Cade's 15 Month Checkup

We took Cade for his 15 month checkup today (mom went with us) and Oh. My. Gosh... it just gets worse & worse as they get older!

The checkup part went well... she was happy with everything... Cade is growing... 26.8 pounds and 32 inches (he's grown an inch in 3 months!)... in the 75th percentile for his height & weight and 90th percentile for his head, LOL (big brain, I'm sure)... she was happy with his eating & no bottle & use of cups. She wasn't too concerned that he's not saying much after I told her that he was jabbering and talking in his own language and making "sounds" that seem to sound like words, like kitty and Mickey Mouse... and that he is very social, makes eye contact, and understands everything we tell him. Sooo, probably just a slow talker or lazy.

The shots... argh... HORRIBLE! As soon as I put him on the table, he started crying... real tears! Sobbing! He was a mess by the time they gave him his 3 shots. I honestly don't think I've ever seen him cry so hard. He almost lost his breath at one point. It was really sad. I think it traumatized my mom too (sorry to put you through that mom!)

Soo, that's it. I brought him home and he wouldn't even eat the ice cream I bought him at the store today. He just wanted to go to sleep.

I'm already dreading 18 month shots.

Isn't "clingyness" a word???

It seems like all I do is post pics of Cade. And I know that everyone LOVES seeing pics ;) but there's nothing like the real thing!

So some "new" things... he has a glow-worm... I'm not sure why, but he thinks that mommy needs to hold that glow-worm ALL THE TIME! It started out as a game, me trying to get him to say "baby", so I'd baby talk this worm (it plays music & lights up) and he LOVES it. Now if it is in the room, he will bring it to me, throw it down on my lap (not really understanding "gentle" yet) and looks at my face, just waiting for me to start the baby talking. It's so cute. His face lights up EVERY TIME! I'm not sure why he likes it so much - maybe because I don't baby talk to him, so he's not used to that tone of my voice.

He's also showing us that he DOES understand most EVERYTHING we say. I can say, go get me that ball, pointing to the ball, and he will go get it. Of course this turns into a game of "toddler fetch" but he giggles as he runs back and forth after the ball. I can say, do you want to go outside? And he brings me his shoes & starts waving.

He's getting REALLY good at throwing balls now and has even figured out how to pick up his chubby little leg & kick it!

And trucks... this kid LOVES trucks. If that's all he had to play with, it would be fine with him. And it amazes me how instinctive it is for a little boy to know how to play with a truck?!?! To see him, you'd think he was 4. He sits Indian style, running that truck back and forth, making all of the proper truck sounds. How does he know how to play trucks?

I think that he's going through stage... the "nobody-can-make-me-happy-except-mommy" stage. Or maybe even the "if-I-hang-on-her-pants-she-will-pick-me-up" stage? They're both pretty fitting. I just hope that his clingyness lessens as he gets older. I had planned on taking him to the YMCA nursery through the week so I could work out, but seeing that he won't even go into the church nursery without mommy, it would probably be a disaster. So instead, we've been enjoying long walks in the park, every day... so fun for him and exercise for me!

If you made it this far, no cookie but I will reward you with some pics ;)

We took him to the Mall on Sunday & let him walk around... he thought he was REALLY BIG walking this far away from mommy, sitting on the bench! He kept looking up at daddy for a boost of confidence!


Playing in the 1 cabinet that I don't have a baby lock on - it's "his" cabinet, full of Tupperware & plastic bowls and lids. I can not tell you how many times a day I pick up my bowls... or I go to put his toys away at night and I'm finding bowls & lids in the strangest places!


I thought this was pretty cute!


He was feeling good after dinner!


Is this a funny face or what?!?! Talk about cheesing!


That's it for now... there are a few more new pics on the photobucket, so you can take a look there too!

Our Easter Weekend in Pics!

A few pics from our Easter weekend...

But first... a look back! Cade's first Easter... we had to keep him home last year because he was just a few weeks old... but we still dressed him up in a little preemie outfit & took his Easter pictures... Just look how tiny!




And look at him now!


Getting his Easter basket this morning...


Of course his favorite thing was the 99cent truck!


Checking out the other stuff... Little Einsteins toys!


Nope, back to the truck!


This is a pretty neat basket that the Easter bunny brought me!


Probably wondering why he's not out there swinging in that swing!


How many people does it take to get a toddler ready for church?


