Aiden is 9 months

Little Aiden is not slowing down a bit and It's hard to believe all the milestones he's reached already. He still is the happiest baby I've ever seen and makes my heart melt each and every time I look at his sweet face. At his 9month appt. he weighed in at 22.6lbs, 30inches long. He is one healthy, happy little guy who god has blessed us with and we couldn't be any luckier.

Miles stone for this month:

*crawling at 100mph

*pulling up on anything and everything and trying to cruise around

*saying Mama,DADA very clearly along with gaga,baba and lots of other sounds

*takes the sippy cup without any problem--likes water now--still not starting juice(to much sugar)

*loves all baby food, still has not turned his nose up to a thing

*loves solids--toast,spaghetti,pasta,English muffins.real peaches,pears,peas,sweet potatoes and regular mashed potatoes,waffles,pancakes, you name it the kids loves to eat

*Still holding at 8 teeth with one eye tooth working it's way out as his gum is swollen and red

*still loves his pacifier and his lovey puppy

*still a pretty great sleeper and fantastic napper

*fights and flips when trying to change his diaper or get dressed. This drives mommy and daddy nutty!!!

*starting to wave

*loves music

*loves to watch his brothers and try and get into whatever they got going on

*Wearing 18 month clothes

Overall just one fantastic kid!!!!

The holidays 2009

Time just seems to be flying by and I just cant keep up. I don't know if it's because I have 3 kids that keep me so busy that I don't know which way is up or down or if it's because time flies when your having fun but no matter what it is time is surely flying by. Christmas was wonderful and each year seems to get better and better. The kids bring so much fun to the season. Their since of wonderment and awe of the simple things brings such joy to Ben and I. Santa and Jack (for those of you who have seen the Nightmare before Christmas you know who Jack is) came to visit and was very kind and generous. The boys received lots of fun gifts and had so much fun Christmas morning. I heard pitter patter of feet at around 8am and listened as Keaton and Ryan went downstairs to see if Santa had paid them a visit. Once downstairs all I heard was Ohhhs and Awes. Listening to the two of them chatting and being so excited was enough to make all the craziness worth it. We all gathered around and they started at their stocking which by the time we made it downstairs they had already emptied and were digging threw there loot. We spent the morning opening gifts, eating sticky buns which mommy makes every year and then mom and dad clean up and kids play with all their new found treasures. Aiden even got in on the fun for his first Christmas as Santa gave him some new teething rings which he put to good use right away. Later that morning we headed to Uncle Brandon and Auntie Jen's for a wonderful Christmas lunch and family time. The holidays are truly a time to be together and recognize just how lucky we truly are and we are truly blessed.


The day after Christmas we headed out to the airport where we spent over 10 wonderful hours in airports and planes which was a true test to Ben and my parenting skills. After lots of delays and weather issues we landed in Washington DC where we started our second Christmas. We had a wonderful time visiting Ben's family, friends,touring DC museums and monuments. We celebrated Ben's Birthday and went to some friends for New Years WITHOUT KIDS!! We enjoyed a wonderful week and now are home where we are trying to get back into a routine and catch up on sleep. Traveling with 3 kids is exhausting but we did it and it actually wasn't all that bad. It wasn't relaxing that's for sure but there were no melt downs,accidents or anything embarrassing other than me putting a women in front Ben in her place for being rude. Mind you she apologized and said she was wrong by the end of the almost 4 hour flight. Don't mess with my boys ladies!! She ASSumed Keaton was going to kick her seat and I heard her tell the person next to her that. Well , if I could hear it , so could Keaton who was sitting right next to me. He was confused why the lady was saying he was going to kick her seat and that she didn't want to be seated next to him. I proceeded to tell her how rude it was to say this right in front of him and she should wait till he at least kicked her seat once before complaining! Mind you he is a great kid, great flier and we DO NOT let our kids kick the seat or act up on a plane or anywhere else. If he had kicked it I would understand but he had done NOTHING. After the almost 4 hr. flight was almost over she apologized and told Keaton that he and his brothers were all very well behaved and good boys. Darn right lady!!! The kids were great travelers both on the way out and back home. We are now home and working on getting back into the rountine of our everyday life. Mom is happy to have everyone back in their own beds and NOT sharing a room with an infant who come to find out does NOT sleep when they share a room. Overall our holidays were fantastic and I'm sad to have put away the stockings, and tree until next year. The next few months are filled with Birthdays and the count down till spring. We are over winter in this household.

