Monkey has learned how to sing. And, Brooks loves it and at the end he gives Monkey a hug. The first video Justin is singing the song and you will notice Brooks actually claps to the beat a couple of times. I sing in the second video. This was the third round of the song and Brooks found it so funny that he had a hard time sitting up.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
1 Year and Counting
We celebrated Brooks' first birthday. In the process of the annual party we avoided a trip to the ER overnight and just ended up in the doctor's office. Yes, we spent his first Thanksgiving in the ER with Croup and now his first birthday with a double ear infection. I guess if you don't go big, go home. Right?
Brooks started breaking out into a fever around 1pm Tuesday and it continued to hover around 102.5 throughout the night. He threw up once at which point we called the after hours service at his pediatrician's office. Thankfully, the nurse asked a bunch of questions and educated us on all things fever.
He woke up the next morning with no fever and I felt relieved that he could enjoy his birthday. Not so much. About an hour later the 102 fever came back so Justin took him to the walk-in hours... also a first for Justin.
Brooks spent the day filled with pain reliever and Amoxicillin. He did crack a few smiles and the playfulness came in short waves. We were able to sneak in a quick birthday party which included a cupcake, song and a couple of presents. He did very well digging into the oversize Elmo cupcake and eating what he could of it. It lasted all of five minutes before he wanted no part of it. Here are a few photos from the night.
Brooks started breaking out into a fever around 1pm Tuesday and it continued to hover around 102.5 throughout the night. He threw up once at which point we called the after hours service at his pediatrician's office. Thankfully, the nurse asked a bunch of questions and educated us on all things fever.
He woke up the next morning with no fever and I felt relieved that he could enjoy his birthday. Not so much. About an hour later the 102 fever came back so Justin took him to the walk-in hours... also a first for Justin.
Brooks spent the day filled with pain reliever and Amoxicillin. He did crack a few smiles and the playfulness came in short waves. We were able to sneak in a quick birthday party which included a cupcake, song and a couple of presents. He did very well digging into the oversize Elmo cupcake and eating what he could of it. It lasted all of five minutes before he wanted no part of it. Here are a few photos from the night.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Bathtub Diving
Brooks really enjoys bath time. It's a relief b/c I know it's 30 minutes where he will just sit and play without crawling into my lap and whining. We do have to be careful about his desire to stand in the tub. Thankfully, I think he's starting understand the command "sit" quite well.
The other day, he started sticking his face into the water. I wasn't sure what to think at first... wow, he's so brave, I can't believe he's blowing bubbles... oh wait, he breathed in the water and now he's choking. Justin wasn't watching so no need to panic. Instead, I just let him cough it out and let him continue to stick his face in the water. Ha, ha.
I'm pretty sure he wanted to chew on the washcloth b/c after he decided he had enough of breathing in water he finally picked up the rag to put it in his mouth.
The other day, he started sticking his face into the water. I wasn't sure what to think at first... wow, he's so brave, I can't believe he's blowing bubbles... oh wait, he breathed in the water and now he's choking. Justin wasn't watching so no need to panic. Instead, I just let him cough it out and let him continue to stick his face in the water. Ha, ha.
I'm pretty sure he wanted to chew on the washcloth b/c after he decided he had enough of breathing in water he finally picked up the rag to put it in his mouth.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Smarter than Mommy
(I let Brooks get into the toilet paper the other day just so you could see the fun.)
I don't have any pictures of this particular story, but I'm sure your imagination will suffice. Brooks really enjoys standing next to the toilet and banging the lid of the seat. A couple months ago he discovered the toilet paper roll. He would hit it and the paper would unravel, so I flipped it which seem to solve the problem. Until. Tonight.
Brooks and I were playing in the living room and he bee-lined it for the bathroom. I knew where he was going so I let him trek to the toilet for a little seat banging. It turns out he knows how to hit the toilet paper until a little piece unravels from underneath. Then, he can grab it and stream it to the toilet seat where he can hold onto it while he bangs. Unfortunately, this was a short lived game because he kept trying to put the paper into his mouth. I quickly ended that and moved him back into the living room... which he did not like. I closed the bathroom door to help deter him from returning.
Well, Brooks pulled the clever card. He crawled right into our bedroom, took a left turn and headed right into the bathroom. That little booger. Needless to say, now both doors are shut.
I don't have any pictures of this particular story, but I'm sure your imagination will suffice. Brooks really enjoys standing next to the toilet and banging the lid of the seat. A couple months ago he discovered the toilet paper roll. He would hit it and the paper would unravel, so I flipped it which seem to solve the problem. Until. Tonight.
