About to walk

Brooks is so adorable learning how to walk. He has all the confidence in the world cruising around on the furniture, and he stands up for a few solid seconds if he is distracted by a toy or something he wants. One thing is for sure, he is fearless. He falls down again and again but always gets back up, usually with a smile on his face. For now he is happy getting around crawling (and he is quite good at it). Mommy is happy that he is happy.

Sweetie Pie

Brooks is getting so big and so in tune to what is going on around us. He went to the eye doctor this week and she could not believe how attentive and alert he was. It was funny to watch him be examined by her. He is a cheeky little thing.

Lov'en Life

I am so so fortunate to be able to stay at home with my Baby B... Today is one of those days where happiness exudes me. Brooks slept 11 hours total, 7 hours straight (11:30 pm-6:30 am) last night. This the longest he has ever slept in row. I wish I could say the same for myself except I was up checking the monitor all night. I was imagining all the things that could be wrong; strangled in his blanket, kidnapped, just to name a few. He has been such a character these past few weeks. Every single day he is doing something new and exciting (to us that us). Today he clapped his hands! Yesterday he put both arms up in the air when I said "up!" He is such a happy boy. The happier he is the happier I am. I guess that it natural. Also when he is unhappy I am right there with him. Brooks took his first steps about a week ago and he is getting more and more confident every day. When he is motivated to get a toy or a snack he will walk without thinking. But for the most part we just play around and he gets so excited that the anticipation knocks him off balance and he starts to falter after 1 or 2 steps. Also he is rambling on -or should I say "talking"- more than ever! I love the fact that only he knows what he is talking about. As a baby, you have have your very own language that is as unique as your fingerprint. It is truly adorable. This month we have two 1-year old birthday parties to attend and then Brooks and Scarlet's will be right around the corner. This time has flown by but I can't imagine life without Brooks. We have so much to look forward to. The best thing about being a mother, is being a mother. Who knew love like this was possible? Also the love I feel for him drips (or should I say splashes) over to other areas in my life and I now feel more love for my husband, my family, and my close friends that are there for me every day.