Brooke At Play

The class we have this morning has an open play part at the end. We (the teacher and the moms) put out a bunch of equipment, balls, toys, etc ... and the little ones get to do whatever they want.

Brooke started off with some blocks today. But then she found the sled that we played with last week. BUBBLES!!! At the very end of the class the teacher blows bubbles.

Brooke decided to chase them today. And then got tired of chasing them and decided to just relax and
absorb in their beauty.

Taking The Dog For a Walk

Today we took Wrigley out for a walk, and Brooke wanted to be in charge.

Wrigley was told to "stay", she didnt do it to spite Brooke :) Wrigley would have dragged Brooke all the way down the block if she had the opportunity. Instead, Wrigley sat and Brooke got to think she was walking her ... because SHE was walking with the leash while the dog sat still ;) I dont think it will be long before the two of them catch on to my trick

Zucchini Pancakes - Brooke Eats Something New!

Brooke has gotten very picky with food. Essentially, she no longer eats vegetables. She will not eat any pasta but mac & cheese, and wont even eat mac & cheese if the noodles are not elbow noodles. She generally wont eat meat outside of the occasional turkey meatball. She wont eat soup, of any kind. And she has cut out all vegetables besides corn, and occasionally a yellow squash. So, its getting hard to feed her.

What does she eat?
Fruit - almost ALL of it
Grilled Cheese
Oatmeal
And the occasional egg.

The other day she ate fish sticks, and I think now you can understand why that was so exciting. Well tonight she ate a zucchini pancake. YAY!

I bought "Golden Zucchini Pancakes" the other day primarily because the 1st ingredient was zucchini. Anything with a vegetable is worth a try ;)
The sodium is a bit high, but that happens a lot in frozen foods. Its not the best food for her (even has some saturated fat), but does include some vitamins and ... she eats it. Thats more than 1/2 the battle.

My goal is to make these myself next time - although she generally automatically rejects anything I make :(

She's Got Some Big Shoes To Fill

Brooke is all about trying on Mommy's shoes lately (and often my hat and "mittens"). Today she gave Daddy's shoes a whirl as well.

First she tried on Daddys shoes, but they were too big! Then she tried om Mommys shoes ... still too big! Looks like Brooke has a little bit of growing to do before she can fill Mom & Dad's shoes. Hopefully, she will never reach the day in which Daddy's shoe fits ;)