Book Scratch

Nathan got a papercut at school today while "reading" a book. He came home with a band-aid on his finger. When I asked him what happened to his finger he replied, "I got a book scratch".

Hide-n-Seek

Nathan likes to play hide-n-seek now. Here's how it usually works:

Nathan: Let's play hide-n-seek! You count and I'll hide.
Mom/Dad: Okay! 1, 2, 3...
Nathan: You have to cover your eyes.
Mom/Dad: Oh, I see (with eyes covered), 1, 2, 3, 4...
Nathan: And when you're done counting, come to my room and find me.
Mom/Dad: You're not supposed to tell me where you're hiding!
Nathan: Oh, yeah.
Mom/Dad: 1, 2...
Nathan: Cover your eyes!
Mom/Dad: Okay. 1, 2, 3...
Nathan: When you get to 10, come to my room and find me in the closet!

Xmas Preview

I know it's way too early, but I couldn't resist when I found Nathan's old Santa hat in a drawer. I think I'm going to have to get another one!

Leaf Piles

Nathan helped Dad rake up all the leaves in the backyard. Then he came inside and invited his brother to jump into the piles with him. I had to snap a few pictures!

Brother vs. Mother

Nathan does not like to get up in the mornings. I try and try to get him out of bed in the mornings so we have a chance of making it to school on time. It's nearly impossible some mornings. But I've discovered that Nathan will jump out of bed on his own if I bring Mathew into his room. He hurries over to give his brother hugs and kisses. He'll even throw in a little song and dance. It can't be that easy... can it?