Today is my last Friday on Paternity Leave. I am really really bummed out that my daily 24x7 time with Caden is no more. Although I love and miss work, I will miss playing with Caden, taking late morning and afternoon walks, going to the grocery stores and showing him all that is out there as he soaks it all in, as the little cute sponge that he is. But I must remind myself to cherish this time we had and that the next chapter in our lives will be just as exciting if not more. Though I will sneak in some PTO days and have Caden, Boonie and Daddy Tony days. Ok, we'll let Lady Catherine join us a few days ;)
Poison Oak update. After a suggestion from a friend last night to use Lavender on my skin to help sooth the PO, I am a believer! I rubbed pure Lavender on prior to bed and I feel great this morning! No itching last night, the best and only good sleep I have had since Sunday and I must admit, it was nice falling asleep to the lavender scent.
Caden is reaching out! Lady Catherine and I have noticed that Caden has started reaching for his toys when he is lying in his jungle gym. So with that I started giving him a toy when ever he is in his chairs, that includes his car seat. Well yesterday as we drove around handling our chores, all I could hear was him playing with his toy (plastic keys on a key ring) in the back seat and it was music to my ears. It was interesting to watch him in his car sear via my rear view mirror as he purposely leaned forward to reach, grab and handle his toy. Now this morning as Lady Catherine read to him, he was reaching out to grab the pages of the book. :)
Running with Caden. Yesterday Caden & I walked a couple miles on the trail with Caden in his Bob Revolution and I am confident that he is comfortable and secure in it and it so now it's time to take him running. We'll try today if the weather holds as we have some rain right now. But I need to get out there as I lost much training days this week due to the Poison Oak. Ever run with PO? It spreads more with the sweat. I am planning on running three races this year, two marathons and a half marathon. So Caden is going to get some great running time in with both of us. Yes, Lady Catherine is going for a half this year... glad to see her back! :)
Happy Friday!
