4 months and counting...

In 4 months I will have a 2 year-old. A 2 YEAR-OLD!!! That sounds old. But, right now we are enjoying the time inbetween 1 and 2. I taught Brooks to put up his one finger to show how old he is. Seems kind of silly since in 4 months I'll have to teach him how to hold up 2 fingers. Anyways, Brooks is 20 months today. He amazes me with something new everyday. He is constantly on the move and will sometimes stop for a quick hug. He still loves reading, food, and playing outside. He is independent in every way, but he is learning to ask for "help". I love that he is able to communicate with us, even if it's just one word at a time. I love to hear him call out, "Mommy!" - even if it is 47 times in a row. I love to watch him wrestle with his daddy. He will run full speed at Chad and Chad will pick him up and "throw" Brooks down on the ground to tickle him. It's the cutest thing. I can only imagine the amount of wrestling that will happen on our living room floor as Brooks grows up. Today was a fun day because all the wrestling and fun with Daddy happened outside in the SNOW! I know it snowed in Dallas last week, but Austin - REALLY?! Today Brooks learned how to say "snow" and "snowman". It was fun having the snow and thinking back and remembering our home in Colorado. Brooks could really play this time (notice the comparison below).
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