All About Brody

I have so many pictures to share of Brody, and so much to talk about out, I decided to do a whole post just about him!

I just have to say how incredibly proud I am of him. This boy makes my heart swell every day with little things his says and does. Most recently, it's been things concerning our adoption. I just can't get over how excited he is. And how involved he wants to be. As a 5 year old boy, he would have every right to be a little less than thrilled about the whole thing. Another sibling to share his mommy and daddy with. Another sibling to share his space and belongings with. But he has accepted it without hesitation and is embracing it with his whole heart. And he truly expresses joy when he talks about his new little brother or sister.

I mean, have you ever seen a little boy so excited about paperwork?! :)

He humbles me daily in the way he continually saves his money, finds spare change, asks to do little odd jobs for chore money...and he ALWAYS opens the lid on his adoption bucket and drops in inside.  One of his favorite things to do right now is to go with his daddy to the bank to cash that change in and find out how much he has raised to help bring his baby brother or sister home.

He even sometimes asks me things like...Who is going to take care of our baby until we get there? Why do we have to wait so long? It provides great opportunities for us to talk to him about trusting in God's timing and God's plans. I'm so thankful for his little heart. And his love for this child that he doesn't even know.

Brody has also been super busy getting ready to start Kindergarten!! He has been looking so forward to it all summer. Last week his school had orientation, where he got to meet his teacher and visit his classroom. He is at the same school as Brooke this year too, which he thinks is SUPER awesome!

My cute little Kindergartener and big 3rd grader at Orientation

Brooke loves being able to tell people that her nephew is at her school now :)

A few days later, we had his Kindergarten popsicle party!!  He really was excited, even though this picture doesn't show it.

He took his supplies, ate popsicles, and visited with his teacher and friends again.

Little brother really wants to go to big school with Brody

Brody's teacher, Mrs. Jackson

His desk!

Then, before we knew it, it was the first day of school! His school always has a theme for the year, and they go all out for the first day. This year is a western theme, so they encouraged the kids to dress accordingly! Brody was thrilled!

Walking to school, holding his Brookie's hand. They had country music playing, the staff was all decked out in their cowboy gear, there was a carriage out front, and one of Brooke's friends even had her horse there for all of the kids to see!

He went in just fine and didn't get upset, but I could tell he was a little nervous once he saw all of those big kids walking around. And he looked so tiny! But I was proud of how brave he was, and I waited until I got to my car to cry a little ;)

This was him coming out of school that afternoon. My cute boy!

And we let him pick where he wanted to go for dinner that night. He chose McDonalds!

Today was his 2nd day, and it was much easier! He wasn't the least bit nervous, and I felt much better about leaving him!

I waited to do his Kindergarten sign today when he was in regular clothes.

Brody with Mrs. Smith, who taught me Kindergarten!

This happy face was much easier to leave today than the little nervous grin I got yesterday. So glad he is loving it!

I will end with this picture. My favorite picture lately. If any picture could describe Brody, this does. Arms around those little brothers that he loves so much, head tilted back in laughter, pure joy on his face. This makes me so happy.

I am so proud of the little boy that he is becoming, and I can't wait to see what this school year holds!