Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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Thursday, February 5, 2009
18 Months!
Brenton is going to be 18 months old on Saturday and in many ways I cannot believe how big he is getting, but this 18 month milestone is also bringing back "baby" memories because he has a doctor's appointment, probably shots, and we're going to get new pictures done. He IS getting so big, though!! Yesterday he told his daddy, "baby- BIG BOY!" Essentially he was just warning us that he is a "big boy" now....yes, I did say WARNING....no explanation needed. :)
Brenton is so smart and I know I have been saying that all along, but if you have heard this kiddo speak you would know what I mean. His communication skills are amazing and I just stand in awe almost every day. He is repeating everything he hears perfectly and without fail, and is putting sentences together like 'it ain't no big deal'. :) We often hear him adding "yes, please" with a cute "yes" head shake when he wants things....you know, "Brenton-taco meat- yes, please" (shake shake) or "Brenton do- yes, please" (shake shake)....how can you say no to that??! He can identify so many animals, sounds, body parts, colors.....and if he does not know what something is he WILL figure it out before navigating away from that thing.
Anyway....as I mentioned above, we are planning to have new pictures done as this is a pretty significant milestone-- it's kind of like the passing of the official threshold from infant to toddler-- even though we've considered him a toddler since he started walking at 10 months. Of course since pictures were scheduled he just had to get a big, fat lip tonight while he was playing! So...the pictures may have to be postponed a little, but we will see!
On a different not-about-Brenton note-- Travis has had a few interviews and we are just wishin' and hopin' and prayin' so please keep us in your prayers, too. Things are going well at the bank- I will begin training new tellers as needed soon and will be promoting to the highest level of Teller fairly soon as well. I am so blessed to be where I am right now and so thankful for the job the Lord has given me. I have never been in a place that was so focused on the personal growth of each person there (except for Grad. school...but that's a whole different ball-game). My manager and the people I work with are so wonderful; we have constant feedback and so many opportunities to try yourself in new roles. I truly pray for the same type of environment for Travis in whatever he finds-- it makes such a difference individually and in your family life.
The BIG BOY is up a little past the usual time since Daddy is at a bball game and I've been working on this, so I better run and get him settled in! We hope to hear from and see each of you soon!!!
Brenton is so smart and I know I have been saying that all along, but if you have heard this kiddo speak you would know what I mean. His communication skills are amazing and I just stand in awe almost every day. He is repeating everything he hears perfectly and without fail, and is putting sentences together like 'it ain't no big deal'. :) We often hear him adding "yes, please" with a cute "yes" head shake when he wants things....you know, "Brenton-taco meat- yes, please" (shake shake) or "Brenton do- yes, please" (shake shake)....how can you say no to that??! He can identify so many animals, sounds, body parts, colors.....and if he does not know what something is he WILL figure it out before navigating away from that thing.
Anyway....as I mentioned above, we are planning to have new pictures done as this is a pretty significant milestone-- it's kind of like the passing of the official threshold from infant to toddler-- even though we've considered him a toddler since he started walking at 10 months. Of course since pictures were scheduled he just had to get a big, fat lip tonight while he was playing! So...the pictures may have to be postponed a little, but we will see!
On a different not-about-Brenton note-- Travis has had a few interviews and we are just wishin' and hopin' and prayin' so please keep us in your prayers, too. Things are going well at the bank- I will begin training new tellers as needed soon and will be promoting to the highest level of Teller fairly soon as well. I am so blessed to be where I am right now and so thankful for the job the Lord has given me. I have never been in a place that was so focused on the personal growth of each person there (except for Grad. school...but that's a whole different ball-game). My manager and the people I work with are so wonderful; we have constant feedback and so many opportunities to try yourself in new roles. I truly pray for the same type of environment for Travis in whatever he finds-- it makes such a difference individually and in your family life.
The BIG BOY is up a little past the usual time since Daddy is at a bball game and I've been working on this, so I better run and get him settled in! We hope to hear from and see each of you soon!!!
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