Here is Mr. Caden Harold after his bath this evening. His Mimi (my Stepmom, Patty) gave him a hair cut today and he looks so handsome! Haircuts are frequent and usually a not so pleasant experience. He usually cries the whole time and I have to physically hold him and his head still. Today, on the way to the salon, Caden and I had a little chat. I told him that If he was very good, did not cry
, and sat still while Mimi was cutting his hair, I would let him get a toy barn and animals at the store. (Somehow out of the millions of toys these kids have, a barn and the corresponding animals are not in the inventory). The funny thing is, we ended up with the backpack from Dora. It sings comes with the map and accessories. Caden and Laica both love Dora, therefore this toy should be worth the $20 (I hope so, anyway. We don't usually buy toys that often. They accumulate quickly and seem to multiply.)
, and sat still while Mimi was cutting his hair, I would let him get a toy barn and animals at the store. (Somehow out of the millions of toys these kids have, a barn and the corresponding animals are not in the inventory). The funny thing is, we ended up with the backpack from Dora. It sings comes with the map and accessories. Caden and Laica both love Dora, therefore this toy should be worth the $20 (I hope so, anyway. We don't usually buy toys that often. They accumulate quickly and seem to multiply.)He did a fantastic job. Zero tears. Zero resistance. Patty and I were both amazed and so proud of him. He is so very smart. Knows his letters and the sound they make, numbers, can count forward, backward, and in spanish. He also has had his shapes and colors down for some time now. I am constantly amazed at how well he remembers things and how quickly he learns something new. He plays very well with Laica (most of the time) and is just turning into such a big boy so quickly. In the second photo, he is howling.
Here he is still howling, with our biggest baby, Kenzie, in the background. She is the pitbull that Clint had when I met him. She got a bath tonight too, (much needed) but I think the photo was taken before that.
Ahhh... and we certainly cannot leave out little miss "Teeka". Laica will be called this by many people for years to come, probably until she tells us to stop. :) She, too, is growing right before my eyes. I swear that she changes a little every day. 
She is a climber and a little smarty-pants. She always wants to keep up with her big brother and makes sure that we are paying attention to her, too. She is very talkative and even putting two words together. The other morning in the car she was singing. I could tell that it was the alphabet song, even though she wasn't pronouncing the letters correctly. I love, love, love that my children are showing so much potential at an early age. They both love to read. Reading is one of my favorite pastimes and I think of it as exercise for my brain. When reading, one encounters so many words that are not used in everyday conversation. It enhances vocabulary. I mostly read comical fiction novels, reading is an escape of mine.
She is a climber and a little smarty-pants. She always wants to keep up with her big brother and makes sure that we are paying attention to her, too. She is very talkative and even putting two words together. The other morning in the car she was singing. I could tell that it was the alphabet song, even though she wasn't pronouncing the letters correctly. I love, love, love that my children are showing so much potential at an early age. They both love to read. Reading is one of my favorite pastimes and I think of it as exercise for my brain. When reading, one encounters so many words that are not used in everyday conversation. It enhances vocabulary. I mostly read comical fiction novels, reading is an escape of mine. We have had a busy week so far. We got Caden signed up for soccer, and Clint is going to coach his team! I have a feeling I will be helping out with this a lot, but I am looking forward to it! Clint is very athletic, and Caden is showing potential that he will be, too.
Today I got Caden's hair cut, went to the grocery store, made dinner, cleaned up, did laundry and the only dirty clothes in the house is what each of us is wearing!!! Had a super-productive day, and I am glad for that.
I am looking forward to Saturday, I get to escape to Branson for a night to spend some much needed girlie time with my sisters and cousins. So freaking excited. Well, after I finish this mug of warm green citrus tea, I will be off to bed (clean sheets and blankets--yay!). Until next time...
Brooke
