My Little Smartie-Pants

Nicholas is starting to enjoy Texas. He gets to ride on his scooter or bike every day as we are constantly taking walks (we've also been trying to "jog" and rollerblade - Nicholas made me do it). He loves being outside, so our backyard has been great for him. I think his favorite is the pool. He went from being completely afraid of the water to submerging his whole body willingly
(while jumping in and while in the water). We think he's about ready for some swim lessons (hopefully this time will be better than the last!). We hit the pool regularly - 3 to 4 times per week - which helps him I know!
We've met some friends in the neighborhood, and I know that will only get better for him. He already has 2-3 kiddos he calls his "friends", which is such a good thing. He still misses his KC friends and talks about them all the time. I don't think he realizes just how long it will be until he sees those friends again...
Nicholas is such a smartie-pants (like his DAD!). He can add and subtract very well, knows words and concepts that are pretty incredible (he just doesn't talk like a little kid anymore!). He probably spends 3 or so hours per day reading (sound familiar?). Nicholas is a voracious reader, like his Mom! He wakes up and reads, reads throughout the day (he's reading next to me right now), and reads in bed before he falls asleep. Sounds like a great day to me! The best part about my 4-year-old is he is old enough but still young enough. We cuddle, hug, kiss often. He just loves his parents, but has an independent streak a mile long! He is a wonderful big brother (unless he is pushing him down, which is not good). We just can't believe our little guy is 4 1/2 and starting his last year of preschool! Can't wait to see all that you become...