Open & Close

So really, you probably want to know what's going on with Nathan, not my gutters and windows. Well, a lot actually. He is quite the toddler now. Temper tantrums and all. I told you I knew it was coming - it's just a surprise when it actually does. The falling to the ground, throwing back of the head, whining and crying as if the end of the world is upon us. Yes, this is a regular occurrence more and more. But all that aside, Nate is mostly a happy baby. He has learned to pull open drawers - low heavy ones with files in them; taller and smaller ones with candles in them. Ones with video cameras and nail files and lotions and books! A whole new world is out there in those drawers! And doors - he just loves to open and close things. So now he will go into a room, turn around and close the door. So when I go looking for him when he so masterfully escapes I can't just look down a hallway. I have to go open the doors too. As long as he can't reach the locks . . .

Nathan also LOVES to be outside. He will bring me his sandals so we can put them on and go outside. When Grandma Jo was here a few weeks ago we went outside with her in the evenings to water the flowers. He has since been carrying the water can around trying to take care of the flowers.

He also just loves water (even the water in the toilet bowl - Ick!). Baths are a favorite time for him and when we do go out and water with the hose he likes to stick his hands out and feel the sprinkles. We must get a sprinkler this summer! For his birthday, Nonni and Poppi Stan got him a big pirate-ship-looking thing for playing with water. I can't wait to set it up and play. Hopefully soon and on the deck at the new place . . . ?

Lots of other stuff going on that I'll add in another post soon. In the meantime I have to go chase Nathan as he opens and closes his way through the house!