Nap Time

Lilli is still sleeping a lot (as she should). Love her sweet little face. :)



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Good Memory

Today Caden got his flu shot. He didn't want to go so I was trying to talk it up on the way.

Me: "Maybe the doctor will give you a sticker or sucker."

Caden: "Yeah! A sucker like at the haircut store where Miss Sarah gives me a sucker!"

Caden only gets suckers when he has his haircut and Sarah is who always cuts his hair. I was really impressed with his memory and the connection he made based on suckers.

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Test Kitchen

Today I tried a test kitchen recipe for "lighter and quicker" cinnamon rolls. They turned out pretty good for a 1st attempt by someone who is challenged in the kitchen. :)


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Goals

I have a lot of respect for all stay at home parents, especially those with multiple children.

I've decided to set some goals for myself each day I'm on maternity leave. Tomorrow's goal....a shower. Wish I were kidding...don't judge me.

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Socialization

We've recently experienced the "benefits" of a child having an opportunity to socialize with other kids. On the way home from dinner tonight Dana was teasing me so I told him to stop being a b-u-t-t (I spelled it, I didn't say it...I know, real mature.). All of a sudden Caden started saying "butt face" from the back seat. I promise you we have not said this word around him (I'm not sure of the last time we used the word...maybe when we were 10). I'm definately not a candidate for Mother of the Year, but I try to be a good example. It really hit home the importance of parenting. Who knows what all our kids will hear on any given day. There are many good things Caden has learned from others as well. Socialization has helped him with his motor and verbal skills and I'm pretty sure he only eats fruits and veggies around other kids. :)


The joys of parenting! :)




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Pictures!!!

We took Caden for 21 month pictures last month.  Well, we finally picked them up today.  I LOVE our photographer.  Caden was in fine form on this particular day, but she stuck with it and got some great shots.  We have never been unhappy with a session she has done and she is always so good with Caden.  If anyone is looking for a studio photographer in Springfield I highly recommend Amy at Sears.  Here are just a couple of my favorites.