All About Nicholas

Anyone who knows much about Nicholas knows that he HATES water on his head. This is frustrating as he doesn't normally enjoy the pool (unless his head is above water the WHOLE TIME), sprinklers, or washing his hair in the bathtub. Needless to say, the kid would not consider the idea of a shower. On Friday, we bribed him! We told him we would buy him some special Spiderman body wash if he took a shower. So, after much coaxing, he got into the shower with Jason & it was successful!!! Since then, he has taken TWO MORE SHOWERS!!!! YEAH!!! This is big - maybe he'll even learn to ENJOY water!
Yesterday, we loaded up the family in the car and went back to Waterfall Park. Nicholas climbed the big rock they have (yes, that is for KIDS to play on - scary, right?) and rode his bike around on a path while I pushed Matthew in the stroller. We were out early as to avoid the heat & humidity of the day!
This morning, I had a typical post-pregnancy clothing meltdown (why do only MATERNITY pants fit???). Nicholas overhead and wanted to know why I was upset & crying. I told him the basics... when I got dressed (in maternity pants that I don't think ever fit while I was pregnant and a non-maternity shirt), he commented that my clothes fit fine and I look cute. What a sweetie! He makes it his job to make me feel better and I love him for it. Right now, he's in his room listening to his Veggie Tales Christmas CD and whisper-singing every word. He's whispering because his brother is sleeping in the next room! So considerate - he usually yells a lot during Matthew's sleepy times!