Brothers :-)

Awe, I love being able to say that word about my boys - 'brothers' :-) We've wanted to give Brett a sibling for so long and since it didn't happen according to our time table, I worried that the big age different between the two might make bonding a little more challenging. Well, I am happy to say that I was WRONG! Camden adores his big brother already and doesn't take his eyes off him when he is around, and Brett has happily taken on the big brother roll of helping care for his little brother, singing to him to make him smile, and bringing him toys when he is sad. And I have to say, watching the two of them begin the long lasting bond of brotherhood melts my heart every day.

This was one of the first times Brett played with his little brother long enough to get some great smiles out of him....and Brett was glowing the whole time, knowing that he could make Camden happy too :-)

I spied this sweet moment from the kitchen and quickly grabbed my phone to catch it on camera. Camden started to get fussy so Brett ran over and started talking and singing to him - and VOILA - he was happy again :-) No mom intervention needed!

Entertainment for both boys --- the tablet for Brett, and his big brother for Camden :-)

Tummy Time!

Right before this picture was taken, Camden was looking straight into Brett's eyes in awe....and then the camera came out and he turned away! Still pretty cute though :-)

I love watching this relationship begin right before my eyes - and to think - it's just the beginning.....

Fun with my big boy!

Since Camden was born, I've really tried to make sure I still have special time with Brett every day so he still feels important and never feels like his baby brother has taken over too much of our attention. Brett was an only child for almost SIX years which is a pretty long time if you think about it! And I have to say, although we went through a bit of a rough patch behavior wise over winter break, he is doing pretty amazing. I love this kid so much and the special moments we share together are priceless :-) 

I have been fortunate in that I have had lots of help when it comes to picking Brett up from school every day. My neighbor Kathy brings him home 2-3 times a week and my mom helps out the other days. Atleast one of the days when my mom helps out, I have her stay home with Camden so I can pick Brett up. I look forward to those afternoons when I have some special time with my big boy, even if only for a few minutes on our walk home :-)

And by these smiles, I think Brett enjoys it too :-)

One afternoon I bundled Camden up and we joined Brett and his class for Fun Friday activities! Brett absolutely loves when I volunteer in his classroom and I do too :-) This particular day they were learning about Force, Friction, and Motion. And what better way to teach it then marble mazes, cars, and race tracks! I love that he is still 'learning through play' at times in Kindergarten.

A friend of mine posted a recipe on how to make Snow Ice Cream, so during a snow day last week that is exactly what we did :-) Surprisingly, it actually tasted really good and both Brett and I were huge fans!

Brett got a Circuit Set from Kyle for Christmas, and since he got so many things to put together that required adult help, we put it away for a little while. This past weekend, Kyle took it out, totally expecting to have to help Brett with the whole thing. Well, we should have know better....after learning the ropes, he was able to create each set himself! That's our boy!

Figuring out where each piece needs to go...

...and erupting in laughter as the disk takes off into the air!

Who knew this activity would entertain him all afternoon? Score!

These pictures are just a few of the fun moments we have had together in the past few weeks and I look forward to capturing many more :-)