Mr. Winsome is TWO!
Isaac has this incredible gift of winning over hearts... even the really hard ones! He can get a grumpy, growly old man who is totally not into kids to come out of his grumpy, growl self and SMILE! :) This is my favorite quality about Ikey Bear and one I can take zero credit for. It's a grace gift, for sure, and one with very good purpose! :)
Unafraid.Unstoppable.Determined.Capable.Strong.Adventurous
Isaac is always on the look out for an adventure or challenge and there's no stopping him once he gets started! When there's a will there's a way. If he wants it, he'll find a way to get it! I love this quality about Ike... he doesn't ask for much, he sets out and finds a way to get it done by himself--from making dinner to cleaning up dinner, scooping his own ice cream, getting the play dough down from the highest cabinet in the house, peeling his own oranges, making me a cup of coffee (just the way I like it!), the list goes on! There's often a mess involved but it's a very small price to pay in helping celebrate Isaac's independence and self-sufficiency!
Lover.Compassionate.Tenderhearted.Flexible.Thankful
Isaac is such a lover! Oh my! He LOVES people--all people really! If there's anyone in our home, he's immediately their buddy... in their lap, trying to eat their dinner, wanting them to read to him. It is really precious! He has a genuine love for others and a tender heart (most of the time!) to go with it. Even when he's on a naughty streak to bite or pull hair, he immediately follows up with a hug and kiss to cover his mistake. Isaac is quick to be at the side of anyone who is sad or hurting. He's a comforter, for sure. And he's THANKFUL! Thankful for life, and thankful for all of the little things that make up this life.... I love to hear him say "thank you!" with his little sign language to go along with those 2 precious words!
Tease.Tantrums.Laughter.Witt.Charm
Isaac is definitely a tease. When he has something that he knows big bro wants and Wyatt is begging for it, Isaac will make Wy wy say "please". When Wy finally gives in and says please then Isaac is quick to respond with, "Nope!". He does it just to push Wy wy's buttons! He will normally relinquish the toy quickly afterward, but knows how to cause a reaction in the meantime! And when he smells stinky and you ask who's got a poopy diaper, he responds with "Daddy" or "Wy wy" anyone but him! He also knows how to manipulate a bit to get what he wants by melting your heart with his charm and precious smile. Every once in a while you see a tantrum--not too often, but occasionally! Most of all, he makes us LAUGH OUT LOUD every single day! :) What a gift he has!
Precious.Kind.Sincere.Snuggler
This little guy is precious! He is one of a kind and certainly irreplaceable! He's a snuggler--it doesn't last long because he's very busy, but he loves to snuggle for a minute or two! Oh, and Ike gives the best squeezes and a thousand kisses when he knows he's done wrong.
Outgoing.Playful.Curious
Spends his days playing, learning, discovering and just being all-boy! He's incredibly outgoing and does not know a stranger!!! He's normally barefoot. Footloose and fancy free is my Isaac. He can be bundled up with a coat, hat and mittens and still be running around outside with no socks or shoes! He LOVES the rain--splashing, running, soaking up the raindrops and letting them tap, tap, tap on his head!
Always my SUNSHINE!
Momma sings this song to Isaac just about every morning! He's got the lyrics down! :)
Ikey bear still loves to eat!
He even cleans out the "bowl" in his bib. He doesn't miss a bite!
Isaac is a magnet for anything unhealthy like pop, candy, and sweets! Out of sight, out of mind.... so it's normally out of sight unless we have company and then this boy is like a vulture swooping in for sweet treats. He will literally grab and go, I mean with a fast dash like he's protecting his life--with a mouthful/handful of treats. He will grab handfuls of candy when we're at others' homes and stuff them in his pockets for "later" he tells me. He LOVES SUGAR!
Isaac mimics everything. He's got his little routine like Daddy of Hair gel, smell goods, and deodorant most mornings!
Fun Facts About our Two-Year-Old
ISAAC...
-has 2 favorite hymns thanks to our Tues morning BSF meetings... O Holy Night and Holy, Holy, Holy! LOVE to hear my boy singing these classics. He sounds so mature! :) He also loves Deep and Wide, You are My Sunshine, and many more!
-exploded with WORDS this month! My favorites are:
pretzel which he calls a "poke"???
Bootie! Yes, our son runs around yelling "Bootie bootie" and it makes me laugh hysterically!
Muff for muffin, Yes (which his always says with a very soft breath in barely a whisper!?!)
-is starting to put more phrases together such as "No cool. Tay Wy wy.tay" (Translation: No School. Stay Wy wy. Stay). and "Daddy home. Why?" (On mornings he thinks daddy is supposed to be at work!) and "Hi Mommy" My favorite of all!!!!!!!!
-is Witty! When you ask him who's poopy, he always blames someone.... "Daddy!" is his response normally!
Isaac Owen, You are LOVED!!!!
Our little man is a rockin' and a rollin' now! He's on the move... mostly just with log rolls across the floor, but he's able to get from point A to point B pretty efficiently! Watch out cause our world is changing. The baby gates are officially back up again!
He gets super excited to be able to pull himself up on furniture. It's so fun to just sit back and watch him relish in the new joy of his ability to something all on his own!!!
It's the very simple things.... like finally making his way over to the door stoppers, then making a very loud rhythm of annoying noises while he watches his finger hit the spring over and over....it's these very simple things that delight Micah most right now with squeals of laughter and the satisfaction of accomplishment. He always looks around to make sure that someone else is sharing in his joy too!
So Proud! "Are you watching me? Do you see what I'm able to do?" I just know these are the words rolling through his little mind! He's very content to play on his own but will never turn down and audience or an applause! :)
Pumped up with ambition to crawl...
I think I can...
reaching and really trying...
The look of determination. Up on all 4... keeping those eyes on the prize.
this one leg just will not cooperate with the mission plan....
I'm not giving up. I think I can...
How do these legs work? They always seem to get in my way...
I'm done for today. Now I'm totally frustrated... Help, please?!
I give Micah lots of new 'toys' to keep him occupied while I'm cooking dinner...this evening it was a paper towel roll! Who knew it could be so much fun?
Wyatt got in on the creativity and wanted me to take pictures through the PT roll. They did turn out pretty cool, I must admit. Good imagination props to my Wy guy!
Micah Jay loves to be outdoors and could spend hours in the swing...
We take turns pushing him!
