Little Surprise

We took Kaden for his 9 month check-up last Thursday, and he had to get 2 shots, his second flu shot and last Hep B. Usually he is fussy for a day or two after the shots, so I didn't really think much about him being fussy a little bit on Friday and Saturday. But yesterday (Easter) he was really fussy most of the day, and he even woke up crying last night a couple of hours after I put him in bed-that never happens! But I just popped his binky in and he went right back to sleep, and didn't wake up again until morning.

Today he was still kind of crying more than usual, I gave him a bath tonight and normally he is really happy afterward. But he started fussing when I was getting his pajamas on, so I thought-hmmm...I wonder? Stuck my finger in his mouth, and low and behold-his first tooth is coming in! It's just tiny, but it's totally there, kind of sharp and through the gums. It surprised me because I had felt around yesterday, and there was nothing there. So 9 1/2 months, and his first tooth! It's on his bottom right side. I think I will be going to buy some teething gel tomorrow.

He's almost not a baby anymore and his hair is getting so long, he looks like a little boy now. I'm thinking as much as I don't want to-it might be time for me to give my little man a hair cut soon! I HATE cutting baby's hair, but maybe since I'm his mom he will be good for me, fingers crossed! Anyway, just wanted to post this latest "first" about Kaden so I don't forget.

Oh, one more thing-he got his first fishing pole for Easter yesterday, it's a Batman one-so cute! Andrew can't wait to take him fishing and already said he will catch his first fish before he is 1 year old.

All about K-A-D-E-N

Kaden is almost 10 months, so I just thought I would jot down some things about him-so I remember what he is doing. He loves dancing, if we are in the store and they have music, he dances in the shopping cart, or in his stroller, or just whenever! He has been doing patty cake for quite a while, he raises his arms up in the air for "big boy". He is just starting to get the hang of waving. Still not crawling yet, but does scoot backwards. Loves eating, everyone thinks he is older than 9 months because he is so big and chubby. But I'm alright with that considering how small he was when he was born-he's healthy! He loves our cat and laughs whenever he sees her, and he is soo ticklish!

He has the most beautiful blue eyes and longest, eyelashes ever. He sleeps from 8:30 p.m. to 8 a.m. every single night without waking up-ever! It's so nice to sleep in until 8, I am not a morning person at all. He is still a mama's boy, and cries every time I leave the room-kind of frusterating, but oh well. He has never been a very snuggly baby, which makes me sad-but he goes to bed all by himself.

He has taught me patience and unconditional love. I fall in love with him all over again every morning when I go to get him out of his crib, and he gives me the biggest smile! We sure do love our little guy, he is the cutest!

Random stuff

This picture is of stuff I got at Smith's today. My total came to $54.46, but after my coupons it was only $16.29! I started doing coupons around October, it takes some time to cut them out and organize them, then to go online and find the deals. But if you have time-it's totally worth it, you can get some great stuff for cheap or free. The 3 boxes of catfood and 6 boxes of pasta in the pic were all free!

I got this idea from a cute blog. Since we never made it home from the hospital with Kaden's little ink footprints, I made my own. I made this about a month ago though, so the print isn't tiny-I should have done it when he was first born-dang it! I thought it turned out pretty cute.

We went to our niece Isabella's blessing up in Boise around the first of the month and got some cute pictures...

It's a little blurry, but Kaden loved Preston's ear. He kept pulling it when they were sitting there, it was cute. Preston just sat there looking like he didn't know what to do.

I thought Kaden had the cutest smile in this one, and gotta love Preston's fingers up his nose! :)

These are a few more flower necklaces I made for the boutique in Payson. That's just some of the stuff we've been up to lately.

Lately...

