Type A Personality Runs in the Family
18 Jan 2012 Leave a Comment
in baby, Life, pregnancy, preschool Tags: Kidville, moving, pregnancy, Preschool, Type A personality
Kyle and I signed Kaden up for a 16 week class through Kidville, which recently opened a location here in Las Vegas. We chose a gym-type class since K-man enjoys jumping, bouncing, climbing, somersaulting and everything else that does not require sitting still. Last Friday was our first class, and it was so much fun to watch Kaden in his element. There were a couple of surprises for me as well.
Here’s a sample of photos from Kaden’s tumbling class. You can totally tell he enjoys it, can’t you?
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Kaden played pretty well by himself and with the other toddlers, but what impressed me most was how he helped the instructor put away building blocks when play time was over. He neatly stacked them against the wall. Now, Kyle and I have noticed lately that although Kaden looks like his daddy, he has my Type A personality. Yes, ladies and gents, he is going to be anal, organized and attentive to detail just like his mama. Oh boy. Now, this could be awesome. He could keep a clean bedroom, finish his English research paper with all his i’s dotted and t’s crossed, color code his closet and alphabetize his books… or… he could drive me nuts because he is just like me 
Here is more evidence he is Type A. I use this metal rolling shelf in the bathroom to store my makeup bag and other bath items. A couple weeks ago, Kaden rolled it out to the TV room, and when I came out to see what he was up to, I found a toddler’s life organized as such (see slideshow).
All funniness aside, Kaden continues to amaze us every day. Again, going back to tumbling class. He was playing and pointed out a triangle. He knew the shape. I am certain I never taught him the difference between circles, squares and triangles, but he knew it. Kyle and I looked at each other like, “where did he learn that?” Just a week earlier I heard him count to 5. Until now, I thought he could maybe count to 3.
I actually teared up a little as Kaden jumped and hopped across the tumbling pads, because it dawned on me that I don’t give him enough credit. He is one smart kid. He is a toddler, of course, and has his temper tantrums like any other 2 year old, but he is polite and knows when to say thank you and bless you. It warms my heart to know we have a bright, energetic child who likes to learn and be independent.
Other updates in the Zuelke household: We are a step closer to closing on the house, which means we are expecting to move in the next 4-6 weeks. The house is looking strangely bare. Kaden starts swim lessons again next week. We toured a second preschool and think we may have found the place for our young student. I’m torn between the two, but price and 3 great referrals will surely influence our decision. I’m 22 weeks pregnant and have 18 to go! Baby is healthy and has a strong heart and the most perfectly shaped head. He yawned in the last ultrasound, which was really cool to witness. We’re not close to choosing a name and it’s not on my priority list yet.
January is breezing by. What’s new with you?
