It's a . . .

BOY!! That's right, Doug, Caden, and I will become the proud uncle, cousin, and aunt to our nephew/cousin on December 26. Tim, Melissa, and Tegan went for the first glimpses of the baby on the sonogram today and apparently Baby Livesay has all the right parts to be considered a man. Happy Birthday, Mama Melissa!! Your little boy is on his way and he'll melt your heart!! I know my little man melted mine. :)

bike ride

Caden has owned a bike for over a year now and he's really been wanting to learn to ride it. He got really interested and over his fear about 3-4 days ago. Well, preschool is good for something. I picked Caden up today and was surprised and pleased to see him pedaling a bike all over the play area outside at school. He was desperate to practice on his own bike at home. So Daddy took him out for awhile this evening. I'm happy to say that though he needs some assistance at times and lots of encouragement, Caden has a new mode of transportation mostly mastered. Here's the video of him showing off for me after several trips up and down the street with Doug. Forgive my videography skills; they're terrible!

Could the grin be bigger or prouder?

First Day of Preschool

Today was Caden's first day of preschool at Newton Medical Center. He was so excited last night to go to school this morning. His cousin, Tegan, is in his class which is good because I think he'll adjust better knowing a familiar face will be around. Doug took Caden this morning and I cried as they drove away. I've always taken Caden to daycare and it was hard not to drop him off today. After a few tears as Daddy left, Caden had a GREAT day!! We're very relieved. I picked him up and he seemed so happy. His teachers, Miss Gina and Miss Melody said he did well. Miss Gina made us a photo collage of his first day. What a wonderful surprise for Mommy this afternoon. I had proof my baby. . .eh, big boy did fine. He's growing up.

Happy boy before school this morning!

Photographic proof of Caden's first day of preschool

It's difficult to see in this photo of a photo page, but this

shows Caden during circle time, nap time, play acting in

Little Miss Muffet, playing dinosaurs with Tegan, and
holding a C for Caden. What a SUPER day for my boy!!

Lilttle Man's thoughts

As we're driving home tonight (much too late for a 3 year old), Caden says in the sweetest voice, "Mommy, do you see the moon?" I said that I did see the moon, which was partially covered by some clouds. Caden then says sleepily, "It's a little bit dirty. It should take a bath." I guess he thought that becuase the moon was not not shining as brightly due to the cloud cover that is was "dirty". I just love the things he thinks and talks about.

It was exactly what I needed to hear at the end of the very long, emotionally and physically draining week at home and school.

changes

With great difficulty and much thought , discussion, tears, and prayer Doug and I have decided to enroll Caden at Newton Medical Center Child Care starting next Monday. Unfortunately, it was not a good fit for Caden at Jessi's. We are hopeful that the new child care setting will be good for him. Caden will be in a class of 10 and will be getting preschool curriculum.

rough day

Caden had a rough start this morning at Jessi's house. He was EXTREMELY upset about me leaving him and through a major temper tantrum which inlcuded hitting and kicking Jessi. Not good. Very depressing and upsetting for mom and dad! Very worried about what Jessi thinks of us as parents and hoping Caden adjusts well and quickly!!

On a positive note, Jessi did tell me that once Caden calmed down, he was fine the rest of the day and ate lunch and napped well. Hopefully, this morning's incident was a one time deal. Please pray for us. We have to get through this. I really like Jessi and the way she operates the daycare!

healthy and ready to go

I took Caden to his new pediatrician, Dr. Roberts today for quick check-up before his new daycare begins on Wednesday. She was very nice and reports that Caden is healthy and tall. He was 41.5 inches and 41 pounds. Caden did have to get a Hepatitis A booster shot, but he laid right down for the nurse and didn't move or cry at all when she jabbed the needle in his thigh. The nurse and I were both surprised and impressed! (I was also a wee bit proud of my big boy!) So with the healthy check-up and clean teeth from last week, Caden is ready to begin daycare with Jessi.