Brooklyn Ice Skating

**Video has been removed :(**

I finally figured out how to add the videos to the Blog. Took me long enough. Anyway, Here is Brooklyn skating. The blue device that you see my mom taking away is a device for beginner skaters. The sweet old man that works in the warming house made it for the little kids he sees come skating for the first time. It actually worked great. And it saved my back. This is so fun watching her get a kick out of this sport. There were a couple close calls in this video of her falling, however she did catch herself, but not every time! ENJOY.

February 9

Well, Thanks to all who voted for what sport you would like to see Brooklyn participate in. The winner was swimming (41%), followed by Ice Skating (25%). Although I agree that swimming would be a great sport, Brooklyn can't stop talking about Ice Skating. When I told her that swimming won, she was so disappointed. I explained to her that it was just a thought, she didn't really have to be in the sport. She does agree, however, that swimming is a good lesson to have!

"Go Fish Game" - Feb.4, 2008

I had to tell a funny story that happened tonight. We put Gavin to bed and told Brooklyn that she could stay up and we would play her Stawberry Shortcake "Go Fish" game with her. But we were only going to play it twice, and that's all. Then she would have to brush her teeth and go to bed. So, after our first game was over, I was getting a bit tired, and I think Brian was too. We were down to the very last couple cards in our hand when I asked Daddy if he had The Pony card and he told me "Go Fish." So I drew. Next it was Brooklyn's turn and she only had one card left in her hand, and she looked at me, then to Daddy and Said "Daddy, do you have the Pony?" At first, we were in shock, thinking, why did she ask him, she knew I had it, but then it became apparent, when we looked at her face, and she knew it was going to be bed time if she got rid of her last card. We looked at eachother and busted out laughing, cause we just couldn't believe she figured out how to procrastinate ending the game. It just goes to show, that kids are a lot smarted than we think. She brings a joy to our face just thinking of her.

February 1, 2008

Well I don't even know where January went. I wanted to post a few fun experiences through out the month, but did I get to it? NO!

We went Ice Skating with Brooklyn for the very first time. We waited for a day that we weren't going to freeze our hands and faces off, then went for a few minutes before the cold set back in again. She LOVED it. It was so cute seeing her try to balance and use her toe picks! I think my back hurt more when we were done than her bottom (I held her up most of the time). We didn't get much practice in, but were going again tomorrow. We waited to get her into any sports until she came to us and said what she was interested in, and it looks like we might have found her calling. She's tall, thin and all legs. I think she would be an adorable ice skater! We'll keep you informed on that hobby later.

Gavin is almost 2 and definetely acting it out. I am really struggling with him. It's a rude awakening after having Brooklyn not even hit a terrible anything yet. I'm so worried that we'll have terrible 2's, 3's, 4's, etc. with Gavin. He can be so sweet and gentle, like in Nursery. He's the only boy with about 8 girls. They love him, and he is so sweet for the 2 hours on Sunday at Nursery, but as soon as he gets home, the boy comes out! He must be making up for the time he missed out having to be good and sweet.
We had to purchase a crib tent for him. He was starting to climb out of the crib, but would fall instead of easily slide down, so instead of rushing to the ER and paying thousands, we put mommy at ease by purchasing a $65.00 Tent that zips him in there and he can't get out until I get him out! I LOVE IT! I'll have to post a picture of that soon.