Brooks is 2!

  

We all say it over and over, but I can't believe Brooks is growing so fast! My sweet baby boy is 2 years old.  He continues to amaze me and shape my heart, as I learn how to be a patient, understanding mommy.  He has started saying "I love you" on his own after I say it to him.  I have a few adorable stories that I want to share, and put them down in history (or just on my blog):

                                    

Boy does he love cars!

Brooks loves to say "Amen" and usually does before, during, and after every prayer.  One night he had a really high fever and we were up in the middle of the night doing the whole routine: clothes off, medicine, juice, etc.  I gave him a full cup of juice and he immediately began chugging.  He drank as much as he could before he had to take a breath, and when he took the cup out of his mouth he despairingly said, "Amen!"  He repeated this three times.  It was good comic relief and melted my heart!
                         

Who, me?  

Brooks is very independent, but has taken to grabbing my hand and pulling me over to play with him.  At first it was super cute, but I admit it can be frustrating when I'm cooking dinner!  He also likes to watch the cars driving around us, but when a car stops in front of us (or gosh forbid is facing us in the suicide lane) he has an absolute fit: "NO, NO CAR!"

Celebrating my birthday with Nana & Papa and Lala!

My 2 year old got a fantastic playground for his birthday (a special thank you to Nana and Papa for helping to purchase, and to O'pa for helping put it together).  Brooks watched his daddy and O'pa work on it for days, and then finally it was nice enough to play! 

The finished product (minus a few details still to be added):

The plan was for all his cousins and friends to come play for his "Cars themed" birthday, unfortunately it poured rain that day!  But we still had fun!  He got a motorized car from his Grandma and O'pa which was a big hit with all the kiddos.   

                        

When we went to eat cake, I lit the candles and Brooks immediately started singing, "Happy..." all by himself!  I was so shocked!  I didn't even know he knew the song, let alone when to sing it!

Along with a birthday comes that dreaded doctor well-visit.  He is cutting all 4 canine teeth and one of tubes in his ear may need to be removed, but other than that it was a good appointment! 

Weight: 27.2 pounds (55%)
Height: 35.25 inches (71%)
Head: 50%

Brooks loves to sing!  He has started singing this cute little song he made up where he just repeats "I love you" over and over again.  He has also made an additional version of his song that goes with his brother's name.  He sings, "R-J-J" over and over (often accompanied by a little dance).  I tried to upload a video, but it won't show up! 

Just in the last couple weeks Brooks has started showing real compassion for characters in shows and movies.  For example, he will get scared or upset if a character is and he will run to sit with me.  It's amazing how you can see his understanding developing!


This will probably be one the last posts while Brooks is an only child.  He will be introducing his baby brother soon!  Prayers would be appreciated for an extraordinary meeting of Brooks and Ramsey.