Pwese!

I have more video for you, but I am having trouble uploading it! (I will try again tomorrow) Brian and I have been talking about trying to catch Braden's very cute "pwese" on video and we finally did. We taught Braden to sign 'please' a long time ago, and now he can say the word. He usually says "pwese" and signs at the same time, which is adorable. It is hard not to give him your last grape when he asks so nicely!

On a side note, I am doing well. I have been inside these past few days due to the terrible humidity. I am getting a little stir crazy, so it is a good thing that tomorrow should be nice. Brian has been working hard on the last of the home-improvements. I haven't been able to help as much this time around. Brian has only two more weeks off this summer because he just accepted a position working as a "battery scientist"! He is very excited for the change. He needs a little break from teaching right now. It occured to me the other day that we are no longer a "teacher" couple as so many people like to refer to us.

Here is Brian working hard on the half bath! By the way, it looks great!

Braden Talking

Braden is talking so much right now. His new favorite phrase is "I go". He now shakes his head in an exaggerated "yes" action and you can also add pizza to his word bank. It is really adorable. Brian and I were able to get some video of Braden talking about the vacuum. It may be hard to decipher, but he keeps saying vacuum over and over in the video. Hopefully you will catch it.

By the way, please ignore the mess, Brian is putting new tiles in our entrance way. Braden was helping, sort of!

Just a quick update

With regards to the switching of Braden's room, so far it is going well. Braden slept all night in the bed. He resisted in the beginning, but gave in eventually. It only took about 45 minutes. Today for his nap, the crying was only for about 5 minutes and then we heard him talking to himself like he used to do in his crib! I am optimistic for the rest of the week.

Some of you may be confused with how much I am talking about this, but I wasn't sure how to move him or what it would be like. I expected sleepless nights and lots of resistance. I was a bit nervous to do the whole thing.

I am still waiting for him to roll out of bed in the middle of the night, but so far so good!

From Braden....

I slept in my big boy bed for the first time today. I was so tired and my mommy thought that maybe I wouldn't put up too much of a fight! She was right. It only took about 15 minutes. I cried in the beginning and since I can open this bedroom door, I came out twice, but my mommy laid with me until I fell asleep. How nice of her. I think I might try sleeping in it tonight but I am not sure yet!

Happy Father's Day Brian!

I have married such a great guy! He is so helpful, loving and considerate. He is also a great father. I know he is going to be great with this new baby too.

For Father's Day we celebrated yesterday and today. Saturday we went to see Pirates 3, a movie Brian has been dying to see. It was great! All he wants to do is see it again! After the movie we went to say goodbye to our friends Sarah and Scott (Sarah's Blog) that are moving back to Michigan in a few days. The 4 of us moved out here 4 years ago. We were able to see them get married and we both had our first child out here. We will miss them, but are very excited for them. We hope to follow in their footsteps next year.

This year I decided to get Brian's car windows tinted as a surprise present! He was almost surprised until he went outside the morning I took it and saw I took his car instead of mine. It gave it away. He was excited to guess his present because I always guess mine!

Today we had waffles for breakfast and pot roast for dinner. Brian's choice! I also framed the third picture from above for him. The first picture is of Brian and Braden watching Finding Nemo. Braden does say nemo, but is is more like mammu. Brian loves it when Braden sits with him like that. Braden only watches it for a little while, but he loves to sit with his daddy and watch the fish!

Summer Break!

I can't believe it! I swear it doesn't look this big in the mirror! My mouth dropped after seeing this one! I was just told yesterday that I look great for 7 months pregnant! Were they lying?



On another note....Brian and I are very excited for our summer break! He has to go to his school for a few hours tomorrow and Tuesday but that is all! I had an unemotional last day at work. I still think it is going to take a little while to set in.





Braden is doing well. He is talking up a storm. These are his new words: walk, lawn mower, vacuum, bike, rock, waffles, more, cup, wagon, go and shoes! That is all that Brian and I can come up with right now. I am sure there are more. We are in the process of putting him in his new room and we hope that he will be sleeping in his bed by the end of the week. All of his clothes, diaper stuff, books and toys are moved so all we need to do is move Braden!

Small Update

I am sorry for the lack of updates, but just give me two more days. I have been very busy with the end of the school year. I have had to clean out my stuff and finalize grades. I also have been working diligently on my graduate class that I am taking this summer. Between the hours of 7pm and 10pm you can find me on my computer typing away!

I will give a full update this weekend!

This is a picture of a few of us who had our little ones at a baby shower for a teacher at our school. There are babies missing, but I thought it would be nice to share this with all of you. (Yes, Braden is the only little boy)

Braden's Check-Up

Braden had his 18 month check up yesterday. He did relatively well. There is always a lot of screaming. He is in the 50th percentile for everything! I don't remember how tall he is but he is 26 pounds. He is really thinning out and getting taller. The words are starting to come quickly and he is getting a little more picky as an eater. I don't know if I have mentioned it on the blog before, but he doesn't like meat! This does make meals a bit more difficult. I have a vegetarian baby! We keep trying, but he usually shakes his head no! Braden does like many other food items, especially fruit, but meat does not top his list! The next time I take him to the doctor will be for his 2 year appointment! I can't believe that it is only 6 months away.

The doctor also asked me how I was doing and said, "well I guess I will see you next in August for the next baby". This next baby really needs a name. Brian and I have been working hard, but it is still going to take more time.

FYI--One more week of work after tomorrow!

Rainy Day

What a great rainy day we are having today. This morning, Brian attended the Parkville High School graduation at Towson University while Braden and I ran out the store. I forgot a few things while grocery shopping yesterday. Braden and I hung out and had a great morning. This afternoon we all took naps. (about 3 hours!) Right now Brian and Braden are spending time together while I work on some graduate homework, obviously, I am taking a small break!

Braden is talking a lot lately. He says "basketball" and is attempting to say his name. It is very cute. I will try and catch it on video, but that is not always easy.

I just wanted to tell everyone what a wonderful day we are having together and I hope all of you are having the same!