Anniversaries, Trucks, and Hands, Oh My!

This has been a big week for us!

On Monday, Jeremy and I celebrated our 7th anniversary! We celebrated with an entire night out on the town. Grammy and Papa stayed at our house to take care of Caden and Belle and we went downtown (Golden, that is!) to the Table Mountain Inn. That is the hotel where we spent our wedding night, and we thought it would be fun to go there for a night away, without being TOO far from our babies. We had a great time - champagne, nachos, and lights out at 8:45 for 12 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Wow! Thanks mom and dad for giving us a night away, and to my sweet hubby for 7 years of wedded bliss - 7 year itch? I don't think so!

A toast before we leave!

JZ has been in the market for a truck...forever, I think. A few years ago he went through a quarter-life crisis and got himself a sporty little Lexus. Fun, but not very practical. Even though it is all-wheel drive, it does not do well in the snow, he can't (or at least he doesn't) take it up skiing, and it barely fits the three of us, let alone the stroller, diaper bag, etc. He recently decided he was ready for a truck - one that fits all of us and all our stuff. Long story short, I think he has made a deal to trade Lexi in and has found his perfect truck. It's a silver Toyota Tacoma, and that's all I know. He could tell you more details than I can. All I know is that it has four doors, it's pretty, and Caden seems to like it. We haven't signed any papers yet, but it looks like it will be in our garage soon. Men!

Sitting in Daddy's new truck!

The end of the smile I got when I said, "Caden, do you like Daddy's new truck?"

Caden has also found his hands. He loves to try to stick his whole fist in his mouth at once, but he forgets to swallow while doing it, and he drools all over himself. Fun trick, but kind of messy! He also does not like when I put socks on his hands at night (so he doesn't scratch his pretty face!). Sock fuzz does not taste as good as skin!

Caden is also getting this sleep thing down - much to the relief of mommy and daddy! He normally sleeps about 9 hours with only one 30 min. feeding in the middle. He actually slept through the night once (9:00-5:30), but he's not quite ready to do that consistently. Also, according to the books I've read, "sleeping through the night" is a 6 hour stretch. Who's night is that? Not mine! I'm not going to count it until he goes 8 hours. That is closer to my night!

Sweet boy is doing great. He is only fussy when he is hungry or tired. Me too! We are enjoying being parents more and more everyday. Thank you to those of you that have called and written to let me know that I'm not the only one to throw some pity parties. You are right, it totally gets better and is worth it. I'm actually finding myself being a little sad that he is able to soothe and entertain himself a little more on his own now, and doesn't seem to need me as much. Just a little sad though - it sure is nice to shower, do laundry, AND cook dinner all in one day!