The Adventures of Tad

Tad, our elf, has been busy this week. He got into a little trouble on Sunday night. He took all the cushions off the couch and put them in the middle of the floor to sleep on. Couldn't blame him...he wanted a comfy bed right?


After that he was good all week until last night.

Monday night he climbed into Nicholas's stocking to measure it for Santa.


Tuesday night he was climbing the tree

Wednesday night he played in Nolan's walker

I guess after being so good all week he needed some excitement last night. This is what we found this morning.....

The start of the trail...Yes that is toilet paper

The trail led to this...he rolled the den!


At the end with the empty roll, there's Tad!

We can't wait to see what he'll do next!

4 Year Check-Up

Nicholas had his 4 year check-up this morning. Everything went good except for the shots. They even checked his cholesterol since we have a family history of high cholesterol. His was normal. This is the first year he freaked out over shots. He was on the verge of what I would call screaming. I felt so bad I left him con me into keeping him at home today while I worked. He has been watching cartoons and playing. He was so funny. They gave him 2 shots in each leg and he limped around the house most of the morning. Luckily, he won't have to get any more shots (besides the flu shot) until he is ten. Below are his stats. Well, back to work. Hope you all have a good day!

Height - 42.60 inches, 91% percentile
Weight - 40 lbs, 80% percentile

Oh, another funny moment...this morning I was taking a shower and Nicholas walked in all upset. He couldn't find Tad (the Elf) and thought he was lost somewhere and was so worried for him. After I got out, I helped him find him. He was in Nicholas's stocking.

Our Elf and ROLL TIDE

Saturday morning our Elf, Tad, arrived. This is his 3rd Christmas with us. Nicholas was so excited to see him again. He kept hugging him. Yes, we are allowed to touch our Elf. I know some of them you aren't supposed to because of Elf Magic. I guess ours has enough magic with us touching him :) He bought a present on his arrival, a DVD of old Christmas cartoons. Nicholas watched it all morning long. This morning we found him in the basket of Hot Wheels. Looks like he had fun playing all night. At least he picked up after himself :)

Tad on Saturday Morning

Jason and Nicholas went down to SEC FanFair Saturday at lunch and had a great time. Nicholas loved seeing all the football fans. Later he went shopping with me to get something for Nolan for Christmas. I'm glad Nolan doesn't understand because Nicholas has told him about 5 times already what we got him :) He is going shopping with Jason this afternoon for me. I hope he keeps a secret better this time. I like to be surprised Christmas morning.

Of course, Saturday afternoon was spent watching the big game. Even though Alabama didn't win, I'm still so proud of the players. 12-1 is a great season! They gave Florida a run for their money last night. Roll Tide!

Other big news...Nolan is really starting to walk. He took about 10 steps this morning :)

The first Casualty of Christmas

Well it happened...the first casualty of Christmas..Nolan broke an ornament last night. I thought I had all the breakable ones out of reach, but he was able to reach one I didn't think he could get to. I'm sure by the end we will lose some more. It is too funny how different brothers can be. When Nicholas was one he never touched an ornament after we told him not to. Nolan gets home and goes straight for the tree. Mr curiosity as I call him :)

The other big event...Nolan took 3 steps by himself! I know it won't be long now!

Not much else going on here. Just been busy with work and getting everything ready for Christmas. Jason and Nicholas are going to go down to SEC fan fair tomorrow in downtown Atlanta. Other than that, no plans. I love weekends like that!