Party Time

Time is flying by and things are being crossed off my to do list and my calendar of events is still busy but it's sure hard to believe that Christmas is just around the corner. Keaton enjoyed a wonderful week at school last week finishing with his Holiday party at school on Friday in which I was able to attend and enjoy with him. His teacher had 4 fun stations for the kids to do activities. Another mom and I were in charge of the cookie decorating station. The kids were awesome and I got a chance to meet all of his little classmates which he was tickled about. It was so much fun and I was plain exhausted afterwards. No rest for the weary however as the next day was our Christmas party so had to keep at it to get ready. With some help from Ben with last minute store runs and him calming my nerves with his calm and level headed demeanor we were ready for the party. We had a wonderful party if you ask me. We ended up having around 26 people come to the party and my house was packed. Thank goodness we moved furniture around or we would have NEVER fit everyone in so comfortable. All the food was gone,all the liquor for the most part was gone, and all the beer was drank. In other wards it was a great time. All the time and energy put into it was well worth it and look forward to next years party!!! Now its on to cookie day today and planning the menu for Christmas eve and somewhere packing. Oh and last minute shopping to be done. Well I better get off this computer and get going.

They have moved on and I've just caught up!!!

So confused.... we are having our Christmas party today so I went out last night to get a few last minute items. I thought I'd stop by Lowes next to Party City and grab a few more Poinsettias for the party. Well.......THEY DIDN'T HAVE ONE POINSETTIA!!! Not a one folks and on top of that they had moved all the decorations and Christmas stuff to the sale isle and it was all marked 50% off. OK, I love a bargain and all but it's a week before Christmas and you've all ready moved on. My brain can't keep up. Back in August when I walked into a store and saw Christmas stuff I was weirded out but now I go in when I expect to see Christmas stuff and they've moved on before the day has even gotten here. The sales associate said that they did all this last week, so that's 2 weeks before the holiday. I can't keep up and I'm a bit annoyed that I couldn't even get a poinsettia. I'm sure I'll go in tomorrow and see Valentines day stuff. Ugggggh!!

It's looking alot like Chirtmas!

The tree is up (I'm over a week late with this post!) for Christmas 2009 and once again we had lots of fun decorating. This year was a little different than previous years as we got an artificial tree this year due to us traveling over the holidays. Never the less the boys had lots of fun listening to Christmas music,decorating and having hot chocolate. They all looked adorable in their Christmas PJ's. It's looking alot like Christmas around the Kley house. Ho Ho Ho!!!

Aiden is 8 months

Well little peanut is 8months today and boy has he been busy this past month. He's still a big boy weighing in at 20.6 lbs and 99% in height. Long and lean is how we seem to grow them in this house. Aiden so far is the longest so will be interesting how tall he'll end up.

Here's what he's been up to:
*Has begun eating crackers and some table food cut into very small bites. Still eating baby food like a champ. Hasn't turned his nose up to a thing. He's a great eater. Loved mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving.

*Is really working on crawling. He gets up on his knees and rocks back n forth but so far only is going backwards. He gets where he wants though by rolling, scooting and inching. If he wants it he finds a way to get it.

*Has 7 teeth --4 on top and 3 on bottom (another bottom tooth is working it's way through right now so soon will have 8)

*Starting to have separation Anxiety when I leave the room or set him down. Driving mommy a little nuts but know it will pass so trying to hang in there.

*Loves playing toys. Sits on the floor and plays for very long periods of time.

