The Brooks

Thursday, September 22, 2011

You never outgrow your mama

Just recently I've realized how much I still rely upon my mom. I think I'm a better mom because of how much she helps me. I don't tell her this enough, but my mom is the best. You might say that your mom is, but I'll argue with you and then be right. She is awesome- always full of energy- always willing to help- always willing to take care of my boys- always willing to do anything I need. If I'm sick, I call my mom. If my kids are sick, I call my mom. If John is sick, I still call my mom. If I haven't slept much, I call my mom. If I just need affirmation, I call my mom. In short, I will never, ever outgrow my mama and what she does for me! She is currently almost half way through radiation treatment and man is it taking a toll on her. It's kind of scary to see this vibrant woman be as worn out and tired as she is. I'm very thankful to know this will only last a matter of weeks and not be the rest of her life, but I'm currently realizing how much I rely upon her when she isn't able to help anymore and how much I need to help her for the countless number of things I'll never be able to thank her for. So mom, I love you and I'm proud of you. I'm sorry for not telling you this enough. You are a godly woman, wife, mother and grandmother and I'm always honored when people say I remind them of you.

On the other hand, I am doubly blessed in that my mother-in-law is a wonderful woman of God as well. Even though she's working full time she is still helping me take care of my boys- especially for Thomas' baptism this weekend. Glenda- I love you too and am sorry not saying that enough! I'm so thankful and blessed to have a mother-in-law as wonderful as you!





This is quite possibly the funniest picture of John- ever. I had to find a way to put it in somewhere.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Just pictures

Here are some pictures from recently...






Big feet




Happy birthday, Papa!



We have a tooth!

Not to be outdone by his brother, Thomas decided to pop out some teeth at 4.5 months as well! So today, September 14, Thomas got his first 2 teeth! You can barely see one here, but there are 2 there.

Saturday, September 10, 2011

So thankful

I tell you what, I've had some friends go through hell and back. My best friend gave birth to a beautiful, precious baby boy 4 years ago today, but he passed away 55 days later. Another dear friend lost one of her twin girls 3 years later. I've had friends who have had miscarriages throughout every phase of their pregnancies, I've had friends who have had trouble even getting pregnant, and here I am, complaining about how Whit disobeys or doesn't do what I want. How ungrateful am I? I have known that Forrest's birthday was approaching this week, and then yesterday another best friend from college gave birth to a sweet boy early and he is now in the NICU. I've been at tears the last 24 hours thinking about these friends but also realizing how truly blessed and grateful I am for my 2 precious, beautiful, and above all HEALTHY boys! Thank you, God, for the two miracles who bring me such joy, and for entrusting me to be their mother. What a huge job I have to teach them of God's love for us and for His ultimate sacrifice. He knows what it's like to lose a child. He is right there with these friends who have experienced a loss that I hope and pray I never have to experience. I'm so thankful for a God who comforts those who mourn because He too mourned.
Heavenly Father, thank you for Whit and Thomas and for each and every precious moment I get to spend with them! I pray I never take them for granted.

Friday, September 9, 2011

My Fair Man

The fair came to town and we went... twice! Whit had a ball. We went first with our cousins and then back with Aunt Hayley.

Driving a car

Dumbo!



This was Whit's favorite ride... red car like Lightening!



Llama, llama!




Swings!






Fishing for a prize

Woohoo!

As soon as we get in the car- this is the ball he won for fishing...




Mmmm... Carrots!

Uh, mom, I don't know if I like carrots...


Oh never mind! I like them!


Monday, August 29, 2011

Whit-isms

If any of you have or have had a 3 year old you know they can say some funny things. So, here are a few things Whit has said that makes us laugh...

- "take Thomas back to the hospital"... that was a hard one to hear :(
- I told Whit I had to get gas in the car. He said "no gas in the car, I got gas in my bottom."
- "Hey Jennie"- he calls me Jennie about 80% of the time
- "Oh, what was that? Oh, it's just gas, not poop." He's a little obsessed with gas.
- (John coughs) "Oh, Daddy needs some coffee for his cough."
- John: "Whit, is there anyone else you want to thank God for?" Whit: "Um, dragons!" The irony in this is that he HATES dragons. Pray for your enemies, right?!
- While watching a UT game Whit asked "where's Snooki?" Say what?!? We don't watch Jersey Shore. Finally figured out he meant "Where's Smokey?" Whew.
- "Mommy- will you do me a favorite?"