Gianna. Star City Shores.

We watched Gianna Flohr a few times this summer.  She is a sweet potato and her and Caden have fun together.  They are right at about 18 months apart.  Busy times and fun times indeed :).

Brittany asked us to go to Star City Shores.  Caden hadn't been there before.  He loved it and was like a fish, I could hardly keep hold of him!  It was a good time indeed, and always fun to be in such great company :).



Wedding Time

We got to take our handsome little dude to his first wedding reception.  He didn't get a nap that day so was so tired, poor buddy.  But, he was extremely attracted to the cake, punch, and dancing.  Nevermind the balloons with glow sticks inside of them!!  What a party!!  Of course if you ask Caden, his "T", his "Boo," his Grammy, Grandpa, and Great-Grandpa were there.  So, he was game!!

It was my cousin Darci (dad's cousin Rick's daughter) and her hubby's wedding.  Dad is an only child and only has 2 first cousin's on his dad's side, so I feel more like Darci is a cousin-cousin, since I don't have any on that side of the fam.

Anyhoo, it was a blast!!

             Breaking open the chocolates with Grandpa                     T and the kidletts

The new and improved Rahn family (Iz, you'd be the new and improved part, haha :))

Serious talks with Grandpa over dinner.  Yes, after chocolates.

Bustin' a move and not a care in the world!

Look out, folks, the kid's got moves!!

Lovin' it!!

Caden's girlfriend for the evening, chasing for the balloon :)

Dancing with T and Grammy

.....and Boo, too

Family pic attempt......with Baby Girl, too :)!!

And.....he's done.  Never seen him lay willingly before :).

Little Things

Lizzy and Caden have taken all their swimming classes together since they started.  When we talk about swimming, we talk about Lizzy.  If we're going to swimming, we're going to see Lizzy.  It's a package deal at this point.  Well, after swimming one night we stopped to see Krissy and Jon's beautiful home currently being built. 

There was lots of gravel outside and a little mud pit with a puddle.  Probably looked like a mess to most, but Lizzy and Caden both took it upon themselves to go sit by the little puddle together and throw rocks.  They sat there forever and it was adorable.

Summertime

It really is summer.  We've got popsicles.  We've got a buzzed head on a 2-year-old.  We've got the pool up.  We've got sunkissed cheeks and heat rash. We've got a surplus of swim diapers.  Caden keeps bringing creepy crawly friends into the house.  Sometimes I catch him, sometimes I don't.  Sometimes I catch the creepy crawly friends, sometimes I don't.  Who knows what's hanging out in our house these days.  I've got a baby belly indeed.  Weird that it was 3 summers ago I had this same bump...doesn't seem like that long ago.  Jared is like a cat I tell him, and just wants to be laying in the sun.  I think him and Caden would live outside if I let them.  We've got swim lessons and summer parties at school.  Trips to the zoo and the park.  Goats to feed.  Trains to ride.  Ponies to ride. Swingsets to play on.  Love it!

My sis came over and helped us set up our 'bigger' pool in the backyard Friday.  We even put Caden playset slide going into the pool.  Only to discover there was a hole in the bottom of the pool and all the water leaked out..........oops.  So 2 hours of setup resulted in 20 minutes of fun.  Haha, oh well.   In other news miss Isabel has suddenly whipped up an opinion and it's rocking Caden's world.  They were sitting in the chair together outside with a toy.  Izzie was playing with it and Caden took it from her. Her entire (4 month :)) life Caden has called the shots and Izzie has rolled with it.  This girl started screaming and got so cotton-picking mad at him.  The look on his face was priceless.  He just looked at me like, "Huh?  What's going on mom?"  It was pretty funny.

Caden has to lift my shirt up and talk to baby every time we lay down in his bed for nap or bedtime.  He talks to baby.  Asks where baby is in my tummy. I act like I know, and then he tells me "no, here" and points to another spot.  Chances are he's right, neither of us know I guess :).  He shows baby his toys.  Growls at baby like a 'big dinosaur'.  Kisses baby and tells baby goodnight.  He keeps asking me if he can hold baby first when baby comes out.  I always say "yep, you can hold baby first when you get to the hospital."  Then I'm not lying, right :)??

This was his 3rd week in the 2-year old "big kid" room at Sunday school.  Poor kid, if he'd have been born a couple months earlier he'd have been in that class last fall.  But I think he may have had the record for time spent in the toddler room at nursery.  That is 18 months and up, but I think he started going there at about a year because he was already running and climbing everything.  So, that means he's been in that room a year and a half already.  He is twice the size of some of the kids in there at this point.  So, he will officially be in the 2-year-old room in the fall, so I guess I'm giving him a head start.  He seems to love it and is making pictures and having lesson plans.  I love it!  I think it's great for him.

We are looking forward to Caden's first wedding next weekend :).  He has never been to one before, and this is my cousin Darci's wedding.  He will get to go to the reception with us after he hangs out with Grandma and Grandad during the wedding.  I have a feeling this kid is going to totally bust a move on the dance floor and love every minute of it :).  I'm sure I'll have some pics to share of that......stay tuned :).  Have a good week!

New in the last week (ish)

Obsessed with bacon bits.  We've had to
start hiding them.  He finds them and pours
a bowl of them before I know what's
happening.  Strange, I know :).

