Where the heck was Mr. Sandman?

Man, oh man was I tired this morning! I didn't sleep too well last night. I got up around midnight and played some music in my bed, and then I woke up again at 1:30 in the morning. I did not want to be in bed anymore so I started screaming until Mom came to get me. She thought that she could just calm me down and dump me back in bed. Haha...she was wrong!

She cuddled with me and tried to make me go back to sleep. I didn't like that idea. Then we went down to Mommy and Daddy's bed. They thought I was going to go to sleep, but I was awake and wanted to play. I patted Daddy's back and crawled on top of him to look at his eyes. Then I threw myself on Mommy to make sure she was up too.

We took Monkey and went upstairs. Mommy thought she could get me to go to bed, but I tricked her again. We laid on the couch for awhile. I think Mommy thought I was sleeping, but I tricked her again! I was still awake and did not want to be in bed. She finally just left me there. I was so mad that she did that. What's wrong with playing in the middle of the night?

A note from Mommy:

I'm tired, Brooklyn was tired, and John was tired. I have no idea why Brooklyn woke up, or why it took over 2 hours for her to finally go back to sleep. Maybe she was having nightmares about going back to the doctor. We are keeping our fingers crossed for a solid night of sleep tonight.

If I never see a doctor again, it will be too soon

Today I got to stay home from school. I love when I get to stay home with Mommy, especially when I don't feel sick. I felt so much better today. Even though I didn't like that shot yesterday, I do feel better. Mom and I went to the grocery store this morning since she didn't go over the weekend. I had a good time and smiled at all of the people there. When we got home, I brought my float inside. I wanted Mommy to take me to the pool, but she made me take a nap instead. Even though I didn't want to tell her how tired I was, I ended up taking a 3 hour nap. I mostly did it to be nice to Mom so she could get her work done.

I had some lunch when I woke up, and then Grandma Zsa Zsa came to see me. She took her friend Linda to the airport. I know it was on purpose so that she could come over to my house. I'm just so cute that no one can resist me. Grandma let me eat some of her salad and then we read all of my books. I put on my art smock so that I wouldn't get dirty from reading or when I swept the carpet. Then we put money in my bank. That was awesome. I love listening to all of the coins hit each other. I took Grandma upstairs so she could hug on my sister's big white gorilla with me. I sure do love him. Mommy said she is going to take a picture of us together one day.

I took a short nap before my doctor appointment. I was so mad because I wanted to play more. I kept yelling because I thought Mommy would come get me, but she didn't. I got to see the fish again at the doctor's office. They are just so cool. When we went in the back with the nurse, I got scared. I screamed really loud because I didn't want to get weighed. Geeze, they took my weight yesterday, why do they need to do it again? They are giving me a complex! I totally didn't trust the nurse today. I didn't like when she took my temperature, and I didn't like her listening to my heart. I just knew she was going to poke me with some needle. But, she left. Mommy and I read a book about wild puppies and we played with an app she downloaded for me on her iPhone. I sure think that my mom loves me. The doctor came to see me and wanted to look in my mouth. I hate that popsicle stick thing. It makes me gag and I would like to throw up on the doctor to show them how much I hate it. He was nice and said that I didn't have to get any more blood drawn, but then the nurse came back in with a needle. Another shot! Boy was I mad. Mom was telling me something about relaxing because it wouldn't hurt as much. Like she knows what she's talking about.

We got to go home, but everytime I looked at the bandaid my leg hurt again and it made me cry. Mom set up my tent and I got to watch some tv while she made dinner. She came in the tent when dinner was ready and we waited for Daddy to come home. When he got home, Daddy came in my tent too. It was really hot in there, so we got out and had dinner. And, Mommy felt really bad about me having another shot so I got more ice cream today. Yum!

A note from Mommy:

Well, Brooklyn sure caused quite a scene at the doctor's office. I couldn't believe she freaked out about standing on a scale! She just had such a bad day there yesterday, she figured today would be the same. Things are looking good, and all of the bloodwork will be back tomorrow. The doctor we saw today said he thought it was probably a virus, but they would know tomorrow. Hopefully we won't have to go through this again any time soon.

