We had a lovely Saturday here. I woke up and read to David, then, while I exercised he and daddy went to swimming class and when he got back, it was family photo time. At first, there was a little moment.
but soon it passed and the boys were looking at Daddy’s toolset.
I love how I can tell he’s squishing the boys in this photo. Just like I do all the time.
And then I got in the photo, too.
Nathaniel took the photos, of course. But you can see David eyeing the remote.
and here he is reaching for it.
but we move to tickle time instead. Trying to avoid more drama.
And there’s much laughter, of course.
Then the little boy went to bed and David played wii. After about an hour, we gave up on the little boy and went out to the Cal train to take a little ride since Nathaniel loves trains so much. David was quite happy too.
Nathaniel was scared at first.
But he loved it once we were on. We went down a few stops, got off, had some lunch, and then got back on to come home. When we got off, the boys waved goodbye to the train.
some fruit-shopping and a little more art and our day was over.
At one point, David got really sad and went over to the stairs to cry. I went to sit with him and when Nathaniel saw him, he climbed into his lap to give him a hug. And then he went away and came back with a big truck to encourage him to play and be happy. It touched all of us so much and I think David realized how very much Nathaniel loves him. It was a wonderful moment.
Now they’re sleeping and I am about to write my art journal and then hopefully put together the September newsletter, I’ve been dragging my foot for some reason. I feel tired but happy. Here’s to another full day tomorrow.
Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful for our train ride, it was really fun.
2. I am grateful I finally bound my art pages. I’ll make sure to post it when I post the full book pages.
3. I am grateful for fresh fruit and salads in the fridge.
Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that we went on the Cal Train * {his pick for the journal}
2. I am grateful that I made my lego men play guitar hero.
3. I am grateful that I played wii.
I love reading about your family. I wish I would have done something like this when my kids were little. This is wonderful for the boy’s development. Your “tickle time” tradition is the best!
thank you so so much Roxanne!! 🙂
So glad you had a happy Saturday. That little Nathanial reminds me of one of my kids and how they stopped taking naps at that age too, it can make for a loooong day when they don’t nap. I love the pictures and your tickle time is always fun to see. I’m looking forward to your newsletter, they are a favorite for me and really help me think about my life at the moment too. Have a wonderful Sunday.
yes i am very sad about the naps. i am not willing to accept they are gone just yet 🙂