Nick is in Charge!

As I was getting the kids ready for bed tonight, Nick found Nate's video on my screen and pushed play (see post below). He soon came running back to me to let me know that he was in charge tonight! Thanks Nate. I was tired, Nate is still at work (gotta love Tax Season), and thought 'hmmm, maybe having Nick in charge wouldn't be so bad!' So he totally took charge! He quickly cleaned up his room so he could have story time. He grabbed the scriptures and actually read to us about Alma and Amulek. I thought he would want me to read it, and he repeat it, but he went word by word sounding each one out! He tried keeping Nat and Mckay quiet while he was reading too. I think they listened to him more than they do to me! He then chose Mckay to say our family prayer and asked him if he needed help. He helped him through the whole thing, and once again, Mckay followed exactly what his big brother said. He took Natalie to bed, tucked her in, and told her a story about an ice princess in the forest. He sang her a couple songs in a voice that sounded like he was trying to imitate me! So cute. He gave her a kiss and said "Good night sweetheart!" He then tucked Mckay in, told him a story about Alphagret the Dragon, and Golden the Dinosaur! Nick has definitely learned some good story telling skills from his daddy! He sang songs, Mckay listened again, and they all fell fast asleep! SO, I think this is going to become a more frequent experience. It was fabulous!!!
I also had to post this cute picture of Nick's creativity. He asked me if he could have a tortilla the other night when I was making dinner. I later found him in his room with the tape in hand, and he had designed some new 'ceiling art' for his bedroom. It is actually still there, but his daddy helped him replace the tortilla pieces with paper. I love my little Nicko!!