Hello, friends! Sorry it's been a week. We have been having lots of fun even though it's been insanely hot the last few days! This mom is trying to be brave and be out in the heat a little more, without over-doing it! Caden is a chatter box the last week! We find him repeating things/saying things clearly that we've never heard him say before. That seems to be happening lots. He must have a word bank in there and pulls 'em out one at a time when he feels like it, haha. Let's see, I'm trying to think of the popular words this week....
He started saying Milo (our dog)'s name finally. He has said "Ba-ba" for Barley (other dog) for a long time, but finally Milo got a name, too..... "Mie-mo". "Bar" when he wants a breakfast bar. "Dooce" for juice (which he now goes to the fridge and gets out :)..... interesting. A big wet "Ppp" sound when he wants dip for his food (ketchup, or whatever). Give this boy something to dip his food in, and he actually eats some of it! "Shhh" when someone's sleeping. "Car," "Cain" - train, "Goke" - goat, "Memo" - wants to watch Finding Nemo movie. "Shhk" when he wants to watch Shrek. "Melmo" when he wants to watch Elmo. "Gampa" - Grandpa, "Ma-ma" - Grammy, "Da" - Grandad, "Grah" - Grandma. "Beee" - Blankie. I am trying to think of more, but drawing a blank. Anyhoo, he's a chatterbox.
We started swimming lessons a couple weeks ago. Wednesday was our 2nd lesson. The first week Caden was a wreck. I have never seen Caden scared, and let me tell you, he was terrified! Screaming, crying, shaking while I held him in the pool with me. Didn't let up the entire 40 minutes we were there. Was reaching to go with parents from the other class who were leaving with their kid. He woulda went with whoever if it meant he could get out of there. Poor baby! Second week, though, this last Wednesday, he was a whole new kid. Face in water blowing bubbles, jumping off the side in the pool to me, climbing out of the pool using the wall, 'reaching' in the water when we were 'swimming' for balls, it was great! Two more Wednesday's left. We have been taking them with Krissy and little Miss Lizzy, so that's been really fun!
Couple funny stories about his new words.......
I am addicted to Wintergreen Lifesavers. Big time. Once in a while Caden will catch me sneaking one and come running when he hears the wrapper crinkle as I open one :). I ask him, "Do you want a piece?" every time and bite off an itty bitty piece for him. Well anyhoo, now when he sees me get one and wants some, he points to the candy and says, "Peace!!" I think he thinks the candy is actually called that. It's pretty funny.
He officially says "Mama" for me. For the longest time he would say it lots, but when you would ask who I was or anything, he had nothing to say for it. I know, go figure! Well anyhoo, in the last few weeks he will say "Ma-ma!" and smile and give me a hug. A few times a day he will usually stop his seemingly never-ending business and come over and give me a big hug. Makes it all worth it. He is such a love.
Real kisses. Yep, not just the mouth open and lean-in kind anymore. Puts his lips together and makes the smacking noise when you tell him to give a kiss. And he gives his stuffed animals kisses. So cute.
Capeesh? Last night Caden was doing something he wasn't supposed to be. Can't remember what, I guess I lose track sometimes, haha :). Anyway, I told him to stop doing that, he wasn't allowed to do so. I followed that statement with, "Capeesh?" I of course knew he didn't know what it meant and expected no response. When he need another reminder not to do it, I said, "Caden, I said Capeesh, do you get it?" And he turned around to me and said, "K-pshhh!" I about fell over laughing. He got it :). And he got me, haha.
Here's what we've been sweatin', errr....up to :).
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We went to the zoo with Danell, Katina,
and Adriianna! |
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| Harper and Rowan came over with their mommy, Rebecca |
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| Grandpa called and asked us if he could meet us at the zoo....sounds like a great date to us! CW had a blast of course! |
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| CW had his first Juice Stop |
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My 10 year class reunion....Crazy it's been 10 years!
Me, Carrie (Frey) Rinne, and Kelly (Magnuson) Rathe |
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| BFF's 10 years :) |
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| We had juice boxes |
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| We got a new pool...and spent lots of time in it! |
We celebrated Auntie's birthday...icecream cake and popsicles!
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Yep, back at the zoo :). This time Grammy asked to come and we went
despite the 180 degree weather. And CW got this cool Alligator cup.
And loves it. And rode the train. And loved it. As always :). |
