Birthday Date

4 years ago today, the 2nd love of my life came into my world and I keep falling more in love with him every day. He's loving, funny, smart, cute and can be the biggest "noodge" ever. We were reminiscing tonight about how just one year ago Nick was still wearing diapers and couldn't put on his own pajamas. He had a slight flip out session during teeth brushing and then 10 minutes later said, "I am sorry I was being naughty and was crying", totally unprompted. It's amazing what can happen over the course of a year. We can't wait to see what Nick's 5th year brings. We are so lucky to have you and love you so much Nicholas Ryan!

I took the day off today and basically let Nick do whatever he wanted all day:
Breakfast - Lucky Charms (aka "cheerio letter and rainbows" - this is a "special treat" cereal)
Wii marathon - probably played for a total of about 2 hours today (the usual daily limit is about half an hour)
Bowling - Nick is always asking us to go bowling since we took him this spring. We always tell him that you can only go bowling when it's raining or when it's winter time because in the summer it's too nice to do something inside.
Movies - I showed him the trailers from the 4 family movies that are out right now and he picked "Cats vs. Dogs - Revenge of Kitty Galore". It was pretty terrible but he liked it so that's all that matters.
Lunch - Popcorn and skittles during the movie.
Nap - 10 minutes in the car
Dinner - Chicken nuggets at Wendy's. Every time we drive by Wendy's he asks us if we can eat chicken nuggets there. Tonight we delivered.
Dessert - cookie dough. Homemade, Nestle Toll House cookie dough. Yum.
Bedtime - 7:25. A little earlier than usual but a 10 minute nap and a busy day = one tired birthday boy!!!

Not quite like Wii bowling!!

Nick 68, Mommy 59. And I was trying!!! So sad.

Who doesn't smile for movie theater popcorn and Skittles???!!!