Adam was gone most of the weekend at a softball tournament, so the boys and I spent some quality time together. Nolan announced he was “having a lot fun” as we drove to the grocery store Saturday morning. I guess it doesn’t take much to entertain him! Saturday afternoon we attended a wedding reception for Adam’s cousin. Sunday morning I decided to take the kids to church. I remember why I don’t particularly like to take them by myself, especially Kale. I nice woman sat next to us during the service and she watched me struggle trying to keep Kale in one spot, while Nolan quietly entertained himself by coloring and drawing pictures. At the end of the service she said that we should do something with Kale, like music classes, because he has such a strong voice. I think she was being nice – but I’m not sure! It’s so funny how many people are sympathetic to parent’s who spend the majority of time chasing their kids in church and not hearing what’s said. After lunch I made a last minute decision to take the kids to the zoo to see the dinosaur exhibit. It was quite an experience getting down there and back, as two of the main roads we take were closed. The kids both napped on the way down, so I’m kinda glad it took longer than expected! Once there we headed straight to the dinosaur exhibit. When you enter the exhibit 2 large dinosaurs greet you and spray water on you. The boys were okay with this, but then it went downhill from there. I wouldn’t say the dinosaurs were particularly lifelike, but they were very large, kinda scary looking and made loud noises. Nolan quickly informed me he didn’t like it and would not get out of the stroller to pose for any pictures. At one point near the end the path was covered with fog and there there was a big dino making lots of noise. Nolan started to freak out, saying “I don’t want to see that, I don’t want to see that!” I pulled the shade on the stroller over his face, told him to cover his eyes and ran past it. Once we were in the play area he was fine, and the boys actually took a great picture on a dinosaur that didn’t move or make any noises! As we left the dino exhibit a tractor pulling 2 trailers appeared at the farm. Nolan asked to go on it, so we hopped on the trailer and took a quick ride to the farm area. The boys had fun petting the goats and cows, and seeing pigs for the first time. They also had fun taking pictures in the cut out chickens! After the trailer ride back I put them back in the stroller and we went to see the bears. It was amazing, because one of the bears was eating fish right in front of the window where the boys were standing. A few minutes later the other 2 bears joined him. I was shocked that Nolan wasn’t scared! We said hi to the red butt monkeys on the way out, and started our trek home. As always a highlight for Nolan is seeing the airplanes land at the airport, so I drove home around the airport so he and Kale could watch the planes. Traffic was still backed up so I drove through Minneapolis to get to the 94. Nolan also loves the tunnel, so that was exciting. When we got home Nolan told Adam all about how “the dinosaurs spit on me with water and then said “roar””. Literally, Nolan just said roar and didn’t make any noise. When you ask Kale what a dinosaur sounds like you get the full effect of “ROAR”!
Nolan sat two of his teddy bears next to one another during bedtime last Friday, on a night when Adam was out. He announced "these 2 bears are best friends." I asked him if he has a best friend and he replied "Daddy is my best friend." Two nights ago when Adam was putting Nolan to bed Nolan asked him where his Lightning McQueen pillow pet came from. Adam told him Santa. Nolan replied "Santa is my best friend." Then, as an afterthought Nolan said "you are too, Daddy." My, how things change when Santa enters the picture!
Jane reported today that when she asked the kids to line up to go to the bathroom this morning Kale was the first one to coming run through the living room yelling "Ok I will!" He beat all the other kids and was the first in line. We sure hope he keeps this up!
A few nights ago we were saying prayers with the boys and Nolan prayed for one last person - who I thought was "the Savior". I looked at Adam in awe, thinking he had really paid attention at church on Sunday. Adam looked at me and replied "he said Xavier". I think I need to pay closer attention to him.
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