Baby "Cake"

If you ask Caleb what's in Mommy's tummy, he'll gladly tell you
a baby, although he has absolutely no idea what that means. About
a month ago Creed asked Caleb if he was going to have a baby
brother or a baby sister. He quickly replied, "Sister," and has stuck
with that answer since. (We'll know October 4th!!) Creed also
asked what we should name the baby and Caleb's answer...
"Cake." Since then he has gone back and forth between Cake
and Girl, but 9 times out of 10 Cake is his choice.

Well, Baby Cake is doing well these days. I had my 12 week
appointment yesterday and we got to hear the heartbeat. It was
in the 160s, which happens to be exactly what Caleb's was at his
12 week appointment. I still get waves of nauseousness throughout
the day, but have regained some of my energy. To those who know
me, I'm "showing," and have even had to pull out the Bella Bands
this week.

Funny story: Tuesday was the first day of school and I
wore a cotton dress that is the most comfortable thing I own, but
also shows off my bump very well. An observant 3rd grader quickly
asked is I was pregnant and I told her that I was. Today I wore a
loose top over capris, which hides my bump a little. That same
little girl ran up to me this morning and asked if I was still pregnant
because I didn't look like it anymore! She was slightly disappointed
to find out that I didn't have the baby yesterday. I told her she has a
long wait! :)
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10 WEEKS

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12 WEEKS

First Day of Preschool

Today was Caleb's first day of preschool at Whitefield Academy.
He was so excited this morning to get to school to see Mrs. Harper.
As I was getting him dressed he looked at me and said, "Mrs.
Harper nice." Yes, sweetheart, she is very nice.


Before school, dressed and ready in his new shoes and back
pack.

His room has a little door for all the kids to walk into. He

liked that.

Finding his cubby and hanging up his backpack. His

morning went something like this...

8:00-8:15 Playtime while everyone arrives.

8:15-8:30 Circle Time

8:30-9:15 Learning Centers

9:15-10:00 Snack Time

10:00-10:30 Gym or outside (depending on weather)

10:30-11:00 Craft Time

11:00-11:25 Playtime and dismissal for half day kids

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After school, all smiles! As we were driving away he said, "Bye

school!"

Today's the Day

I'll update soon! I get to pick him up at 11:25. And

there is no school bus involved, thank goodness!

A Melting Mess

Sorry- It refuses to rotate! I gave up trying.

Summer Fun

Does it really have to end?!!?

Caleb screams...

...for ice cream!

Our Timeline

Eleven years ago Creed asked me out in U.S. History class.

For our first date we went to dinner at Shogun and to see a

movie. He was my junior prom date.

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Ten years ago we went to senior prom together and graduated

from Male High School.

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Six years ago he asked me to marry him at sunset on Siesta

Key.

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Five years ago we said "I do" barefoot on Longboat Key.

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Three years ago we moved to Louisville.

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Two years ago our family went from two to three.

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Three weeks ago we got to see our precious new baby.

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And a few days ago we went to our 10 year reunion.

It's been a busy 10 years, with many changes, many ups, and

downs, but we've gone through it together. Just think, at our

next reunion Caleb will be 12 and our new baby (due Feb.28)

will be 10!

Fearless

As I've said before, when it comes to water, Caleb is fearless. I love
that he is always willing to try new things and usually loves them. Last
week we went swimming at my friend from high school, Amanda's
aunt's house. She and her fiance Dean were in town for our 10 year
reunion and she got to spend some time with Caleb before the big
night.


His swimming skills have improved so much over the past few
weeks that we decided to give water wings a try. They were a
huge success- he LOVED swimming all by himself!

Leaping off the side of the pool!

He loved standing on the float and jumping off. Amanda was such

a good sport!

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Amanda- Thanks for having us over! We had a great time and

can't wait to see you again!!!!!

Last Week

Monday
Ava spent the day with us, and since the heat index was in the
triple digits, we stayed indoors. The played really well together
and loved the doctor kit.

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Tuesday

As I was packing our pool bag Tuesday morning, I leaned down

to kiss Caleb and noticed that he felt warmer than usual. As

luck would have it he ran a temperature all day, although he

acted totally normal. He ate, drank, and played great, but needless

to say the packed pool bag sat in the closet. He did enjoy all the

Popsicles!

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Wednesday (fever free!)

Tuesday night we noticed a red rash appearing all over Caleb's

little body, so Wednesday too was spent indoors. I used this time

to get in a little potty training. I hadn't really encouraged it in over

a month, and its looking like he still isn't ready to begin. He did

like watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse while sitting on his

potty, though!

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Thursday

With his rash still present, I took him to the doctor just to make sure

everything was fine. She assured me that it was a virus that probably

started with the fever, but he is fine. I just really don't like rashes!

Krogering

Caleb and I usually hit the grocery once a week, and let me tell
you that this boy LOVES Kroger. It may have something to do
with the yummy sugar cookie the nice deli ladies always give him
or the sticker and balloon at checkout! He also likes to point out
items that he thinks we should buy and he always picks out his
box of PopTarts for the week. But, sometimes I need to make
a quick trip for just a few items and these are Caleb's favorite
trips by far. That's because he gets to push the "little cart" and
help me out.


He actually does great pushing it and loves to take the items
off the shelf and load the cart himself. He also manages to
say hello to every single person we pass! (I think, actually I
know) he loves the attention.



Taking his job very seriously!