Funny things a 3 year old can say...

1. Today Ethan and I were outside soaking up some sun and playing while Kaden took a nap. I sat down on our driveway, and Ethan decided to lay down in the shade next to me, and look up at the sky. He then told me, "I'd like to go to outer space later, but it might be scary because you have to go fast on a rocket ship. But I can't see outer space right now, because the sky is in the way." (By the way, anything that is not RIGHT NOW, is LATER...)

2. I have been dubbed Princess Mommy, but also, "Mr. Mommy...."

3. When asked by me if there is anything hard to do at school, Ethan said "eating lunch. Because sometimes things are hard and you have to crunch them. Like a banana." (Note: he doesn't even eat bananas, won't touch them, and since when have bananas been crunchy anyway?!?)

That's all I can think of right now, but I really should write these things down, because they happen at least once a day!

Kaden's Dedication

Today we had Kaden's church dedication. That is where we, as his parents, basically promise to bring him up in Christ and in His teachings. Our pastor took Kaden to pray for him, and he told us later that he was quite the hefty boy! He didn't need to tell us that! :)

Kaden was quite serious in taking in all these people that were looking at him! And Ethan did such a good job standing up there as well! He whispered to me "Mommy, this is my church!"

Computer genius?

Today I find Ethan sitting in front of our computer in the office. He was watching Veggie Tales using the Slingbox application on our computer. For those that don't know what a Slingbox is, in basic terms, it's something you hook up to your tv at home, and it is connected to your home computer. Then you can watch your tv via your laptop anywhere you can get online. We have this because when Brian is traveling overseas, in particular in Asia, there are usually two English channels, and they are all news, and usually repeat themselves after about 30 minutes. Yes, I have experienced this for myself! So there is that reason, and also so Brian can watch any college football game he wants to, even when he's traveling! :)

So, Brian was working in the garage, and when I asked him if he started that program for Ethan on the computer, he said no. So we came inside and asked Ethan about it, and he said "I did it myself." We did figure out that the last time Brian used the Slingbox, he had it on that same channel, so Ethan didn't change the channel, but he must've managed to double click on that icon to launch it, and then presto - Veggie Tales! Must be magic!

So, I don't know, computer genius? Or just a lucky click?

Ethan's first swimming lesson!

Today was Ethan's first swimming lesson. I wasn't sure how he would react to the water. He has been in a pool a few times, but always with Brian or I, and sometimes he has not wanted to get in. But he did really well today, and seemed to do everything the teacher asked him to do! He needs a lot of practice, of course, but he seemed to have a great time. Afterwards, he immediately asked when he was coming back, so I'm going to take that as a good sign!

Prunes!

Kaden's first food last week was pears. So, today he had his first taste of prunes! From the picture above, do you think he enjoyed them? :) Some may wonder why we didn't start with cereal, and instead introduced pears, then prunes. If you have to ask that, then you're not thinking hard enough! :)

First Tooth!

Kaden officially got his first bottom tooth poking through yesterday! The second bottom tooth is right behind, I thought it would actually come through first. Let's just hope that all teeth are not this "traumatic" for Kaden to deal with!

Hmmm, Pears, Yummy!

So today was a milestone day for Kaden. He got to taste solid food for the first time! Well, as solid as pureed fruit can be! We started him off with pears at lunchtime today. He DIDN'T make a face when tasting it for the first time, he actually seemed to enjoy it a bit. Look out, food, here Kaden comes!