Putt-Putt, T-ball, and Big Boy Beds!

I LOVE this time of year! It's starting to warm up outside, I've been able to dress the boys in some of their new spring clothes, and we have been able to enjoy more outdoor activities. T-ball is the newest, biggest thing going on right now, but we also took a morning off of preschool to enjoy a round of putt-putt at Frankie's Fun Park.

The Monday after Kaden's birthday party I decided to let him stay home from school. I don't usually just let him stay home unless he is sick, but Patrick was off on this particular Monday, and we thought it would be fun to take the boys out for the morning doing something fun together. Neither boy had ever played putt-putt before, so that's what we decided to do. Kaden was SO excited because he loves to "play golf." We got off to a good start, but on the third hole Kaden decided to check out the pond that was next to the hole and HE FELL IN! I kid you not! He was chest deep in the water. Luckily, I had a change of clothes in the car, so we were able to dry him off and continue our game (on a different course with less water :). Unfortunately, I didn't get a single picture of him soaking wet on the course... I was so flustered that my biggest concern was getting the wet clothes off! You will notice, however, that in the pictures he undergoes a wardrobe change :)

Kaden has also started playing t-ball this year! We decided that we were going to let him decide between t-ball and soccer, and he chose t-ball (I think because he has been watching A.J. play t-ball since he was born). His team is called the Mighty Mud Hens and their colors are red and navy blue. So far, we have had 5 practices and a scrimmage game. Kaden really does a great job! He is catching on very quickly that when you are on the field you have to be watching for the ball. We are working with him on throwing to first base when he gets the ball. He also does a great job at bat! It took him a few tries to remember that he runs to first base after he hits, but he's got it down now and did a great job at their scrimmage. His coach is wonderful, and I just feel very blessed that is having such a great experience so far. He is the most adorable little t-ball player I have ever seen!

Now for some Noah news! Noah has kind of been living in Kaden's shadow these past few weeks between the birthday party and t-ball, but Noah is the star in the Todd house this week! Over the weekend we broke down and purchased Noah's big boy bed! With Kaden and Noah we completely skipped the toddler bed stage and just bought them both twin beds with a safety rail on the side. Noah's crib converted into a toddler bed, but since he never slept in his crib it was impossible for us to get him in that toddler bed. The twin bed is the most like our bed (which is where he has been sleeping - keep your opinions to yourselves!), and we figured it would make the transition a little easier. I am happy to report that he napped in his room with very few tears yesterday for a whole hour! He didn't wake up at all for that hour. Last night was more difficult. He cried his little heart out for about an hour and a half (it felt much longer) and finally crashed in his bed. The plus to all that was that he slept the ENTIRE night in his bed! He didn't come into our room once or even wake up. I'm not holding my breath that it will happen that way every night, but I am keeping my fingers crossed. I didn't sleep a wink because I was worried about him, but I'm sure restful sleep will find me soon :)