. He was such a good helper as he helped to put the library books on the conveyor belt so they would be returned. After this we needed to head right to the kid's section where he excitedly start to work on the magnet letter board. While he did this so pleasantly right by my side I was able to pick out some new books for us. Occasionally he would stand up to take a look at some of the books I was picking out and get quite excited! We then had a few minutes and he could play around with the trucks. He was quick to take not of where the heating ducts were. Once he located the heating ducts he informed another little boy that they were, "hot, hot... hot, hot... hot, hot...!" He really does like to be helpful and caring. Then it was time to go and check out our new books and get to music class. We were the first ones to music class, a first for us! He thoroughly enjoyed his time at music class. McPhail provides and excellent program, and how lucky we are that it is free through a grant the library received. Nicholas had another star moment of helpfulness at music class... it was time to put away the silk scarfs that we had been dancing with and Nicholas scanned the room and noticed an extra one on a chair. He immediately rushed over across the circle and picked it up, "Uh, oh... Uh, oh" he said. Now the leader did not notice quite what he was doing and she continued on with her lesson. Well Nicholas knew the scarf was not put away and needed to be, so with a little bit more urgency in his voice he said, "Uh, oh... Uh, Oh!" this caught her attention and the rest of the group, and he was praised for his good dead as he brought the scarf up to her and placed it in her bag. He was so proud of himself, as was I as I watched my little helper. He then stood right in front of her as she continued on with her lesson. He has gotten much more independent and does not panic or look for me when not right by my side. There were so many proud moments I had as I watched Nick interact with the teacher and the other children. He truly is growing up into the little boy I would want him to be. He enjoyed singing the songs, and using the scarf, shakers, and music sticks. However from occasion to occasion he would be sure to mention that he could see the "yibree" on the other side of the glass doors. Another moment to remember from music class was when a boy ran into Nicholas and knocked him over, I came over to check to see if he was ok, and through a whimper he pointed at the boy and said "him" with such frustration in his voice that the boy ran into him. Later when we were playing parachute and the children were under the parachute, Nicholas spotted the little boy again and pointed to him and said "out!" Like I said he does not forgot things.
Next we had a lunch date at Noodles, where we were able to use our buy one get one noodlegram. We enjoyed a lovely lunch date and Nicholas does such a nice job eating with a fork!
We then headed for home, and as I had hoped Nicholas fell asleep on the ride home. We also found out that Daddy would be coming home tonight! A much sought after surprise!
I was able to get Nicholas from car to crib, a feat I always quite proud of. Therefore I had time to go for a run with baby and get a few things done around the house.
As usual Nicholas woke up all smiles ready to go again. We decided to headed outside for some fresh air, as the temps were in the mid 20's and colder air is expected to come our way next week. Nicholas was not interested in shoveling today, instead he wanted to go "pay"(play). He started to walk around the back of the house, and pointed at his pirate ship. So "Ahoy Matey" we headed to the snowy pirate ship. Of course I had to dig the snow out of the pirate ship as Nicholas is not a big fan of getting snow on his mittens or boots. However I am hearing less "Uh, oh's" when such occurrence happens, and more and more noticing him just brush his "mi, mis" off. We then played in the pirate ship for quite some time until his eye caught his sand table. However before we went to the sand table Nicholas noticed me cleaning off the patio table, and informed me that that was for eating. We then played in the partially frozen sand table for quite some time. He was thrilled to see all of his sand table toys again, especially the ball that we have spent hours hiding in the sand. He was able to name the shovel, rake, and spoon!
We finally headed on in and had some grapes for snack and the got ready for Wyatt's 2nd birthday party. Before we could go though, Nicholas wanted to take another stab and going to the "batroom"(bathroom) on his potty. At this point I thought that we were never going to get to the party. As last night Nicholas was instant on going to the "batroom" and we spent like an hour on the toilet. Well he actually did have to go last night and if I hadn't felt the need to brush my teeth he probably would have gone in his potty rather than on our bathroom floor. Oh well, so here we were trying again. Well nothing happened and then I convinced him that we should get dressed. However Nicholas did not care for the blue and white striped sweater I had picked out for him, and said "no, no" when I went to put it on him. Therefore I went and pulled down two more choices of sweaters he could where. He choose the "moo" (moose) sweater and he excitedly let me put it on him.
Off we went to Wyatt's birthday party, or his "happy" as Nicholas calls it. He thought the present was for "dama" (grandma) at first as her birthday was the last birthday we had celebrated. Nicholas and Wyatt were excited to see each other and headed to the fort portion underneath his slide immediately. How adorable was that! Nicholas loved Wyatt's basement where Leah had set up a large motor area. He loved climbing up the ladder of the slide and sliding into the ball pit! Over and over again he did that! Then he saw a hula hop and picked it up and said, "bubble". Again with his amazing memory when we were in Owego, NY the Children Museum had a hula hop that you would bring up and a large bubble would go around you. Gosh I love my boy! He wasn't sure at first off dinner, but I was very pleased with him as he did a good job eating it. He even got a compliment about what a good eater he was! Way to go Nick! He was very excited to have some cake, as he also calls "happy".
We then left that part after some more playing, and giving Wyatt a hug good bye. We headed to Target to get some diapers, Rainbow to get some groceries, and the gas station to get some gas and a car wash. Nicholas enjoyed playing with my coupon book at Rainbow, and kept saying, "coopon, coopon", what a little shopper! He was again such a good helper and good buy as we ran our errands, and then when we got into the car wash started to become panicked. He does not like car washes. No tears came, but he was not so sure about what was going on. He did calm himself down though, and I think we were both glad when it was over.
We then got home after some lovely singing in the car and unloaded the car and then Nicholas. Again my little helper grabbed one of the grocery bags, and said, "heavy, heavy," but that didn't stop him from carrying the bag all the way into the kitchen. Once in the kitchen he started to unload the bag and helped my put all of the groceries away. I am so lucky! We then had a snack of, "yoyo" (yogurt) and headed to bed.
When I went to change Nick's diaper he started to cry. I then figured out he wanted to try to go to the bathroom again. Well by all means, I am not going to stop my child from trying to potty train himself. So I got him all ready to sit on the potty. He was sitting there, grunting a bit, stuffing some toilet paper in the little bowl, and what not. I decided to go get some books to read to him, when all of a sudden I feel a little wet on me. Then I hear Nick go, "Uh, oh!" Well the potty we have does not have the guard for when boys go to the bathroom, so the potty was coming out of the toilet a bit. I told him that is ok, and then I put my hand up to block it and he continued to go! He was so proud! I was so proud! Let's hope this continues. Tomorrow I think we will go get a potty with a guard just in case!
We then finished getting ready for bed and read our stories. As we talked about the day, he remember the "yibree", "puppy" (Daisy Wyatt's dog), he also added that the "puppy owside" as Daisy did have to go outside, and "candle blow" from Wyatt's cupcake!
Nicholas certainly is my pride and joy! We had such an amazing day together. I feel so lucky to call him my son!
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