Nathan's first day of Preschool

I have been slacking a bit on updating the blog lately, so I apologize to those who enjoy reading the posts and seeing the pictures. Nathan had his first day of preschool on Sept. 9. It was more or less a get acquainted day with all the other kids and their parents. It was nice for Nathan to have a couple of hours to meet and play with his new classmates, as it was for Dan and I to get a chance to meet some of the parents. Nicholas also had a blast playing with all the toys and kids. He seems to think that he is the one going to school! Neither of them wanted to leave when it was time to go. Wednesday was the real test for Nathan. Dan brought him to school, and he walked right in and put his backpack on the hanger with his name on it (which we pointed out to him on Monday). His teachers Miss Debbie and Miss Chicken say that he is doing well and that he is a very busy little boy, which we already knew! He seems very comfortable with the preschool and asks me every day if it is time to go to school yet. He also makes it a point to tell Nicholas that he is going to school all by himself and that Nick can't go. I think he enjoys some time away from his brother, as I think Nicholas is liking the fact that he gets to spend some alone time with me as well as all the toys!

Birthday Party 2008

We had a joint birthday party for the boys on August 30, 2008. We do this because Nathan's birthday is August 3 and Nick's birthday is October 2, so we try to do it right inbetween the two birthdays. This year we rented a bouncy house and all the kids had a blast. Nathan practically spent all day jumping, and Nicholas was pretty timid at first but at the end of the party he actually got in with Dan and started jumping around and enjoying himself. It was a warm day and luckily the rain held off so we were able to enjoy the party on our new deck. The boys definitely enjoyed opening the presents and inhaling cake and ice cream. Nicholas was hording all the gifts that were toys and wouldn't let anyone else play with them. I guess we will have to work on sharing. Nathan played so hard that he ended up regergitating whatever he did eat towards the end of the party. He also was still getting over a cold and had a belly ache all day so basically he was a bit dehydrated. Once we realized this we pumped him full of water and he crashed as soon as his head hit the pillow. However, he vomitted again the next morning but that was the last time. I think everyone had a good time, and enjoyed the food and company. I think Nathan said it best (while I was jumping in the bouncy house with him before the party even started), "this is the best birthday ever!" I guess the bar has been set, we will have to start brainstorming to try and compete with Birthday 08'

Some of my favorite Pics

Well I haven't had many blog worthy activities lately. Old Home day in Gilford was the only day that was eventful and I had to go and forget the camera. Either way the boys enjoyed the parade and I enjoyed my fried dough and cotton candy! I just thought that I would post some of my favorite pics since I hadn't blogged in a few weeks. For some reason I was not able to find the pics of Nick's birth so I could post a picture of that but I found some others of him that I love. The ones were we are all dressed up were taken at my sister Ashley's wedding back in January. The where Nathan looks like "Joe Dirt" was taken at Halloween, this one I think is hilarious. I guess this is how his hair might look had we let it grow long! Well I hope you enjoy these oldies but goodies!

Look at me!

I couldn't resist posting these two pics. The first one of Nicholas is what happenes when you let a 2 year old eat a fudgecicle. The one of Nathan was taken while Nicholas was having a nap, he was very happy to have the Gator all to himself!

Happy 4th Birthday Nathan

Happy Birthday Nathan! Well he turned 4 on August 3rd, over a week ago and I am just now getting the pictures uploaded. It was a great day for a birthday. Dan's mom "Grammy" came up to help us celebrate, as well as Aunt Princie and Uncle Mickey. We went out for dinner, then came back for ice cream cake. Nathan enjoyed having everyone sing to him and being able to blow out his candle. Looking at the pictures you would think that is was Nick's birthday. He preferred to eat the cake without a fork. It reminded me of the Brady Bunch episode where Peter is in the ice cream eating contest and can't use his hands, need I say more! I think Nick was wanting it to be his birthday because when I was putting up to bed he said he wanted a birthday party. I remember when I was younger and it was one of my sister's birthdays I always wanted it to be mine too. He only has to wait a month and a half before it is his turn. I can't believe our oldest son is 4, the time has gone by so quickly. Before I know it he will be 18 and off to college, so I better not blink!

John Deere Gator

So sorry it has taken me so long to post something new, it has been a bit busy lately, but that is no excuse. Anyway, This John Deere Gator is a Birthday gift for the boys from "Tickle". They were so excited to get it and the first day they were very good about sharing it. Since then we have had some ups and downs with taking turns. Nathan is a good driver, and Nicholas, well not so much. In fact we had a few collisions when Nick drove it for the first time. And Nathan actually fell off of it while Nick was having his turn. Since it has been raining they haven't had a chance to drive it. So the other day while there was a break in the weather we headed outside. Both boys wanted to drive it first of course, and some bad behavior took place. There was biting, head butting and pushing. I had to intervene and drag them both off of this toy. I declared that they would not get to drive it anymore that day, and then we had some meltdowns. Thankfully Dan arrived shortly after and took Nathan with him to the store while Nicholas went up for a much needed nap. This was not a productive lesson on sharing and hopefully they will be better about it in the future. You can be sure that I will let you know!

Antique Tractor Show

As most of you may know, Nathan and Nicholas are obsessed with tractors. They love all kinds of tractors but I am sure if you asked them what their favorite kind of tractor is they would say "John Deere". They know different models, what the different tractors do, and they especially love to watch the John Deere DVD's. You read right, they make John Deere DVD's, can you believe it. I guess our boys are not the only John Deere fanatics around. Well, as luck would have it I read in ParentingNH that there was going to be an Antique Tractor show in Eliot, ME which isn't far from Dover at all. There was no way we would miss this opportunity to see Nathan and Nicholas' eyes light up, and the absolute amazement on their faces. We arrived around 1pm, and even I was amazed at all the tractors that were being displayed. At 2pm they had a tractor parade, which was fun to watch. Then there was a tractor pulling a train of kids, and of course our boys wanted a ride. It brought them all around the farm grounds, the boys actually didn't mind sitting next to each other. At first Nick wanted to climb out, but once they got going they really seemed to be enjoying themselves. Infact, they wanted to go again, but with each ride costing $4.oo we figured one ride was enough. We walked around some more then figured we had seen all that we set out to see and decided to head home. It was hot and humid, and we did our best to pump water into the boys, but when we got home Nathan told me that his head hurt, then was saying his belly hurt and that he was going to "throw up soon" , so I grabbed a mixing bowl and sure enough, everything came out. He did manage to get most of it in the bowl, and when he was done exclaimed "it looks like soup", yeah not any soup I would want to eat. Shortly after his regurgitation he was back to his normal self. I am guessing it was either the french fries he ate at the tractor show or dehydration. Either way he felt better afterwards and you never would have known it to look at him. All in all it was a great day and as Dan and I were saying our goodnights they were still talking about the tractors at the show. Can you guess what their dreams were about?