whobody did that?: whobody is finally five?

Let me tell you a little bit about my new favorite five year old!

Nash is a kid who can't wait to grow up! He loves to do big kid things with Keaton and Lola and is so excited to finally be FIVE YEARS OLD.

He is such a sweet, happy boy with a huge heart.

He is one of those kids who is "all or nothing".

Nash has a special relationships with each of his siblings.

*dirx and nash*

First of all…Dirx.

Nash is Dirx's biggest fan (and biggest threat).

He is IN LOVE with Dirx and is always in his face talking to him, singing to him, playing with him…and usually a little more wildly than Dirx can handle. I have to say the words "back away from his face" at least 5 times a day. But, Nash is in Dirx's face in the name of LOVE.

Nash grits his teeth and talks to "schnerkel" all of the time.

(Yes, Schnerkel is one of Dirx's nicknames…and Nash is the one that gave it to him.)

He really does love and enjoy Dirx, and he is an excellent big brother to him.

*cruz and nash*

Cruz and Nash are best friends/worst enemies.

When Keaton and Lola are around, Nash sticks with them and fights with Cruzie…BUT when it is just the two of them, they play SOOOO good together. They love playing trucks and legos and pretend…they are always talking to each other about which "guy" they are…

"I'm the garbage truck guy"

"I'm the tractor guy"

"Hey garbage truck guy, I've got some garbage over here for you!"

"okay, tractor guy…I'll be right there."

As you can imagine, it is hilarious.

They are always pretending that things are either boats or rocket ships too.

Oh, the imaginations.

Since Nash's preschool doesn't start until noon most days, Cruz and Nash have the whole morning to play together. It has been great for both of them. They do tend to get into trouble…between the two of them there isn't a whole lot of "rule following"…but they do have a good time.

*lola and nash*

These 2 are actually BEST friends.

(and Keaton and Cruz are best friends…wonder how Dirx is going to fit in…)

They really are. It seems these 2 always pair up.

They play very nice together, usually getting into even MORE trouble then Cruz and Nash.

They love to climb trees together, draw together, and mostly, play pretend.

They are always running around the yard pretending they are in some sort of crazy situation that only they could dream up.

When these 2 are together, they are usually not following the rules.

And if they aren't doing something extremely naughty, it is on the edge of naughty…

but not quite.

I blame it on them being the middle children.

Here…they both got some of those smelly markers…

and got their noses a little messy smelling them.

I think Lola and Nash will always be close. They definitely have a special relationship.

*keaton and nash*

Nash looks up to Keaton SOO much and tries his best to be just like him.

Nash loves it when they dress alike…and does everything he can to impress his big brother.

Keaton and Nash like to play do active things together…usually playing either soccer or football, going for a walk in the field, riding bikes, or doing "workouts".

Nash and Keaton love to hang out…and I am sure as Nash gets better at catching and throwing, they will be playing catch non stop. Keaton is so great at including Nash and teaching him. He is always encouraging Nash to help him with chores, training him how to do them. Nash also loves to help Keaton "cluck the chickens" and even helps him clean out the chicken coop. Keaton is helping Nash learn how to be a good worker…but Nash is a little bit easily distracted *usually distracted by a girl with long blonde hair who doesn't like to do chores….but at least Keaton tries.

Keaton is a great role model for Nash.

A few things about Nash.

(just a few…I am trying to cram way too much into one post :) )

first of all…Nash loves his best friend Tate.

He wishes Tate was in his preschool class…but he loves him even though he doesn't get to see him as much as he wants to.

Good thing Tate's parents are such good friends of ours….

…and because of Tate…Nash is a Hawkeye fan.

He loves the hawks…and actually loves to cheer for any team that we aren't cheering for.

Yes, he is one of "those" kids.

Nash loves preschool…and loves writing and coloring.

He cannot wait to go to school every day.

He is a very social kid that really enjoys hanging out with his friends and his 2 awesome teachers.

Nash has his own 'fashion'.

He likes to put these surprises into outfits…like wearing these halloween socks to a birthday party in August.

He is cool like that.

He also loves to wear ties.

Seriously. He dresses himself for church, and puts a tie on almost every time. (I have learned that I need to lay out clothes with him the night before so they at least…kind of match.)