Friday, April 28, 2006

Isaac: 16 months

Well...here's our not-so-baby-anymore baby. We can't believe how fast Isaac is growing and learning and changing. It's inadequate to say, "it's amazing" but there are no other words. Isaac is our boy's boy. He's the worm-grubbing, dirt eating, outside loving, animal chasing, daredevil that will probably end up with a broken bone or stitches before three (we pray not). His guardian angels (notice the plural) have their hands full! He's walking and talking and exploring and getting into worlds of trouble daily. His favorite activity of late is to be YELLING from the sidelines at his brother's soccer games while chasing his own little soccer ball. Unlike his brother, Isaac (aka Gus) is permanently attached to a paci. He wants BADLY to eat all of the things he's not supposed to including but not limited to: coke, ice cream (all flavors), CHOCOLATE, popcorn, gummi bears, cookies (any sort), jelly beans and other various choking hazards. He has an inane knack for driving us directly to our limits and making us laugh while he's doing it. His right index finger is apparently stuck in his belly button. He hates any articles of clothing that deny him access to it and prevent his somewhat odd self-comforting habit. He's learned in recent months where he must go sit when he's been naughty. He has a fiery temper and a quick right hook that lands him in the naughty spot more often than he'd like. Of course, the joy he brings far outweighs the challenges and we're stunned that we have this whole other little person ransacking our house. We cannot imagine our lives without him. God must have known the perfect addition he'd make to our family and sent Gus just for us.


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