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We have a word

I am so excited that I finally understand at least one word that Brady says. He talks all the time but most of what he says has no meaning, besides the occasional mama, dada, abbe, and no. He definitely said many times today the word "thank you". It started when I was talking to my mom on the phone. Amazingly he said it a few times when I asked him. Then Thomas came home and I told him about it. Here's a video of us attempting to get Brady to say it one more time!! You tell me what you think he says!

Chocolate

Yesterday Nadine made chocolate "biscuits" aka chocolate candies. When she was telling Thomas and I about them we couldn't get our brains around how a biscuit with chocolate would be good, until we figure out she was trying to say cookie. They were made with cornflakes and were actually really good. Who doesn't love anything chocolate though? We let Brady have a taste. He loved them too!!!

I think he liked it!!!!!

"We're goin' to the zoo"

Today since I didn't have to work Nadine, Brady and I met some friends at the zoo. This was Brady's first trip to the zoo. He enjoyed riding around in the stroller and even saw a few of the animals. He couldn't find the elephants. Imagine that the biggest animal there, but he did see the monkeys, the goat, and the giraffe at least. It was a wonderful fall day and a great first trip to the zoo. And some exciting news........ Notice in the top picture Brady is standing on his own now. A few more days and I think he will take his first step!!!!

Here are a few pictures of Brady and his friends Esther and Elijah.

One more pic!

This is Brady and his Great Grandmother.

Terrible Blogger

So, I have been really slack lately. With the stomach virus we all had and what seems to be a crazy busy fall season I have failed to get on here and post. This weekend we went to Columbia to visit my family. Brady loved every minute of attention. He is so active these days, and he never stops talking. We had a whirlwind of a trip visiting with my mom. Then my grandmother, aunt and cousin came to visit. Later in the day we headed over to my dads where we visited with my other grandma and grandfather. Needless to say Brady was tired last night. Here's a quick video of Brady at my moms. Try to ignore the insanely dirty shirt. He is into eating these days, but he makes a huge mess. There's no stopping him. Yesterday he ate sausage, grits, and eggs for breakfast, a whole hot dog, some bread and chili for lunch, and vege lasagna for dinner. Then came the yummy blueberry desert! I know, he eats more than I do!!!

ATTITUDE/ I hope its just the teeth (haha)

So my child has always had a personality all his own. He will let me know what he wants when he wants it, no question about it. But this pushed the envelope a little today. As we played outside all Brady wanted to do was eat leaves, of course. So I let him play with them and when he put them in his mouth I told him no. Here's a video of our time spent outside today. It went from happy to sad and back to happy very quickly. Notice he is upset because I gave him half of a leaf instead of a whole one. Yea, I don't know what he was thinking. I am hoping this attitude will go away as soon as he gets his top teeth in. Sorry you will have to turn your head to the side to watch. I couldn't get the video to rotate.

Fall is here!

So we took a trip to Walmart today. Nadine, Brady, and I packed it up and headed out after work. I couldn't wait any longer. I know, tomorrow is only October 1st, but I had to get a pumpkin for Brady today! Because that just me! So I help up pumpkins for Brady he smiled at me, Nadine looked at me like I was a fool and Brady picked his pumpkin. We got 2 because I need to take one to the work kiddies. Brady loved the big one and crawled all around it when we got home. I got lots of cute pics! So even if our pumpkin is rotten by the 15th of October Brady enjoyed it. I guess we will wait a while to cut it open, those pictures are to come!!! So for now, I will sit here on the couch with Nadine, my new daughter, and watch biggest loser as I eat my mountain apple and caramel. (haha)

Rock Star!!!

So Thomas and I have been arguing about what Brady should be for his first Halloween. Of course, I think something cute like a lion or monkey would be great. Thomas thinks that he should be something more "manly" like a football player. So today while playing with Brady's hair I think we came to an agreement that he would be a rock star. We can spike his hair get him some cute black sunglasses and possibly find a leather jacket. Any ideas?? Just thought I would post a picture of what he was last year, cause I think it is still funny that I actually did it!

First day at home

So, I left Brady this morning with Nadine and her mom. I left specific instuctions with all the supplies on the table, down to the diapers. Like they can't find then on the changing table. I know, I'm a spaz. It was nice to hop in the car on my own and head off to work, I have to admit. I kept my cellphone in my pocket all day, just in case they needed something. They didn't of course and I know Brady was fine. He actually took 2 naps which is a first for him in a while at our house. He has not wanted to sleep lately. He's a nosey butt! He's still sleeping now. Here are a few pics from today. They took 30! HAHA. They were prob worried that I wouldn't believe he had a good day if they didn't have proof.

