Sketti 'n Meatballs

If you can see this video, you'll see how much Kaden loves spaghetti. The way he sucks it in with gusto is probably my favorite part. The digging for meatballs... not so much. But as long as we time it so the shower comes immediately after dinner, it's all good!

what's wrong with the church today...

when it becomes a club for a prince and his friends, it's all downhill from there!!

Shrek = Recovery

I think I may have complained- ah, mentioned that Kaden's been a tad sick. Nothing awful, just annoying. With Jim's triathlon, it meant quality momma-son bonding time. Or was it quantity, seeing that I was cooped up with the boy for 4 days straight. Not that anyone's counting.

Anywho, whether it's the incredible animation, storyline, or just the germies sucking his energy, the boy actually watched a full length movie: Shrek. Three times in four days (we don't have cable, what can I say). So today, when we're just playing around, the next thing I know he's talking about castles and the princess sleeping and he's roaring like a dragon. See for yourself here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyUv2d1EmlU

The funniest part is when he assigns the roles. Jim has re-built the castle too many times to count, and once Kaden was getting ready to storm the castle (where his dad was hiding). He pauses before the door and with a big wave he says "GOODBYE FRIENDS!"

Actual conversation, 15 second lapse: Jim (muffled voice): are you walking on my roof?
Kaden: yes. Jim: why? Kaden: I'm singing halleluia.

Who needs cable??

ABC, Drum

Boy, can this kid drum! It's not annoying because his frenzys don't last too long. Usually. Though the more I type, the more I remember (yelling) asking him politely to stop.

But apparently, he can also sing a toddler version of the ABC's !

Click HERE to see for yourself :)

Happy Dancing

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMA!!

(totally unrelated to the video. except talking to grandma makes him happy too)

New neighbor?

Hmm... guess we know what Kaden will be doing ALL DAY LONG!

The cat just stares at him. Like cats do.

Before you think about it, you should know that our condo doesn't allow pets.

AND I'm allergic. So is Nana. Kaden might be. I'm just saying.

But, on the off hand chance my husband doesn't read this...

what do you feed outside-might-be-stray-cats?

And if my husband does read this, he'd like to know how you tell it's a stray,

and how you get it to go back home?

TACKLE!

Here's 12 seconds of football season at our place:

oooh!

Merry Christmas everyone! The word on the street is: ooooh!

This was Kaden's reaction to pretty much everything. Including the lights as we drove home on Christmas Eve... followed by "more?"

He likes the toys and clothes, but the big three excitements were: 1) Christmas lights 2) Wrapping Paper and 3) Coooo-kies

Have a peaceful weekend!

Cantor Kade

One of the fun parts of my job is interacting with kids of different ages in groups... two weeks ago, we had a "toddler church tour" where the moms group brought in their mostly pre-schoolers and toddlers. We did a 20 minute intro to the space, including the "backstage" sacristy tour. Complete with a toy "Mass" play set (plush chalice, incense holder, etc) and vestment costumes. The highlight, of course, was when we went up on the altar to see things from the other side. The kids had a blast standing on stools to see above the altar, and practicing their ABC song in the cantor mic (see Kade below). Wish I had photo permissions because the other kids were even cuter.

And here's a sample of his ever-growing vocab:

Kade in Motion

Proof that he sorta walks and kinda talks...

Baby Talk- A Video

Enjoy!

And don't worry about the videographer- despite the cliffhanger ending, she's fine!

Musical Card

Santa Baby

Here's Kaden figuring out how to open presents...



And try the gifts out...



You'd think he was confused all night!

But by Christmas morning, he got the hang of it:

Somehow, we missed the photos of Kaden eating the wrapping paper- generally, his favorite activity of the day. Maybe because we ran out of battery juice?! Here's a short take on how Christmas morning went:

First Smiles :)

O Happy Day...

this video clip says it all!



More happy photos to come, I'm sure!