Baby Wearing and fun wih Daddy

This morning I decided to go shopping with my Mom and Dad. Brian and the kids were invited but Brian offered for me just to go to have a little "Mommy time" while he kept the kids. So...I gladly accepted. When I got home there were LOTS of toys out...I smiled! I love it when Brian gets the opportunity to just play with Caden and Addison. This is a gift that he has given me and the children so that I don't get to miss a minute. Often times on the weekends we head out early and run around town and do something fun. When we get home it's nap time. Very rarely do we just stay home on a Saturday and play! He got a glimpse into my day...while it's hard work it's a lot of fun!

Often when I go out with Caden and Addison by myself and the weather is decent I'll put Addison in her sling and Caden in the stroller. This week I found a great deal on a baby bijorn for Brian. Caden tried it out this morning with his doll Harlow... and yes...that's Addison he's got in the carrier!!

Looks like "Daddy days" are a lot of fun!!!! I sure did enjoy my morning out and even got the chance to utilize the shuttle service at the Honda dealership....now that's something you can't do with two carseats!!

It won't always be like this...

Caden and Addison....one day this will be proof that you adored each other! Today Addison and I went to wake Caden up. He asked to hold her so I layed her on his belly. He immediately says, "awesome" and then leans up and kisses her and says, "I love you sister"! Does it get any sweeter than that? I wish I had my camera.

About an hour later Caden was eating snack and Addison started to cry. He asked to be excused and told me that me that Addison needed him! These are a couple pictures of him calming her down!

SHE DID IT!

This afternoon I was reading the mail. I looked up and saw this!!! She rolled over! If only she could get that arm out from under her! She's still on the floor trying to do it again!

Independance

My sweet, sweet boy is getting so grown up! First of all...the day we put him in his big boy bed we told him he couldn't get out unless mommy or daddy came to get him. He didn't. Ever. He would call for me every morning. Until....2 days ago. Last night he came out of his room at 10ish and said, "it's a beautiful day". I responded with, "no baby, it's still night time". Her burst into tears and jumped so he could have been sleep walking. So we did the whole potty thing...I pulled the blinds and showed him it was still night time and then Brian prayed with him again. All was well...Caden was back asleep. This morning at 7:30 (BTW, if we have anywhere to go I always have to wake him up after 8!) I awoke to the sweetest little boy about 2 inches from my face saying, "its a beautiful day, Mommy!" I replied with, "Caden, Mommy's not ready yet!" He then pulls the blinds much like I had done the night before and says, "no Mommy, it's sunny!" So...we start our day. Addison woke up shortly after. I typically have to wake her up too!

We continued on with our morning. Caden let me know that he needed me to dress him. It hit me...if he can ask me to dress him why can't he dress himself. I got his clothes, laid them on my floor and told him to go for it! HE DID IT! Every single piece of it...down to the undies and socks. Granted he did wear crocs today...with socks on. He then insisted that I not help him brush his teeth. So I didn't. They probably weren't as clean as usual but I figure who cares. He was really proud of himself and did let me help him tonight! I'm really proud of him too. It seems like just yesterday that I held him for the first time. He'll be 3 in 2 and a half short months! Where in the world did time go??

Rolling Over...well almost

Addison is trying really hard to roll over! Brian took these last night...we thought she would do it but she didn't! Hopefully soon!! She goes to the pediatrician on Friday! I'm excited to see how much she weighs!!

Florida

These pictures were taken at Sugar Mill Gardens which is a historical site about 1 mile from the house where I grew up in Port Orange, FL. The Sugar Mill having was destroyed twice by Seminole Indians during the Second Seminole Indian War of 1836. My elementary school is about 1/4 mile east of these gardens. I used to ride my bike to school every day past these gardens. As you can imagine, it brings back a lot of memories. I was actually tickling Becky in this picture to make her laugh. I am sure you can tell. It was really special for me to bring Becky, Caden, and Addison back to this place.

Caden was amazed by the life sized concrete replicas of T-Rex and Stegosaurus.

OK- this is at the "Largest Harley store in the World". I wonder if that is like the signs that you see on every corner in Manhattan that say "world's best cup of coffee"? Anyways- this Harley store was massive. It had two levels and a Harley hotel next door. Caden tried to touch a $100,000 NHL edition Harley. It was signed by Wayne Gretsky. I have to tell you, his Christmas money won't cover the repair costs. Isn't it too cold to ride in Canada anyways? They didn't mind if we sat on the Sportster below.

Christmas Continued!

Here is the picture of Addison I promised earlier! If you haven't seen my post from Christmas you'll want to look below!! She already loves this thing and loves to make it bounce!! I'm more than sure that she'll spend many, many hours in this as happy as it makes her!! This was her present from her Grandma and Grandaddy! Here are a couple I found on my Mom's camera! Addison and her Daddy on Christmas morning!

The four of us Christmas morning!