Tuesday: brotherly and motherly love

We got the toy pole out for Joshua today.  Isaac tried really hard to help Joshua use it.

Isaac also joined Joshua for some tummy time and gave him a hug.

And, unrelated to Joshua, I told Isaac we'd have to clean up the marbles tonight because a younger friend is coming over tomorrow and isn't old enough to play with them.  He was fine with that, but kept thinking about it and mentioned it once or twice more.  Then, while I was feeding Joshua he cleaned it all up!  By himself, without prompting.  I was proud of him.

Isaac likes to take pictures...so I get some interesting perspectives, but at least I'm getting some with Joshua.

Monday: six weeks

Joshua is six weeks old today!

I can tell he's getting bigger.

And I still get lots of smiles.

And a preview of what this future genius might learn...when he's only twice as long as the book.

But even geniuses need to sleep.  Maybe osmosis will work.

We spent some time outside.  The bouncy seat worked for the first time.  It's so nice and portable.

Isaac used watercolors for the first time.  He enjoyed them, but I'm not sure he loved them.  He liked black the best.

And today's quote: "When I run fast my fingernails turn blue and white."

Sunday: annoying

Do you know what's annoying?  Toys that make a sound when they turn off.  I'm usually glad that Isaac has moved on to something else and then his attention is diverted back to the noisy toy.

Saturday: children in media

I love how Isaac blows kisses.



Joshua didn't sleep well at all last night; it was probably his worst sleep ever.  But I made him be bright eyed and bushy tailed for a bit in the morning.

This onsie is almost too small. :(  I actually changed it half way through the day because I wondered if he was upset due to a too tight shirt...it would make me cranky.

We were getting dinner ready and Isaac came up to me with this strawberry and said it was his favorite.  I think he wanted to eat it right away, but I cut it up and put it on his plate instead.  The next five strawberries were also his favorite and he always picked the one on the top.  I'm not sure he understands what the word means.

Speaking of words, here are some of my favorites: underwear (which I only understand because it is always said in context), octopus, and caramel kiss.  Caramel kiss isn't always said in context, and sometimes he has to add the kissing noise for me to understand what he wants.



Isaac also told us tonight that the "wormy" tickles him but that the Tickle Monster doesn't tickle him.  Ah, the logic of a two year old.

Friday: this and that

We went to the playground again today. Isaac had an excellent time running around.  Joshua even was awake to enjoy himself a bit.

When we got home I put out the trash. It was a bit early due to the holiday weekend, but the garage door was open and I like getting it out when Ben isn't home. Well, garbage truck came today. I wasn't done putting trash in the can, and so am a bit peeved.  But very glad that I got it out in time.

We also got some mail from the homeowners association and there seems to be a coup going on.  Or I'm getting unnecessary mail.  Or both.  I won't go into details, but it's weird.  I also don't really care that much, but it has caught my attention since I don't even know who is in the right and who is doing the coup-ing and that it's just a homeowner's association.

Finally, Isaac seems to be developing his own sense of humor.  He came into Joshua's room one day with his pants on his head, clearly expecting it to be funny.  He also has started to say "I love you Dag"  (i.e., Dad) on purpose at night when I'm giving him a bedtime hug and finds it hilarious.

Thursday: limes

For dinner we were having coconut lime chicken.  It turned out pretty good!  Isaac refused to eat it.  I finally got him to eat a little bit by suggesting he dip his chicken on his lime wedge.  He does love to dip!  I felt like I had a parenting win.

Wednesday: water bottles

I woke up rather grumpy.  I finally put Isaac in front of the TV and took a 15 minute nap.  It was a smart move and I woke up feeling much better.

In other pictures, here is our current water bottle family.  It looks much different than 2.5 years ago, although some are still the same.  They don't all fit in the fridge at once, unless we're really low on food.

I also had the white background out and tried to get some pictures of Joshua.  He didn't want his picture taken.  (But he did finally give some smiles to Ben tonight!)