Category Archives: The Thade Show

Nov 4

Talking Politics With Thade

O.k., so Nicostuff isn’t a political blog, but I had to share this story, and since it is Election Day, it seemed appropriate…

A few weeks ago Thade and I were watching Nickelodeon and we saw a commercial for Kids Pick the President.  Thade immediately said that’s Barack Obama and that’s John McCain, I was surprised that he even knew who they were, I don’t usually discuss politics with my four year old. Thade also asked the difference between Red States and Blue States, hmmm so how am I going to explain this one…

Nico: Well Red States usually vote Republican, and Blue States usually vote Democrat.

Thade: Oh…

Nico: Barack Obama is a Democrat and John McCain is a Republican.

Thade: So Barack Obama likes Blue States and John McCain likes Red States.

Nico: Well, kinda, I think they both want to like all of the states.

Thade: Wait a second, Barack Obama is a Democrat and John McCain is a Republican right?

Nico: Yep, you got it.

Thade: So if John McCain is a republican, does that mean he is a Republic Star Wars Character?

Nico: Not quite…

Thade: Cause if he was a Star Wars character, that would be awesome!

Happy Election Day Everybody!

Oct 31

Spiderman Goes to Preschool

This morning was an exciting day for Thade, he was finally getting to go to the Halloween party at Preschool. He has been looking forward to the party for well over a month, Dylan was pretty surprised to see Thade all dressed up to go to Preschool today.

The party looks like it is going to be fun, filled with Halloween games, and of course way too much candy! I can’t wait to hear all about it when Thade gets home from school.

Oct 27

The Costume Parade

One of the fun things to do this weekend was the Costume Parade downtown. It was a nice sunny day, and the boys could not wait to go… Oh yeah, there was plenty of candy and good times trick-or-treating the local businesses too.

Thade loved getting to wear his Iron Man costume, and Dylan won second place in the animals category. I think he makes a pretty good tiger. The event was a lot of fun, and the boys brought home plenty of treats too.

Sep 25

Thade’s First Book Order

Thade’s first Scholastic book order has arrived, and he is thrilled! Me too, we now have plenty of new books to read to the boys at bedtime. He carried his new books everywhere yesterday. I loaned him a tote to make the job a little easier. This morning he woke up early, dug through his big wicker basket of books, and picked out all of his favorite new books. He then packed his tote full of  books, and brought them downstairs for the day. He has been looking through them all morning.

I remember looking forward to Scholastic book orders when I was a child in grade school. I loved to read, and still do, when I get the chance. I had a few favorite reading spots in our backyard.  I would climb one of my favorite Apple Trees, along with my tote filled with books, and read all afternoon. I’m so glad to see that Thade has a great love of books too. Even Dylan likes to sit and flip through picture books on the couch. I hope that both of my boys enjoy a lifetime filled with reading.

Sep 16

One Not So Well

Guess who got the cold that all the other kids have at Preschool… yep, its Thade, and he is miserable.He is lounging around and taking it easy, but he is eating well, and I’ve got him drinking plenty of fluids. He was even really good about taking some Cough Syrup, which I was really bad about taking when I was a kid.  I hope that he is well soon, and back to his normal bouncy self.

Dylan (so far) isn’t showing any symotoms of the cold, and I really hope that he stays that way. He is trashing the living room, so I know he isn’t sick.

I think it is going to be a long day, so I had better grab one more cup of coffee…