He went to an ice skating birthday party today. He was the youngest kid who was able to skate on his own using the walker. He even wore a Buzz Lightyear hockey jersey that Scott and Katie got for him.

We took a much needed family nap this afternoon, all crammed together in his twin bed, and when we all woke up we were amazed to find that it was after 4. We sprawled out in the shady front yard in our lawn chairs and enjoyed the great afternoon.

Jack and Fred came over and we all watched the boys chase each other and roughhouse in the yard. At bath time tonight, he asked for the shower for the first time - he really enjoyed it and didn't even mind getting his face wet.

Mondays after a long three day weekend with mommy and daddy is always hard for all of us.