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Here we are with another in our ongoing series of videos featuring Nyan at play. This is a trio of short films from a weekday evening a couple weeks ago. First up, we have Nyan riding his truck (as Mommy reads out some medical information in the background; he’d had a fever at school that day, but as you can see, he was fine by nightfall):

And here’s a variety pack: playing with his snail, deconstructing a puzzle, riding his ladybug scooter, talking on the phone.

Finally, Nyan puts his dummy (pacifier) in the water glass. Then he puts his hand into the water glass. Because that’s what you do, apparently.

Ever wonder know what goes on in that two-hour or so window between when Nyan gets home from ‘school’ (i.e. nursery, a.k.a. day care)? Of course you do. Well, here you go. A trio of videos showing the young man in all his playtime glory.

First up, check him as he bounces from toy to toy, then demands that Daddy open his toy chest, then goes through that toy chest, looking for the perfect toy:

In this video, more toy chest action. Note that if he doesn’t want a toy, he definitely doesn’t want a toy.

And here’s still more playtime: riding his little ladybug scooter, chatting, still seeking that elusive perfect toy. And don’t miss the bit near the end when he finds his telephone… priceless:

Daddy returned from Zurich with some Swiss chocolate for Mommy and a new toy for Nyan! It’s this simple wooden thing with three blocks – triangle, circle and square – that you put into slots in the wood box, and then you press down on a lever within the box so the blocks can slide out. It’s simple and fun – and here’s our boy playing with it. He doesn’t yet have it entirely figured out, but check out the intensity with which he examines the box, and his various creative methods of getting the blocks out of it…

Watch as Nyan Thomas rides his dump truck; crawls around, pokes at some toys; smiles; gets right up in the camera; and moves some toys out of the way so he can open the cabinet that he’s not supposed to open. (Note, too, how proud of himself he is when he accomplishes this task!)

(Shot on the iPhone, which offers pretty lousy video quality, really. Sorry ’bout that.)

In which Nyan Thomas has some fun with bubbles before bed. (Complete with a drooly chin, too!)

And here’s a bonus video, from a couple weeks ago, Nyan Thomas hanging out, listening to music, playing with a hula hoop. All in a day’s work.

Our boy had a fun day at nursery (day care) today: it was Sports Day! We’re not sure what exactly it involved, but there seemed to be water involved, as he got soaked at one point. He also earned, or at least came home with, a gold medal. Well done!

After his dinner and bath, he wasn’t very sleepy, so we all decided to hang out in the living room for a bit. Wanna see? Just click on the video below. You’ll see mommy playing some percussion instruments with him; you’ll witness him getting bored after a bit and crawling away, babbling; and you’ll see him pick up the TV remote control, point it at the TV, change the channel… and come thisclose to ordering a movie on pay per view. Clever boy; a little too clever sometimes, methinks…

(Video shot on iPhone, hence the less-than-stellar resolution of the picture…]

Hello! Sorry, everyone, for the long stretch of radio silence. Our excuses are many, and are pretty good, really: new house to move into, multiple visitors, some travel of our own, a new job for Daddy, and full-time nursery (day care) for our hero, and much more. Whew! What a month! So, yes, on the one hand, there should be lots and lots to blog about. On the other… well, there are only so many hours in the day, etc.

We’ll do our best to rectify things in the coming days. In the meantime, may we offer up a pair of somewhat shaky videos, of Nyan Thomas playing peek-a-boo with Daddy and giggling up a storm. Enjoy!