For Caden.....didn't take naps at school. "Why didn't you nap," I would ask him.  "Because," he would say.  "Because why Caden," I would ask.  "Because my eyes could not shut," he replied.  Hahaha.

For Baby.....officially felt flutters twice last week.

For Caden.....no longer says "Bar-Mi" for the dogs (Barley and Milo).  He started saying "Barwee and Miwoah." Overnight it just changed.  So cute.

For Baby......made momma so she officially can't fit/doesn't look right in any of her 'normal' clothes.  Broke out the maternity gear.  Much earlier than I did with my CW.

For Caden.....Grammy taught him to sing "Skidda Ma Rink" (spelling) this week.  It was on the Elephant Show when we were little.  He sings "Skinka a rink a rink a rink" and smiles so big.  It's so adorable.

For Baby.....hasn't made me feel nauseous for the last 5 days.  Good work, baby, keep it up!!

For Caden.......had to get his head glued shut last week.  Frame fell off shelf in his room while he was in rocking chair (in timeout......) and gashed his head open.  I'll spare you the horrible details like blood literally shooting out of the back of his head......oops, I'll stop.

For Baby......got to hear heartbeat on Friday 06/08/12......was in 150's and highest was 160.  Exactly exactly like my Caden was at this stage.

For Caden......discovered wintergreen Lifesavers.  His mom's (one of many) weaknesses right now.  I break it in pieces and give him a piece.  I always would say "Here's a little piece."  Now he is constantly asking me for a "real big one, mom!" Haha.  Boy has a sweet tooth I have to constantly battle against.

For Baby........get to find out if this baby is a boy or girl Monday, July 23rd.  Can NOT wait.

For Caden.....so interested in the baby.  So adorable.  "You have a winnow (window) on you tummy momma? I want to see baby!"  Haha.  "Can I open button (belly button) on you tummy and see baby?"  Heehee :).  "Let's take the baby out today!"  He is so interested.  All the time.  It's so cute.  He lifts up my shirt and stares at my stomach.  Sometimes he yells out "baby"......ugh......guess the poor baby better get used to CW's loud LOUD voice :).

For Baby.....officially got accepted into Dimensions (where Caden goes).  Not til March 1st, but just so glad baby got in.  Not an easy task at that place :).  Long waiting list always, so we are blessed to be a current family and have gotten in so quickly.  Love that place.

For Caden......went to swimming lessons for first time this summer on Tuesday (missed last week due to head injury).  Teacher said he and Lizzy (his friend that takes them with him) can move up to the next class for July.  This means no more parent/kiddo class.......it's cute little kiddos in by themselves with teacher :).  So proud of him.....growing up so much though (tear :)). 

Grandma got his this AMAZING sprinkler.  12 feet long
and so much fun!  He loves it (and apparently felt the
need to do it swim trunks-free this day :))

Summer is flying along too fast already.  I was outside lots last weekend and crashed this week from it (a little friendly MS reminder.....thankyouverymuch :)).  But, onward and upward.......so much to be thankful for and look forward to! 

Caden giggles of the week

 

New phrases this kid is using and it's plain cracking me up......

"Almost"

"You're right mom" (Always use that one, Caden :))
"Good job!"

"Oh my gosh"....oops.....amazing how trashy that sounds out of a 2 year olds mouth...hopefully that wears off soon :).

"You came back!" (probably thanks to the Llama, Llama Misses Mama book)
"Oh no guys"
"You hold my hand please" (Sure sweet boy, I'll take it while it lasts :))
"You come with me"

Just cracks me up.  I will be 14 weeks Monday, and have my next apointment Friday.  Can't wait to hear baby's heart beat.  I was showing a little before, but I have officially popped out this week.  Look out world, here comes Meyer Baby #2.  Everyone says I'm higher with this one, so they guess girl.  I won't believe I am capable of having anything but a boy until I am proven wrong on the ultrasound.  I will be so excited either way for different reasons, I just don't care :). 

MEYER ADDITION #2 COMING LATE 2012

That's right.  Caden will be a big brother.  Baby Meyer is set to hatch December 3rd.  If early like Caden, it will be another November baby in our house :).  It was just 11 months ago that my old neurologist told me that I shouldn't have any more kids and that having babies was harmful with my MS.  A new doctor (who is knowledgeable beyond what I can even put into words and such a ray of sunshine for us, at UNMC in Omaha), lots of prayers, and 11 months later, I am 3 months pregnant doing better than I've been in a long time!!   I can't stress enough the importance of second opinions.  We were sitting idle with the doctor I had and now that I've found a new one, I realize what NOT a Multiple Sclerosis expert he was, and how little knowledge & experience he had.  New doctor is incredible.  And we wouldn't be down this road without her encouragement and knowledge.  Never did I think 2012 would bring so much for us!  A niece, a thriving 2 year old boy, a fifth anniversary, and a new baby.   Praise the Lord for all HE has done!  We are eternally grateful. 

I am 12 weeks and feeling pretty good, considering a baby is cooking in there :).  In ultrasound pic baby has Caden's profile.  Heartbeat it in 160's just like it was with Caden.  I will be shocked if it's not a boy.  And couldn't care less if it's a boy or girl.  We are just thrilled.......did I mention that :)?!?!