Random Updates

Since my last update, my car failed inspection and required over $2K in repairs. Since the car was almost 10 years old, we decided not to go through with the repairs. With the failed inspection sticker on the car, we had two weeks to make a decision about what to buy and close a deal. Thankfully, my in-laws were coming into town during the last weekend of March, followed by my mom, who was coming for the week. Having grandparents in town allowed us to leave Brennan at home for long stints of time while we car shopped. We ended up getting a certified pre-owned 2010 Toyota RAV4.
Potty training has continued to go pretty well. Brennan has been in underwear for almost three weeks now while he is awake with minimal accidents. In the last 4 or 5 days, he has even been napping in underwear and waking up dry. The photo below was taken on our first two-stop trip in underwear. We had gone to story time at the library and then headed to the mall to meet friends for lunch. I carry a portable potty seat with us that Brennan is comfortable using when out in public.
Brennan had gone through a little stint of fear with the mall train, but seemed to get over that this week with my mom. Before riding the train, we took a ride on the carousel, which he usually really enjoys. Normally, his favorite is the black horse. This time, he didn't want to get on a horse. I tried to convince him, but he insisted on riding in the spinning tea cup. I decided to let him give it a try. He loved it!

After a dismal day of pouring rain yesterday, we were happy to see the sun out today, even if it was a little chilly out. We bundled up and enjoyed some fresh air. Brennan loaded up his wagon with balls, hopped in and said, "take walk!" And we did! My dad drove down yesterday to pick my mom up and they left today. Brennan was spoiled getting so much time with Papa, Grammy, Nana and Baba over the last 10 days... it's going to be a little adjustment for him to be back with just me :)