SickiePoo

I decided to take a day off from my blog yesterday because there wasn't much going on. Mommy made some blueberry waffles for breakfast, and then the waffle maker broke. That silly Mom needs to practice her cooking skills!

We went to the grocery store and came home to take a nap. After lunch, Mom and I went to the pool and swam. I got this cool new float and did not want to get out. Mom said that I am going to be on the swim team when I get big. I liked kicking around in the water and moved around in the pool all by myself.

Sun and swimming sure tires me out so I took another nap. When I got up, I got to talk to Grandma and Grandpa Pepin on Skype. And, I saw their cat Baby. He sure is cool. I can't wait to go and visit him and chase him around the house.

I ate some pizza for dinner and stole Daddy's hat to make it a more fashionable event.

I had a good morning today. I went to school and played with all of my friends. Ms. Brenda took my temperature before I had my nap because I was a little bit hot. She said that I only had a little fever. When I got up, I had a big fever. Ms. Brenda called my Mommy at work and told her that I had a 101.5 temperature and that I had to go home. I knew that she was going to come pick me up, so I was waiting at the door when she came to pick me up.

Mom called my doctor when we got in the car and she was able to see me. I like going to the doctor's office because they have a cool fish tank with lots of fish swimming around. I even got to sit by myself in the seat next to the tank so I could look at them. I don't like it when I have to see the nurse or doctor. Nurse Toccarra took my weight, temperature, and listened to my chest. I did not like any of those things because I know she always sticks needles in me. My doctor came to see me after that, and she looked at my ears. When she tried to stick that thing in my mouth to see my throat, I did not like it at all. It makes me gag and cry. She didn't see anything wrong with me so she said I had to get my blood drawn.

The lab lady stuck a needle in my arm and moved it around. I really didn't like it and cried because it hurt. Mommy was hugging me and telling me it was OK, but she was wrong. I don't like getting needles stuck in me. We had to wait for the test results and I fell asleep because that much crying wears me out. The doctor said my white blood cell count was high and she was going to give me some antibiotics. She also said some mumbo jumbo about a catheter.

I did not know what a catheter was, but I do now. I sure think that these doctors and nurses are mean! I had to get the catheter for a urine sample, and right after that the mean nurse stuck a needle in my leg. I was having such a bad day that I just cried. I was so happy to be able to go home after that. Daddy met us at the doctor's office to make sure I was OK. He gave me a big hug and kiss. Then we got to go home.

I got to cuddle with Daddy when we got home and that made me feel better...and the Ibuprofen also helped. I had some pizza and dried cranberries and red Gatorade for dinner. Then Mommy felt so bad for me that she gave me some cookies n cream ice cream. YUM!! Maybe being sick isn't so bad. Daddy read all my books to me and I got to have my pacifier.

I have to go back to the doctor tomorrow and get more blood drawn. I'm not happy about that, but maybe I can get more ice cream.

A note from Mommy:

Boy, today was a bad day! I felt so bad for Brooklyn because she kept getting stuck with things. I am not looking forward to going back to the doctor tomorrow for more blood draws. Brooklyn did really take after me in the needle wimpiness department. She cried when she saw the needles, she was OK during the blood draw, and started crying all over again when she saw the needle was still there. I guess this is payback for me!

Super Saturday

OMG...Today was awesome! I went to bed early last night and woke up in a great mood. I had some mini waffles and crackers for breakfast. Mommy had to take her car in for an oil change so I got dressed for the day. I packed a book and one of Mom's necklaces so I could be presentable and then we headed out.

We tried a new restaurant for breakfast and I got a bacon, potato, egg, and cheese taco. It looked so good that I wanted to see if they were hiding more food under the paper! It tasted really yummy, and Daddy let me wash it down with a little bit of his root beer. I also snuck some of his hash browns and toast. The toast was a little dry, so I chewed on the jelly packet until I was able to break it and eat straight jelly. Yum!

After breakfast, we stopped by Office Depot to buy some stuff to organize the office. There were soooooooooooooo many fun things to play with! I dialed and answered the fax machines, tried to make copies, played with phones and headsets, and pretty much tried to buy everything I could get my hands on. Some how we only ended up leaving with file folders. But, I did get to use Mommy's credit card to buy the folders, and the lady handed me the receipt. I stuck it in Mommy's purse, just like she does.

When we got home, Mommy and Daddy set up my igloo tent. I got in there with Mr. Monkey and read some books. I didn't want to, but I had to go take a nap. When I got up, I went right back in my igloo. That thing is so fun! Mommy got in with me for awhile and read some books.

We went to each some lunch. The place had Pirates of the Caribbean playing. That movie is so cool! There was a guy with a beard that moves. Daddy has a beard, but it isn't that long and it doesn't move. Maybe I will have to talk to him about getting a new beard.

I had another nap when we got home and then we got to go to the pool. I love the pool! I'm really good at floating on my tummy, but I do have to have a little bit of help. I also tried sitting in the shallow end, but it was a little bit too deep and the water kept going over my head. I played with all of the splash fountains and got Mommy and Daddy really wet. I wasn't ready to go home, but I guess it was dinner time.

I chilled with Mom and Dad for the rest of the night and got out all of my books. I piled them on Daddy's lap so he could read them to me. I think he snuck a couple into the other pile and thought I wouldn't notice that he didn't read them. I love him though, so I didn't make a big deal out of it.

A note from Mommy:

Brooklyn is such a character. She decided that she wanted to wear a necklace today, but definitely knows what she wants. She picked out the exact necklace she wanted, and it actually did add a little something to her outfit!

End of week meltdown

Wow, what a day! I had a rocky start at school this morning, but my day got a lot better. Mom picked me up early from school so I could go see Grandma B (better known as Grandma Zha Zha-because she loves wearing feather boas and tiaras so that she can be fabulous dahling!) and her friend Linda. We walked around The Domain and went window shopping at Tiffany's. I already have a list of things I want from there!


We stopped by a play area, but I didn't want to go over to the big, stupid armadillo. There were cool peacock and butterfly benches, but I just wanted to hang out in my stroller. We got to take some of Grandma's recycling back to our house because she can't recycle green glass. I love throwing things away!


When we got home, I had a yummy snack of Pomegranite flavored Craisins. They are sooo good! I even asked for more. I also had some crackers, and ate so many that I didn't want to eat dinner. I was so tired and got really crabby before Daddy got home. I was mad at Mom, and didn't want to do anything with her, but now I can't even remember why!

Daddy and I spent the rest of the evening together. We took all of the toys out of the bin and played a lot of music. I played the drums for Daddy, and he helped me make really loud noises. Then I climbed all over him like he was a jungle gym. Daddys are so much fun! We also played with Mommy's old Cabbage Patch doll, Kelli. I took all of her clothes and her diaper off. I wanted to see if the diaper fit Daddy, so I tried to pull his pants down. It's hard to pull off grown up pants when they are lying down! I tried to put the diaper on him, but the diaper didn't reach all the way around. Maybe we can look for bigger ones the next time we go to the store.


I made up with Mom and played some music for her. She helped me get ready for bed and pulled some giant boogers out of my nose. Even though I didn't like the feeling, I'm glad she did because they were blocking most of my nose holes.




A note from Mommy:
Ugh! Brooklyn had a rough afternoon when we got home. She started her tantrums when I didn't give her a cracker fast enough. After that, she wanted nothing to do wiht me. Fortunately, John came home shortly after all of the crying started and she decided that she wanted to play with him. Daddies and daughters all need to have bonding time. Hopefully everyone will get great sleep tonight and we can all have a fun weekend.

Cheeeeeeesecake

Man, oh man. I was so tired this morning! I was so worn out from yesterday that I was not ready to get up this morning. Mom came and woke me up, and I tried to go back to bed when she brought me back down stairs. I tried to fake sleep, but Daddy was too smart for that!

Mommy and I read some books this morning before I went to school, and then I locked up Bella and Silas and gave them their treats. I really like doing grown up things. I know Mom and Dad are hoping that they can trick me into doing chores around the house when I get older, but I really do like to sweep and feed the dogs. I'll probably put up a fight though just so it's not so easy for them!

Daddy picked me up from school today. I was playing with all of my friends when he got there, but I was really happy to go home. I love when Daddy picks me up because he always shares some of his crackers from his lunch with me. And, I get to sit in the driver's seat of the car and play with all of the buttons once we get home.

When Mommy got home, we all hung out together and I talked on her phone. Daddy called me, and then I called his work number and also called Grandma B. Mom made some homemade pizza for us and Daddy helped me watch what was going on. I got to sneak some tomatoes and olives for a snack until dinner was ready. I looooove pizza! I didn't really like the bell peppers, but everything else was good. As a special treat, Daddy had Mommy give me some apple cheesecake that she made a few days ago. It was so yummy! I love cheesecake. In fact, I love just about anything with sugar. I'm going to have to make sure I brush my teeth really well so I don't get cavities!


A note from Mommy:



Brooklyn had a really great day, but she has decided that in order to get my attention in the kitchen, she must wedge herself between me and the cabinets. She whines and looks up at me with sad eyes because she wants to help, but having only two hands can be a problem sometimes.

Water Wednesdays

So, Mom and Dad finally got things right today. We did not have any wardrobe disagreements. I got a good night sleep last night and woke up in a great mood. I got dressed, brushed my teeth, and helped Mom put Bella and Silas in their crates. I played with the plant closest to the front door because it has cool yellow flowers, and it tickles me when I walk by it. I almost felt like I was going in the jungle! We even got to stop by Starbucks (don't tell Dad!) before we stopped for gas. I love going there because Mom always buys me a petite vanilla bean scone. It's a little bit crumbly and messy, but man is it yummy in my tummy!

I had a great day at school and we got to play with bubbles in the afternoon. I was really excited to go home though because Wednesdays are pool playdates in our neighborhood. Some of my friends were there, and I got to make new friends too! My favorite part was sitting in the shallow water that went up to my chin. I kept standing up and sitting back down. Mom said something about squats being good exercise, but I really don't know what she was talking about. I was just playing around and having fun. I also learned how to float on my belly and kick the water around. I love making big splashes!

When Mom and I got home, I had some chicken and twice baked potato casserole for dinner. I had 2 bowls of potatoes, and only about 2 bites of chicken. And the best part was that Dad was watching Rambo. That movie is awesome! I couldn't get enough of it. I watched Rambo run through the woods with people chasing him. There was even a funny old man that came out of the woods. Too bad I had to go take a bath and couldn't watch the rest of it. Maybe I can rent the DVD sometime and watch the whole movie.

We wrapped up the night with Daddy reading some books to me. I love my Baby Einstein alphabet books and I wanted to read all of them, but Mom said it was time to go to bed. What a party pooper!

A note from Mommy:

Yes, we know that Rambo is not a kid friendly movie. I was surprised and maybe even a little bit disturbed that Brooklyn was so into the movie. She could not take her eyes off of the tv. I will be interested to see what types of movies she wants to watch when she gets old enough to decide.

Tantrum Tuesday

Well, this morning I thought we got off on the right foot, but it turns out that the left one didn't follow. I wanted to wear my white shoes because they totally go with my outfit, but Mom only brought in one. She said she couldn't find the other shoe. Dad looked too, but it was nowhere to be found. This whole fashion thing is not working for me this week. I still wanted to wear the one white shoe and only a sock on the other foot, but someone wouldn't let me. How frustrating. I know they say parents know best, but I really don't think my parents get my unique sense of style. I finally had to settle for another pair of shoes, but I was not happy about it.

I had a pretty good day at school. I was in the middle of a tantrum when Mom came to pick me up. I was mad that we had to come in from playing outside and then Daycare Grandma wouldn't give me my pacifier. I think it's a conspiracy! I've heard Mom mention something about me not having a pacifier anymore, but I figure if I ignore her, it will never happen.

I only had a 45 minute nap today, so I was pretty tired. Mom caught me almost falling asleep in the car on the way home, but I didn't want to let on how tired I was. We ate dinner as a family tonight. I have decided that the only food I want is the food on Daddy's plate. Mom made me some fish sticks and potatoes, but I wanted soft tacos like Mom and Dad had. Mom made me a cheese tortilla, but it didn't come from Daddy's plate so I didn't want to eat it. I'm so lucky that Daddy loves me. He shared his tacos with me and they were really yummy.

I was going to use the Princess Potty tonight, but I thought it was more fun to take it apart. I ended up accidentally going peepee on the floor, so no fun music tonight. Daddy gave me a bath and we relaxed together while Mommy was at a meeting. I sure hope I get a good night sleep tonight so that I can go swimming after school tomorrow!

A note from Mommy:

I swear I have never seen a kid so obsessed with shoes! When we couldn't find the white one, Brooklyn wanted to wear her baby sandals that are too small. We just have to distract her for awhile so we can put on the shoes we think are most appropriate. Donations for Brooklyn Shoe Fund are now being accepted so we can keep her feet in pretty shoes until she is 18!

Princess Potty Returns

Monday morning and we had a fashion fiasco. Dad gave me the choice of two outfits, and I chose a pink skirt with a white shirt with an elephant on it. Well, after I was dressed I decided this was not the outfit I wanted. I really wanted to wear my red gingham pants with my shirt. Mommy said it didn't match. What does she know? She is totally supressing my individual sense of style! Looking back on it, maybe it was for the best. Besides, I got to wear my cool pink hightops today.

I had a good day at school and got to play outside. Even though I really want to work on my tan, my teachers keep putting sunscreen on me. That makes Mommy happy so that I don't get skin cancer when I get older. Oh well, it doesn't make me like being outside any less.

My daddy picked me up from school since Mom had to work in San Antonio today. He accidentally pinched my leg in the seatbelt. I started crying. Don't tell him this, but it didn't hurt as bad as he thought-I just wanted him to give me my pacifier.

I played, helped Daddy grill, and ate dinner. I really like guacamole and chips, but do not like chicken or anything of substance. Mommy took a bunch of pictures of me and I surprised her with my new favorite word-Cheese!! I said "Cheese" every time she took a picture of me, but I didn't stop moving for long so Mom said most of the pictures came out blurry.

My most proud moment today was using my Princess Potty for the second time! It played music all by itself. I helped empty the bowl and flush the real potty before I took a bath. Mom and Dad were really excited. I didn't want them to know how excited I really was so I just got right in the bathtub.

A note from Mommy:

Peepee in the potty number 2!! Yay, we are so excited. The sooner we can stop spending money on diapers, the better. We are going to continue hoping the Princess Potty will keep Brooklyn's interest and she is potty trained soon.

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all of the dads out there!

I had a great day with my daddy. I woke him up really early with his presents. I gave him a Junior's cheesecake cookbook so Mom can make us yummy dessert, and the movie Talledega Nights. Mom said it is a really stupid movie, but Daddy said that it's really funny and that Mom doesn't know what funny is. I get to watch it when I'm a little bit older.

I was going to help Mom make apple crumble cheesecake to celebrate Father's Day, but she looked like she had everything under control so I took a nap. Once I got up, I was ready to go to the pool. Mom keeps trying to take all of these pictures of me, and I finally gave in and did a bunch of poses for her on the stairs. I know I'm cute, but I just can't let people see it all the time. I think they would just get bored with me, and we all know that I need to be the center of attention...all the time.

I didn't feel much like swimming, but I did play in the fountains and tried to get another little girl to play with me. She just kept looking at me, but I think her mommy wanted to spend time with her.

Mom was going through all of my old clothes tonight because she is going to give them away. I was so helpful and threw all of the clothes out of the box and rolled around in them. They are still my clothes, so I can do whatever I want with them.

I ended the day by talking to both of my grandpas and spending time with my daddy. I love him.

A note from Mommy:

I hope all of the fathers out there had a great Father's Day. Brooklyn's best gift to John today was that there were no tantrums all day. Too bad Father's Day isn't every day!

