By the way, a new post slipped in there before the photo sets

I summarized a bunch of new cute Nolan actions, it's called "Back from Holiday, Taller". It was an unfinished draft so that's why it's behind the pics.
Go read it, then come back.

Ok, so just to add as a Mothers Day thought- I LOVE MY STURDY, HAPPY, SWEET, STUBBORN, FUNNY, DETERMINED LITTLE MAN !!! SUPERNOVA OF MATERNAL LOVE!

Today he climbed up and down a ladder (Mike was behind him but not touching him, if I had been there i would have FREAKED)- a pretty advanced thing to do. Then overtired, he melted down, had to cuddle and soothe self by nursing a bit (desperately- like a junkie when he's upset)- then fell asleep petting me. This more babylike event reminded me that the world is a big confusing place for a young toddler, when you get right down to it. When I tried to quietly get up (and go fill out out census form, actually) the little paw - ?sleeping or not? - came out and wrapped around my arm, softly but decisively, as if he was saying:

Mommy stays here for now. Thanks.