Meeting Neighbors

So last night, we got to play outside with the kids. Lots of people were out since the weather was nice. We met a few neighbors that also had their kids out. There were 2 little boys, ages 4 and 2 I think...and a little girl who is 22 months. I love watching how Nolan interacts with kids. But, he would still rather talk to the adults. Everyone commented on just how much he talked. He is so smart, sometimes too smart for his own good!!! He's been able to recognize every letter in the alphabet since he was 21 months old, he could also name several shapes including hexagon and octagon, and he could count to 15. Now, he's able to spell his name, type his name on the computer, and we're currently working on writing his name. The letter he struggles with the most is "A".

Natalie, on the other hand at 16 months, doesn't care to talk much...she can say "ball, mommy, and daddy" and that's about it. But, she knows how to get her point across. She also isn't much on other people. While we were outside, she just wanted her daddy to hold her. She is so much like her father. She has a high tolerance for pain and is very tough. Even when she went to the allergist and they pricked her with eight sticks in her back, she didn't even cry...just grunted. I have never seen such a tough little girl. But, then she is also very prissy. Anytime she hears music, she gets up and shakes her hips. I've been trying to capture this on video, but when she sees the camera, she wants that and stops dancing. Even though I never enjoyed dance class as a kid, I am excited to enroll her in a class when she's old enough.

And then there's Nathan. He's only 4 months old, so his personality hasn't yet come to the surface. He's very docile, and is becoming a very good sleeper (which really pleases Mommy). He reminds me a little of Nolan. When Nolan was this age, he wanted to stand all the time. Nathan wants you to hold his little hands so he can get on his feet. He giggles and coos, and it just melts my heart.