Moving on

Today was my last mother's group, we had fun taking lots of photos of the babies all together. Hopefully we'll stay in touch and get together occasionally.

Where's Waldo? Err... Caiden?

Our little chunker next to his friend Jack (to the left), who is a few weeks older but almost 4 pounds lighter than Caiden.

Future girlfriend?

Moms and babies

Road trip!

Yesterday Grandpa Jack took us to visit Caiden's Great Grandma Esther in Connecticut. He did very well, snoozing through most of the car ride, and he was on his best behavior during lunch. He was the hit of the dining room, where there were lots of Grandparents and Great Grandparents who could relate to Grandma's excitement.

Caiden's Chitter Chatter

What Caiden has to say these days!

First Thanksgiving

We had a big Thanksgiving at my Aunt Laura's house in Weston. In attendance was my mom, Grandmother, aunt, uncle, 5 cousins, 2 sisters, and significant others. A big crowd! And, unfortunately, a cranky Caiden.

A quick summary of the day:

Caiden hung out while his Mom and Dad got some work done around the house

Then we went to the Keery's where the guys played football

The gals played with the baby

Everyone ate a lot of food

Caiden watched the meal from a swing

He also got to spend time with his Gigi (Great Grandma)

And then Caiden slept for 8 hours in a row for the first time! What a great Thanksgiving!

Caiden Update

The move has seriously slowed down the blogging, sorry! Hopefully I'll be back on track now that we're getting settled (and have internet again!)

At Caiden's one month checkup, he weighed in at 11lbs 5oz and measured 21.75 inches. That put him at around the 80th percentile for weight, 50th percentile for length. I can't remember his head circumference, I'll try to get that next time! Once again the doctor seemed amused but impressed by Caiden's weight gain. I asked if it was too much (over 2 lbs since his 2 week appointment, geez!), but the doctor said no- he is "thriving". And when he heard that Caiden scarfs down his daily vitamin drops, the doctor was shocked. He said he never hears that. Usually parents can't get their babies to eat those drops, or the baby spits it up, or cries a lot. Not our baby... he laps that stuff up like it's candy. He loves to eat!

Caiden has become much more animated over the past week. As long as he is well rested and fed, it's pretty easy to get him to smile and chat. He is getting good at vowel sounds- lots of oooohs.

He still likes his wiggle time, and doesn't like to be hot or cold. He seems to get overwhelmed by crowds pretty easily. After a week or so where he would only sleep 2.5-4 hours at a time, Caiden has had two awesome nights. Last night, he slept from 10pm to 6am!! Wow. Now, I just need to learn how to sleep through the night again ;)

...And New Beginnings

We've moved! It's been a stressful process, but we're finally getting settled into our (awesome) new house in Acton. It really feels like home. We had new carpets put in upstairs, a new fridge brought in, new locks on the doors, and new paint in the master bedroom will be coming shortly.

Caiden is enjoying his new toys, which we are finally able to use. They've been in storage at Nana Nan's house until now.

He loves looking at himself in the mirror:

He even smiles and chats with himself:

The bouncy chair is pretty fun too:

End of an Era...

After 5 years in the city for me, 6 for Dan, we're moving out! I'll miss walking into Harvard Square and running on the river. I took a few pictures during our last walks on the river.

In Harvard Square:

On Memorial Drive, shut down for walking/running/cycling/skating on Sunday mornings:

Along the river path:

During the last few days on Arden street, Grandpa Jack and Grandma Madeline came to visit:

And Grandpa Hank and Grandma Judy came, thanks for the cute new outfit: