a long-overdue update

Wow, it's been over a month since I posted an update! Life is busy with our busy little ones! So, how is Brooklyn doing? I'm glad you asked. ;)

In one word...wonderfully. 

Physically... Has been pretty healthy so far this winter outside of one short bout with the respiratory flu and a double ear infection. Weighs 18 lbs. Measures 28". One adorable, little peanut. :) Working hard every other week in physical therapy. Our therapist indicated last week that, based on his assessment and her progress in PT, as of right now he sees no need for Brooke to require orthotic shoes or leg braces. Praise the Lord! She loves to scoot, or crab crawl, as some might call it. Has no interest in actually crawling. Pulls up, cruises along everything and loves walking independently (with no one guiding or steering) with her walker or behind any push toy or anything else that slides across the hardwood floor. Has even stood independently several times and taken a couple of very wobbly steps. Loves to climb. Loves to bounce on her bottom on the trampoline at the gym. Loves when we pull the couch cushions onto the floor so she can climb AND bounce. It's her favorite thing ever. 

Eating... Still loves her bottles. Never liked pureed food or cereal. Has made big strides in the last two weeks eating table foods. Her favorites are mac n' cheese and sweet potatoes. Working hard every other week in feeding therapy also. Currently working on biting and chewing instead of shoving a handful in and moving it around until it dissolves. 

Verbally... Says a few words...ball, cracker, yellow, baby, uh-oh. Tries to mimic many words we say. 

Socially... Loves to watch other babies/kids. Loves going to Bible school one morning a week while Mom goes to Bible study. Just went to the nursery at church for the first time two weeks ago. Did really well. 

Personality... Hilarious. Strong. Silly. Tough. Affectionate. A little ornery. And SO much fun. 

Sleep... Still likes Mama's snuggles now and then once in the middle of the night. I don't mind. :)

Teeth... Has two adorable, little bottom teeth and just cut her first top tooth a couple of weeks ago. 

Sisters... Still adores them. Loves to be silly with them and try to mimic everything they do. Loves to be near them in general. 

Daddy... She squeals with delight when he walks in the door from work. Love. It. 

Oh, and she had her first ponytail yesterday. Good grief. As if she could get ANY cuter!