Did you say food?

The amount before chowing took place.

He always reaches for his food.

Excuse the snarl.  He had had enough.

If you know this little man you know whenever food's around he's wanting it.  That's normally the case until a new food is introduced.  He takes it very hesitantly the first day and then warms up to it slowly.

Today he had his first "table food."  Mom cooked lunch and made mashed potatoes and black eyed peas for Caden in addition to his normal bananas.  His first reflex was to gag of course.  He's a gagger like his mother (I never gagged until I got pregnant.  Now I am the gagging queen.).  Then I had an idea to mix a tad of banana (already familiar food) with a spoonful of the potatoes or peas and he started eating better.  Soon he would eat spoonfuls without any banana.  Good job Caden.  Mommy's proud of your desire to introduce your palette to new foods.     

Our Day.

One of Caden's favorite things to do is ride Mom's shoulders and hold onto her hair.  The smile tells it all.

Today Caden and I spent the day with Gigi and Papa.  Lots of fun.  Mom and I went to our favorite store today...T.J. Maxx.  We love that place!  Good to be with you my sweet Mom.  

Daddy's Gone...

You're my main squeeze babe.

As Jason drove out of the driveway yesterday, Caden's little eyes followed the car while his hand flapped (we think he's beginning to wave "Bye Bye").  So sweet.

Jason left yesterday for Regent University in Virginia Beach for 6 days.  He's been in grad school now for 2 years.  He takes online courses and one week per semester he has to go on campus to fulfill his lecture hours.  Usually it's me flying lone ranger when he leaves, but this time I have my little partner.  I feel very thankful for him. 

We love you Daddy and are missing you a ton!  We can't wait for you to join us again.    

Basket Full of Laundry

We are back!  Been home approx. 5 nights over the last two weeks so the blog has been neglected.  We had a great time going here and there though.  

On Sunday Caden turned 8 months old.  He is a full fledged boy at this point.  Hyper and into everything he can get his hands on.  Though he's not crawling if anything is near it's his.  P.S. He's not interested in crawling at all.  

With coming home on Sunday laundry awaited Caden and I upon waking up Monday morning.  I had a very special basket that I took extra care of near the end.  Here are his most recent pictures.

 

First drink from a Sippy Cup

Our little baby is not so little anymore.  Yesterday Dr. Marsland suggested that we start baby proofing our house and that Caden start drinking a little water for his teeth.  

So yesterday afternoon Caden and I put little outlet things in all the lower outlets and put a lock on the kitchen cabinet that holds the cleaning supplies.  We wouldn't want the soon to be wanderer to get in there.  He's a very short time from crawling.  Can't quite get all the motions in one action.

The doctor suggested water because of the fluoride for his teeth.  I am almost positive the little guy is teething.  He's drooling like crazy, he ran a one night fever last week, and his naps during the day are very short (not common for him).  When I pick up his upper lip I can see his two front teeth straight ahead through his gums.  They are a little way from popping through though.

Here are some pictures of the little joker today with his first sippy cup experience.  I could just kiss him to death.

Well-Child Check Up

Our little sweet boy a well-child check up yesterday.  He's now 7 1/2 months old.  Here are his stats:

 

length:  27 1/2 inches (between 50-75%)

head:  17 3/4 (right under 75%)

weight:  15 lbs. 15 oz. (10-25%)

He's a healthy baby.  Dr. Marsland is very pleased!

Annette's Boy

Caden wore his outfit from his Aunt Annette for the first time this Saturday.  You know I had to post this for your Annette.  It was a hit with everyone we saw.  We're just sad you couldn't see him in it in person.  Love you and thanks for being so great to us!