Brooks and I were playing in the living room and he bee-lined it for the bathroom. I knew where he was going so I let him trek to the toilet for a little seat banging. It turns out he knows how to hit the toilet paper until a little piece unravels from underneath. Then, he can grab it and stream it to the toilet seat where he can hold onto it while he bangs. Unfortunately, this was a short lived game because he kept trying to put the paper into his mouth. I quickly ended that and moved him back into the living room... which he did not like. I closed the bathroom door to help deter him from returning.
Well, Brooks pulled the clever card. He crawled right into our bedroom, took a left turn and headed right into the bathroom. That little booger. Needless to say, now both doors are shut.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Mini Milestones
Brooks turned 11 months old on Sunday. It's hard to think we will soon have a one year old, but I can't say that time flies. I've really enjoyed watching Brooks grow and reach all of the little milestones.
He is not just a crawler now, he has the most incredible upper body strength and can pull up on anything in less than a second. Those little feet just roll and pop him up. He likes to get into the basket of DVD's and pull them out one at a time. The couch is another favorite hang out as well as any window sill.
We are still in the phase where everything goes in his mouth. It really lets you know when it's time to sweep. :) Brooks is slowly learning a few other things like how to pump the spinner to make the balls swoosh around, how to put his hands in the air to say he's all done with dinner and the "Indian" call will soon be heard. I did get to see him clap the other day for the first time. His motor skills need a little refining, but it's still a clap.
Brooks' personality is also fun to watch. He's way more interactive and expressive. This goes both ways... bad when he tries to eat the dirt out of the plant and I won't let him and good when Daddy comes home from work to play with him. This is video of Justin playing chase with Brooks.
He is not just a crawler now, he has the most incredible upper body strength and can pull up on anything in less than a second. Those little feet just roll and pop him up. He likes to get into the basket of DVD's and pull them out one at a time. The couch is another favorite hang out as well as any window sill.
We are still in the phase where everything goes in his mouth. It really lets you know when it's time to sweep. :) Brooks is slowly learning a few other things like how to pump the spinner to make the balls swoosh around, how to put his hands in the air to say he's all done with dinner and the "Indian" call will soon be heard. I did get to see him clap the other day for the first time. His motor skills need a little refining, but it's still a clap.
Brooks' personality is also fun to watch. He's way more interactive and expressive. This goes both ways... bad when he tries to eat the dirt out of the plant and I won't let him and good when Daddy comes home from work to play with him. This is video of Justin playing chase with Brooks.
In four weeks we'll be talking about Brooks' turning a year old and I can't wait.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
The Magical World of Disney
Brooks took his first trip to Disney World about a month. Justin's company had a trade show at one of the resort hotels and we went along for the ride. We drove halfway to Orlando Friday night stopping in Jacksonville and finished the trip Saturday morning. Brooks slept the whole way and I got to nap with him! It was probably the most sleep I had in the last year.
Saturday afternoon we went ahead and bought passes to the Magic Kingdom. Unfortunately, Brooks missed out on the Welcome to Disney train b/c he fell asleep on he walk to the park. It was the first super nice weather in the area of the year and.... that, led to big crowds and long lines. Brooks didn't seem to mind. We took him on just about every ride except Space Mountain which was not my favorite. Despite the fact that most of the rides are in the dark, Brooks could have cared less. Here is a picture of him on the It's a Small World ride.
Sunday we went to Downtown Disney. It's a neat place to walk and shop. We found Brooks some Mickey Mouse ears and bought a pair for cousin Wyatt as well.
We also stopped and ate lunch at a Cuban restaurant. Brooks enjoyed eating some chicken soup and plantains.
Saturday afternoon we went ahead and bought passes to the Magic Kingdom. Unfortunately, Brooks missed out on the Welcome to Disney train b/c he fell asleep on he walk to the park. It was the first super nice weather in the area of the year and.... that, led to big crowds and long lines. Brooks didn't seem to mind. We took him on just about every ride except Space Mountain which was not my favorite. Despite the fact that most of the rides are in the dark, Brooks could have cared less. Here is a picture of him on the It's a Small World ride.
Sunday we went to Downtown Disney. It's a neat place to walk and shop. We found Brooks some Mickey Mouse ears and bought a pair for cousin Wyatt as well.
We also stopped and ate lunch at a Cuban restaurant. Brooks enjoyed eating some chicken soup and plantains.
Also Sunday, we went to the Animal Kingdom hotel. There is a big backyard with a few animals on site which is pretty neat to see giraffes walking nearby.
On Monday, the final day of our trip we went to Epcot. We went on a few rides here as well. These are a little more educational based and less of a thrill. We did go on one Dinosaur ride that thankfully Brooks slept through. It was very loud and potentially scary. Plus, once you are in there is no out until it's over. Disaster averted.
