"Why, certainly, my lady!"
Isabella's had an ongoing trend of calling me, "my lady". I just might start wearing a tiara--if only I felt that glamorous! The funny thing is, when we went to Columbus a couple weeks ago, my brother-in-law told me that it looks like I'm getting more sleep--haha! Thanks Jon, I'm glad the circles under my eyes are dissipating and I'm a bit more fun to be around!
I'm always hesitant to share Isaac's sleep success because inevitably, as soon as I do, he decides to scream for four hours. But, sleep has been better and there isn't nearly as much screaming. With our improved sleep situation, I finally agreed to go on a vacation. For months Walter's been asking when we are going to take a vacation and I've been stalling and dragging my feet, saying I just can't do it--I don't have the energy and it wouldn't be a fun vacation with Isaac anyway. But since his surgery, things have gotten better. Isaac has happier days and more peaceful nights, which is beneficial to all of us. Of course, we still play musical beds (and couches). For some reason, Walter ends up in Isabella's bed, I end up in Isaac's bed, and Isabella ends up in our bed...major imbalance there. Obviously Isaac does not sleep in a crib. I think he slept in the crib one time, for maybe an hour. He needs a super comfy double bed (thanks to my parents for letting us borrow it), a fluffly feather pillow, 800 count Egyptian Cotton sheets and singing doves...okay, maybe not the sheets (the Target brand is pretty nice) and the singing doves, who knows, that might help.
Yesterday I overheard Isabella say (several times), "Isaac, I just love you sooo much!" Despite the many times that she snatches a toy from his hand or hoards all of the toys in one corner of the dining room and screams when he comes near, I love that she cares about him and obviously, loves him. She's become his little cheerleader: yay! Isaac, you're standing! good job rolling over, Isaac! Mommy! can you believe it, he just rolled over!
Isabella went to the dentist last week. It was just for a cleaning. No cavities. I've never known anyone to get so excited about going to the dentist. We arrived about twenty-five minutes early for her appointment because she kept asking when we were going to leave and why it wasn't time for her appointment yet. So I thought, what the heck, we're ready, we'll just go sit in the waiting room and look at the fish. She was so brave and so excited during the whole cleaning. When we went out to the car she said, "Mommy, thank you so much for letting me go to the dentist!"
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Making a jewelry box with daddy.
Isaac really wanted the hammer, so Walter gave it to him and I quickly took it away.
In case you aren't sure what's going on with this outfit, she's a cowgirl...
I told Walter to get this next picture. Please note the cell phone and head band tucked in her skirt...just in case...
Genesis 9:13
I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.
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Isaac's goal for OT is to swallow yogurt or anything pureed without the pacifier. Trust me, he would much rather scream and hit his head until the food simply falls out of his mouth before performing such a challenging task such as, swallowing on his own. Randomly though, he ate four ounces of yogurt last week without the pacifier...hasn't happened again, but that's okay, our goal is only five bites. But I'm an overachiever, so I usually double our goals. He'll get there. After that we can try textured purees. At this point though, he still gags, screams, and chokes if anything is too thick. He is meeting over 90% of his calorie intake goal--yay! He didn't gain any weight, but he did grow in length--yay! At this point he's drinking about twenty ounces of whole milk with Carnation Instant Breakfast added for more calories and protein. Walter says that Isaac always smells like a milkshake--that's because pretty much what he drinks, is a milkshake. You'd think that would make him want to drink it.
Doing yard work in style...
"Mommy, mommy! Did you know I can climb up a bird feeder?"
69. puffy white clouds
70. kids sleeping in the car
71. the quiet after everyone goes to sleep
Sierra,
ReplyDeleteYou are as gorgeous as ever! What a delight to catch up on your life. The pictures are beyond words. It's a gift to the world and your children that you are capturing all these moments with so much authenticity. I love to read your posts.
Jane Y.