Nick's Life: July 2014

We were all in the same place in July, with Brandi and Nick returning to Michigan for two weeks.  There were activities every day: Fireworks, Toledo Zoo, YMCA, Toledo Mud Hens, Toledo Speedway, Museum of Art, Imagination Station, parks and playdates, and some I've probably forgotten.  Being in the house with Grandpa every day, Nick became assimilated into the routine... wake-up early, wash cars, tie-up tomatoes, clean the pool, water the grass, etc.  It was a win for Nick, who got paid handsomely, and bought three Godzilla figures with his new money (sharks are still interesting, but Godzilla is big all of a sudden.)

He's an excellent swimmer, passing the test at the YMCA to swim in the adult pool.  He will do 5 or so laps alongside me, then head to the family pool with a water slide.  He's a better swimmer than golfer (what form? how about left-handed?), or ballplayer (still a bit afraid of catching but, man, can he throw long and straight!).  He's simply becoming an academic - everything he reads will stick, and he can recall it quicker than a GM ignition switch.  Listening and retaining, that's a different skill. Or remembering details (like his jacket on a chair, using the restroom when necessary, putting on socks.) 

I will remember this month for the line, "I need to tell you something," which is the preface to most of Nick's comments.

July photos here.

- Jason