9 Months

Kaden continues to be tall, but light.  He has two bottom teeth and is working on several on top.  He sits up very well and just started to get up on his knees.  I'm not encouraging him to crawl since I know my life won't be as easy.  He has learned to clap and does it often!  We are now in our new house and Kaden has adjusted well to it.  He is relaxed, happy and such a joy to our family!

A few facts
Weight - 18 pounds 10 ounces (30%)
Height - 29 inches (79%)
Head - 26.6 cm (88%)
Diaper Size - 4
Clothing Size - 12 Month
Sleeping - Kaden either wakes once (goes back to sleep after he gets his paci) or sleeps though the night.  This is MUCH better than the 3 times a night we were having.  He goes to bed between 8 & 9 and wakes around 7:30.

left: Madison 9 months, right: Kaden 9 months

8 Months

Kaden is already 8 months!  Sadly, he is not feeling well today.  He and Madison started the New Year off with croup.  It is terrible to watch him so sick.
He did, however, finally have a bottom tooth pop through!  He also is improving on his sitting without help.  He rolls EVERYWHERE!  He will follow you around the house by rolling.
Kaden loves to say "hi" and wave.  This is a favorite game to play with Grandpa.  He also learned to shake his head "no".

A few facts
Weight - 18 pounds (still!)
Height - 29 inches
Diaper Size - 3
Clothing Size -  9-12 Month
Sleeping - We have not improved much on the sleeping.  He wakes around 3 times a night.  We look forward to getting him back into his own room and bed at the new house in the next few weeks.


left: Madison 8 months, right: Kaden 8 months

Indoor Aquatic Center

Todd was off work for a few days after Christmas so we decided to go to the near by indoor aquatic center for some fun.  Our friends Angie and Josh joined us.  Madison had a blast playing in the toddler area.  She really wanted to go down the big slide but wasn't tall enough.  Kaden enjoyed sitting in the water and splashing.  I'm sure my water babies are looking forward to summer just as much as I am.

Christmas

This Christmas season was fun since we had a 2 1/2 year old running around.  We talked about baby Jesus every day and read Christmas books each night before bed.  We made cookies, sang jingle bells a hundred times and decorated the tree.  Madison loved it all.  On Christmas morning, Madison was an expert at opening her (and everyone else's) gifts.  It was fun to watch Kaden during his first Christmas.  We had a nice meal with my parents and my aunt and uncle.  We felt very blessed this year. 

Kaden's 1st Haircut

Mom says my hair is getting too long and I need a haircut.  Sounds like fun!



Uh, wait a minute... what's that sound?



What in the world are you doing to me!?  I am NOT OK with this!




I guess it wasn't so bad.  I sure do look cute!

You can still have fun in the cold...

7 Months

Still not sitting up unassisted, still no teeth, but still super cute & almost always smiles!!!

Now that Kaden is eating solids, he has started to chunk up a little in his legs, but he is still no where near as chunky as Madison was at this age.
I've said for a long time that due to the large amounts of drool, he must be getting a tooth soon.  Still no tooth but I'm sure one will be here soon ;)
Kaden LOVES to bounce in his activity seat.  He also thinks his big sis is the coolest person ever. 

 Learning new tricks with his tongue.

A few facts
Weight - 18 pounds
Height - 28 inches
Diaper Size - 3
Clothing Size - 9 Month
Sleeping - Since moving to Michigan, Kaden's wonderful sleeping habits have disappeared.  He wakes every 2 - 3 hours.  This mama is tired!









left: Madison 7 months, right: Kaden 7 months