Happy Halloween

Brock and I spent our Halloween day at the mall with the puppies! Brock loves puppies and couldn't get enough. since I wasn't about to take him Trick -or- Treating tonight I thought It was the perfect way to have fun, and not have to worry about giving my 1 year old candy!


Although when we did get home we did have a few trick or treaters and Brock thought it would be fun to try and give them some of his books. Silly boy he doesn't yet know that kids want candy not books. Puppies are much more fun on Halloween I think and Brock had a blast!

There is less than...

12 weeks until Baby Nicholas is due to arrive. Although I've had a lot of comments recently from others aka my Doctor, the nursing staff and even some other patients, that they think he will be making his arrival earlier than expected. And I have to admit I kind of agree with them.
Baby is very active, way more so than Brock was, and Brock was pretty active too.

In the Jungle....

The Lion plays tonight!A few nights ago Brock and I attended a Halloween trunk or treat party. We ended up leaving early because, well one I was tired of trying to keep up with this quick little guy, and two I just felt that the music was a little to loud for my liking, and for Brock's little ears. But doesn't he make the cutest little lion ever? He was not liking his costume at first but I think he warmed up to it by the end. I also put him in his pj's before we left so I wouldn't have to worry about waking a sleeping lion. Needless to say after all the running around we did, my little Lion was fast asleep less than a minute after being buckled into the car.

With Humble Heart...

A beloved Doctor passed away this morning. A Doctor that has changed thousands of lives and will continue to change a thousand more. This beloved doctor I speak of is Dr. Ignacio Ponseti,
father of the Ponseti Method, {a non-surgical method to correct the birth defect clubfoot}. He was 95 years old and actively seeing patients up until 9 months ago.
Our love and deepest sympathy goes out to his family during this time.
Our family will forever be grateful for the work this amazing man has done.

Today's Adventure...

was taking Brock along with our friends Stephanie and Braeden to a Children's Museum in Westfield, MA. Brock and Braeden had a lot of fun, Stephanie and I had fun chasing them everywhere! My favorite part was this spaceship exhibit. In this section of the museum they had all sorts of fun things to do with space balls!

my favorite part was when the space balls would fall from above all around Brock.
I think he liked that too!
Here's little astronaut Brock!

there was also a little Grocery store, and bank as well as a dentist and doctor's office, But the boys enjoyed the grocery store and spaceship the most!

Clubfoot update...

Today Brock had an appointment with Dr. Mack at Shriner's to take a look at the progress of his feet. I am happy to announce that they continue to look great. Dr. Mack wanted to see Brock walk and once Brock was given permission to roam around there was no holding him back, I ended up chasing him down 3 hallways out of 2 patients' rooms and across the waiting room. Oh the Joy! We ended up getting a new pair of shoes for his brace and Brock surprised me when he actually said his doctors name! MACK! So cute. Our next appointment will be in April but I'm sure we will need some new shoes before then. What can I say this little Boy is growing fast!

A look at baby Nicholas

Today Brock decided he wanted to see baby. All morning long he could be found lifting up my shirt and placing his head inside. When I asked him what he was doing he just smiled, When I asked him if he was trying to look at baby he smiled and signed please. {If only it worked that way} I then told Brock he had to wait a little bit longer to see baby. Brock then smiled, kissed my baby belly and gave me a big hug. Too precious!

Halloween Ideas?

So I've been trying to find some inspiration as to what Brock is going to be for Halloween this year. I really want Halloween to be a family affair this year, where we all dress up. I was thinking punk rock stars. considering the hair style Brock has been sporting lately, but want some other ides to run by Ryszard to see what he would feel most comfortable dressing up as. Does anyone have any fun ides they would like to share with me?

First Official Babysitter!

Today was the day. Brock had his first official babysitter. Now don't get me wrong it's not like I take Brock everywhere I go, but when I do things on my own without him, he is usually left with a family member. Today I had a few pregnancy related errand/ appointments that I felt were going to be just too much for Brock to handle and I'd be a bit frazzled trying to keep him happy and contained! Ryszard was busy with work, so I called up my friend Courtney a few days ago and she was very willing to help me out with watching Brock. Brock did very well and was very happy. I am so glad I was able to find someone close to home, that Brock knew and that I would feel comfortable leaving him with. Thanks again Courtney! As for Brock, I don't think he missed me one bit! He is currently trying to open Daddy's scripture case which is my cue to get off the computer and read to him.