Morning Bike Ride/Walk

This morning we went on a family bike ride/walk. It was so much fun. Kaden rode his bike and Corey and I walked and I pushed Kaleb in his stroller. We walked to a Mc Donald's and got breakfast. We had such a blast. =) I think Kaleb's favorite part was racing his brother down the hill on the way back home. I love seeing their smiling faces. SO SWEET.

Kaden's Words

I wrote a post last night or the night before about how many words Kaden can read...I was sorely mistaken. He knows how to read at least 98 words that I counted today and I know there are a lot more. When we were reading books today he was just reading words left and right that weren't on any list or in his flashcards. I'm so proud of him. I really shouldn't be surprised the doctor said when kids love to sing and can memorize songs they pick up reading easier. He is an amazing kid. I'm so proud of him and he has come so far this year. I also put flashcards all up around the house to teach Kaden words around the house. He loved this idea and wanted to put them everywhere....POOR MILO. Naaaa just kidding. However he really did want them everywhere. =)

Kaden Reading Some Books

Kaden has had some homework this week and he was reading some books and I video taped him doing so. I hope you enjoy.

Kaleb Singing =)

We were driving and lately Kaleb has been doing the cutest thing, he has been singing. I love it and I got part of it on video. It is just the sweetest thing.

Boys Playing

Today I went to visit my old friend Pam and my preschool. It was a lot of fun. The boys had a great time playing with the other kids. Kaleb loved playing in the water. When all of us went outside to play Kaden started riding a bike. This particular bike had a little seat on the back of it....so what would be the cutest thing ever....YUP I stuck Kaleb on the back. It was the cutest thing I have ever seen. Kaden drove Kaleb around for 30 minutes. It was so sweet. Both boys loved it. After they all played we went inside to have pizza. The boys LOVED it. They both ate 3 pieces and had a bunch of pineapple. We left soon after they ate. It was so fun to catch up with Pam and Mindy...and to watch the boys play.

2 Hours of School = 2 Stitches

It began as a normal day. Corey dropped Kaden off at school and Kaleb just woke up. I started to feed him breakfast when I heard a ring on my cell phone. When I answered it I realized it was Kaden's school. The lady on the other line went on to tell me that Kaden had bumped into somebody and he split his lip open. She said it wasn't that bad but he wasn't feeling well and asked if I could come get him. I told her I would be right there....I grabbed Kaleb from the high chair and ran out the door. When I walked into the office I was greeted by the nurse and the office ladies. They led me to Kaden and their faces were full of sorrow. It made me completely more anxious than I already was. I saw him sitting in a tiny chair and he was holding ice up to his lip. He looked over to me and I asked him if he was alright....he said yeah and when he removed the ice from his mouth I just about died inside. The nurse said that he has been such a brave boy. He has just been so good. His lip was completely swollen. He lifted his head to show me the damage and all I wanted to do is cry. My poor lil guy. He just looked at me and said "I'm ok mom". We left to head to his classroom and grab his backpack and to say by to Mr. Lerma. When we got to his classroom Mr. Lerma came to greet us and he was telling me what happened and I swear he was getting tears in his eyes. You could tell he felt bad for poor Kaden. I asked if it was a fight and thing were escalating and he assured me that it was just an accident. The boys and I headed home to call the doctor and they told us to go to the ICS (which is like an ER but for it is there for things like stitches and sprains and stuff like that). The doctor determined that he needed stitches and I had to hold him down. Everything went great and he screamed for the shot to numb him but after that he just laid there and didn't even say a word. He was such a trooper. I'm so proud of him. The doctor said we were free to go and told us some things to be careful of, but that he should be fine. We need to make an appointment for Monday to get his stitches out. I kept thinking to myself this is practically a right of passage for boys. I'm just so glad it is almost over. =)

Kaleb is trying to help him feel better by checking on him and sitting with him....They were watching Tom and Jerry.

Kaden with his stitches

Homework

Today was a fun day for homework. Kaden has been getting a lot more homework these days, which we all like. I know that sounds kind of funny, but it is fun to sit down with Kaden and work on things that he needs to be learning and seeing how far he has come since school has started. Kaden was barely reading when he started school. He could read his letters and numbers, but not many words. He is now reading at least 56 words and 4 more words he is super close to knowing. Corey created flash cards of the site words Kaden gets every month and Kaden breezes through them. We keep adding more and I know he knows more than are even on his flash cards. I am just so proud of him on how fast he is learning his words. Now we are working on writing and seeing how many he knows how to spell. Mr. Lerma is also sending books home that we get to read with him and once Kaden knows the books really well we get new ones. Today when Kaden and I were working on his homework Kaleb wanted to help out so I got him some paper and a colored pencil and he was writing as well. It was super cute to watch him color. I love to sit back and watch these two working and think what a privilege it is to be their mother. I am such a lucky woman.

Feeding Himself

Kaleb has pretty much been our harder child. The only reason I say this is because Kaden was just an easier baby/toddler. Kaleb knows what he wants and is not willing to bend until he gets it. He is a very strong willed child. He is very persistent and picky. I think the funny thing is when Kaleb was just born he really couldn't be easier. He didn't sleep as well as his brother but he was very content and didn't hardly cry for anything other than food (boy that doesn't surprise me now...he has two hollow legs). Needless to say Kaleb has decided that he doesn't want me feeding him any longer. He refused to eat from me so I place his dish and spoon on his high chair and he went at it. He made a massive mess (and you know how hard that is for me), but I know I need to work on this and hopefully it will get easier. Kaleb is going to be this kid to grab the bull by the horns. There is nothing that is going to stop him. God has given us this sweet, lovable, challenging, strong-willed, caring and persistent little guy and entrusted us to do the best that we can do to raise him and I can't wait to see what is next.