So I chickened out, a little

So, today Brady should have stayed at home with Nadine and Petra. Since he had so much trouble staying on schedule I decided it would be good for him to have one more normal day. So, I took him to Sherry's as I normally would and he did great! He took a normal nap and had a great day. Tonight at dinner we will sit down and discuss his schedule and how Sherry does things with him during the day. Tomorrow I will leave him at home and hope and pray that he does better than he has been when they lie him down for a nap. When we got home today we did have some improvement. Nadine put him down for his usual afternoon nap. He screamed at first, she went back in and gave him his passy and he fell asleep within 5 minutes. I will hope for the best tomorrow. Here is another dance video. I think the dance parties they have at Sherry's are hilarious and Brady loves them, too... I showed Nadine so maybe she can dance around with him tomorrow.

Playdate at Falls Park

So, today we had planned to get up, eat breakfast let Brady take a short nap and head out to meet a friend at the park for a stroll. Well, of course, today as I am showing Nadine how easy it is to put Brady down for a nap, HE WILL NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT LYING IN HIS CRIB. I have to yell this because at the moment I am exausted and it all started around 10:30 this morning. So after an hour and a half of giving him time to get sleepy, him whining because he was sleepy and then him not taking a nap, we headed out the park to meet Mandy and Kaylee. Brady slept for 20 minutes in the car and that was it for the whole entire day. Anyways, enough complaining. We had a good time at the park. The babies enjoyed their short walk and bumps up and down the stairs cause Mandy and I couldn't figure out how to get certain places with just the sidewalks. We then ate lunch outside near the park and headed home. Here are a few pics from today.

As good as it could be!

So we met Nadine and Petra today. They got here around 7, so Brady got to meet them before bedtime too! They brought him a gift they he enjoyed opening. He really warmed up quickly to Nadine. There is some language barrier problems, but we figured out what we were trying to say to each other eventually. So they are in their room getting some rest after their long flight and I am typing in the bed only so I can post these cute pics I took. I'm sure there will be many interesting things in the next week, but so far so good. We want to take them to eat Mexican and sing karaoke tomorrow. HAHA.

Brady opening his gift from Nadine and Petra. I love wooden toys!!!

Nadine and Brady!!!

Preparation for the unknown!!

So, I just finished steam cleaning the carpet, cleaning out the closet, changing sheets, washing dishes, cleaning up all the toys scattered about and I am tired!!!! We are getting ready for our "visitors". Nadine and her mother arrive tomorrow at 15 hundred hours. Yes I know, you have to count on your fingers to figure out what time that will be. They fly into Charlotte and will rent a car and drive to our house. Hopefully giving me a little more time to prepare for the unknown tomorrow.

When I say unknown, I mean Thomas has "planned" this whole thing. Not to much planning went into it I don't think. I have constant thoughts running through my head. Nadine is going to be bored out of her mind. What will she want to do here? Will she have spending money? Will she like children, Brady??? Can she speak English well enough to communicate? I am a planner and I can not plan a thing for this 9 month period in OUR LIFE!!! I know it will be fine, but I have lots to consider. One of which is so so important. Brady....

He loves where he is during the day. Do I rip him away from the kids that he smiles at as soon as he makes it in the door at Sherry's in the morning. I know for a fact that I want him there at least once a week for the social interaction. A big part of me wants him there all the time though. Its all he knows, and he loves it! Will Nadine be able to keep him occupied during the day? Hopefully we can find some other kids in the neighborhood that he can play with. I know this will work out. I think we will be fine. Goodness gracious I hope so!!!! Here's a video of Brady dancing at Sherry's. This video shows how much fun he has over there!!!

9 month check-up

So, we had the not so fun, but very informative doctors appointment today. We first found out that Brady now weighs 19 pounds. He is in the 30th percentile, which I really don't understand. How can 70 out of a 100 babies his age be bigger than he is. There must be some pretty big babies out there. Anyways, everything check out fine.

The doctor walked in and Brady threw up his hand to say hi. He listened to his heart which he sat totally still for and looked in his ears. Again, he was totally still. I hope the doctor doesn't expect that next time, because Brady hasn't sat that still since the day he was born. We then talked some about development, which Dr. Moll was not too concerned about. When I asked him about Brady's foot turning out he told me he shouldn't even be walking yet and we should definately wait a few months before we start to worry about it. He said he is ahead for his age and we discussed the tantrums he has been having lately. I thought we wouldn't have to worry about that until the terrible twos, but already if little man doesn't get his way, he first yells at us with this awful scrunched up nose then he puts his forhead on the floor and cries this awful heart wrenching cry. Nothing to fear its normal, but we will have to deal with these for many years to come.

With the end of the visit came the shots, that I was hoping he wouldn't have to get this time. He ended up getting two. I couldn't get a picture because my hands were full with Brady on one arm and the bubble blower in the other the nurse prepared to give him his shots. Not before she shoved a DumDum lollipop in his mouth that he was holding. Two shots came and went with no crying. It was not until we got into the car and I had to take the lollipop away that I witness yet another one of those tantrums just discussed. Here is Brady in the car happy, before I took the almost gone, sticky, drooly lollipop from him.