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The BEST part...

...about getting a haircut are the LOLLIPOPS and BALLOONS you get when its all done!   [ AND the movie you get to pick out and watch during... AND the cool firetruck and race-car you got to sit in and drive...AND the cool new wallet Mommy got for us to keep our "money".]   They sure know how to treat a guy...huh?  Thanks Ponytail & Buzz-cuts! 

March "Madness"!

ABOVE PHOTO TAKEN: MARCH 27, 2010 - "BACKYARD PLAY PALS"

 
Are the posts seeming a bit scarce around here lately?

Well, get ready for plenty of backdating and lag time alike!  Truth is... our schedules and lives have been chock full of changes lately.  I started a new position on March 1st and am no longer a work from home/stay at home/ keeping home Mom.  (Well...at least everything except the staying at home part.) All other duties/responsibilities are still "near and dear".  From one day to the next everything has changed! The boys started full time daycare and have done so well thus far.  I think we're all "underwhelmed" about the earlier mornings, but so far, so good.  Rod has been able to work in town more and the juggling, shuffling, shift/role changes are in full effect, staying afloat.  Here are some March happenings I want to record/remember:

March 11: Nick made his first real basketball shot/goal. (in a high basket) 5ft

March 15: Nathan made his first basketball shot/goal in the high basket. 5ft

March 22: First time @ an Inflatable Play Zone.  We took the boys to PUMP IT UP for a Magic Show and Bounce Night.  Nathan did the obstacle courses, slides, etc. effortlessly... He LOVED it.  Nick wanted nothing to do with it and had to be "toted" up and through.  Finally toward the end he got in one of the big bounces with balls. Didn't do much other than hold a few balls and people watch...but at least he warmed up enough to be in the thing! 

March 26: First KISS - WOWZER! I picked Nathan up from Daycare that evening and an especially cute little lady pal gave him a big hug and kiss goodbye. (On the cheek) ...I think he actually turned pink!

March 27: Visit to the Safari Park - We ventured out over the weekend to a "drive-thru" Safari Park for opening day.  (Will post separately)

March 30: ALL DAY UNDERWEAR - Nathan spent his entire first day "out" in underwear! Car rides, all day @ daycare and back home, all in the same pair!  Bye Bye pull-ups, hello FREEDOM!

Wellness Check-Ups & STATS!

Back on the 23rd of February, I took the boys for thier 18month and 3yr check ups. Both are doing really well in thier gross and fine motor development, language skills, social development and nutrition.  Nathan has even made it to the 49th percentile on his weight, which is a MAJOR achievement! His picky-eating stage had been quite the battle, but I am so happy, relieved and at ease to say it's OVER!  He eats and tries nearly everything now!   My former "Hunk-of-Chunk" Nicholas, on the other hand is starting to display his picky eating habits and thinning out a bit as he grows taller. Stats are:

NICHOLAS - 18m                           |                 NATHAN - 3yr                

WEIGHT.............27lbs 4oz (60%)           WEIGHT..........32lbs (49%)

HEIGHT..............35"         (94%)            HEIGHT..........38"    (56%)

CLOTHING..........2T                               CLOTHING.......3T

SHOE SIZE........7.5                               SHOE SIZE....9.5

They are nearly the same size! I would have never imagined such a thing so soon with them being 18 months apart.  Nick seems to be a "bigger" kid for his age and while Nathan started out in high percentiles as well...he's definitely averaged out a lot.  Over the trials with his eating habits and sporadic illnesses, I've always wondered if it was hindering his growth/development...but I suppose it was mostly Mommy jitters. He's super smart and quite the kid!  His daycare teachers have recently told me that he already knows "everything" they are teaching in class. (Colors, numbers, letters, Sounds, Animals, Early Handwriting, etc.) I felt really great about that. I guess I haven't done too shabby of a job with them at home!  They're lots of work, but I'm glad their my "work" to have!  ...and now for a few FAVS:

Nick's Current Favorites:

Foods: Yogurt, Milk, Bananas, Grits, Strawberries, Corn, Cereal, Chicken Nuggets, Rice, Potatoes, Apple Sauce

Toys: Basketball or any Ball, phones, stuffed buddies/bears

Activities: Dancing, Drawing on his Etch-A-Sketch

Likes: Hugs & Kisses, Washing Hands, Kitchen utensils

Dislikes: Washing hair, Brushing teeth, Sitting still 

Popular used words/phrases: Come On!, What happened?, Go Play!    

 

Nathan's Current Favorites:

Foods: Yogurt, Strawberry Milk, Crackers, Pancakes, Bacon, Cheese, "Shaped" Turkey Sandwiches, Cereal, Cheeseburgers, Chicken Nuggets, Egg Rolls, Pizza, Tortillas, Breads, Grapes  

Toys: Thomas the Train, Puzzles, Learning Laptop

Activities: Riding bikes, Cooking, Drawing, Running, Wrestling

Likes: Racing, Hi Fives, Chuggington (Disney Cartoon)  

Dislikes: Spinach, Cleaning up toys, Water, His coat zipped all the way up

Most used words/phrases:  Check it Out! , Yikes-a-mundo! ,Let me help you, It's okay!