Heidi ho! How in the world are you doing? I'm ok, seems like I can't shake the sickies. This cold weather has been pretty hard on a little guy. Although, the first news is, I am not so little anymore, you know I am a whopping 13 months old now. I am eating m&d out of house and home. As you can also see above, I am now practically feeding myself. Pretty soon, I will have to get a job to help pay for the groceries around here. Mom already has me in training, and as you can see from above, I am quite the quick study. Good and bad news to report here...first the good, mom and I have been together non-stop since last Thursday, how about that?! We are doing everything together including being sick. She has a nasty looking sore throat (according to dad, "it's a mess in there"), she had him check her out with the otoscope. Mom thinks dad may have some undiscovered talent, though he would have to work on his comments, you can't say that to an actual patient according to mom. Anywho, she says it looks alot worse than it is. And now the worst news, for those of you who don't know yet, or haven't heard, my great Papaw Sloan passed away Monday morning, Feb. 25 at 10:07 am. It has been a very rough few weeks for us here in UB, but we are reassured to know that he isn't suffering any more. The best part besides knowing he is at peace is that we got to see our family, albeit on a whirlwind tour. Mom and I spent the past two weekends in WV, first to see Papaw and then this past weekend accompanied by dad for the wake and funeral. It was so hard on poor mom; thank goodness dad was there to help and supervise me. At one point I think he may have needed a sheep dog! The services were short and sweet, just as Papaw would have wanted. Grandma Sloan is doing as well as can be expected; we hope she will soon have peace too with the unfairness of it all. That was about all she could say about it, "it's not fair". We can't imagine how hard it must have been for her. It is always a blessing to see them all and I know mom has been having a hard time since we've been back missing her family and wishing she wasn't far away in times like these. We're sure working on it, so keep us in your prayers. I am afraid also to report I have been up to no good since I have been back. Sunday, I discovered I have quite a temper (mom says it must be from dad)! I threw my very first fit, poor mom couldn't figure out what happened, she started to panic and almost cry before dad informed her of what was going on! Afterward, I was playing with my new favorite toy, an umbrella stroller purchased during our travels, and can you believe that thing had the nerve to be difficult? Well, I showed it, I yelled at it every time it didn't go my way and when that didn't work, I am a little ashamed to admit, I bit that crazy stroller (repeatedly)! Mom and dad watched with complete shock and awe. I think I even saw a little fear in mom's eyes. She doesn't know what to do with the new side of Cooper B. First I wowed the two of them and my family with my charm and giving out kisses to my relatives and m&d. Then I come home and all heck breaks loose! You know I have to keep those two on their toes! More great news...guess who should be coming home tonight? UNCLE BART!! He may be there as I write this glorious news to you. Other good news...17 more days until our BEACH trip and we get to see him there! Yippee! We also get to see cousin Cody, meet aunt Deb, and celebrate cousin Connor's bday with dad. Mom and I have been busy getting bday and Easter ready for dad. We think he will be excited to see what that Easter bunny has in store for him. Some not so good news, mom goes back to work tomorrow...YUCK! I know she wants to cry just thinking about it. Maybe some day, when we get back to WV, she can only work 2-3 days per week. Wouldn't that be the greatest? We're looking forward to seeing the Smells this weekend and dad's crossfit certification is coming up soon. Join us in prayer that this weather is here to stay. Mom is so sick of winter we may have to commit her if it turns cold again! She whispers stories of year round warmth in my ear when we are freezing cold. Maybe some day, she says, and hopefully before she's too old to walk in the sand! You all take care out there and know we are thinking of and missing you. Once this weather breaks would be a perfect time to visit exotic, downtown UB. We would absolutely love to have you any time. We are actually airing out the rooms today just in case! Don't forget to wish aunt Amber a very happy birthday tomorrow and please keep great Grandma Sloan in your thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. You'll be hearing from me and my antics soon. Lots and lots of love and big kisses to you! Cooper B.
PS: Hello to you beautiful aunt Linda...we are both surprised and flattered to now know you are such a blog fan. Please say hello to your family from us...I can't tell you how wonderful it was seeing you and Cindy. When we are feeling down here we think of your warm smiles...maybe some day we can get down there to TX to pay you a visit...until then, we're thinking of and missing you.
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Happy March to you Cooper B! 2 Bryant B'days on the 22nd and we will be enjoying Topsail Beach for the holiday. What a celebration. Gramps and I are so excited to see all our little chicks together. It has been a loooooong time. Bart has his feet planted safely on USA soil and that is a celebation in its self. I hear a few little stories of you, sounds like you are making m&d think about the trials of Cooper growing up! Whisper in their ear and tell them they are just along for the ride, so sit back and relax or chill!!!!
Can't wait to see the new haircut. I liked it long too! Have a great weekend and try to take it easy on the parents:) Love, x's & o's Gram B.
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