Must get better...

at blogging. This is probably a record long between entries.

The run down...

Brooks- is doing wonderful. He is walking everywhere and continues to get more stable. He is also climbing and getting closer to the top of steps which is scary as hell. His comprehension is unbelievable- he really pretty much understands everything we say that is familiar to him (want to eat, where are your shoes, want to go to xxx, time for a bath, etc). We are still somewhere in between 2 and 1 naps. It all depends on wakeup time. He exhausts me. I think we are entering a bit of a tantrum age b/c he is trying to express himself and his wants, but really can't. I try to get him to show me what he wants, but sometimes if I keep getting it wrong he gets more pissed. It is sad (and sometimes funny) all at once.

Squeaks- all seems well. I think I am beginning to feel stuff. I got my first stranger comment today about my having another one on the way. I am still puking 4-5 times a week (blech). I am down 11 lbs as of now. I love having the home doppler for quick checks

Eric & I- are great. We just got back from a long weekend at the Atlantis in the Bahamas- an anniversary surprise from Eric. My parents watched B from Thurs-Sun and all 3 of them had a blast. He was great for them and of course they enjoyed every second of it. They took him to a small local zoo- and the day after they were there a leopard escaped!!! It was so nice to sleep, lounge, swim, go out, etc. Sure I missed him, but I think we all need grown up time once in a while.

That was my super quick update... here are some pics

Our vacation:



And some pics of B from the last 3 weeks

static sliding



Back to footie pj's. He has learned to remove his pants and has been pulling down the front of his diaper.

4 little fingers make bruises on my arm- I believe going into a public restroom caused this.

obsessed with brushing my hair, and has started brushing his own

On a date ;)

And never let it be said our kid doesnt have style. This big boy is working on spoon feeding himself with applesauce. This results in a mess- all over- including his hair. When I removed his messy shirt, it styled his hair with the applesauce acting as gel. He looked quite comical. He ran around the kitchen playing with magnets, banging on the dishwasher and stove (and kissing his reflection in them) opening cabinets and trying to open locked ones- I think he enjoyed himself.





gotta love the handprints :)