Just wanted to document a few things while they are still on my mind...
Paul is working so hard (he always does, but recently it seems especially evident)...I feel like the guy is pulled so hard in so many different directions on a daily basis and is constantly concerned about so many people (our own little family included)...and everyone's well being, that I can only imagine how overwhelming it can be. As a woman, I would break down but Paul amazingly has it all together. We have had some amazing conversations lately and I love every minute of them! I love feeling so close to him and feeling like we are working together as a team to accomplish and achieve things! We are seeking the direction of our Father in Heaven more and what His plan is for us so that we can be instruments in His hands and be in the places He needs us to be. I have no doubt that the Lord has great plans in store for both Paul and I so we want to make sure we are constantly seeking His guidance. Life can be challenging at times BUT peace and comfort CAN be found...I know this to be true!
Funny side story about Paul...the other night we went to the store to stock up on some more waters and Gatorades... Paul is infamous for driving around and around the parking lot until he finds the BEST parking spot...I'm starting to get used to this...anyways after a few circles he got a little annoyed and said, "What's up with all these Expectant Mother Parking Spots?" With a little nudge I said, "Honey...I'm an expectant mother!" Paul's reply as he pulls into one of these spots, "Oh yeah...SWEET!".... So nice that he can forget! Even when I get in the shower he'll say "Whoa....you are pregnant...I keep forgetting!" Nice....you'd think my big belly would be a constant reminder, but I guess with EVERYTHING else on his mind, this baby and pregnancy seems to slip his mind!
Brooklynn amazes me each day...growing up too fast! Speaking more and more words and now starting to put words and phrases together. This morning she handed me my phone and said "Here ya go." SOOOOOOO CUTE!
Yesterday my brother Ryan sent me the link for his new blog since he accidently erased his other one...anyways...I was looking at his pictures of him and his gf Brooke on their trip to Coronado. Without provoking anything from Brooklynn, she pointed to the screen and said "Ryan" and then a short pause, "Brooke". I was shocked...I called my brother immediately to tell him! Ryan and Brooke spent quite a bit of time with Brooklynn at the River and she became a little attached...but we've been home now for over 2 weeks....could not believe she remembered! It was exciting!
However she still sees pictures of Uncle Joshie and calls him "daddy"...we'll continue to work on that.
I'm hoping I might be in some luck to potty train Brooklynn this fall when we return home before baby #2 comes. It would be great to only have the baby in diapers but whatever needs to be will be...I'm not going to force anything upon Brooklynn or potty-train myself to take Brooklynn to the toilet every few hours...she will need to be interested herself and do it on her own...Anyways, recently she will come stand next to me and say "pooh pooh" while she is pushing...she is intrigued with the toilet and always wants to throw her wet/dirty diapers in the trashcan for mommy when we are done changing her. What a helper...we shall see.
This girl eats like you wouldn't believe. It's not unusual for B to eat a whole banana and 2 waffles for breakfast and then an hour or two later be ready for a snack! It's crazy...I feel like I am feeding her all day. We have developed some bad habits this summer when it comes to the eating department...with me being so sick at the beginning and now really needing to graze all day long! Not to mention she is slowly becoming a finicky eater- no fun! Needless to say she is a healthy little girl!
Her obsessions...Books, the pool, shoes, when daddy comes home, string cheese, apples, music and dancing (will say "again" for more all day long), babies, mommy's phone, cups, blankets and her binki (I know, I know...I have been saying for months I was going to get rid of it- its much harder than I ever thought)! Oh and turning the sink faucet on and off, brushing her own teeth, and dogs! She also LOVES to go bye-bye. Being in the house with mommy day after day can get a little boring...we went to the pool this morning and she had a ball...loves to jump into mommy's arms and be swung around on top of the water!
Brooklynn is so good at being polite, by saying please ("peas") and thank you...with it's appropriate sign as well. I love it!
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