*Still very happy and smiley little guy. He's so laid back and content. We can take him anywhere and he's the best boy out of all 3.

*Some nights he's a great sleeper others not so great. The separation thing is not helping along with cutting a tooth. So each night is an adventure.

*Had his first ear infection last month which was no fun but doing better now.

Overall Aiden is doing great and is just yummy. I cant get enough of him each day.

Bye,Bye November~Hello December I hope your kinder to us!

We have almost made it through November and what a month it was. NON-Stop sick kids, no sleep the entire month due to all the sick kiddos and frazzled nerves not to mention the dent it put into my pocket book this month due to all the co-pays I paid with all the Dr. visits. We fought tummy bugs, sinus infections,one ear infection for Aiden and 2 for poor Ryan. We have finally had this past week where NO ONE WAS SICK. I felt so blessed that we were all healthy for Thanksgiving and pray we can stay this way. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving at my parents home. We all ate way to much, played some games indoor and out and just enjoyed spending time together. I even braved going out to a few stores this year on Black Friday. Don't worry it wasn't in the middle of the night. 1pm in the afternoon and it was still nuts.Jen and I had fun finding deals and hanging out on a girls adventure. I have completed almost all of my Christmas shopping only a few items left. We went and bought a artificial tree last night since we are leaving the day after Christmas to fly to see Ben's family. I am sad not to have a real tree this year but not really safe to have a real tree in the house drying out while we are not here. Let''s just say FIRE HAZARD!!! So artificial tree it is this year. Clearing out a spot in the front window and will have fun tonight with Christmas music and hot chocolate to decorate. I love this time of year and the kids just make it so much fun. I truly have so much to be thankful for. So I am saying happily "Good Bye November and Hello to December !!!"

Aiden is now 7 months!!

Hard to believe that my little Aiden is already 7months and he continues to be such a wonderful light in our our lives. This month we have had some big milestones that he's reached which makes mommy proud but a little sad as my little baby is growing WAY TO FAST!! We went to the Dr. on Friday and Aiden is growing by leaps and bounds. He is 20.6 lbs (88% on charts), length 30inches long (99%on charts) so as you can see he is a VERY tall little guy. I am just thankful he's healthy and growing so wonderfully.

As you can see in the pictures and video below he is a happy,carismaic little man who makes mommy's heart melt each and every day.

Milestones and growth this month:

*eating all solids, there's nothing he's turned his nose up to yet. He's a great eater.

*loves Cheerios and puffs and beginning to get them into his own mouth.

*getting a hang of the cup even better now.

*Sitting up really well

*Is trying to crawl, he rolls around and scouches to get something if he wants it.

*Very chatty and hearing da,da more now.

*Has developed some separation anxiety when mommy leaves the room.

*IN LOVE WITH HIS BROTHERS, they come near and he lights up and giggles.

*Getting 4 top teeth and one bottom tooth to add to the cute two bottom teeth that he has had since 4 months. Getting these teeth all at once has been very hard on little Aiden. Our normally smiley baby has had some nights of screaming, and misery for all. Thankfully all but one is peaking thru so hopefully we are thru the worst for now.

*Had his first flu shot on Tues. and developed a low grade fever and sniffles.

*Loves bouncing in the jumperoo and excersaucer.

*Looked cute on Halloween but didn't care for being dressed up and just wanted a boob and bed.

*Still a decent sleeper but the teeth have messed us up alot. Mommy is still trying to adjust.

Overall Aiden is doing great and I am so in love with my little man. Slow down buddy!! Mommy is trying to take it all in. Below is a video of our sweet boy playing with his toys. You can hear him giggle and laugh. Enjoy.

BOO!!

