Even Aden is Sweating

Aden and I had more adventures this past week... Each day, he did something very impressive, and I'm sorry, but this blog post is going to be a mommy brag post. I hate to do it, but come on! I have to every now and then! It's been a SCORCHING week - close to 100 daily.

I was really proud of Aden for being so independent in the baby pool at the park this past week. He waded in up to his waist (doesn't go any deeper than that anyway) and played nice with another kid. He even let me SIT on the edge of the pool and watch him for like 15 minutes. Such independence!! Yay! He also braved the mushroom waterfall, which I thought would freak him out. Little victories.

I also noticed some developing conversation skills. His cousin Kate (John and Colleen's youngest) was talking to him at the family reunion. She said, I like cheetos! and Aden looked at her and the cheetos and said, I like cheetos too! I was so impressed with the way he said, "too!" He wasn't just mimicking her, he was responding to a comment. Once again, Yay!

Okay - so here is the reality check. Aden was SUPER cranky, and pulled some really "two-year-old" moments as well. He flipped out over a couple of meals that just didn't meet his standards, and he caused my right arm to go numb since I had to hold his hand while driving from Belleville to Bloomington. I think I have nerve damage, and this doesn't help the inevitable onset of carpal tunnel syndrome.

He loved being with "Gampa Lyndey," "Gamma Kiss," and "Marko Marko," and was very friendly toward my cousin's kids as well. Lauren (Elaine and Judd's youngest) had the cutest smile when Aden gave her a hug and a kiss. She is a doll! The reunion was great - Betty and Roger are wonderful hosts! I really enjoyed spending time with Tom and Lillie too (who stayed at my parents' house once the AC was back up and running.....)

Looks like the weather is cooling off. Aden and I plan on doing the same old, same old... pool, park, library, Wonderlab, walks and playtime at home. If I am feeling brave, we might try finger painting this week.

Happy Fourth of July!