Nick and video games

I now except Nicks video game addiction. As long as he does his homework why fight it right? Well at least I know where he is and what he is doing. He is 13 and at that awkward age where peer pressure, and an under developed frontal lobe (frontal lobes, control impulse and judgement, completely developes by 20 to 22 years of age) could get him in trouble. So for now, if he is happy being at home playing video games, then I am okay with that.

S.C.H

Steveo's clubhouse. Okay, so it is way harder than I thought to convert this old shed that came with the house into Steveo's clubhouse. First, getting all the junk out proved to be very time consuming. Then sweeping and getting all the bugs out was another task that took a while. Steveo, was present and willing to help through it all. Such a trooper. We went to home depot, I let Steveo pick all the paint colors himself, and we got started with a rubber mat that was originally supposed to go under my treadmill (that I no longer own.) We used that as a welcome mat and painted S.C.H on it for "Steveo's Clubhouse" Then we painted the walls, took some old clay pots and painted them as well. So we have a ways to go, but for now, he has a little space for his art supplies. Soon he will have his dart board (I already ordered online) and a punching bag.

My gifted son

The school said it, not me. I mean, I have to agree with them, he IS gifted. He took the g.a.t.e. test last month and we got the results in the mail yesterday. Im excited for him, proud is an understatment. Nick was even proud of his little bro. Congratulations Steveo!!!!!

St Pattys Day

So its a few days early, but Steveo my favorite little Irish boy is in the spirit.

Ninja Birthday Party

Some people have a special talent for throwing parties. My dearest friends Christina and Mike threw there 2 year old Zeke a party we will all remember.
With a Ninja/Asian theme, bouncer, catering by Panda Express, and the band The Ninja Stars playing SpongeBob songs, I cannot wait until next year to see how they could possibly top that one.

Steveo's book shelf

Oh, I cant wait to read these with Steveo. He really liked the last Frida book we got and was very interested in Van Gogh, and now I am introducing him to Dali. Just trying to nurture his love of art and reading. Now he wants a biography on Stephen Hawking. He's into him for 2 reasons, " he spells Stephen with a PH, and he's the smartest man alive". I'm still not sure if they make one for kids, but its worth looking for one. I guess I will google that today. Whatever it takes to keep him interested in reading.

Bro's

I remember when Nick used to pick flowers for me and I would put them in my hair. When did THAT change? Steveo does it all the time. When will his sweetness fade? It doesn't happen over night. Im holding on tight to what I have left.
Steveo idolizes Nick. Nick gets annoyed by Steveo and I'm left in the middle calmly breaking up fights. It hurts Steveo when Nick ignores him. He tries so hard to impress him. Nick could care less. I know what its like being the younger sibling. Its tough. I remind them often they get one childhood. Don't try to grow up to fast. Recognize what is right in front of you, and celebrate it. No matter what, they will always be brothers and I will not always be around, and the thought of them growing apart shatters my mind. I hope its just a phase Nick is going through, because I could not handle much more attitude from this little man.