Well Halloween came and went way to fast. I am still in shock that it's Nov. 1st today. This Halloween was so much fun now that I have two little boys that really understand and are excited about trick or treating. Keaton was a Pirate this year and a cute ( oh, I mean scary)one at that,Ryan was an adorable Kangaroo, and Aiden a Lion. We could barely keep up with Keaton this year as he and cousin Joe were so excited they tried to leave us in the dust. Ryan was another story. He took his time walking and cautiously would go to the door and say "Happy Halloween!" once given a treat he would turn around each and every time and say "Wook what they gave me,Wow!" You would think the kid won the lottery, he was so thrilled. Candy is Ryan's soft spot the kid differently has a sweet tooth and Halloween I think ranks higher than Christmas so far. The boys made it as far as their little legs could carry them and called it a night. Keaton had just as much fun handing out candy when we got home.

It's hard to believe another Halloween has gone by and were now gearing up for the big holidays to come. I just love this time of year, the boys and I have been baking up a storm with chocolate chip pumpkin muffins, cookies, and Carmel apples. The good thing is that I love to bake but once I bake I rarely eat much of it. Sounds strange but Ben's office loves it!!

I love tradition and making memories and I am looking forward to all the moments to come.

So bored?

Keaton and Ryan went to an Spooky Creature presentation at the library a few days ago where they got to see all the scary creepy crawlies and even touch them or hold them. YUCK if you ask me but boys find this COOL and my little boys LOVED it. They had a great time and Keaton even held a tarantula....I don't even know what to say about this as it makes my skin crawl. When they returned Ryan ran to me and said "Oh mommy, I missed you so much, did you miss me? Were you so bored with out me?" This just made me smile and laugh. BORED huh? Not so much but I did miss him. Of course I didn't tell him this but he's so stinking cute. I'm one lucky mom.

What a Friday!!

Last Friday started a bit hectic and just kept going! I was set to watch my niece and nephew ages 4months and 5years old for my sister last minute which I knew would be crazy but little did I know how crazy the day would become. At around 11am Ben called and calmly asked if I could pick him up at urgent care. "WHAT THE H*LL are you doing there" was all I could say as I have had enough injuries and Dr. visits to last a long while. Well come to find out my dear husband put a metal stake thru his shoe and into the arch of his foot!! OUCH!!! He was getting stitches at the moment and needed a ride home. I swear people I've had enough, can we just get a small break, PLEASSSSSE! So then I was taking of 4 kids and a hurt husband. Oh what a day it was!!
He was doing this while helping the Chamber of Commerce get ready for an event. He is on the event committee and has been devoting and doing alot the last month to get ready for this fundraiser, and now he is barely able to walk. Of course this didn't stop him until the pain killers wore off. The event was held on Sat. and was a success and they raised alot of money. Thankfully it's over!!! Ben painkillered up and made it thru but needless to say the rest of the weekend I was the one and only to do about everything. I was run ragged to be honest, only good thing out of all this is I guess all this drama has been good for my waistline as I weighed myself yesterday and I've lost 11lbs since August and I'm not surprised as I am running out of my pants on a daily basis now literally. I need new pants that fit and a moment to sit and not be on the run or picking up the never ending kiddo messes. Thank goodness Ben's foot is feeling better, he gets the stitches out next Tues and hopefully we will be good to go!! Please god NO MORE STITCHES AND ONLY GOOD LUCK FROM HERE!!

Uncle Tom

Last Friday we were lucky enough to have Ben's uncle Tom come to visit for the weekend. He was out this way on business and decided to make the trip to Colorado and brave a weekend with our crazy crew. We had visited him a few years back in California when Keaton was 18 months so it was our turn to return the hospitality. We had a wonderful busy weekend and the boys really enjoyed getting to know Tom which is nice. I think it's important they know their family as much as possible. We took him to a few of our favorite spots like Garden of the Gods, Red Rock Canyon, and Green Mtn Fall. The boys had a ball as we hiked and were outside the entire weekend. Thankfully it was 80degrees out last weekend which made for great hiking weather. We ate at a few wonderful outdoor eateries which I will have to work on running off this week. Overall lots of fun in the sun and good company. We love having company so if your in the mood for a get away and some beautiful scenery, Oh and some crazy little boys come see us! The basement guestroom and bath are always waiting.

