A hitting phase I guess?

We had about an average Sunday today. We did not go to church, but we definately want to start going more often. We do go once in a while, more than being a Chreaster, but not enough, and it is something I am not proud of. I definately want Nathan to be a church go'er and make some friends, while participating and growing his faith. I know that part is a few years away, but I still want to get him used to a church.

Today we did some of the usuals. The weather cooperated, so we let him ride his tricycle outside. He is really good at it. He goes foward and backwards. He also goes really fast at times. He is pretty strong on it. Strong enough to ride it up our inclinded driveway, steer around our car, and speed down. He is fun to watch. He is also becoming a better ball catcher. He has improved greatly on that skill over the past 4 months or so.

The only thing to really write home about, is we went to our local Carmax, and test drove new Toyotas. We tried out the RAV4, which we really like. Its hard to beat increased volume inside and out (15% outside or 14 inches longer, and 21% inside), a peppier engine (more horses) and better fuel economy (up to 30 on a highway). I was a little dissappointed in the Camry's. The look nice on the outside, but for a family with at least one kid, there is not enough headroom in the back. It is hard to get a child in and out of his or her own carseat with out bumping their heads on the ceiling. What is even more dissappointing is I was really looking foward to the Camry Hybrid debuting in May. It gets 43/37 city/hwy.

We testdrove the RAV4 and for kicks, an Avalon. The RAV4 may be what we are looking for. Very functional, yet roomy enough for a kid or two. Plenty of storage in the rear as well. It has some pep for a 4 cylinder.

The Avalon was awesome. I know we are not going to purchase one, but if it weren't for the Persona that an early 30 somethings should not be driving a larger, older person's vehicle. It is very luxurious. I defintely would consider it, but I know Amy's heart is set on a more versitile vehicle.

We had Nathan's car seat in both vehicles. The Avalon was very roomy.

Finally, getting to the title of this blog, is Nathan and his little probably harmless hitting ways. Sometimes when he doesn't get what he wants, he gives a whack. We are currently putting him in his crib and leaving him alone for 15mintues. We have been performing this type of punishement for the past week or so. Somedays it works well, and others, its useless. I hope he just grows out of it someday soon.

I bid you goodnight!