eighteen months

This expression says it all. In the past months as I have watched him grow from a baby into a little boy... i have been enveloped in joy. He has been a fantastic partner through my days. Understanding. Kind. Patient. Authentic. Sensitive. Nourishing. and. Oh, so much fun. He is very clear and consistent when it comes to his likes and dislikes. He gives all of himself to those he trusts and loves. He is skeptical of those he doesn't. He adores ernie, elmo, and elephante. (the "e" trifecta) He enjoys music, dancing, and sings along to the elmo's world theme song. Just last night iz and I practiced our coordinated routine to "sexy back" (papu would be proud). It involves spinning in circles, the moon walk, running towards eachother and slapping high five then dropping to the floor in laughter. Crazyfun.
His vocabulary is rapidly developing. "Bubie" is a very popular one right now. All X5, M6, and Ferrari get a "Bubie" shout out from the back seat. "Meow" = cat. "Moo" = cow. "Ssss..." = snake. "Neigh" = horse. "Bow wow" = dog. "Boll" = ball. "Momo" = elmo. "Nananana" (elmo theme song) = elmo. "Nana" = banana "Vroom"= truck
The list is long...
Isaac has been enjoying swimming. He is starting to dunk his head. He had his first shower this week. He hates anyone touching behind his ears, hated his hair being cut, didn't like Dr. Shulman probing him, and wants nobody touching his "tutu" ;)
He loves to give kisses and hugs, he does a fabulous eskimo kiss. Is more than happy to lift your shirt to show you your belly button. And is a little lover.
He is getting more comfortable with separating. Today was the first day at gym day care with no tears, and he is getting along swimmingly with Jill. Blankie is the end all be all, and 3.5 hour naps are the standard.
I feel like each day he is working on something new. And each day I am reminded of all the little things I take for granted.
Isaac, thank you for all you have given me. Never thought I would say this, but hangin' with a 18month old has taught me more about life than anything I have ever done.

ILS:: 18 months:: 23lbs (20%) 33" (75%)

sitting pretty

Within a matter of a couple of days mr. izzy is sitting on his own. He went from sitting with support, to sitting with little support, to sitting on his own and tumbling over (there were a few head smacks involved), to sitting on his own. He loves this new vantage point, and seems to be observing the world in a whole different way.
On a completely different note, he has also begun eating rice cereal. I have been mixing it with different fruits and veggies, and he seems very fond of it. He also loves avocado and tofu (like mother like son), but his all time favorite to date - nectarines. He slurps them up with excitement.
In addition he has started laughing at the characters on sesame street. It is really funny to watch the expressions on his face. He used to just seemed fascinated, but now he seems to almost be interacting. He has preferences for characters, Sunffy being his favorite.


Also today, we took our first trip to the grocery store where Isaac sat in the cart. We used our new cart cover which worked out perfectly. Mr. Elephante, and Horse Hair Willie came along with us for the trip (the also conveniently helped to prop Isaac up). It was so much fun to introduce him to different kinds of produce. He seemed enamored by all of the textures and smells. When we got the the water bottle section he was blown away as he is incredibly fond of them.
It seems like every day he is doing something new, moving slightly differently, and becoming more of a little boy. It is so exciting to watch and such a close distance.

snacking and pulling on mommy

Like most babies Isaac has taken an extreme liking to my hair. Pulling it and eating it has become a daily delight. Considering mommy's hair is falling out on its own accord, Isaac's new habit isn't helping much... but were hoping its a phase. Unless I pull a Britney Spears, I will be enduring the pain for a while longer.