Stitches out and down day!!

Well the stitches are out and Ryan is on the mend. The removal was not as traumatic as the when they were put in and the area seems to be healing nicely so all is GOOD. I just wish mom's nerves were as quickly healed. I am now on the edge of the seat mode all the time with the kids hoping they don't hurt themselves that bad again. I'm sure with more time this will pass but you have NO IDEA how traumatic and awful the experience was watching him get the stitches. It was heartbreaking.

This weekend is freezing and I mean literally freezing. Freezing drizzle all Sat. and this morning everything is covered in white and it's an ice rink out there. Ben and I decided it's a great day to stay inside and relax if that's possible with three kids. So far so good. Kids are coloring and playing,Aiden napping, Ben is watching football and I get a moment to blog so this day is a success so far. It's nice having a weekend to relax and not do much, so I don't really have alot to blog about though so this post seems a little boring but in my life boring is GOOOOOD!!

Aiden's 6th months already.... where has time gone!

Well time is flying by and Aiden is growing up so quickly. I am trying to steal a few minutes to do these updates as this sometimes is the only way I'll be able to look back to remember things to put in the baby book. Aiden is still a happy go lucky baby who warms anyone ones heart that he comes in contact with. His smile is just contagious, that has become very obvious as he even makes grown grumpy men smile!

Where Aiden is now:

*sitting up really well now all by himself

*very good with his hands, he can rake and grasp anything and everything

*he loves moms hair and glasses not to mention any time of jewelry

*Rolls both ways

*still holding at 2 bottom teeth but I think he is working on some more

*has started holding and trying to sip out of his sippy cup

*likes to try and drink out of mom or dads glass if he can wrangle it close enough

*gets on his tummy and pushes up with his arms and tries to scoot forward (gosh I'm not ready for him to crawl yet)

*still sleeping well, we have woken up a few times at 3am or 5am last week which mom was not so happy about but overall doing great in the sleep department

*napping well when we can get on schedule

*eating almost all solids now.... did have a eczema rash after we tried pears so holding off on that for a while

*lights up when his brothers come around

*is cooing and babbling...I swear there's been a mama in there a few times

*loves to snuggle in my neck and give open mouth slobbery kisses which is mommies favorite

*we go to the Dr. at the end of the month so will fill in weight and height and such after but at last weigh in on 25th of Sept. he was 21.6lbs. So excited what he'll be at almost 7months

He's growing fast and continues to be a joy to our family. We love our little Adde!!

Ryan had one BAD week

I have to say I am happy to have last week behind us and a new week ahead. I am bound and determined to have a great week this week. I vow to be positive and happy no matter what comes my way. Last week was just a bit to stressful and for my heart and sanity sake I pray not to have another like it for some time to come.

