Noah's "Special Day"

With the baby coming very soon it is clear that Noah is feeling like he's losing some our attention already. Here is an example:

Mommy: Noah...I'm so glad you're my son. You're mommy's special boy. Do you know you'll always be mommy's special boy?
Noah: Well, there is another boy coming.
Mommy: Yes, but you're always going to be my big boy. Your brother will always be younger than you.
Noah: But he's going to grow!

This conversation, among others, gave Kristina the idea to give Noah his very own "special day" in which he gets to make all of the decisions about what the family will do, what we'll eat, and where we'll go. He loved it. Here is a brief summary:

Breakfast: Apple Sauce and Cereal (with the TV on today)
Science Spectrum: He and Juliana played and had a great time.
Lunch: McDonald's for happy meals and play time.
Nap: (this was Mommy and Daddy's only requirement)
Library: Noah and Juliana got to pick out new books and videos. Noah picked 2 Bob the Builder movies, a Curious George book, and a Wallace and Gromit Comic Book.
Dinner: Furr's cafeteria :) He loves it! (Especially the Jell-O)
Movie: He got to watch one of his Bob the Builder movies from the library while Juliana took her bath.
Bath: Always a favorite with Noah. He loves to play basketball in the tub.

During the day Noah was trying to understand how far his "special day" privileges actually extended. He kept asking questions like "does Juliana get to play at the Science Spectrum too?" and "Does Juliana get to take a bath tonight too?" meaning he'd like to be the only one to do any of those things. The next two mornings he asked if he could have another special day. I think he really enjoyed the extra attention, and I think we've started a new family tradition. Eventually it would be cool if we could rotate each child (maybe even adults in the rotation too) once a month. Kristina painted a "special day" family plate the other night at the "Clay Cafe." Each family member will be able to eat off of the plate on their own birthdays, special days, and important days. I'll have to post a picture when she picks it up.

At the Science Spectrum playing checkers with chess pieces

It is a "special day" when Grimace joins you for lunch

Ah...chocolate milk and french fries (he was very adamant that we get him ketchup too)

Enjoying the view from above

Surfing?

There's always room for two (so thinks Juliana) :)