I have wanted to capture Nolan pointing out body parts for several weeks now but every time I go to do it he isn't in the mood to cooperate. Finally, I was able to catch him in action the other night at dinner :)
You know what makes this clip so special? (Besides showing off Nolan's smarts (and fresh haircut?) It's a moment in everyday time, unrushed and ordinary. How many long, tedious hours of school band concerts and church Christmas plays did I video? Is THAT the stuff you and your sisters would sit watching for hours; laughing and remembering fondly? No. You wanted to see Kelsey lip-syncing to Alvin and the Chipmunks; or the day you two, in your over-stuffed snowsuits waddled around, throwing giant chunks of ice, over and over, into the street (and at each other); or the Grammy-worthy Flashdance you performed--in your silly sweatband, leotard and hot pink and purple leg warmers. THOSE are the Kodak moments we all treasure and "Smart Boy" will be one, too. When he's outgrown his crib or heading off to college, you'll replay this video and drink in his wiggly baby toes; those gorgeous, sweet eyes; chubby, sticky fingers and the happy baby sounds that express his total joy and contentment at simply having three whole cookies all to himself. When 'they' say "they grow up too fast"...THIS is what 'they' mean. Take nothing for granted and record as much as you can, mom and dad. The magic moments are all around you...usually in the kitchen.
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