Easter

Dear Kayden,
We were so excited for this easter because we knew you could actually do the easter egg hunts!
We did one at home with Nana when she came to visit. You got it right away and had so much fun.

We may have over done it a lil bit. But we had fun :)

We went to multiple easter egg hunts around town too.

We had so much fun with it. Then actually on Easter we did one with your cousins. When I wasn't looking your aunts kept giving you candy.  Apparently you didnt like this one.
Love, Mommy

New Job

Dear Kayden,
So in March I was laid off. Since your dad went on leave I found another job. This time waitressing. It works out much better since the hours are flexible. I stay at home with you all day Tuesday, Thursday, and Wednesday night. I usually work doubles on Monday and you go to daycare.
I think this works out much better then the last job. I work less hours so I can spend more time with you.

Love,
mommy

Day Care

Dear Kayden,
In January I took a job working at a tax agency as a receptionist. It is a seasonal job until April. When I found out about the job we worked your dads schedule around so he would be home with you during the day except for 2 hours 4 days a week. We found someone from the ward who was available to watch you during that time so it seemed like everything was working out perfect.
Of course things are rarely actually that easy. Your fathers schedule got messed up. We were able to move it around so that he could be home with you all day on wednesday and friday. Most of the day monday he is also home. Your Aunt Carissa has been watching you on Monday for 3 hours during the day. Tuesday and Thursday were the problem though. We did lots of research and decided to put you in a daycare instead of with a babysitter. We found one with great reviews, a fun schedule for you, and right on my way to work. Its called Mother's Choice.
You started there last Tuesday. I had such a hard time leaving you. I cried the whole way to work. You didn't even seem to care. You ran off to play. Which I guess is a good thing. Thursday I woke you up to get you ready to go again only to discover you had thrown up. You caught the 24 hour flu. So since your dad had school all day I stayed home with you. You threw up most of the day. I ended up having to call your Aunt Carissa for help. She came and held you while I cleaned the couch and living room.
Yesterday you went back to day care again. You did great. They always rave about how well behaved you are. You have so much fun and seem to be making friends. There are 2 other boys close to your age also named Kayden just spelled different. Your favorite thing definitely seems to be the slide.
I think taking you to daycare will be good socialization skills for you. Its just hard for me. Once April rolls around I will probably stay at home with you once again.
Love,
Mommy

Connecticut School shooting

Dear Kayden,

Today was a very sad day. I am sure you will learn about when you go to school. Today there was a shooting at an elementary school in Connecticut. 20 children and 6 adults died. It breaks my heart just thinking about it. Right before Christmas too.

I am so glad you are safe. I cuddled with you extra today. 

To be honest the idea of sending you to school when shootings are happening more and more is scary for me. I am considering home schooling. 

Two days ago there was a shooting at a mall. 

I am hoping things get safer for you but I fear they will only get worse. 

I hope you know I will do everything I can to keep you safe. You mean the world to me and just the thought of losing you makes me break down. 

Your father and I will have to discuss your schooling more as you get closer to that age. I just hope things get better for you.

Love,
Mommy

 

First sleep over

Dear Kayden,

This week you had your first sleep over. It is finals week for mommy and your Auntie Caca (callista). 

You did surprisingly well. You had dinner at your Auntie Bubs(lauralee) house. 

You did roll off of your aunts bed in the middle of the night but you didn't even get a bruise. 

You supposedly helped with laundry.

You had lots of fun and your aunts loved spending time with you!

You did cry when I first gave you to your aunt to go home but you hadn't taken a nap yet. You slept on the drive home and then were happy.

Love,
mommy

First Family vacation!!

Dear Kayden,

We just got home from vacation to florida/bahamas. It was so fun. The flight into Ft. Lauderdale was interesting. You did pretty good at first. Then you fussed at the end. The first night we stayed right on the beach. You were totally afraid of the ocean. Everytime you get near it you cried.
The next day we moved to a different hotel. We went down to a different beach. You loved the sand but still not a fan of the ocean. We went shopping and just had a blast. We went to a store and you ran around and hugged every mickey mouse you saw. We ended up getting it for you. Its almost as big as you!

The next day we met Aunt Debbie. Your dads family friend. She was so sweet. She brought you a sock monkey that plays peek a boo. You really liked her and her husband. We played with them most of the day. 

The next day we had to go to a time share. It was way long but you got to run around a lot. Then we went to the cruise ship. Everyone on there got to know you. It was so much fun. The cruise director Steve loved you. You played lots with him. When we went to play bingo you found a little girl that was about a year older then you but you walked around holding hands. You both went on stage and danced. It was so cute! We kept saying she was your first girlfriend. But after that neither of you noticed each other.
We went to the Bahamas. We did a glass bottom boat tour. You feel asleep half way through. Then we went to a white sand beach. It was so fun. You actually played in the water! It was a blast. We went shopping. You got a little maraca shaker thing. You love dancing with it. 

The next day the boat docked. Then we drove to Orlando. We went to Janets house for dinner. She works with your grandma. Your grandma was so excited to spend time with you.

The next day we met up with your grandma and went to Gatorland! It was fun to see all the gators and you got to spend time alone with grandma while we went ziplining. That night we went to Medieval Times for dinner. Your Grandma spent the night with us.

The next day went to downtown disney. We saw all the shops and just explored. We flew home that night. 

It was so great to get to get away for a whole week.

2nd Halloween

Dear Kayden,

Your second Halloween was very eventful. Your nana came up to visit early in October so we went to the pumpkin patch. It was lots of fun.

You had your first pony ride. You actually seemed to really like it.

 You picked out a pumpkin.(Ask your Nana about dropping you in the pumpkin patch)

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You played in the corn pit alot. Except you kept trying to put it in your mouth.

Later on in the month we went to our ward halloween party. You got to play some games and then go trunk or treating. We dressed up with the theme of Nightmare before Christmas. Daddy was Jack the pumpkin king, I was Sally and you were daddys little pumpkin. Since we didnt dress up like mickey mouse we got you a mickey mouse candy bucket.

We also went to Boo at the Zoo. It was alot bigger then we expected. You got lots of Candy and coupons. There was a booth with a bunch of girls all dressed up so we took your picture with them. They were loving you it was so cute!

Our last activity was your first time trick or treating! 

You got to go with 2 of your cousins. 

It was a really fun night. We got alot more candy then expected. After we sorted through what you could have you still had a ton left!!!

Overall it was a pretty successful Halloween.

Now on to Thanksgiving!!!