BroBro

Dear Brody,

I'm sorry.  If the internet is still "cool" or "around" when you are older and have time to read this.. you will realize I have dropped the ball on the documentation of your life.  We love you, we really do.  It's just going from a family of three to four is pretty demanding and well..you're sleeping habits don't allow for much down time.  Don't get me wrong, at 19 months you are a good sleeper.  Asleep by 8 each night at the latest and you do sleep through the night.  For that, I am extremely greatful.  It's just your morning routine that is less than desired.  You wake up at 6:15 AM each morning, sometimes a tad earlier and you are ready to go!  "Mama, dadda, mammmmmmaa, daddddaa, mama, dadda, mama, dadda, mammmmmaaaa'.  You are super cute when we stumble in and never fail to say 'HI Mama or HI Dadda" when we enter.  We quickly scoop you up and pray that your big brother doesn't wake.  He, unlike you, loves to sleep in.  He has even complained once or twice about it recently.  You are a cuddle bug and can usually stay still for about 10-15 minutes and cuddle in our bed.  After that, you are eager to wake your brother..running up the hall and busting in the room to wake him. 


Is this so bad?  No!! Could you sleep a little later?  YES!  So forgive me if my lack of sleep has prevented me from documenting your life as much as I did for your brother.  (excuses, i know)

At 19 months, you are a spitfire!  Your blond hair and blue eyes make you a little charmer.  You greet everyone with a "HIIII" or leave with a "BYYYYEEE".  When you blow kisses, you melt my heart. While you do like to scope a scene out for a few minutes, I wouldn't call you shy.  You love to run, and have a bounce in your step when you do.  You love your trycycle right now, but also love to try to ride Jake's scooter.  You love being pulled around the block in your wagon, playing at the YMCA and running up and down your grandparents backyard. 

Your big brother is in love with you, just as you are with him.  You love to mimic him, play with him, pull his hair and shout his name at the top of your lungs.  You, my little friend, are the best gift we could give him.  Once we had Jake and moved up here to West Warwick, or #1 goal was to make him a big brother.  While it took far longer than we ever expected or wanted, it happened. You are the gift that we waited for to complete our family.  Your hugs, your kisses (mmmmmmmm with your bottom lip over your top lip) your personality, even your sleeping habits..we wanted it all and we got it.  So, if your upset that we aren't blogging...it's just because we are tired AND hanging out with our two favorite boys. 


Now...time for a nap.  ;)