This little girl is getting so big so fast. For a long time I wondered if we would have any more children after Austin and Mikayla. So she has a special place in our family. It has been fun to watch Austin and Mikayla play the role of the big siblings to her. They enjoy playing with her and helping her discover new things as she grows up.
Her 2 year old stats:
Height: 35 inches
Weight: 28 lbs. 15 oz.
At her doctor check-up, Brooklyn had to get shots and Mikayla was so upset about this. In fact, she left the room when it was shot time because she didn't want to watch and hear Brooklyn cry.
Brooklyn got her new big girl bed in June but after one week of using it she started getting out after being put down to bed. So we went back into the crib and in July we tried again. We put her in the toddler bed and took away the binkie all in the same week and she did great!! Haven't had any problems for a whole month so hopefully Mission Accomplished!!
Brooklyn used to be more adventurous in her food selection but has gotten very picky. Her food selection mainly consists of cereal, oatmeal, applesauce, yogurt, crackers, and pizza. She doesn't venture much farther than that right now. Luckily since I have older kids, I know this is just a phase that won't last forever and that I just need to keep trying. Her vocabulary has picked up a lot more in the last 6 months. She is saying more words and attempts to say more everyday. Unfortunately, since she doesn't know how to communicate a lot of what she wants to say it often comes out in screams. A few months ago Brooklyn would get very upset when she was told "No". She would easily tear up and put on a big frown lip. And sometimes when she was told "no" she would fake cry and run off to the bedroom just like she has seen her big sister do. Made me laugh.
Brooklyn's favorites include: playing outside, riding in the car/wagon/bike, jumping on the trampoline, popping bubbles, kicking a ball, playing hide and seek with her siblings, playing with baby dolls, watching Sofia the First, and putting on shoes (either her own or Mikayla's shoes). And if she finds my shoes she will bring them to me and insist that I put them on my feet.
On the morning of Brooklyn's birthday she woke up to balloons on her floor and the kids singing Happy Birthday to her. I smiled and listened to this through the baby monitor while laying in bed. The kids were excited it was Brooklyn's birthday.
They each bought her a little gift with their own money and helped her open it.
Playing with her new birthday toys.
Since Brooklyn's grandma Vicki and grandpa Dennis didn't return home from their mission until a few days after her birthday we waited a week to do the rest of her birthday celebration. She got to enjoy by celebrating with all of her Oklahoma cousins.
Now a pro at opening gifts, she didn't need any help.
(She got Sofia family figures, Sofia bedding, baby doll pull-out chair, baby doll carrier, and a shopping basket of food).
Birthday cake and cupcakes
Happy Birthday!!
You are such a special member of our family and we love you!!
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