Nap Time aka Momma vs Mason

Why is it so difficult for Mason to lay down and just go to sleep? It doesn't matter how tired he is or what's going on, getting him to actually go to sleep is such a battle!!
Once or twice a week he'll lay down and just take a nap. Makes me optimistic that this will be his new thing, sleeping when he's supposed to. Then the next day he proves me wrong. He used to take 2 naps a day! Those were the good ol days! Then a few months ago he started taking 1 nap in the afternoon, which is fine, when he actually sleeps!
Around 1:00 I make him some warm milk and we go upstairs, put comfy clothes on, new diaper and he goes to bed. I turn on his night time music and his turtle star light and after a kiss goodnight I tell him, "it's time for sleeping, so go to sleep". He must not listen, because his normal response is to drink his milk, then stand up and throw his cup at the wall as hard as he can. Followed by his pillow, Scout (his musical doggy) and his "Bs" (binky). Then he cries because he doesn't have his "B". I've grown to ignore this, and he's grown to take his pants off and throw those out too! Usually he'll take a big poop about this time, forcing me to come in, change him, gather everything off the floor and try it again.
There's been times he's so tired he can hardly stand up, so he rests his head and most of his weight on the rail, in an effort to keep standing.
My mom used to tell me he just wasn't tired. It annoyed me because it doesn't matter how tired he is or isn't, he just has a very difficult time settling down and going to sleep! Now that she's spent a lot of "quality time" with Mase she understands.
Bed time is basically the same scenario. He's a little better though.
I've been waiting for this guy to take a peaceful nap since the first day he was born and the nurse said, "oh he's going to fall asleep soon and he'll want to sleep for up to 12 hours, so you'll have to wake him to feed him." Hey nurse! He still hasn't done that yet, it's been 18 months, I don't think it's going to happen :(

Cold morning run

The past few mornings have been extremely cold! I'm not complaining, I love cold sunny weather, it's just made my morning workout a little more work.
I always take Mason with me on a run or walk in his stroller. If it rains, I have a rain cover, when it's sunny he has hats and sunglasses, and when it's just plain cold, he has lots of layers!
Yesterday, he wore his plaid Christmas pajamas, with socks and monster slippers, fleece jacket, striped gloves, and striped hat with his hood over that. He was also sitting on a blanket and had another blanket on top of him. Then, in order to keep him from taking his gloves off I had to make sure those busy hands and teeth would be occupied with a baby teether.
By the time I get dressed and get him wrangled, dressed and actually in the stroller, my heart rate is up and I'm ready to go!
Winter wear can get expensive fast. So, over the past few weeks I've been visiting some consignment shops. I've found some amazing items that are basically brand new for super cheap. It's been more than worth it to look around at the different shops. My favorite find so far are the little snow mittens with Velcro straps. Not only are they difficult for mason to get off his hands but they're also water proof! He can chew on them the entire time and his hands stay dry and warm!
Currently I'm on the hunt for a one piece snow suit. Last year I had one for him and it was so much easier than dealing with all the layers. I've found every size except 2T! I'm picky tho, I won't pay more than $12-$15 for it so we'll see if I can find one.