Kaden is getting so big! He is a little pig and loves to eat, pretty much any baby foods. Veggies, fruit, or meat it doesn't matter to him. He is so happy and smiles and laughs all the time, definately independant and a huge momma's boy! Probably because I'm the one home with him all the time. If he is playing with his toys, every minute or two he has to look up to make sure I'm still in the room, then gives me the biggest smile. He sleeps all through the night and never ever wakes up, it's so nice! The weather has been so nice these last couple of days, I decided to take him for a walk on Saturday its so nice to get outside once in a while.

Andrew is studying for the GRE, and taking a couple of classes at work in preparation for grad school. (Still not sure where he's going to apply.) We just bought our plane tickets to Portland for our trip with the whole Roylance family in August. We can't wait to go, we LOVE Oregon!

Here's the little chunk!

And I have been making these...................

I'm going to try to sell them, hopefully someone will want one!

Necklaces

I have been seeing fabric flowers around alot lately and my sister in law, Megan taught me how to make some a few months ago. (Thanks!) So I have been thinking lately that I might try to make some more. I've seen them alot on headbands, barrettes, and some on necklaces. There is a cute little boutique down in Payson that I discovered - a girl my mom works with is selling headbands with flowers on them there. So I have been thinking about different types of necklaces that I might be able to make and sell.

I am home alot now and besides Kaden and working one day a week, this could be a way to earn a little extra $. So...I've made one necklace and a couple of hair flowers for myself, and have gotten compliments on both. Today I made some other flowers and just need to get them on chains for necklaces. After I figure out what I think will look good, I'm going to take them to the boutique and hopefully they will accept them! I have always wanted (and hoped I was crafty enough) to make something to sell at a fair or boutique, so maybe this is it! I'll take pics of them and post them in a couple of days! Kind of nervous, but excited too!

Rolling!

I just thought I would make a quick post that Kaden started to roll from tummy to back today! I was getting kind of worried, everyone kept asking if he was yet. They say every baby is different though so I think he's doing pretty good. Also, we have been feeding him solids twice a day for a couple of days now. (we did just once a day for a couple of weeks.) He likes green beans, squash and bananas-a little bit. He does not like peas or carrots very much. I think we will start doing three times a day in a week or so. Going to the Dr. on Thursday for the 6 month check up, and Andrew is working so I have to go alone. Not excited for the shots, it makes me feel bad. :(

Time Flies

Wow! I cannot believe I have a 6 month old son (Kaden) since the last time I posted! Life has gone by so fast, it makes me sad. At the same time, I am also the happiest I have ever been right now. I have the cutest, happiest, best little guy ever. I don't know what I would do without him. He cheers me up if I'm having a bad day, just by smiling at me. I don't think you realize how much your parents can love you until you have kids of your own. He was pretty small, two and a half weeks early, and not doing so great when I had him. He was in the birth canal for quite a while. His heart rate was also dipping low, and had only been 60 beats per minute for about 5-6 minutes right before I had him. Which is not a good thing! I was seconds away from having a c-section. (Since the stupid anesthesiologist let my epidural run out, and wouldn't start more, and I could not push anymore from the unbearable pain!) Finally they numbed me up for a c-section and hauled me to the OR or whatever that freezing cold room was. I was actually able to have him right after the nurse had paged the c-section team to come. Kaden was rushed to the NICU for about 4 hours, and I had to wait that long to finally meet and hold my precious, tiny little baby. Right after Andrew handed Kaden to me, he looked up at me smiled. :) Right then my heart melted and I knew I would (and will) do anything for him! He has been our greatest blessing, and he is healthy and so chubby now. Considering his scrawny little 5 lb. 14 oz. start, he weighs-I would estimate, between 18 and a half to 20 pounds now. Not bad for a 6 month old. He is sitting on his own and loves to stand,(with help) he has been able to bear weight on his legs since he was a couple of weeks old. He isn't rolling over yet, although he did once at about 5 months. Well I just wanted to update and I am really going to try to blog more this year, especially since I have a reason to now! It gives me something to do while Andrew is on his 12 hour shifts at work, 15 if you count the commute. UGGHH!