No more peppermints for Kaden.... EVER

I don't think that I ever really wanted to know if I could master the Heimlich maneuver. Unfortunately Kaden gave me that chance......... fortunately, I passed the test :) It was during the Star Spangled Banner at a friend's fitness show. I had just given Kaden a red and white striped peppermint (the colors don't really matter because he is now banned from any hard candy - not just the kind he choked on), and we were standing as the anthem began. Kaden started coughing. I asked him if he was ok and he didn't respond. I thought for a brief second about how hard I was actually supposed to squeeze MY four year old to unlodge a piece of candy without breaking something else. Then I just wrapped my arms around him and gave one quick pump under the rib cage and out came a red and white striped candy (minus the stripes) and a pile of throw up. I was never before so relieved that Kaden had thrown up in public (and on the lady in front of us). I'm not for sure how many people in the auditorium knew what had just happened while they were placing their hands over their hearts - but if the first pump hadn't worked - believe me - everyone would have known! This is why Kaden will no longer be allowed to be a candy sucker (like his daddy), but instead a candy chewer ( like his mommy). On second thought, since I have now mastered this maneuver - Kaden will probably not be allowed to eat anything with out me being present!

National Champions!!!!

Wow! What an exciting time for Lawrence! Twenty years ago (Summer of 1988) I moved to Kansas and heard people talking about KU and a National Championship, but as a soon-to-be-7th-grade-girl from Colorado, I don't even think I knew what a Jayhawk was upon entering this great state! That soon changed. And with the sometimes psychotic enthusiasm and support from Darrick, Jayhawk from birth (ok- very early on in life), I have become a loyal fan. Ok, back to Darrick's psychotic enthusiasm.... there were times during the game when Kaden and I feared for our lives! There were cushions thrown, chairs tipped over, and obscene language flying all over the place. Luckily Kaden lives by the game day code, "do as daddy says, not as daddy does". Although, there are many times that daddy lets Kaden become obnoxious with him. That's always fun for mommy!

As the game drew to a close with KU down by 3 (yes, you thought it was over too), Darrick was sitting on the stairs with his head in his lap. Kaden was asleep on the couch and I, being a true KU fan, was feeling more sorry for Darrick - knowing that this meant more to him then it did to me. These feelings were quickly washed away when Mario put up the shot................WOW.... Did that just happen!!!!! The rest is truly history, that we all (ok Kaden missed the best part) witnessed together from our home for three reasons: 1. It was a school night for me and Kaden, 2. We had a 4 year old with us, and 3. Which actually cancels out reasons 1 and 2, Darrick is a psychotic fan that doesn't allow us to watch the game outside of the house for fear that it might jinx KU. We did however get to venture out for the parade, and even without the best seats, we still had a great time! Rock Chalk!

From the mouth of a 4 year old.......

"Mommy, I think we should get one of those signs that has the gun crossed out to put on our house. That way a robber will know that he can't bring a gun here"

"I'm just going to keep telling myself that it is just pretend"..... while watching Jaws

"I'm gonna get that booty!!"........don't worry- we're just hunting for treasures matey!

First time blogger...........

I am hopefully starting something that I will take advantage of without becoming addicted to. My main goal is to keep a record of our life to let our kids see in the future.