Looks like Nicholas is showing his television viewing habits early. On C-Span, you may see mindless, boring talk. He sees blazing excitement! This is the kind of viewing that can make for a serious wonk...

Labels: C-Span, fun, Nicholas, television

Michael's first Father's Day was just like life - full of unexpected twists, high on the fun factor while also being very tiring. It started off with a yummy, gourmet meal made by Mom - a sausage, mushroom and cheese bread pudding that was high on the scrumptuous factor but surprising low in calorie factor. From there, Daddy got two very nice cards and two very nice gifts; a custom made shirt from NJ, with help from Mom, and a really cool book on 1001 albums you must have. [Needless to say, I do not have all of them, but some!] After gifting, we hit mass transit on our way to Governor's Island, but when it came time to exit the underground, pouring showers decided to kick in. So much for sitting on a blanket in the grass and relaxing! Plan B was to grab a bite and do some shopping, which we did, getting stuff for the kitchen, bathroom and various other knick-knacks that were needed. We headed home to end the day and week as one big happy family. And here's to many, many more happy Father's day.

One of the highlights of the shopping day was stopping in New York's "best toy store", whose name I have since forgotten. [So much for endorsements!] There Daddy got a kazoo and Nicholas got a little maraca, and together they try to make wonderful music. Take a look.

Come celebrate Nicholas' 6 month birthday - today, Saturday, June 14th - by taking a look at a clip of him in his new talk show. Hear him go on about the current state of the world, particulary the bouncing on Mom's tummy, and then at the end of the clip when he receives a smart-ass comment from his Producer [and in this over-long analogy, that would be Dad], notice the look he gives. IT'S PRICELESS! Happy 6 month birthday little monkey! The world is your oyster. Time to start shucking.

Labels: bed, funny, Late night chat, look, Nicholas

Nothing is more fun to watch than a sleeping baby. So peaceful. So magical. So nice to not hear him scream....

Here NJ is sleeping with his newest gift, from Uncle TK, all the way from Paris, known as a "doo-doo" (my spelling). As with all things French, the name is being horribly mangled by me, and even though it appears to be a simple stuffed animal, I cast upon it great importance and cultural relevance for no discernable reason. Again - it's French.

Labels: doo-doo, French, Nicholas, sleep, stuffed animal

Mommy, Daddy and Nicholas enjoyed Memorial Day in Cousin Annette's backyard garden! Yes, some are lucky to have green spaces in New York!
You can see the many faces of Nicholas that day. Cuz' actually watched NJ so Mommy and Daddy could go see a movie that evening! She forgot to use a bib when feeding him sweet potatoes!!! To Daddy's dismay....(HaHa!)
Nicholas had so much fun he slept almost all of the next day.

What a day for little Nicholas and the whole Bridenstine clan! We started off with a big breakfast made by Mom, then back to bed for a power nap [even though the only thing we really did was breakfast...] After getting ourselves cleaned up, we headed out to the fine Borough of Brooklyn. We met up with the Colluras and hit Prospect Park Zoo. Unfortunately, Nicholas Collura, one month NJ's junior, was not having a good weekend and cried more than his Mom and Dad wished for. A lot more. But we all stuck it out together and hit a great Mexican restaurant in Park Slope, where we took over the whole tented back porch area and managed to have some great food and great conversation. On the way home, with homemade ice cream cones in hand, we came upon a street musician. Needless to say, Nicholas was transfixed by the accordion's unique sound, as you can see in this clip. Look at his intent stare and "What are you, strange sounding thing?" look at the jolly musician. Hey, if we can't find new joy in this world by being a part of our children's life discoveries, then there's no music in any of our lives, right? VIVA LA BROOKLYN!

Labels: Brookln, ice cream, music, Nicholas, zoo

Here's Nicholas having his first taste of ice cream last Sunday!