Introducing...

Kaiden is growing so much - and fast - already almost 2 months old. He is sleeping a bit less in the day to have playtime with Mommy (he seems to have a good sense of Mak's routine - and is usually awake with me during her nap)... Coincidence?
Here's a little taste of his squeaks, squawks and grunts... (He has a little cold too).

Kaiden - Jan 2011

A happy, happy new year

It was with great joy that we (finally) welcomed Kaiden Wilson Cahill into this world on December 5th, 2010.  He was 8lbs 6oz and 20 1/2 inches long. Another long labor, but easy delivery (thankfully, he arrived in just one big push) and Jay, Makayla and I have been smitten with him every since....  

December went by quickly needless to say. The holidays were filled with the "spirit" of the season, with Mak leaving Santa cookies and unwrapping gifts (everyone's gifts if she can get her hands on them!) and especially as Jay & I take stock of all the things we are blessed with and the many adventures (and challenges - ha!) we have to look forward to in the years to come... 

Jay had some time off after Christmas so we spent time together as a family at the cabin - eating, playing games, baking, sledding, walking -  and moved into the New Year with little fan fair (Jay & I were asleep by 10pm).  

As we approach the end of January, Jay is back at work and me, Makayla and Kaiden are slowly getting ourselves adjusted into a new routine. Kaiden eats well (his 1 month doctor appt. he had gained 2 pounds and grew 3 inches!) and sleeps 5-7 hours at night already most nights ... which is a very much appreciated by yours truly. Mak now is involved in a Monday music class, and still enjoys participating in gymnastics and pre-school each week - all of which helps to keep us entertained during the winter months, and allows for time/activities just for Mak -- since so much of the last 6 weeks has naturally been about Kaiden - and will continue to be over the next several months... 

Makayla is wonderful big sister and takes this role very seriously by helping mommy (& daddy) around the house - reading to him, playing nearby during feedings,  helping with bath-time, making him art and giving him A LOT of kisses & hugs (it's common to hear in our house "stop squeezing him..", "Mak! not so hard..." or " let go!"). Kaiden however doesn't seem to mind being loved so much and in return - LOVES his big sister... he watches her, listens to her and laughs when she talks and sings to him. He can't get enough of this lively little person. Between the two of them the days are certainly full and go quickly!