Time is Flying!

I can't believe that it's almost Christmas...feels like it was just Halloween. We've been getting ready for the holidays and trying to keep up with all of the therapies and appointments. Nolan got his tricycle two weeks ago and doesn't seem to like it much, especially the helmet. We'll be working on this.We got him a helmet that fits better than this one; however, he still doesn't like it. I can't help but laugh at his expressions sometimes.

For Thanksgiving, we were supposed to go to the Lions game, but didn't end up going. We spent a nice day at home, then went to Maggiano's for dinner and Michael's craft shopping. It was a very unconventional, yet relaxing Thanksgiving. Nolan still wore his Lions gear eventhough we didn't go.That weekend, we also decorated our Christmas tree. It is a tradition at our house to have a theme each year and it usually revolves around something that happened that year. This year we chose Childhood Stroke Awareness since Nolan was diagnosed this year. It was a great time to reflect on everything he's accomplished this year. And, it's pretty, too!Jeff bought Nolan a toy on Wednesday night. He uses these beads in therapy, but for some reason, he just likes to wear it as a necklace or put it on the dogs.I bought Nolan a Curious George to enhance his nurturing skills. This is something we work on continuously because he loves to throw things. I finally got Nolan to hold George the other night. Next, we'll move on to hugging. It is funny that Nolan doesn't like George because he is a very loving child.After this picture, he threw George at the camera. Ha, ha, ha.

On our way home from the store tonight, we passed a church that was having a living Nativity. Nolan loved all of the animals. It was snowing making it quite cold, but we enjoyed it for a little bit.