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A Week of Firsts

What a fun week we've had! Caden started out the new year with some new experiences and abilities. It's amazing how much fun this is for us as parents! This past week I took Caden out on his sled that he got from Santa. He really seemed to enjoy himself. When we got home I let him touch the snow and watched as his face went from wondering to "what in the world is this!!" and then to "ouch it hurts!". We dried his hand off and moved on.














On the weekend Justin and I took him swimming for the first time. I can't believe we took this long to do it. I am hoping to start taking him more often. He had a blast. He splashed like crazy and smiled at all the other kids. I had to go in the hot tub while we were there of course so we sat him on the edge and right away he turns towards the pool where these kids are and starts crawling!! towards them. He has been military crawling (dragging himself around)and would go up on his knees a bit but this time was the real deal. First time swimming wasn't enough - he wanted to make it a double whammy day!





So, we've covered first sledding outing, first swimsuit and swimming experience and first time actually crawling. Also this week he decided to start clapping and does it mostly when he is really happy or excited (which is quite often) and waves (although we're not completely convinced that that is what he is meaning it for :) ). His wave is the opening and closing of his fingers. What a cutie.

I just had a birthday which is cause to reflect. I realized that I have never felt more content and fulfilled on my birthday as I do this year. I wonder why?




Comments

Sippus said…
Hey just sitting here reading up on Caden's life and got to thinking (I know, sitting, reading and thinking at the same time...sounds dangerous) have you even seen Justin when he gets giddy about something....he dances around and claps his hands too. Just watch next time he thinks he is going to beat Tim on the PS2 he claps like a baby or Caden claps like a grown up...who really knows which it is...it's a vicious circle. Hope you are loving all of both your mens first's....Justins would be beating Tim. Okay so that was trash talk and I have really no idea who wins more often but it sounded tough and Justin can't beat me up from there and it is just the beginning of payback for a picture that should never have made it off your camera. Revenge is a dish best served cold my friend...:)P
Sara
11:21 pm
Laurie said…
awww, how fun! And how special really!

I had to laugh at Sara's comment LOL ;)

Happy New Year!
2:20 pm
Janet said…
How fun to hear all the new stuff! Its so amazing how fast they learn. The pictures are great, he's looking so big now! You and Amy really should come for a visit before I go back to work. Kellen and Caden would have so much fun crawling and getting into trouble together now.
10:11 pm
Anonymous said…
Awesome pictures, so many memories to come! I remember my kids firsts like they were yesterday. Enjoy them. Even the not so good memories. I can't believe how fast life speeds up with kids in them. Thanks for sharing Caden's firsts. Crystal
9:42 am
Erica said…
What a cutie!
12:49 am
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