Pushing

I went to pick Kaden up from school today and Kaleb and I saw the kids playing at recess. Kaleb loves to watch these guys play. A little girl came and ran up to us and told me that Kaden was crying. I asked he why and she told me "Kaden got pushed and he pushed him back and now he is crying". I went to find Kaden and recess had ended and the kids walked back to their classroom. As the kids got ready to leave Mr. Lerma came up to me and told me that what happened with Kaden and that the whole class is going to be discussing again what to do if someone pushes you or touches you. Kaden will also be missing recess tomorrow as well. We (Kaden, Kaleb and I) were walking back to the car and I asked him what happened. Kaden told me "Well Jose was pushing a bunch of kids and he was being mean to a bunch of them and then he came up to me and pushed me and I pushed him back...I got hurt when I fell over." I asked him "Well what should you have done when he pushed you or you saw him pushing other kids?" Kaden replied "I should have told the teacher." I asked him why he hadn't. Kaden answered "I was going to but I pushed him instead." We continued to talk about it on the way home and when Corey came home he asked what happened and they talked about it for a while and Corey said to him "You know Kaden I am disappointed that you are missing your recess for pushing tomorrow." Kaden replied "Well dad at least I get to think about my family while I sit there and it will be quiet".

Snow Fun

Today we had a snow day. We took the kids up near Julian and we played in the snow. We built a snowman, played in an igloo and just threw tons of snowballs at each other. Kaleb loved it at first and grew to hate it. He was tired of his gloves falling off and his hands were so cold. He finally became content just being held towards the end. Kaden loved playing in the snow...He loved throwing all the snowballs. He hated the snowballs flying at him. I love making memories with my boys. They are just such a joy. It was a fun ride home with Kaden telling us stories of past trips to the snow. Corey and I were shocked how far back he could go. I guess you just assume for a long time your kids aren't really going to remember a lot of things. Well Kaden is starting so we need to make our trips great. =)

Kaleb Playing

Kaleb is such a joy to watch during the day we have the best time most of the time. We all have are days. Kaleb is filled of wonder, curiosity and is filled with love. He plays for a while and then comes to me for a squeeze. I love when he want something he comes over to me and rubs my arm and then gives me a noggin and he looks up at me with his sweet big brown eyes. He then continues this for a min and then he climbs over me to grab what he wants. Then he looks back at me with the biggest and cutest smile ever. I can see his wheels turning thinking did I get away with it. =) It is just so cute and so sneaky. I have to say and don't tell him that I love it. He just makes me laugh. He is such a great kid when we have our busy days he just rolls with the flow. On our lazy days he like to snuggle with me. I am so blessed to have such sweet boys.

Kaleb Strange Tendencies #2

Kaleb has a new laugh.....it is so random and it seems fake almost. He does it all the time now and I have to tell you when he does it all you can do is laugh along side him. My sweet crazy baby. I will try and get a better video but for now this is what I got. =)

Kaden's Work

When Kaleb and I picked up Kaden from school yesterday I was browsing the kids' work on the window. I read the stories out loud to Kaleb to pass the time. Kaden is such a funny kid and well I know you already know this because you read my blog. I love to see Kaden's work and see his improvement over time. I took a picture of one of his drawings about him. I also took a pic of Kaleb enjoying some milk while we waited for his big brother. He gets so excited when he see the kids coming out of the classroom. You can tell he totally misses his brother.
"I have brown hair and I have an ear."

Kaleb Strange Tendencies

Kaleb sure has a lot of strange tendencies and I'm going to start writing them down...well type them out. He loves to stand in the fridge. I have no idea why, but every time he hears it open he comes a running and stands between the fridge and the door until someone comes and pulls him out. He is such FUNNY KID.

Big Boy Kaleb

Kaleb is such a funny little guy. He crawled up into one of our chairs and started to eat Kaden's lunch. It was so cute I couldn't resist taking a picture...but really it isn't like I ever need my arm twisted too hard to take a picture. He decided he wanted some more blueberries too.

Words

Kaleb is wanting to talk so bad. He is trying so hard to talk to us. At Christmas time we were up at Corey's parents house and Kaleb learned a cute way of saying Thank You. He made up his own sign for it. He has been saying mom and dad for months now and just a couple of days ago he was yelling after Kaden and he said "Kamn". Kaleb's new favorite word to say is yeah. If you ask him a question he says yeah.....he is so great at answering questions now. =)

Powers of Writing

Kaden was working on his last page of homework and he wanted to wear his Mario hat and his Bob the Builder goggles. Kaden's explanation of why he needed to wear them was so cute. He said "My hat gives me speed and my goggles help me see better".

Computer Time

Kaden LOVES LOVES LOVES computer time. He play mostly on PBS Kids. We haven't found a games that we like as well oh and did I mention that it is free. There are tons of games on there with tons of characters that he loves. Kaleb loves watching his big brother play and he wants to help so bad. Kaleb gets so excited with his big brother does well and he starts clapping for him and saying YAY! Kaden has his own cheerleader. It is just so sweet.

Kaleb went Boom

Yesterday Kaleb fell and went boom...I just felt so bad. I thought he had smacked his nose but when I got him and snuggled him he looked up at me and the poor little guy had a blue goose egg on his forehead. He cried and got it out of his system. He is such a strong bug. He can sure take a hit.

KALEB'S Got Teeth

Kaleb has so many teeth now....11.5 to be exact soon to 12. One of his molars is almost all the way through. Poor little guy - 3 came in at once and the other is just now coming. Now the eye teeth are coming in. His gums are swollen. I hate that they have go through this awful painful process. The funny thing is as Kaleb is getting his teeth, Kaden will soon lose his teeth. Isn't that a funny thought.