If you haven't heard yet we had multiple injuries happen last week to our sweet little Ryan. It started on Wed. when Ryan poked his eye and lacerated his eyeball. I about had a mini heart attack when this took place as you can imagine but I think that was just a little something to prepare me for what was to come next. Sat. morning we were enjoying a fantastic morning at the lake, fishing,throwing rocks sticks,exploring, you know all the things little boys love to do. We left the lake and headed to the Bean Bandit. It's a Mexican food place with a funny name and the boys were excited to go there because it sound funny. Everyone was starving and ready to eat so got everyone out of the car and took about 6 steps from the car when I turned around to check on where Ryan was and then it happened. Ryan was into putting his hands into his pocket that morning and he had them in them again heading into the restaurant. Well he tripped while walking in the parking lot and with his hands in his pocket he couldn't catch himself and down he went with only his face to take the hit. Ben and I turned just as he was going down and I screamed and ran to try and catch him but Ben and I were not fast enough as he hit. I knew when he hit we were heading to the ER. His face was bloody from his nose, lips and most of all his sweet chin. We immediately put a cloth on his chin and when we took it off to take a peak I about feel over. A gash an inch long with skin just hanging down. Yikes, it was gross! We loaded everyone back in the car and raced for the closest ER/Urgent care. 4 hours later they stitched him up an d what a nightmare that was. He was great up until that point. He never complained once and even curled up with daddy on the bed and took a nap. That nap however was interrupted by us waking him up to start the procedure which was NO FUN!! 4 nurses held him down with Ben holding his little head. The poor kid went ballistic is all I can say. They said they numbed the site but didn't seem that way to me. I was a wreck and could do nothing to take away his pain which was heartbreaking. Thankfully they got the 4 stitches in after 6 tries and I was able to hold him again and calm him down. Ryan is now doing well, a little cranky today but that's to be expected. He has a sore chin,and a bum eye, one can accept a little crankiness.
So if you see little Ryan don't be alarmed. He has a bloodshot eye, a swollen bruised nose with 2 large scabby scrapes, and a bandage covering his stitches. Yes, he is a mess but he is all my mess and I love every inch, bruise and gash. I just hope and pray nothing like this happens again.

Larry

Are you wondering who Larry is? Well, Larry is from the movie Night at the Museum. Ryan has been obsessed with this movie since he first saw it over a year ago but lately he has been big into pretending and using his imagination. He use to carry a flashlight, manual and keys around saying he was Larry but he has kicked it up a notch in that now he wants to be addressed as Larry, NOT Ryan. When he is playing he just jumps into character sometimes which just cracks me up. We were out today and a woman asked him his name and I about feel over when he said "My name is Larry!" I of course giggled and told him to tell her his real name which of course was not Ok with him as he was playing "LARRY". I proceeded to try and explain to which she just laughed. So now I have 4 sons, Keaton, Ryan,Aiden and good ole Larry!!

Beaming with Pride

Ryan had his first week in preschool this week and it was a success! He loves school and is such a cutie. I picked him up today and he rushed to me and said "I love you mommy, I had a great day!" Music to mommies ears, he loves me,missed me but had a great time. He talked all day long about his new friends and what he did at school. I'm so happy for him as he's coming out of his little shell and becoming such a big boy. Ryan has always been in Keaton's shadow but he sure is shining on his own now and I am so proud of him.

Their back....we're NOT!

Well if you happen to stop over you would immediatley notice who is feeling 100% and who is not. I'm sure you probly guessed already but yes, Keaton and Ryan are back to their old selves once again. Please don't get me wrong I am so happy that they are feeling better but unfortunatly Ben,Aiden and I are still not 100%. We have nose and chest congestion still which just seems to be slowing us down and making dealing with the kids a bit more tiring. This mommy is TIRED people and the flu bug better take a hike far from our house or else!!

On going!

Now I'm sick, and poor little Aiden has a horrible cough. This has really been a mean sick bug and it's hanging on for dear life on my poor family. Keaton is back in school with Dr. ok and both Keat and Ryan are on meds. I was hoping to avoid getting it but Aiden and I are about at the same point of it so we'll suffer together. Poor little Ryan still not feeling well with a horrible cough and congestion. Please god give us the strenght to beat this as I'm pulm worn out!!

Still fighting the bug!

What a long 4 days it's been and it still goes on. Keaton is moving at least now but still not feeling great. His cough is awful and his throat scratchy. He barely has a voice and the poor guy stayed put on the couch most of the day. Now Ryan is fighting a fever,and the cough is setting in. He was the most active today so hoping he'll kick it fast as it doesnt seem as bad so far as it was with Keaton. Thankfully so far Aiden is just dealing with a runny nose but we'll see what tomorrow brings. He's a bit more cranky than usual so we'll see. Ben and I feel bad for them as they really don't feel good and there's not alot we can do but some TLC,soup and hugs. Telling myself tomorrow will be a better day and everyone will be back to normal. It's good to be positive right! Now lets just hope that's the case as this mommy is worn out.