A natural at yoga!

Okay, I had to post this one just because he's being so cute. Scott took this without me knowing and I didn't even know he was behind me copying me.

Isn't he a natural at "downward dog?"

I'm such a daddy's boy!

"I'm such a daddy's boy. Daddy is my best, favorite playmate. 'Daddy: Be a monster! Tickle me! Play pillows! Play trains with me!"

And here they are with their own binoculars enjoying the view from the deck. Who got him his own set of binoculars? Daddy of course!

Am I Happy or What?

"I got my new Thomas t-shirt, my new Thomas playing cards and here I am with Gordon, Percy and James! What joy!"

He's been showing off his Thomas tatoos and t-shirt to everyone walking by. I'm thinking I should have gotten him 2 t-shirts since he's going to want to wear it every day! His dad was so sweet and thoughtful to wash his shirt as soon as we got home so he could wear it the next day again!

Up Close and Personal with Thomas

He was in Thomas heaven! Our very first "all about Noah" vacation to see Thomas in Lancaster, PA. This was one of those great parenting moments when you can bring such joy to a little kid's day just by braving long lines and jam packed parking lots so he can see his "best friend" up close and personal!

Fun in Boulder

It's so great to have close girlfriends with kids Noah's age. I like to think I sparked Kirsten's competitive nature when I got pregnant as she quickly got into the spirit of things by getting pregnant two months later with Amerie. And then sprinted on ahead of me by having Anamika just 2 years later!

Here are Noah and Amerie vacationing in Boulder together this July.

Now I'm Three?

The days (and nights!) can be long, but the years go by fast.

There doesn't seem to be a consensus on whether 3 is better than 2, so we're just living and learning. So far the answer is yes and no.

Why yes?

• No more diapers.
• He can communicate and express himself pretty fully.
• He tells us he loves us and gives hugs. (But then he also says he loves the smoke alarm...)

Why no?

• Bedtime routine, now that he's in a bed, takes up to 2 hours!!
• Now he really does mean "no" when he says it, which leads to drawn-out negotiations, then threats, then everyone being upset -- usually when you need to leave the house in 2 minutes

Hmmm, how to start...

It's all about Noah these days, so what better topic to blog on than him?

While this isn't necessarily his best pic, it's just so Noah. He turned 3 last month and is quickly leaving babyhood behind. Key milestones for all of us include finally throwing out that 3-year old Diaper Genie (it's gotten quite stinky), the changing pad and saying good by to the crib.