locksmith

Keys are a new favorite. So much so that Isaac has become a stealth key detective. He's figured out our hiding places and always seems to have his eyes peeled for the elusive keys. You'll be carrying him past a shelf and the next thing you know he's lifted your keys and has them

clenched in his fingers. Once he gets the keys, he's off to the doors. He tries each key and pushes the automatic buttons sometimes too. The other day I got most of the way to work before I saw the trunk light was on. It's always an adventure with this guy.

Hmmm, what shall I do?

I could grab the dog's tail

or...

I could check for keys.

Oh yea. I like these. These are good ones.

Now which one is it?

This one?

Or maybe it's this one.

Hmmm, no luck. But it was a good try.

happiest boy in the toddler room

We get daily reports from Isaac's teacher. They always include what he had for snack, how much he ate, when he was changed, etc.. They also include little anecdotes about his day. They almost always mention how happy and busy he is. Today his teacher commented that thirty seconds after dad dropped him off Isaac was singing and beaming at her. She also mentioned his brief 35 minute nap and how he woke up quietly and got his sunscreen and hat. It seems he was ready to go upon waking.
Carl reports the school community loves him. He's chatty and smiley with the children and parents. The children in Carl's class, especially the older boys, have adopted him as their own.
When we ask Isaac if he wants to go to school he always says yes. And I'm grateful for this, incredibly grateful that Isaac has found a place to shine in his own light. I love watching Isaac be Isaac in the world. He's just so darn good at it.

night night

smattering

I will get the camera...

or the dog.

Gotcha.

Off to school on the first day with his nap bag. It's a little long.
Grandma B, can you make the new one with shorter or adjustable straps so it doesn't drag on the floor?

He totally biffed it the first week of school. Those who play hard, fall hard. He didn't seem to mind too much and now is completely healed.

back on the charts

He's back on the charts. After falling off the chart in height and riding above the chart in head size, he's back on the charts. Height and weight are in the tenth percentile and his head is in the ninety-seventh percentile. Hurray! The doctor (an endocrinologist) he saw today was really positive and thinks he's moving in the right direction. He's grown an inch and a half in the last month and a half. She measured him three times just to be sure.

And he's happy and laughing all the time. He feeds the dog twice a day by putting dog food into her dish and he has some new words - cracker and go, go, go! The last words describe him really well -always on the go. He's enjoying school and I'm enjoying him at the end of my work day. Love that guy big or little, but just for the record - he's HUGE!

puppy love

This is the one and only day Isaac had access to a flashlight and somehow he new just what to do with it. Carl really likes playing this game with Sadie too.

last hurrah

Carl and I went back to work before Isaac started school. So, for two solid weeks Isaac and Andre had major play dates. Isaac really got attached to Andre. It's pretty sweet. During their time together Andre and our friend Lindsey arranged a trip to the zoo.












What I love about these pictures is how each of them is just thrilled to be hanging out at the zoo with their buddies. I'm so glad Isaac has these guys in his life and I hope they come to see us soon. I think Isaac would be thrilled to see them... and the bike.

school has begun

Isaac is going to school now. It's a little weird to think about, but he's doing pretty well. Here are a few pictures of playing in the sand with new friends.