Conversations with Caden

It is so fun having a talking 2 year-old around. The other day he had to go in time out for pushing buttons on the DVD player. When his time was up, I asked him why he was in time out. He said, "Push buttons DVD player on purpose." I guess he's learning the difference between "on purpose" and "by accident." Then, later that night I went to check on him because it was after 9, and he was still awake. When I walked in, he said, "Mommy all dressed!" which is what he says in the morning when I get him up (he must have thought he slept and it was morning?). Then he put his hands on my belly and said, "Sunshine still in there!" So fun!

Sunshine Update

I had an appointment today, and Sunshine is measuring a little small. So, that means that we get to have another ultrasound done soon - next Wednesday actually :) We're praying all is well. The midwife didn't seem too worried since the heartbeat is fine, and she felt a lot of movement. As soon as I know what's going on, I'll share.

Peanut Butter

I know it may seem silly that we're making a big deal out of this...but...he's been asking for peanut butter for a long time now. His doctor recommended waiting until 2 just incase he would have an allergy.

First Taste - his response was "mmmm"

A little sticky...

First bite on a sandwich.

"Yup, I'm liking this!"

A Day in the Life of a 2 Year Old

I'm only a week late with these...but these were taken on his actual birthday.

He started off the day with building a "moo-moo" for me... (I think it might be upside down?)

and one for him.

Then when Daddy came home, he opened a gift that we saved for him.

The day ended with a nice relaxing bath.
After I took this picture, he said, "good one." I guess he hears that a lot after I take a picture of him :)

Showing off his lizard towel which was a Christmas present from Aunt Bonnie and Uncle Jeff.

Too cute!

Smoked Kielbasa/Sausage Skillet

Here's another delicious one from my mom:

1 lb. fully cooked kielbasa (we like the kielbasa personally) or Polish sausage, sliced
3 cups shredded cabbage
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 Tbs. vegetable oil
2 Tbs. Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. rubbed sage (which I never use)
2 cups cooked noodles (less than 1/2 a bag)

In large skillet, saute kielbasa/sausage , cabbage and celery in oil for 5 minutes. Add mustard, garlic salt and sage. Cook and stir over medium heat for 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in noodles and heat through.

Happy Spring!

Happy 1st day of Spring!
These pictures were taken on Wednesday, just one of the really nice days this week. I was in the picture taking mood (when am I not?). We are so ready for Spring. Caden keeps asking to go outside to play, except the other day he asked for Aunt Ju-Ju and the kids to bring snow (he said, "fingers crossed" and everything) since they had a lot in their area.

He's trying to cup his hand over his eyes like you do when you are trying to block the sun to see...something I showed him the other day.

A goofy picture...

He got this bubble blower for his birthday from us, but I think we're returning it. It doesn't work as well as we hoped.

The Vote is In

Jason has been talking about voting with his students lately, so last week he had them take a vote on us having a girl or a boy. The results were 12 for boy and 8 for girl. As part of the lesson, they had to come up with reasons for why they were voting a certain way. The came up with some good ones like - we already have the clothes and toys for a boy, so that's why they think we are having a boy - OR - we have a boy already, that's why they think we are having a girl. Very impressive for 3rd graders!