Tummy Time!!
Caiden got in a little tummy time today! It didn't last very long before he got uncomfortable, but at least you can see how much bigger he's gotten! I already had to clear out all his 0-3 months footed pjs! It's amazing how fast babies grow!
I hope you all enjoy the little clips :)

Go Panthers!

Caiden's One Month Check-Up:

Birth Wgt: 8.7 lbs

One Month: 11.5 1/4 lbs. ~ 90%

Birth Hgt: 20 3/4 in.

One Month: 21 3/4 in. ~ 60%

Caiden is growing beautifully! He did very well at his first appointment, luckily there weren't any shots this time, but next time might be a little rough because he'll get around 4 vaccines. The Doctor gave me some drops to put in his eye because I've noticed some discharge coming out, which seems to be a clogged tear duct . This seems to be common and can be easily fixed with some eye drops. An article I found online mentioned how expressing drops of breast milk can help, so I tried that and I think it helped!
All in all, Caiden is doing great and Tyler got a sticker from the Doctor because he was such a big help!

Caiden is 4 weeks old already!!!

Hey Grandpa!!

This past weekend Dave (aka "Grandpa") came for a visit and it was SO nice to have him here. It was the first time he'd seen Caiden since he was born (which was only 4 weeks ago) and us since his beautiful wedding in July! We had a layed back weekend enjoying each other's company. Tyler taught Grandpa how to play Wii, so they did that a lot together as well as hide-and-seek. Tyler came to me after him and Grandpa were playing and said, "Mommy, I like Grandpa.... did you know that he's daddy's daddy?" That Tyler man just cracks me up!

So cute...

Caiden- 4 weeks

Doctor, Doctor, give me the news!

I had my 4-week postpartum check up yesterday and everything went great! (Especially the weight loss!) When my Doctor originally scheduled the appointment after I had Caiden, I was curious as to why it was at 4 weeks and not 6 like it was with Tyler and how it is for most people, or at least I thought. Any way, I'm not complaining because now I can head back to the gym! I'm so excited! In fact, I'm going to take cycle today! Exercising makes me feel so good and I love it.. I missed not being able to go these past few week but have enjoyed all the outdoor fun with the boys! When I told Tyler I was going to the Doctor, he said to me "Is he going to tell you you can run now?" I thought that was so cute because he's been looking forward to me running with the baby while he rides his bike! Speaking of bikes, I rode mine with Tyler for the first time in a few months and Tyler kept telling me "I'm so proud of you Mommy for riding your bike" and "You're doing a great job Mommy!" ... he's SUCH a sweetheart! I LOVE it!

Where is thumpkin?

Tyler and friends...

After polling all my wonderful family and friends we've come to a final decision on our new blog name:

MICKTASTIC4

www.Micktastic4.blogspot.com

Thanks so much for all the wonderful ideas!!

Nike+ ipod

So, I already have the Nike+ ipod gear, now I just need the Nike+ ready shoe. I went last year with just a normal Nike running shoe, and would put the censor between my shoelace and tongue of the shoe. Yes, that worked most of the time. There were only a couple instances when it fell out, with the major one being right before my first 10K race last November. Luckily my ipod still worked! Now, I'd like to purchase the shoe that goes along with the Nike+ gear. I love customizing my own shoe. My last (and current) pair I called them my "cotton candy" shoes because they were light blue and pink! I love it because no one had a shoe like it (well, not that I know of..). Anyway, I've designed a few pairs and tried to post links below of each of the shoes, but I wasnt' having any luck with the url addresses. Thanks for those who caught that for me!

More bike riding...

For the past two weekends we've been taking Tyler to ride his bike on the trails near our house. It's so nice because we don't have to worry about cars and such. I've been going along as well pushing Caiden in the stroller. Before I was pregnant, and even during the early months of my pregnancy, I'd ride with Tyler and Eric and we'd pack a lunch to eat by the small lake. It's SO much fun. I'm glad we all enjoy the outdoors. Tyler could be outside from sun up to sun down if we let him! I can't wait to be able to ride bikes again as a family... Caiden's still a little too small ;)
Here's a clip of Tyler going down this really big hill we found off the trail. He made it down half-way with Eric's help, and the clip shows him going down the remaining way.

I've been slacking...

Please forgive me fellow readers of our blog, it's been over a week since my last post.....

We are all still doing great, loving life and making the most of our days. Eric went back to work last Tuesday after staying home for over a week with us and the new baby. It sure was nice having him home and it was definitely a big transition for Tyler and I when we leave the house. On Tuesday morning I had a dentist appointment and brought my whole crew with me. Tyler packed his new Spiderman book bag with his crayons (for some reason I pronounce them as "crowns" and I don't know why..), paper, cars, a snack, etc, etc.. lets just say he was prepared :) Little Caiden was an angel too... he just slept. As for me, I just laid there in the big leather chair while the hygienist cleaned my teeth (no cavities, YAY!). You know what I don't get? Why is it that they try and have a conversation with you while they stick a metal object in your mouth..... I just don't get it! LOL.

The rest of the week was great, I've started walking again and it feels wonderful. Tyler rides his bike while I pushed Caiden in the stroller. Caiden LOVES being outside. His eyes are wide open just staring out... I can't wait to start running again. I go to the Doctor next Wednesday for my 4 week postnatal checkup and I'm SO excited because that next day I'm going to put on my running shoes! Hooray! My goal is to train for a half-marathon. I'll start of slow until I get back into it because it's been quite a few months since I've ran. Hopefully I can get some new Nike+ shoes to design on my own. Any ideas?

Eric's doing great too! He's been working like crazy and still getting home early so we can all eat dinner as a family and ride bikes with Tyler around the neighborhood. I love him SO much, he's such an amazing husband, father, friend.

Caiden- 2 weeks old

Last Saturday we went to a festival in Matthews and Tyler (and Eric) got to sit inside a real Firetruck!