Saturday: another first

Yesterday morning I noticed Isaac stand unassisted several times.  He has done this a few times with our coaxing, but hasn't been very excited about it.  Yay!

When Ben came home from work they were playing and did it again.  Then he did it and Ben moved his walker forward a little bit...and Isaac took his first steps.  The rest of the evening included lots of standing by himself and trying to walk.  (When he stands he's really cute...he puts his arms up in the air in a "look!  no hands!" gesture.  We clapped every time.)

Today was more of the same, but he's able to go farther.  At this rate, he'll be speeding along within a week. Once again, it's amazing how fast something seems to just click.

Friday: aqua fit

Today I went to the water aerobics class at the gym.  (I finally got a new swimsuit that would be appropriate to wear to such a thing.)  I really enjoyed it.  It wasn't as aerobic as spin was, but probably about the same as when I use the exercise equipment.  The people were very friendly.  There was also some light strength training thrown in, which is something I could use.  And it was fun!  We were switching activities all the time so it didn't get boring.  I'll be going back.

I also met my music teacher from elementary school.  She looked familiar and I had placed her as a teacher but then she came over to see me and see if I went to Holland Christian.  I was really surprised that she recognized me, since I look a lot different than my 5th grade self.  At least, that's what I thought.  (Nathan, she remembers you too.)

Thursday: driveway

Today I snowmanned the driveway.

Isaac and I had gone out to shovel, but the snow was so heavy and wet that I rolled it into large snowballs instead.  The sad part was that I made six snowballs, but only ended up with one snowman because they kept breaking.  I'm not really sure why.

Anyway, it would have been more fun if Isaac was able to walk.  But between a bulky snowsuit, slippery ziplock bags on his feet*, and not being able to walk, he didn't seem to care too much about it.  But I had more fun.



*I couldn't find boots that are actually boots (vs. slippers called boots) for someone his size that were a reasonable price.  Add to that we weren't sure how much we would need boots.  So I just put ziplock bags over his slippers.  He can't walk, so it works for now.

Wednesday: starting young

"A level 1 wizard joins your party."

Tuesday: carrying

I have decided that I am an expert carrier.  Look at the things I can carry all at once...

Yesterday - a random trip to Hope
1. Isaac in a car seat
2. Isaac in a car seat.  It is awkward enough to deserve two bullet points.
3. Teaching supplies bag
4. Purse
5. Empty travel mug

Teaching time
1. Isaac
2. Diaper bag
3. Purse
4. Teaching supplies
5. Toy bag (sometimes)
6. Hot drink (sometimes) (in a safety cup)

Racquetball time
1. Isaac
2. Diaper bag
3. Purse
4. My gym bag
5. Ben's gym bag
6. My racquet
7. Ben's racquet

Racquetball time is about my limit so far though.  I could probably do a few more bags, but it's the non-bag things that get me.  Sometimes I use the stroller just to cart everything around and carry Isaac.

Monday: snowman

Today there was some sun and so the snow got slightly sticky.  Not enough to roll well, but enough to make a snowman.

Sunday: videos

Here are a few videos from the last few days: