that boy is hungry

Okay so we thought you were ready for solids a few weeks ago so we tried oatmeal and rice cereal. You were indifferent at first and then decided you were no longer interested. In fact when I would hold the spoon up to your mouth you would snap it shut and look away and refuse to open it, so we thought we'd try again at a later date. It turns out you only want to eat big boy food. You were in pizza hut last week and decided you wanted a piece of pizza. Fortunately, dad was holding you so got a taste and didn't let go of your pizza until you had sucked it to a sliver of mush. Since then you have been very anxious to get your hands on anything that is solid to chew on. Of course tonight while I was trying to feed you some butternut squash that I made especially for you, Eve starts choking on a carrot so I rush to pick her up and slap her back to get her to cough it up. In the meantime you reach into my salad bowl and grab a handful of lettuce and stuff it in your mouth. You must not have realized that I had a parmesan vinaigrette dressing on it because you started howling when you got it into your mouth. Needless to say, it was an exciting dinner.

You are sitting up all by yourself these days. You still smile and laugh and almost anything. You try to keep your eye out for me at all times, just to make sure I'm not trying to go anywhere without you. You love watching your sister especially when she is jumping up and down or talking to you. She can make you smile almost anytime. You love rubbing dad's hair when I hold you close to him which is sweet.

You are already determined to master the toys you can get your hands on. After watching your sister play with a toy tonight you tried and tried to do what she had done to make it flash and play music and got very frustrated when it didn't happen.

You did fantastic riding in the car on our way to Pittsburgh this last week and grandma Rita loves little boys (she had 5 of her own) so she tried to spoil you rotten. Too bad you weigh over 20 pounds because she has a bum shoulder and couldn't pick you up. You brought smiles to everyone's faces and continue to entertain us every day. Love that sweet giggle.

Christmas 2007

Grama came to visit and celebrate your 1st Christmas and we had a great time! You have grown so much since I last saw you!!! You love going places and being held. You have an infectious laugh! When you laugh...everyone laughs too. However, I did notice that you still really don't like having your diaper changed. While I was visiting, you perfected the act of rolling over. You are constantly trying to grab things and put them in your mouth. You are such a happy baby! Unlike your big sister, you let anyone hold you and flash those huge dimples to everybody! Your biggest thrill is when Eve comes near and talks. You are absolutely fascinated with your big sister. Your aunts won't be able to keep their hands off of you. I had a wonderful time and can't wait until the next time I get to see you! Keep flashing those dimples for the camera and work on sitting up by yourself! I love and miss you! Grama

Super Star!!!!!!!

Benjamin my Boy!!!!! well although i haven't met you yet, i feel that we have known each other for years....haha...Well let me catch you up on your Aunt and Uncles lives, wow how crazy. I probably would have laughed at you if you would have told me i would be getting a job at Oklahoma State coaching football, what a true blessing. By the way, you will be receiving some recruitment letters here soon, I here you are a pretty big boy so i figured we would get started on you early. I got a official visit set up for 2026, your staying at the Marriott and i hope you consider coming to play for your uncle...haha......Your Aunt Erin is getting ready to enroll in graduate courses to continue her education and receive her Registered Dietition Certificate. Cross your fingers, cause Aunt Erin may need to call your sister Eve for some help. Really though my little Brotha, cant wait to finally meet you and be able to teach you a little East Side slang to keep your mom and dad on their toes.....You wanna know something funny, i actually had a crush on your mother before your Aunt (Watch out Thomas) So you should know you were blessed with two great parents........May God Always Bless You, Hope to see you Soon

GO COWBOYS,
Coach Bromley