Swimming Saturday

So, last night I went to bed at 6:30 because I was tired and crabby. I didn't even want to eat dinner. I had a long day at school and got to play in the water all afternoon. Mommy was kind of disappointed we didn't get to go to the pool last night, but I was well rested to go today!

I got up this morning at 6 and was back in bed by 7:30. I got Mom and Dad to take me to the pool when I woke up from my nap. Mom made me wear this stupid pink hat to help shade my eyes from the sun, but it totally didn't go with my cute bathing suit. I ripped it off and threw it in the water...so there. I played in the fountains and swam in the pool.

We went to Pluckers for lunch. The chicken was ok, but the fries were so yummy that I wanted to rub the grease all over me. I put the basket on my my head and got grease all over my hair. But, I smelled like fries the rest of the afternoon which made me really happy.

I took Mom and Dad to Ikea after lunch. I got some new silverware that is just my size. Although no one else might think that is exciting, it will probably help me keep my Spaghetti-o's in my mouth and not in my hair.

Tomorrow is Father's Day and Mommy and I have a few surprises for Daddy up our sleeves. Tune in tomorrow!

A note from Mommy:

We have some cute pictures of Brooklyn's fashionable bathing suit, but I can't find the cord to the camera. Hopefully we will have some new pool pictures.

Fashion does not equal comfort

Oh. My. Gosh. My parents are so mean!

I picked out my brown and sparkly pink shoes to wear with my outfit today and they said no. Just because they are too small does NOT mean I shouldn't wear them. Who said fashion was comfortable? Mom tried to trick me and switch them out with my new brown shoes with flowers on them, but I knew the difference. I didn't want to wear those, but with my pink striped socks it ended up being ok. At least I can make some kind of fashion statement today! The next thing I will have to work on is getting different colored covers for my Blackberry so I can coordinate with my outfits.

What? You didn't know I had a Blackberry? Hello...it's 2010. Every kid has their own smart phone at this age. I do like playing on mom's iPhone better because it actually turns on and has some cool apps, but at least I get better reception on my Blackberry than my Tinkerbell phone.

A note from Mommy:

I guess it's time to go through all of Brooklyn's shoes that don't fit because those are the only ones she ever wants to wear. It will be easier to make them disappear when she isn't around instead of her having tantrums because she doesn't get to wear the shoes she wants to.

And a small clarification-Brooklyn's Blackberry does not work any more. She will not be getting brain cancer from talking on a cell phone, but she does like to fit in with everyone else with a phone. She is also very technologically advanced, and can get into an iPhone and move the screens around. Kids these days!

Welcome to my blog

My mom and dad keep telling me how smart I am, so I have decided to start my own blog so my family and friends can keep up with me! I don't get to see most of you very often, so this will be a good way to keep up with my busy life.

Just to catch you up on me, here is an overview of my life up until now.

I was born on Tuesday, November 25 at St. David's South Austin Hospital. I have a fabulous mom and dad, and a really cool sister who lives in Colorado. When I came home, I met my dog brother Silas and dog sister Bella. We moved from South Austin to Pflugerville when I was about 7 months old and have loved learning to walk and run in this house.

My mom and dad both work, so I go to a daycare with some really cool people. I have lots of friends there, and we are trying to meet more friends in our neighborhood and close by.

Things I like: books, singing, swimming, Mr. Monkey, Sesame Street, Word World, shoes (mine and yours!), running around, going on walks

Things I don't like: naps, not getting my way

Today I decided to wear daddy's socks and mommy's 4 inch heels. I definitely have a unique sense of style. Be looking for my designs on the runways in a few years!

I have lots of things going on this summer: pool playdates, mom-n-me playdates, swim lessons, and a trip to Colorado.

I look forward to keeping everyone updated!

Love, Brooklyn

A note from Brooklyn's mom...

Have you ever noticed that as a parent you become immune to many things your child does? For instance, you become oblivious to crusty food and baby slobber all over your clothes until hours later when you are already at work or out. Becoming a mom has certainly lowered my standards of how I look as long as I can get out the door on time!