Just before Christmas, Caiden turned 8 months old! What a fun age! He is so inquisitive- wants to touch EVERYTHING! He is really starting to talk to us and has more facial expressions. He really loves peek-a-boo and it's so cute to see him try to look around whatever is blocking his view. He loves to hug and kiss and I think he understands the word kiss because he will usually give me one when I say it :) Since we don't see the pediatrician until next month, I just have estimates for his size. I'm guessing about 17.5 pounds and 28 inches?? Here are some of his milestones:
- says "dada" . He does usually say it when Eric is around, but I'm not quite convinced that he knows what it means
- passes objects from hand to hand
- army crawls
- rocks on his hands and knees
- stands while holding onto someone. He loves to stand. I actually don't think he will crawl long- but rather go quickly to walking.
- he is starting to experience stranger anxiety. He still loves to get people's attention and smile at them, but he's started to want momma more when someone else is holding him
- he has 2 teeth now- the bottom middle
- We've started given him teething biscuits and little puffs to practice with more solid food.
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| He was intrigued by the sticker! |
We had a wonderful Christmas this year! Caiden and I went up to Kansas City (Lee's Summit) the Wednesday before Christmas and Eric came up on Thursday. On Christmas Eve, as is our tradition, we went to my aunt's house to celebrate with my dad's side of the family. I don't have too many pictures because I was video-ing and we had our hands full unwrapping gifts, but my dad is supposed to send me his pics (hint, hint). Here is one though with my dad and my nephew Ethan playing with Caiden.
We are at my mom's house on Christmas morning and celebrate there with my mom, my step-dad Geno, and my sister and her family.
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| Caiden on Christmas morning getting ready for breakfast! |
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| yes, those ARE zebra jammies! |
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| Caiden loved the boxes and tissue paper! |
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| Santa brought Caiden a "Sophie the Giraffe" teething toy! Yum! |
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| A new toy! It's a Leap Frog Fridge Farm. |
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| This is a plate I painted using Caiden's footprint |
We were all very blessed to receive wonderful gifts but I wanted to mention a few of the highlights. Caiden received some cute clothes, jammies, new books and of course, fun toys! He also got an awesome bookrack from Pottery Barn Kids for his room.
I got a Magic Bullet (to make baby food and salsa) and a cupcake maker. I also got a membership to the zoo and the botanical gardens so Caiden and I will have lots to do this spring! From Caiden I got a beautiful heart diamond necklace! After we opened our gifts, my grandma, aunt and uncle, cousins and step-sisters all came over. It was definitely a house full- especially with all the kiddos included. It was nice to see everyone and catch up!
Eric had to leave Sunday so he could go back to work on Monday, but Caiden and I stayed a few extra days. On Tuesday, Mom and Geno took us to Crown Center and Union Station. It was lots of fun walking around and seeing the holiday cheer.
When Caiden and I got back to Dallas the weather was so nice! I decided we needed to try out the zoo membership so Eric, Caiden and I went on Thursday!
We had a low-key New Year's Eve at home with a little champagne at midnight! 2010 has been such a wonderful year for us, I'm interested to see what 2011 will bring. Eric and I feel so blessed to have Caiden in our lives now and we enjoy every minute together as a family.
Prospero Año Nuevo!
I love yalls family picture at Christmas. Caiden's so sweet holding onto you. I'm starting to see more Eric in him now. He looks like he's hit a big growth spurt this month between his 7mo picture. Already planning the first birthday party? hehe We hope to make it!
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