cinco

When I used to fantasize about the idea of having children, I often thought of those children being five and two. It seemed like those were the perfect ages, although I had no experience with children, or with parenting. Tomorrow when Isaac turns five we will have officially reached the five and two milestone, and I have to say, this is the exact dreamy happy place I imagined it to be. Isaac has recently gained a sense of maturity that often takes me aback. He is somewhere between a child and a kid, still in love with me and needing of support and comfort while fiercely independent and very able to take care of all of his basic needs. He is so smart, and observant, and his memory is beyond amazing. He recalls things we did years ago, or things I said months after I said them. His observant nature often manifests as trepidation, he thinks through things thoroughly and realistically understanding possible outcomes in a way that often reminds me of how very alike we are. On our recent trip to Disneyland there was barely a ride he wanted to go on because of all of the potential dangers or scary aspects of a ride. I remember being that age, and well being the age I am now, and sharing that sense of anxiety about the unknown. Isaac is thoughtful and emotional, he is sensitive and so loving of his sister, he is active and energetic, a very visual learner who is starting to recognize site words and and showing an interest in reading. Isaac has started Karate this year and has shown great dedication to the sport. He looks forward to going every week (of course we do get frozen yogurt afterward) and has just earned his first yellow belt. He also loves attending the kids yoga class every Sunday as I go next door to the adult one. He seems to gravitate toward individual sports (as I always did) and inward looking ones. He is a person that I really enjoy being around - for the most part - and someone I am so very proud to call my son. As we approach Kindergarten next year I am excited for him. He is ready, and he will do well. He makes friends easily, he is very likeable, and he has a very active interest in learning. Isaac really loves his family. He and Coco have started to play together and interact in a meaningful way. He shows compassion and deep commitment for us and so clearly would rather be with no one else. Isaac Louis I love you x 5