I've been trying to help Brykn understand that we are going to have a party for his birthday. Brandon's mom's birthday was a little over a month ago and for some reason Brykn continues to remember it and seems to think that anybody's birthday is Grandma Sally's birthday. I know he doesn't understand what a birthday really is, but he does understand "go to the party to eat." So, I've been telling him we are going to have a party for him where we will eat. I started telling him, "Happy Birthday, Brykn!" He always gets a really big smile on his face when I clap at the end of my birthday wishes; so, I think that even though he doesn't understand what the birthday part is, he definately understands that it's all for him--and it is!
Monday, May 19, 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
A Boy and His Tractor
Brandon borrowed a friend's tractor to work up our make-shift arena and Brykn seems to think that the tractor was brought here just for him. He calls it, "My big truck!" The kid would sit on that seat for hours if I let him. I think the ability to make the "Brum, Brum" noise is inherent in boys because he sits on that seat and "Brum, Brums" with all his might. He turns the wheel and shifts the shifter. I'm pretty sure I have a old farm hand in the making!
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Mother's Day Surprise
Wow! I was so surprised for Mother's Day. Since Brandon broke my digital camera in attempt to get the absolutely perfect Christmas card picture, I have felt like I've been missing out on documenting Brykn's perfect little life. I've tried to capture things with the good 'ol 35 mm, and the throw-away jobs, but it's just not the same as digital. So, for Mother's Day, Brandon and Brykn bought me a whole digital camera suit! A pink Olympus camera, a printer/copy/fax, a camera case, and a memory disk. Brandon was so proud of himself for choosing a printer that even had a mail-in rebate! I laughed and told him it wouldn't be long before he would be clipping coupons--something he teases me about relentlessly.As thrilled as I was with the camera and slew of gadgets, I was even more thrilled with the precious gift Brykn gave to me. Brykn held a gift bag, complete with tissue paper and, as he gave it to me he said, "My make it at Jamie's house!" He had a smile from ear to ear. I opened the gift sack and Brykn had made me the best gift of all-- a plate with his painted hand print. He picked out a green butterfly to put on it as well. He was so proud of his creation and I was so proud of him!
Monday, May 12, 2008
Run, Run, Run!
I begrudgingly entered the Susan Komen 5K at Kelli's request. And, believe me, it was begrudgingly. I ran all of two times before the big day and I was dreading every step of the 3.1 miles. I knew I would live to see the finish line, but I didn't really want to even see the starting line.
But, I went. There are 17,000 people who run/walk this race, and I wasn't prepared for the crowds. Holy crap 17,000 people is a lot!
We started the race out at a walk, simply because we couldn't run due to the crowd, but within about 10 minutes we were at a pretty good jog. Kelly had made us signs for our backs that said "In Loving Memory of Judy Taylor" had Judy's picture on it. As we started running, my blood began pumping and I was actually really excited about it. I ran with vigor for the first nearly 2 miles. I probably could have kept going at a jog, but the pace of the entire group began to slow a little. So, I slowed to a fast walk for about 100 yards. Then, it was back to the jog.
The short end of this story is that I made it the entire way and only walked once. I ran through that finish line as though I had just won the Boston Marathon and I had the time of my life! It was such an inspiring day. Seeing the women who were bald due to chemo, their families there for their support, and the "let's fight together" feeling was absolutely amazing. I would do it all again tomorrow--and this time I wouldn't walk.
I now thank Kelli for insisting that I join the cause and I'm recruiting runners for next year. Since race day, I've ran every other night and I still have that proud and excited feeling with every step. I plan to do some more 5ks, but I doubt any of them will beat this experience. It was truly awesome.
But, I went. There are 17,000 people who run/walk this race, and I wasn't prepared for the crowds. Holy crap 17,000 people is a lot!
We started the race out at a walk, simply because we couldn't run due to the crowd, but within about 10 minutes we were at a pretty good jog. Kelly had made us signs for our backs that said "In Loving Memory of Judy Taylor" had Judy's picture on it. As we started running, my blood began pumping and I was actually really excited about it. I ran with vigor for the first nearly 2 miles. I probably could have kept going at a jog, but the pace of the entire group began to slow a little. So, I slowed to a fast walk for about 100 yards. Then, it was back to the jog.
The short end of this story is that I made it the entire way and only walked once. I ran through that finish line as though I had just won the Boston Marathon and I had the time of my life! It was such an inspiring day. Seeing the women who were bald due to chemo, their families there for their support, and the "let's fight together" feeling was absolutely amazing. I would do it all again tomorrow--and this time I wouldn't walk.
I now thank Kelli for insisting that I join the cause and I'm recruiting runners for next year. Since race day, I've ran every other night and I still have that proud and excited feeling with every step. I plan to do some more 5ks, but I doubt any of them will beat this experience. It was truly awesome.
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