2 weeks ago
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
EVERY Tuesday, the boys get excited to go watch the garbage man. Isaac has loved this from infancy. Now, it's hard to even get Isaac to nap on trash day because one sound of the truck and he begins screaming and crying, "MOM! Trash truck! " scared he's gonna miss it. Since we live in a circle neighborhood, the trash truck comes down one side of the street, then 30 minutes or more later, it comes down the other side of the street (grrr!). Then add the recycling truck that does the same thing an hour or 2 later (double grrr!). There's little chance to get a good nap in on these days. But the excitement from the boys is just precious.
Levi has begun to enjoy books now. His favorite seems to be "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," but he also likes misc. truck books and the "Big Bad Bully." Also loves music and dancing.
He loves bugs and enjoys watching them when we put them in our "bug house." He sticks out his arm so he can have them crawl on his hands and arms.
He still has no words, but will mimick sounds like "Uck" or have screaming conversations with Isaac. He is very good at telling us NO or YES with head shakes and nods. He fully understands everything we say and lots of pointing and noises to get what he wants. Isaac and him seem to enjoy communicating with each other now. Isaac likes to ask him yes/no questions, and Levi enjoys to respond.
He has the full pout/tantrum to try to get sympathy or get his way. He will run off, lay on the ground, and pout if he doesn't get what he wants. He seems to be a pretty demanding kiddo.
He still is a great sleeper, goes to bed on command, and waves at you when you leave. He must kiss mommy's belly before going to bed. He seems to know that mommy's belly and little baby brother go together. However, I anticipate the same resentful response that I got from Isaac when we bring #3 home.
He has all 4 molars now. Total of 12 teeth. He does not take to teething well. Much constipation, fussiness, and moaning pain included in the process. I have found that Organic prune juice has works wonders for both boys and digestion. Need to remember that for future babies!
He loves bugs and enjoys watching them when we put them in our "bug house." He sticks out his arm so he can have them crawl on his hands and arms.
He still has no words, but will mimick sounds like "Uck" or have screaming conversations with Isaac. He is very good at telling us NO or YES with head shakes and nods. He fully understands everything we say and lots of pointing and noises to get what he wants. Isaac and him seem to enjoy communicating with each other now. Isaac likes to ask him yes/no questions, and Levi enjoys to respond.
He has the full pout/tantrum to try to get sympathy or get his way. He will run off, lay on the ground, and pout if he doesn't get what he wants. He seems to be a pretty demanding kiddo.
He still is a great sleeper, goes to bed on command, and waves at you when you leave. He must kiss mommy's belly before going to bed. He seems to know that mommy's belly and little baby brother go together. However, I anticipate the same resentful response that I got from Isaac when we bring #3 home.
He has all 4 molars now. Total of 12 teeth. He does not take to teething well. Much constipation, fussiness, and moaning pain included in the process. I have found that Organic prune juice has works wonders for both boys and digestion. Need to remember that for future babies!
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| Has started his big smile/funny face grins. Very cute! |
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| Happy Boy! |
Isaac continues to grow, and I continue to shop at garage sales and thrift stores to get the next size for him. He's still short and in 2T pants, but I'm now moving him along to 3T shirts.
He loves to make up his own songs and stories about things now. His imaginative mind is definitely developing. Even his play has become much more imaginative. He enjoys playing with his trucks and the old 70's/80's Fisher Price Little People pretending to fill up gas and take people around. He likes to play ice cream truck or be a pizza pan to make me special ice cream treats or pizzas.
He and Levi are playing more together, and they enjoy chasing each other around, and Levi loves to copy his big brother. He does seem to understand that a new baby brother is coming, but I'm interested to see if he handles this arrival better than he did Levi!
He loves to make up his own songs and stories about things now. His imaginative mind is definitely developing. Even his play has become much more imaginative. He enjoys playing with his trucks and the old 70's/80's Fisher Price Little People pretending to fill up gas and take people around. He likes to play ice cream truck or be a pizza pan to make me special ice cream treats or pizzas.
He and Levi are playing more together, and they enjoy chasing each other around, and Levi loves to copy his big brother. He does seem to understand that a new baby brother is coming, but I'm interested to see if he handles this arrival better than he did Levi!
Saturday, July 20, 2013
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| Art outside |
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| Playing in their jungle gym |
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| My Regis friends and their children had a play date in the back yard. Isaac LOVED playing with the big kids! |
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| Daddy and the boys playing at the pond |
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| Brothers playing more and more these days... |
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| ...and even enjoy to get their pictures taken together. |
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| Hiding in their cave |
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| Making our own "Very Hungry Caterpillars" |
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| Painting his caterpillar |
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| Isaac was proud of his caterpillar |
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| Getting ready for the park |
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| We are enjoying our smoothie/juice pop molds! |
Isaac at Chucky Cheese
The boys and I went to some performances at some local parks this past week. They really enjoyed them and I was surprised at how well behaved they were through the performances.
Caleb and Isaac at Anderson Park
Isaac and Levi at McIIovy Park
Isaac has always loved 50's music
Levi enjoying dancing too!
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
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| Levi and Isaac painting with sidewalk paint |
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| Levi - still climbing anything! |
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| Ooooh!!! |
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| Love, Love, Love my 17 rose bushes!!! |
Isaac showing of his air guitar and Levi with some head-banging!
("I Will Wait" - Mumford & Sons)
Isaac got this tricycle for his 1 year birthday from his Uncle Will. Even though he has been riding his Strider bike for a long time, he finally can reach the pedals on the tricycle. Next...bike with pedals.
Levi helping out his big brother. Easier than Momma pushing!!!