8 months old

I can't believe that Kai will already be 8 months old tomorrow.

Kai...
--Just got his first tooth yesterday.
--Had an ear infection that lasted 1 month.
--Has been having a hard time sleeping well (see above)
--Has become much more active but still has no interest in crawling.
--Went to the pool for the first time this past weekend. Took awhile to get to use to but ultimately loved it.
--Has started a small amount of separation/stranger anxiety.
--Has come to enjoy food; especially crackers and puffs.
--Wants whatever his brother has.
--Has to weigh at least 20 lbs but haven't officially weighed him for a few weeks. He was 19 lbs 10 oz several weeks ago.

Some funnies (or not so funny) from the past few weeks:
**Kai was blowing/spitting his food at breakfast. I said "No, Kai. We don't spit our food." He went in to meltdown because I told him no. Sensitive?
**Kai snatched his brother's much cherished 'special blankie' and was playing with it. Kadyn snatched it back which pissed off Kai who proceeded to go in to a screaming/crying fit. Temper?
**Kadyn can get Kai to laugh more than any other family member. He was sitting in the back seat of the car today saying "french fries" and Kai thought it was hysterical. Adoration?

New Summer Do

After weeks of complaining that I was too hot and itchy my mom and dad finally gave in and cut my hair. Well, I should say that mommy attempted to cut my hair. She was oh so brave to do so only because she knew that I had an appointment to actually get it professionally cut 2 days later (don't have pictures of that yet). I look quite handsome though it's taken some getting use to for everyone around me. I went from a toddler to a preschooler overnight in my looks.

**New Kadyn "Tricks"**
--Officially out of diapers, though not out of pull-ups yet.
--Offers "options" to mommy and daddy..."Daddy, you have two choices. Would you rather let me turn on the hose and play in my pool or we can go to the boat park."
--Still loves loves loves bugs. ALL bugs. Fascinated by bugs.
--Speaks with logic and understanding. Hmmm. Are we in trouble here?

Brother L O V E

Jungle Shower

Welcome to the JUNGLE! Mommy threw a baby shower for our Aunt Chelsea and Cousin to-be. We are very excited to have a little boy cousin to play with on or around October 24. Congratulations Aunt Chelsea and Uncle Cory.

Papa thinks he's pretty funny getting Aunt Chelsea something pink for her little boy.

Why?

It has begun...

Beating the heat

I wanted to share with everyone how to survive scorching 90+ degrees:

First, you must find an Uncle Cory to help lift rocks.

Why lift the rocks? To get "tato" (Potato) bugs of course!

When you're hot it's also a good idea to take all your crusts and bring them to the river for the ducks. Make sure you have a mommy that will let you get REALLY close.




And when sleeping, it's important to grab your special blankies and as little clothes as possible. Kai also said it's important not to sleep on the second story in a house with no air conditioning. (Kai has a staph infection on his chin...that guy just can't get a break!)

For the love of summer

Today was 90+ degrees. It was wonderful. Finally, summer is here. I thought I would take my not-so-baby brother and my friend Gracie out in our backyard to enjoy the weather.


I realized I need to teach Kai about the water; he wasn't brave enough to get in with us today.


We did have fun pushing him around though.



Mommy said it was amazing that we could sit in a cold pool with a cold popsicle.


Kai thought we were crazy. He was quite content "tuddeling" (cuddling) with Boulder. But then again, he's always content just sitting and watching me.

We are so glad this weather is here. Bring on summer.