Vrooom

Today was low key. We ran an errand this evening and then stayed in to see if any trick-or-treaters would show up. I put our pumpkin on our doorstep and turned on our porch light. But no one showed!

That's okay, me and the little buddy had fun anyway.

Picture is of Nico sitting in a laundry basket vrooming his tractor around. He was making the typical "Vrooooom" noise, that's why his lips are pursed.

Daddy Time

Most every morning, Guy is still awake when Nico gets up. So we go into his room and sing his wake up song (which he bounces to while continuing to lie down), get him dressed, and then Guy and Nico watch an episode of Shaun the Sheep while I make breakfast. That's the first picture.

The second picture is of Guy and Nico sharing some cupcakes that I made today. Nico ate two and a half of them!

Nico's fever was gone this morning, he is just dealing with a runny nose and some coughing.

Mild Day

Beautiful, mild day today. 68 degrees, a bit of a warm wind, perfect day for the zoo!

Nico ended the day with a fever and some sneezing/coughing and a runny nose. Do you think it's because he enjoys licking the playground equipment whenever we go to the park?

Doubling Up

Nico drinking his milk and water at the same time.

Meatloaf and Halloween Party

"But if you bake the carrot into a meatloaf, then I will eat it! A lot of it."

We went to a Halloween party today. Guess who Nico dressed up as.

Veggie Eater

"Mom, I really don't want to eat this carrot!"

All Sorts of Things

Nico is definitely feeling better. He is eating much more and his energy level has returned to normal. This means that we needed to get out of the house more to burn off some energy! Yesterday I didn't read the signs very well so we stuck around the house a bit too much, and it was evident in his sleeping last night. He was up every few hours and woke up for the day an hour earlier than usual. This usually happens when he hasn't been active enough during the day.

We went to the zoo this afternoon after his nap (picture is him climbing up the giraffe slide at the zoo). It is getting colder outside so we tend to do things outdoors in the afternoon instead of the early morning.

Then this evening we went to play with the train at Barnes and Noble after buying some groceries.

His appetite is high for avocados. He has eaten two avocados today. I mix up mashed avocado with parmesan cheese, mustard, and a cut up chicken pancake, put it in a bowl, and he shoves big spoonfuls of it into his mouth. He has also been drinking "juice", which is an apple cider vinegar drink that has added grape juice to it. He loves those.

Oh and check out the picture I added to the VBS entry!

Walk in the Rain

Nico all dressed up to go for a walk in the rain.

Markers

Nico drew all over his arms with a brown marker today. I am grateful that it was so easy to wash off!

Feeling Better

I definitely think Nico is on the mend. He asked to eat EGGS today and also ate an entire avocado. That was a long "7-10 days" for HF&M disease.

Here he is towing a bus behind his new tow truck that Gma Salisbury brought him.

Preparation and more illness

Preparing for Daddy's return by changing the sheets.

Both Nico and I were sick tonight! What is going on in this house, hmm?

Low key

Another low key day, playing inside, hoping that Nico will feel better!

Pumpkin Patch

Another shot of the same park, but in the morning. Lighting is different.

This afternoon, Guy left for PA and then Nico and I went to the pumpkin patch. Picture of us on the hay ride. He wasn't feeling very well, and I shouldn't have kept him out for so long. He got sick again tonight.

I think I've surmised that Nico has Hand Food and Mouth Disease. He was exposed to it a few weeks ago, and it can cause a general icky feeling for 7-10 days. He has the sores on his mouth, and he keeps getting sick!

Another recovery day

Nico was sick again a few nights ago. Record breaking amount of illness in this house the past few months! I am making some changes in Nico's diet to help support his immune system, we'll see if it helps! He brought his garbage truck into the living room (he had just finished filling it with every one of his micro machines), and placed it next to the iPad so he could watch Shaun the Sheep while playing and drinking his soda.

Sleepy and Park Time

When I came home from my chiropractor appointment, I found Guy and Nico snuggled on the couch. Guy was actually asleep and didn't wake up when I opened the door or when I took this picture. Poor sleepy boy.

Also a shot of Memorial Park. We went there twice today. The second time we went, we ran into one of my mommy friends that I met a few weeks ago. It was cool to run into her again! She is a digital artist with a studio downtown. http://redbeanrobot.com

Samples

At the market this morning, I gave Nico a sample of gluten free bread. They were arranged neatly onto toothpicks. He ate it right away and asked for another. So, one more. But this one he held onto. He didn't eat it until we got home. He switched hands with it so I could buckle him into his carseat, and also while taking him out. After getting home, in it went to his mouth and he promptly asked for more. Good thing I bought two loaves of it!

Preparation

This evening Nico and I prepared for Guy's birthday tomorrow by making him a pumpkin pie and also making him a card. One from each of us. Nico really enjoys dumping things into bowls with spoons, so he enjoyed dumping the sugar and other spices into the mixing bowl for the pumpkin pie. Every morning he also helps me start laundry by dumping the detergent into the washer for me. He is a good helper.

The picture is from this morning. We went to the Botanical Garden with Allicia and Evie (and Liz and Miles were there too). We got in free because their pass allows one guest. All of the scarecrows are up, and the weather was mild and pleasant. We had a lot of fun. Allicia shared some of Evie's cheese with Nico.

Parks

Two parks today. Old park and Memorial park. Memorial park is a relatively new one we've been going to. It's a few streets down from the Co-op. It was a perfect temperature today, and lots of orange leaves on the trees and sun.

Bobbing for Legos

A few pictures today, since I couldn't choose. I was all set to just post the first one, but then this evening another photo op presented itself.

The first one is while we were on a walk. Nico wouldn't nap today at his normal time, so we went on a long walk to pick up something from my homeopath. She works in our neighborhood, so it wasn't too far. And he took a nap afterward.

The second picture is Nico bobbing for legos in his lego tub. He never actually caught any with his mouth, but he did have a few good laughs after falling in a few times.

Car Sorting

Nico sorting cars in his room.

The Grandpa and Grandma Show

The boys went up to the cabin today for a Soup Party.

After they got home we Facetimed with Grandpa and Grandma Russell.

Halftone

New app on the iPad makes pictures self explanatory.

Eating Pancakes

Nico eating his pancakes. I made him some special almond flour ones. Spread with peanut butter and topped with syrup. And some raw COW'S milk this time.

Shoes

In Daddy's shoes.

Grilled Cheese

Nico eating a grilled cheese sandwich for the first time, while watching Go Diego Go.