Its so hard to believe that Isaac turned one today. As we have gone through each of his many stages this year, we have been amazed by human development, and the struggles and joys that accompany it. David and I always say to each other, it both feels like yesterday and a lifetime ago that Isaac came into our lives. I do think we would both agree that we are enjoying him in a different way as he has begun interacting with us, and becoming his own little person. If Isaac has shown us one thing, it is that he knows what he wants, and he wants it when he wants it. He is incredibly determined, curious, observant, witty, and thrives amongst familiar faces and surroundings. He carries pieces of both David and myself, and in these reflections, we have come to realize that as a couple we are more similar than different. He clearly has mom's nose, dad's hair, and his own little personality.
Isaac, we are so proud of everything you have accomplished this year as a baby. We are excited and ready for your next year as a toddler. Thank you for forcing us to grow, for teaching us about ourselves, and for reflecting goodness back into this world. You have given us our best, most challenging year, and have transformed what was a couple of sorens into a f a m i l y.
We love you.xo.mama & dada
I cant believe Isaac is 11 months, and that we are celebrating his last 'monthly' birthday. In so many ways it seems that he has been in our lives forever, but then again I cant believe what a little boy he has become in rapid time.
Izzy is now pointing to everything. Most of the pointing seems quite intentional, as if to say, "Hey mom, look at ____." He seems so proud of this new accomplishment.
In addition he has become incredibly decisive about what he wants and doesn't want, likes and doesn't like, etc. He will bring us a book to read, and once we are done reading it he makes sure to let us know which one to read next. If you choose one he doesn't like, he shuts the cover immediately. If there is a food he isn't interested in eating, there is no way he will eat it. He now picks through his plate and enjoys what he wants, leaving the things he isn't interested in.
Isaac is able to retrieve items by name. If you ask him to get ernie, a truck, his Gandhi doll, or a myriad of other things, he will get them. If you ask him to point to certain items in books he knows, he will point to them. He knows where the cats are at all times.
In addition, he is climbing up and down the stairs in our house, quite gracefully I might add. He is cruising around, standing with very little assistance. He is sporting 6 teeth, and eating almost everything.
Other than the colds he seems to get every other week, he is a wonderfully happy little guy. Each day brings new adventures, challenges, and milestones. I intend to savor every day of this first year, and am so looking forward to whats ahead.
Happy 8 month birthday to our busy izzy. That's right... he is very busy, and determined to crawl. I am seeing a lot of his behind these days. Every time I look over he is trying to go somewhere. He is just getting comfortable on his hands and knees, but after a little bit slides on to his tummy. He hasn't quite mastered moving forward, but he seems to get what he needs but rotating in a 360 circle.After visiting Toronto last week, and seeing baby Dylan, it was so hard for me to believe that Isaac was ever that small. I think I was in such a haze those first couple months that I didn't realize just how tiny he was. Isaac looked like a full fledged grown up next to Dylan. With that being said, I love the stage that Isaac is at now. He is becoming a little person, and with this comes new challenges. It is no longer the sleepless nights that I struggle with, but rather the separation anxiety (he wants and needs his mommy and daddy) and his new movement (having to watch him like a hawk at all times). Oh, and after all my hard work... every other word out of his mouth is 'daddy'. It is pretty adorable, not that he has any idea what he is saying, but just hearing his tiny voice makes me smile.Happy Big 8 Izzy. We love you!
WHoa time flies. I cant believe Isaac is seven months today. Who knew his stunning blue eyes would stick, but they have... and I think they are here for good. It was today at our Wise Temple mommy and me, when Isaac was sitting around the table with other kids having snack, that I realized, he is a little (granted very little) boy. I am starting to feel like his itty bitty baby days are over, and we are moving on to a whole other phase of existing. It is almost time to pack up his 0-3 month clothes, and pull out the new larger versions. Who knew it was possible to love someone so much. Each day my heart gets a little bigger to make room.
Its so hard to believe that Isaac turned one today. As we have gone through each of his many stages this year, we have been amazed by human development, and the struggles and joys that accompany it. David and I always say to each other, it both feels like yesterday and a lifetime ago that Isaac came into our lives. I do think we would both agree that we are enjoying him in a different way as he has begun interacting with us, and becoming his own little person. If Isaac has shown us one thing, it is that he knows what he wants, and he wants it when he wants it. He is incredibly determined, curious, observant, witty, and thrives amongst familiar faces and surroundings. He carries pieces of both David and myself, and in these reflections, we have come to realize that as a couple we are more similar than different. He clearly has mom's nose, dad's hair, and his own little personality.
