apples are great too... I think gnawing on the cold wedges makes his sore gums feel a little better. Cucumber works great too!
He enjoys a good vegetable medley as well.
The characteristic we're becoming more familiar with in Isaac is his determination. He is shaping up to be the type of boy that cannot be deterred when he sets his mind on something. He is headstrong and stubborn to the end once he's made up his mind! For example, just in the last couple of weeks, Isaac has decided that he's no longer a baby and is done with the bottle. He'll still have his morning bottle, but good luck trying to sit him down for any more throughout the day! The more we try, the more mad he gets! No, he's determined that he's now only interested in finger foods; he's a big boy after all!
This actually reminds me of his mother... I see a bit of myself in him, namely our impatience and determination. It makes me think of a couple of occasions when I was little when I determined that I wanted to learn something, and I insisted that someone teach me. Like the time I decided I didn't want to wear the velcro sneakers anymore. I wanted to learn how to tie shoelaces, so I grabbed one of my dad's huge shoes (huge to me as a kid), and I took it to my mom. I told her I wanted to learn, and I asked her to teach me. Isaac seems to be the same.
There are few words that can really describe the joy that we get from watching Isaac grow and develop his personality. It's incredible! And we think these are great characteristics as long as we can shape them and steer him in the right direction. With God's help and wisdom, we just hope we can do it well. I already know that God is going to use Isaac and our similar personalities to teach me patience. We've already experienced some power struggles, and it gives me just a glimpse of what I have ahead of me! Hahaha... I laugh about it now, but.... Okay, Lord! Teach me patience! I need it anyway!
This actually reminds me of his mother... I see a bit of myself in him, namely our impatience and determination. It makes me think of a couple of occasions when I was little when I determined that I wanted to learn something, and I insisted that someone teach me. Like the time I decided I didn't want to wear the velcro sneakers anymore. I wanted to learn how to tie shoelaces, so I grabbed one of my dad's huge shoes (huge to me as a kid), and I took it to my mom. I told her I wanted to learn, and I asked her to teach me. Isaac seems to be the same.
There are few words that can really describe the joy that we get from watching Isaac grow and develop his personality. It's incredible! And we think these are great characteristics as long as we can shape them and steer him in the right direction. With God's help and wisdom, we just hope we can do it well. I already know that God is going to use Isaac and our similar personalities to teach me patience. We've already experienced some power struggles, and it gives me just a glimpse of what I have ahead of me! Hahaha... I laugh about it now, but.... Okay, Lord! Teach me patience! I need it anyway!
Chloe and Isaac are forming a respectable relationship. Isaac is learning very well how to be gentle, and our moody Chloe is much more tolerant than we ever thought she would be. She does look generally annoyed most of the time Isaac is around, but she also loves the attention. So perhaps she views him as a necessary evil that she'll have to get used to?
Now that we let Isaac roam the house freely, Chloe seems to have taken it upon herself to keep an eye on him... which works until he starts chasing her!
I can't be sure how much Queen Chloe will tolerate Isaac eating her food... But I think Isaac is the stubborn type that is going to have to learn on his own. No matter how many times we've told him that their food is off limits, he still returns to it in curiosity. In one instance, I came around the corner just in time to see him nearly have a taste. Well, perhaps he'll need to sample some to trust me that it really doesn't taste very good!
Hey, Lisa, maybe I should look into your friend's website for some ToweLocs! hahaha....
... since Isaac discovered a new entertaining trick. We did this a few times until Mommy got tired of the game and got Isaac interested in another activity. :)
This kid is fast! And I'm not just saying that! And he has the energy to match... he races here and there and everywhere. His favorite new game is a blend of hide-and-seek and peek-a-boo. He'll chase me through the house as I hide behind corners and jump out to say "boo!" The way he erupts into laughter just thrills my heart. That game is so fun!
Hooray! Daddy's home!!! Isaac absolutely adores his Daddy. Sometimes I get a little jealous... but mostly it warms my heart to see their deep bond forming. Kevin is such an amazing dad.
Exploration....
... hunting down the balls from his toy.
It was fun until he got stuck... "Help me!" he cried.
Now that he's on the go at incredible speeds, it doesn't take too much effort to get him to sleep. He'll konk out in all sorts of funny positions...
... and Grandpa.
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We enjoyed a delicious dinner and a wonderful time together at McCormick & Schmicks down on the Portland Waterfront - our final stop along Memory Lane.
Kevin Sandwich!
