Lock Your Doors - Nate's in Heat!

Our little pantless horn dog was at it again last night with his latest squeeze, Gracey Girl. While it's not the first older woman he's set his sights upon, it is however the first time he's managed to 'seal the deal' (sorry Nan!) and get her into his bed. The night started off innocently enough, a few knowing glances back and forth, some mild flirting and playing hard to get from Gracey, but then the floodgates opened and the two lovebirds started kissing passionately throughout the condo. They even took to the floor for a full-on groping session before Gracey's father was forced to untangle the sweaty twosome. It was only a temporary interruption though because Gracey then asked Nate if she could see his bed, to which he quickly obliged. All we have to say is, thank God that crib is solid! When it was all over and Gracey was forced to say goodbye, Nate let out a thunderous cry as the door closed behind her. But we're convinced Gracey is also desperate for another hot date because she left behind her pink hat. Coincidence? We think not.

Nate Solidifies Party Animal Status

Nathaniel 'Tigger' Durkacz attended his cousin Nicholas' 3rd Halloween-themed birthday party yesterday at Ms. Miriam's Nursery School on the Danforth. We really shouldn't be surprised that wee Nate likes to party (he comes by it honestly) but the amount of pure stamina sustained during his 2.5-hour play session surpassed even his parent's highest party standards. Nate covered the toy-filled terrain in both playrooms like a real pro, pushing various models of shopping carts and strollers (preferably pink), organizing his appliances in the Betty Crocker Kitchen and like a true marathoner, stopping only to re-fuel on pizza and cupcakes. Other highlights of the bday bash included learned to drink from a straw for the first time, seeing Chaucha Mary again and almost clogging the pint-sized toilet after mommy thought she'd avoid leaving contents of a poopie diaper for some poor sod to find on Monday morning. We hope we're still invited back next year! Special thanks to Auntie Gwynda for supplying the Tigger ensemble and stay tuned for reports of Nate's first Trick-or-Treating session in the west-end on Friday night at Baba and Nonno's.

Nate Takes Europe by Storm!

Our Canadian boy left a trail of broken hearts during his transatlantic voyage. Not a day went by on his 11-day trip that he didn't have one cousin or another doting over him, showering him with gifts or feeding him treats. The devotion was so over the top that had Nathaniel found a baby crown he could have bumped Charles off as the next in line to the throne. Here are a collection of Nate's little groupies/cousins from both England and Ireland.





While Nate spent the majority of his vacation in England, he also jetted off on Ryan Air for a rainy weekend in Kiltimagh, Ireland. While there, he spent his time tearing up Park Road outside Auntie Eileen's house, saying "Moo!" to the cows down the road and avoiding, much to Mommy's dismay, the local pubs. (Something about her being banned from those wild days in the 90s with Beth.)





It would be safe to say that our growing boy (now 27 pounds) ate his way through Europe. He fell in love with English Muffins, caused a bit of a scene with a bowl of rosee pasta at John Lewis and proved mommy wrong by tearing through plenty of green vegetables. Nothing was off limits, including many chocolate treats slipped to Sir Nate by his Grandpa Jerr. He even co-operated (thanks mainly to our beloved portable DVD player ) during various pub lunches.




While in England, Nate was treated to the Finest Italian Dinner Ever courtesy of Emilio & Frances. Since they live near Heathrow aiport, Nate became obsessed with pointing at the passing aircraft yelling something similiar to "zoom!" as they flew by. Our man marked his parents 3rd wedding anniversary and David Sherman's birthay on Oct. 15 at cousin Michelle and David's house in London. Nate also took in the world-famous Richmond Park, where he took a classic photo with Grandpa Jerr and yelled 'Moo!' while the deers were rutting! But the most hours were definitely spent enjoying Auntie Maureen's beautiful garden.





And last, but certainly not least, there was the shopping. If you thought Nate was a dapper dude before, wait until you see him in his new Euro duds. Mommy went a little overboard, ignoring the Credit Crunch and outfitting her wee boy in John Lewis and Marks & Spencers ensembles. She even passed on buying up threads for herself in her favourite shops, River Island, Next and Jigsaw. Now that's love! Here's a shot of Auntie Maureen pushing our shopoholic through Kingston and then afterwards by the River Thames.


Our frequent flyer was an amazing traveller (despite the 1.25 hours of blood-curtling screams on the flight over) and has settled back into EST with ease. Although he was so wiped out from the journey that he passed out in Gatwick airport on the way home before we even boarded the flight. Nathaniel, his mommy and Grandpa Jerr wish to thank our family SO MUCH for their warm and generous hospitality during our time overseas!