Walking!

Isaac's been walking for a little over two weeks now. However, only when he wants to. Don't ask him to walk if you want to show people near by, or if you have your camera out, or if he's grumpy... He has confirmed to me many times that he will walk on his terms and his terms only. So if you want to see it, come on over and stay awhile. Eventually he'll show ya. He uses the walk/crawl combinations interchangebly. I tried to post a video last week but of course my computer is often like my son and only does things when it feels like it. Let's try again....

This really isn't the best video to show you but it will have to do. Kids always seems to know when the camera is out, don't they. If this video doesn't work, I'll just have to try again later...

Howe

Unexpected blessings...

Yes, we are still around. Still here. I just haven't posted in a while, and for good reason. You see, our precious little one year old was parading around the room a few weeks ago and stumbled upon our laptop sitting on the arm of the big chair. When mommy's back was turned he found the cord with pure delight and quickly, like a flash of lighting, pulled the laptop off the chair and onto the hard tile floor below. As I opened the laptop (not even a year old laptop mind you) the screen was covered in beautiful multi colored lines.

To make a long story short we are using an old 1990's monitor (thanks to my sister in law) and projecting our laptop onto the standing monitor in our guest bedroom. The only problem is, just like I said, its a STANDING monitor in our guest bedroom. And I forgot to tell you that our guest bedroom stays cold....I mean really cold in the winter time. Not to mention Steven thinks the chair is really uncomfortable... :) So you really have to have a strong desire to get on the computer now....

The reason I titled this post "unexpected blessing" was because little did we know what a small blessing the laptop breakage would be. There were many days when I would get on the computer when Isaac would be taking his nap, comfy cozy on my plush couch, and not get off of it until he woke up. I'm embarrassed to say. No one tells you this little box will be so addicting when its so easily accessible. Often times when Steven would get home from work and want to wind down right away he would open the laptop, no fault to himself, and spend lots of time looking at whatever. Okay not whatever...Alabama football stuff.

But who can blame him!! Again that laptop was so easy to get to, a comfortable setting, and continuous web searching.....

Well, since the "crash" as I've come to call it our communication has improved since he's been home and we spend more time together during the night. Don't get me wrong...our marriage wasn't falling apart or anything but we did enjoy taking turns looking at the computer when Isaac went to bed and the TV was on. And of course this can lead to not saying too much the entire night....

okay, okay, so you get the idea. We are sad our dear laptop has crashed but thrilled all at the same time! Isn't it funny how God helps us out even when we don't see it ourselves...or I should say, don't want to see it ourselves.

Enough about the laptop.

I haven't been using the camera as much lately. I get tired of my house setting... please oh please get warmer so we can be outside!!

Saturday was beautiful so we went for a walk.

Even daddy got to come!

We you can't find your paci why not use the foot of your bunny!? This is how we find Isaac many a day.

I will be better at posting from now on. I just have to bundle up first and prepare my gluteus maximus for some hard sitting.

Oh, another good thing about the laptop breaking. I've been working out almost every morning. This is very unlike me. I am a runner, not a weight lifter. But since it has been so darn cold outside and I don't want Isaac to suffer I've been doing some things in doors. Hopefully by this summer I'll have a super cut body. Here's to dreamin'....

Wrestling an alligator!

Trying to change Isaac's clothes is quite the adventure. And often leaves me panting for breath and sometimes, I hate to admit, a little sweaty. I usually have to do it alone....but tonight, I had help!

Life

We went to Isaac's one year appointment on Friday. Here are the stats. (I'm so glad I have been typing these out because I haven't been keeping up with that good old baby book)

23.5 pounds (70%)

31 inches long (80%)

And who really cares about the circumference of their head??

I have the most fun with this little boy! He has the biggest grin that definitely melts my heart many a time.

He is doing GREAT at table food. I left the baby food in the dust and went straight to the goodies. He loves lots of things from chicken, turkey, broccoli, peaches, bananas, squash, sweet potatoes, cheerios, etc.....and...you will never guess. AVOCADO! yes, this boy actually likes the stuff. I was planning to video him on round #2 of the avocado taste test. Mainly to bring a laugh to me and my fellow bloggers. But, to my surprise he actually liked it. Oh well. I guess no laughing at my expense and more protein for this growing boy!

There is one slight delay in this toddler's diet. He doesn't get the sippy cup. Oh, he will drink from it alright but only if mommy holds it for him. If I'm not there to hold it for him he either plays with it, bites it, or chunks it across the room. Oh well. I guess things could be worse. Yes, much worse. He is doing great with whole milk so thats a plus.

He took his first steps the other day too! Only about three or so but he's doing it. Steven and I are trying to work with him but the majority of the time he thinks it just a game and laughs at his silly parents. So, he's either crawling or standing while pushing something. He loves to wrestle on the bed with Daddy! I'll leave you with some "wrestling pics."

Can I get a hoo ha two times Tuesday on DESIRING IT TO BE WARMER!!! (hoo ha....does anyone remember this stupid pizza commercial?) Steven and I occasionally use the term when were feeling extra cheesy. Anyway, back to the warmth. I cannot wait until spring time when the sky is blue and the weather is beautiful. Then I'll use my new camera more... Until then i'll try to stay less depressed inside and dream of summer.