That's right

Nathan is 3 years old, we have a cop in the house,

and this morning he ate his first donut!

He wasn't too sure about it at first but once he got a taste dug right in

I know it's hard to believe, but I don't ever buy donuts at the store and we don't really stop for them (and that includes my husband who is a police officer-contrary to popular belief)

Gotta finish it off with a nice glass of milk (yes, he chose the pink donut and happens to be drinking out of the one pink glass we own)

He ate the entire thing! 

(don't tell anyone but mommy had two.  One for me and one for the baby!)

Finally

It's here, in all it's red glory!



I was worried that Nate wouldn't like it because it was so different from his loaner one. But he didn't seem to mind a bit. We put the new wheels on and the guy couldn't even get the plastic off of them before Nate was tearin' it up.



He's finally able to look out the window himself-the old one was too low.







Aaaand I finally found the cord to upload video! Hooray! This is one I took today...it's not much because my battery died. I just can't get a break with this thing.

***UPDATE*** I just tried to upload the video TWICE and it won't load! AAaaaaahhhhhh!!!

Sweet treat

We went for ice cream the other week for my 30th birthday. It dawned on me sometime before we left that Nathan had never had his very own ice cream cone before (this is partially because he has been hot and cold with ice cream-sometimes he likes it and will eat it, other times he won't touch it- and also partially because I can not stand him being a sticky mess). I decided to let go of my fears of sticky hands and clothes and let him have at it. And boy, did he ever. He ate THE. WHOLE. THING. and was in heaven. See for yourself!

Lucky Duck

Continuing our Independence Day fun, we headed out west to Lile, IL and the Eyes to the Skies Festival. Unfortunately, due to the weather there were no hot air balloons to be seen. After a brief downpour (during which we were lucky enough to be sitting under a large tent, eating delicious Greek food) we headed over to the carnival.

I just love carnivals. Everything from the food,


to the rides,





to the games,



to the bright colors,



to the weird carni people (okay, maybe not that last part).



Except this time was a little different. I got to experience it in a whole new way - through my little one's eyes. Although he wasn't too fond of the loud noises, he loved the lights and excitement. And even riding the carousel for a change!





And then we saw the game I remember playing at every carnival as a little girl. The Ducky Game (don't know if that is the official name, but that's my official name for it). So of course we had to stop and let Nate play his first official Ducky game!



He wasn't so sure about it at first, but with a little coaxing from dad,



he came around!



Not that I'm wishing time away - but I can't help but think about all the things he is just going to get this year. Pumpkins, trick or treating, apple picking, not to mention the holidays. I just love experiencing all this stuff with him!

Music to a Momma's ears

That's right

this little boy is a Cubs fan.



I don't have the heart to tell him



that being a Cubs fan



is sometimes a sad and disappointing road.



But we wouldn't have it any other way.

Self help take 2

Remember when I wrote about Nathan's new OT goals? One of them was feeding himself 50% of the time with assistance to scoop. I took a couple pics of him attempting (and promptly giving up and using his hands). Well, here is an update.



I don't know why this made me cry, but it did. I realize it's progress, a milestone met, one therapy goal made. But it's also one more thing he doesn't need me for anymore. And once upon a time not so long ago, he used to look so small in that chair. As much as I hate it I am all too quickly watching my baby turn into a big boy. Yesterday at Target I bought him two shirts that were on clearance. Do you know what size they were? 2T! 2T! I simply can not wrap my mind around the fact that my little baby is officially out of the baby section. I also can't help but look longingly at all the baby clothes when I now walk past the baby section instead of shopping in it. ;) Sigh.

I'd say he did a pretty good job! (Never mind all the yogurt that ended up on his bib-he really did get quite a bit in his mouth!)

Spaghetti time!

Tonight was Nathan's first experience with spaghetti. Let's just say it was a successful one. He actually figured out how to slurp up the noodles!



And later, after we began the daunting task of cleaning him up,



he found some more in his bib!

Nate's first hair cut

Okay, I ended up giving in. He was starting to look a little like the Donald. We went to a really cute place called "Pigtails and Crew cuts". When we got there they asked what he liked to watch on tv (um...he's 13 months old, he doesn't watch tv!) They had little TVs at each station, and I must say the Elmo DVD they picked did help him stay focused and hold his head still. He was such a good boy, didn't get scared but was more curious than anything. I didn't think he had that much hair to cut but as I was sitting there the stylist just kept cutting and more and more hair kept falling. They saved some of it and Nathan got a little certificate with a picture and a lock of his hair as a keepsake. That made me feel a little better. 20 minutes and $22 bucks later (seriously, for a few snips...really!) I had an older, more maintained looking little boy! I am definately glad we did it. After his nap today it looked the same, no pouf or crazy pieces sticking out. It's sad to think that we have used up most of those firsts...


Temporarily distracted by Elmo on the TV


Too bad she couldn't have cut my hair while we were at it...it's really too long!


Since he didn't get to sit in the "fun" chairs we let him try one out for his pic on the certificate. Ryan chose this one even though there was a much more size appropriate one next to it. When I asked why, his response was "I'm not letting him sit in a firetruck!" I must have momentarily forgot the whole cops are better than firemen thing...my mistake!


Posing with daddy and showing off his new do!