Lots Going On!

Let's see. Since the last time I posted, Brooks has learned so much and Brandon and I have both taken new jobs...I know, so much!

Brooks is now saying a gazillion things, making a gazillion sounds, and showing a gazillion personalities. (One of his new 'faces' is here.)He has learned how to say Gigi, Pops, Syd, Nana, Bobby, Aubry and Audrey (they sound the same), Maddux, his teacher's name: Cheryl, Carlos, olive, truck, Yo Gabba Gabba, Barney, Elmo...the list could keep going. I have to say that Carlos and olive are probably my faves. He also makes the noises for cow, turkey (his Great Aunt Denise has one), alligator, snake, elephant, tiger, lion, dog, and baby. It is so amazing to see him learning so many new things. But he's also learning how to be...mischievous. So, we working on him with that and working on our own patience, as well.
As for Brandon and me, we have both accepted new positions. He is going to work for an oil and gas company. They have sort of created the position for him, so I'm not sure of his official title. It is a nice raise and will hopefully be much nicer hours. In April, I put myself on the transfer list with my district to see if I could get something closer to my house. I never expected it to happen this year, but I got an email 2 weeks ago from a principal, went in for an interview that afternoon, and a week later go my official notice of transfer. As much as I hate to leave my school because of the friends I have made there, it is a great move for me. It is 10 mins from my house vs. 30 mins! That'll be wonderful!
Well, gotta go! It's 3 am and I'm awake after 4 hours of sleep. Guess I better try to get more zzzz's. Busy week ahead!
Until next time,
K

Morgan's Wonderland

Yesterday was a busy day! It started off with Brooks getting his first 'major' hair cut. Auntie Syd has cut his hair before, but I wouldn't let her take much off. She has been so busy with house and wedding plans and other future clients in her free time, that she hasn't had a chance to cut his hair, and he needed it badly! I told Margarita that he needed a cut but that I didn't want it too short.... To make a long story short, he screamed the entire 20 minute cut, and I cried like a baby when I got home. Why? His hair is all crooked (although Margarita did as well as she could under the circumstances) and now he looks so big and old. No more raggedy baby hair. He has a real, little boy hair cut! And he looks so much more like his Uncle G.
After the hair cut drama, we met Uncle Rod and Aunt Suzie at Morgan's Wonderland. They were in town for a Rotary Convention. This place is amazing! It is made for people with disabilities, however the regular public can also attend. It's a huge playground that is easy access for people or can't run, climb, or are confined to a wheelchair. All of this also makes it the perfect place for toddlers. Nothing is off limits, nothing is unsafe. Brooks can do it all!
He wasn't feeling well, so all we did was swing and ride the train. (Aunt Suzie snagged this picture while we were waiting on the train to start.) He had a blast though. I can tell you now that this will be one of the places that we visit frequently this summer. Visit the website to find out more! http://www.morganswonderland.com/. They operate with 90% volunteers, so if you can make a donation to help them continue to offer free admission to people with disabilities, please do so!
After all of that, we headed home for a long nap. When Brooks woke up, we headed to Amanda and Justin's house for BBQ that Brandon and the other Dad's had been "slaving" over all day. We had a lot of fun with our friends!
Until next time,
Kaylee