We've Got Personality!

My little ones are so very unique. Nolan is what I would call very affectionate and caring and also very intelligent as well (not that my other one's aren't smart too!). This little guy has me give him a back massage, back scratch, belly rub, and eyebrow rub each night before bedtime. He loves the touch sensation, and is always eager to give lots of hugs and kisses. Maybe he is this way because I always wanted to hold him nonstop as a baby, since I was still freshly mourning the loss of my mother....this little guy helped me through the worst pain in my life...he's my little angel, and doesn't even know it!

There's no need to mention, at this point, that the kid is obsessed with laundry. Our new neighbor borrowed Matt last night to help hook up her washer and dryer. An excited Nolan got to accompany his daddy for this event. To my surprise, though, he ended up telling me more about playing Wii with our neighbor than the details of her washer and dryer!

Then, there's my precious little girl. Natalie isn't exactly what I would consider a typical girl....which may sprout from being surrounded by boys! She's as rough as they come, and tough as a pine knot! She's the most independent, strong-willed, and determined little girl I have ever been around. She has recently started playing some Dora games on the computer, and within a few days, she no longer needs any assistance....in fact, she becomes agitated if I do try to help her. She still has quite a temper, but is much better controlled than before. She loves to give love as well, but only on her terms! She's become a Mommy's girl here of late, and nothing could make me happier....

Natalie's food allergies are gone....enough so that the doctor felt there was no reason to test her for food allergies at this time, since she has no adverse affects from any type of food now. However, I did tell the doctor about her sneezing fits and that I suspected seasonal allergies....so she was tested for that, and of course she's got them! Some trees, grasses, cats and dogs.....her worst time of year will be the spring, so if the medicine the doctor prescribed doesn't do the trick, we'll have to try some nasal sprays or possibly some shots down the line.

Finally, my little man Nathan....who is as "boy" as they come. He loves trucks and balls and is as awnry as they get! I can't seem to get upset at the little guy no matter what he does because he is SO sweet. He holds his little lips pursed together and grins, walks with his hands behind his back, and is always looking to find something to get into. He is also my little charmer with the females. Anytime we're out (especially restaurants) he's looking for a lady to woo. Last week when we ate out, we were seated beside a table of two young women who were noticeably on a date with each other. Nathan tried his best to win them over, but was unable to do so! Luckily, a little later, a mother and her two girls came to another table close by, and he was able to ham it up with them really well.

One final note on Nathan....which he will love when he's older (yea right).....he normally has a dirty diaper after he wakes from his morning nap. Yesterday was no different. As soon as I walked in the room, I knew he had pooped. When I got a little closer to him, I noticed something on his face.....it was poop! He had taken off his diaper and pooped in the bed. He apparently played in the stuff because he was covered from his head to his toes...and of course it was all over his hands, and he was still sucking his thumb....GROSS! I got him all cleaned up and have decided to never put him to bed again with no pants over his diaper!