It was a great trip, first family vacation together. I can't wait until Brooks is a couple years older and can really enjoy the characters of Disney. He did better than expected riding in a stroller and being carried around everywhere. Once we returned to the hotel he would let loose and his personality really blossomed over the few days. He started talking more saying dada, baba and laughed a lot.
On Monday, the final day of our trip we went to Epcot. We went on a few rides here as well. These are a little more educational based and less of a thrill. We did go on one Dinosaur ride that thankfully Brooks slept through. It was very loud and potentially scary. Plus, once you are in there is no out until it's over. Disaster averted.
It was a great trip, first family vacation together. I can't wait until Brooks is a couple years older and can really enjoy the characters of Disney. He did better than expected riding in a stroller and being carried around everywhere. Once we returned to the hotel he would let loose and his personality really blossomed over the few days. He started talking more saying dada, baba and laughed a lot.
Friday, January 7, 2011
All I want for Christmas...
In true Christmas carol fashion, Brooks now has his two front teeth. The first one broke through Christmas Day and the second followed exactly a week later. I'm pretty sure Brooks hit every 8 month milestone in the one week we took for vacation. It started out a little rough with the teeth coming in, but he turned that frown upside down by the end of the week.
We spent the first three days in Myrtle Beach with Justin's family. Then we drove (3.5 hours) down to Bluffton to hang out with my parents, Rachel, Joanna and her family. During that time we also celebrated Lena's (Joanna's daughter) first birthday. We spent three days at the house and headed back to MB for what's becoming our annual New Year's Eve party with the Konkel family.
Here are some of the highlights of Brooks' first Christmas. I now need to buy a "toy" basket because Brooks received enough gifts to entertain him for at least three months. This is Brooks with Dad and then playing at his activity center Christmas morning.
The next day we went out to a restaurant for dinner where Brooks drank from a cup for the first time. This was quite surprising b/c he tried to grab Justin's glass and lick the side of it which seemed normal, but then he tried to hold the glass and drink from it. He seemed so proud afterwords.
In Bluffton, Brooks had the chance to actually open some presents. I thought for sure he wouldn't be interested in it only because I figured he wouldn't "know" how to open them. It turns out he really enjoyed it... or at least trying to eat the wrapping paper.
We also celebrated Lena's first birthday in Bluffton. I think Brooks might have had more fun than Lena. Ha, ha. We bought some pink and white streamers to hang in the kitchen and we decorated Lena's chair. Joanna also bought some tiara's which she, Rachel, Joseph and Brooks wore. Brooks looked so cute in his pink crown. Lena opened presents, we sang and then most of us ate some cake. Again, Brooks loved every minute.
A couple more things Brooks picked up over the holidays.... he can sit, say "mama" and do the Indian call when prompted.
Finally, Brooks can crawl. It's not pretty and I'm not sure you can classify it as a true crawl, but he can certainly get from one side of the room to another with no problems. I call it the "inch worm."
(I've tried to add video of his Indian call and crawling, but it won't process. :( I'll try again later)
We spent the first three days in Myrtle Beach with Justin's family. Then we drove (3.5 hours) down to Bluffton to hang out with my parents, Rachel, Joanna and her family. During that time we also celebrated Lena's (Joanna's daughter) first birthday. We spent three days at the house and headed back to MB for what's becoming our annual New Year's Eve party with the Konkel family.
Here are some of the highlights of Brooks' first Christmas. I now need to buy a "toy" basket because Brooks received enough gifts to entertain him for at least three months. This is Brooks with Dad and then playing at his activity center Christmas morning.
The next day we went out to a restaurant for dinner where Brooks drank from a cup for the first time. This was quite surprising b/c he tried to grab Justin's glass and lick the side of it which seemed normal, but then he tried to hold the glass and drink from it. He seemed so proud afterwords.
In Bluffton, Brooks had the chance to actually open some presents. I thought for sure he wouldn't be interested in it only because I figured he wouldn't "know" how to open them. It turns out he really enjoyed it... or at least trying to eat the wrapping paper.
We also celebrated Lena's first birthday in Bluffton. I think Brooks might have had more fun than Lena. Ha, ha. We bought some pink and white streamers to hang in the kitchen and we decorated Lena's chair. Joanna also bought some tiara's which she, Rachel, Joseph and Brooks wore. Brooks looked so cute in his pink crown. Lena opened presents, we sang and then most of us ate some cake. Again, Brooks loved every minute.
A couple more things Brooks picked up over the holidays.... he can sit, say "mama" and do the Indian call when prompted.Finally, Brooks can crawl. It's not pretty and I'm not sure you can classify it as a true crawl, but he can certainly get from one side of the room to another with no problems. I call it the "inch worm."
(I've tried to add video of his Indian call and crawling, but it won't process. :( I'll try again later)
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