She got the shoe on the wrong foot, haha, such amateurs:)


The final product... finally ready for church!


We had a long day of visiting family & playing & eating... it was a good Easter. But he was tuckered out once we got home. Cade laying in the floor, watching some TV before bed... (I LOVE this pic!)


He actually fell asleep laying in the floor...



I have to share a few others from this weekend as well. Brady turned ONE on Friday, the 10th, and his party was on Saturday. I thought this was soooo cute!


Brady is a lover! He loves Cade to death! LOL


This was Cade's gift to Brady, his absolute favorite kind of truck... but when he heard it revving... he thought it was his... so yeah, they kinda fought over it. :)


Thanks for looking & hope everyone had a Hoppy Easter ;)

Pictures By Request...

Posting some new pics of Cade, since it's been brought to my attention that I haven't posted any in too long (you know who you are!)... Honestly, he has just been a cranky mess for the past week. And sleeping a lot. This mommy thinks it's a growth spurt... or maybe teething... or maybe I have no idea. I just know that the only thing that's been cheering him up lately... playing chase with daddy, going outside, and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

Have I mentioned that he loves cars & trucks?




Sharing his trucks with his Little Einsteins friends...


These are from today...




I think he was getting ready to say something here, LOL


And last... my favorite!!!

Where is my camera when I need it?

There is nothing funnier than seeing a little 25 pound toddler try to move a piece of furniture. Since Cade's been walking, he thinks he can either walk over anything or push anything out of the way. Earlier today, he was trying to push the couch out of the way (even though it's against a wall) and a few seconds ago, he was trying to move our rocker recliner.

And where is my camera?

While I'm making this post, if anyone has a cure for the can't-help-its and the everything-is-hurting-my-feelings-today... please let me know! I've been dealing with a super cranky baby for the past few days.

Walking, Rocking & Kickball!

Cade is getting really good at walking! He is actually choosing to walk over crawling now... he is getting so fast!


We thought this was so funny... Cade rocking himself in his big boy chair, LOL...


And last... I am reluctant to post a video with me in it (who likes to see a vid of themselves?) But I can't deny how cute Cade is here, laughing... by the way, you can't really tell but Derek is rolling the ball to us... we're playing kick ball!

Weekend in Pics...

Thought I'd post a few pics from this weekend.
We visited Brady on Saturday and the highlight of the day was a wagon ride in Brady's new wagon. Cade was more interested in the wheels than he was being outside, but that's just my son... he's very mechanical, LOL, always trying to figure out how things work!














And here's a pic of Brady loving on Cade. He LOVES giving kisses! Cade usually ignores him and plays and Brady follows after him, trying his best to kiss him. They are so cute!




And from Sunday... Cade watching cartoons in his big boy chair!





I have some videos to post... I'll be back later with those! Hope everyone has a great week!

Looks like...

People ask me ALL THE TIME who Cade looks more like.
I think he's starting to look a lot more like his daddy,
but you can definitely see me in him too.

It's a good mix!

Mommy & Cade:


Daddy & Cade:

Cade's 1 year checkup!

Cade had his 1 year checkup today... it went as I expected... it SUCKED!

First of all, he was a wild man in the doctor's office, which I expected. I'm glad Derek was with me... we took turns wallering with him. He just wants DOWN all the time now, LOL.

He got 2 shots... Hep A and Chickenpox. He cried, of course. Then another lady come in, poked his little middle finger & squeezed out a vial of blood. He was VERY unhappy with that! It was really hard to have to watch him lying there, scared to death.

His stats - he is 25 pounds & 31 inches...

He was worn out by the time we left. He will probably nap the rest of the afternoon.

I took these pictures this morning before we left (probably why he looks so happy - he doesn't know what's coming, LOL)

Cade says, HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!!
can you believe he didn't get one kiss today? Besides from mommy, LOL)

Not a Baby Anymore...

Cade slept for 14 hours last night, and I swear, he woke up a little boy! Look at this!

11 Months

Cade is 11 months today. I can not believe that he will be ONE YEAR OLD in a month! I could cry.

Here are some recent pics. I thought he looked like such a big boy!



















And here he is playing with Maggie through the window. I had the cutest vid but I can't upload it... I'll keep trying though.


He actaully puckered up and cried when she ran off! LOL


And I LOVE this pic... just look at those fat little legs!