A bit ago: 55 months

Isaac is now a month older!

I think last month I mentioned that the why questions had restarted.  They're still going on, but with questions such as, "why did you say cool?"  "Why did you say yeah?"  The answer to all of these is that it is just a basic way of conversing so that you know that I've heard you.  The first few times it was fine to answer; the 50th was super annoying.

Chores are going pretty well.  He understands s-blends and enjoys saying the new ones that he's found during normal conversations (like spooky and sneak).  I think he's getting a lot better at saying them too.  He actually seems to enjoy putting the silverware away because he likes putting away the knives and scissors, which are up high.  Today he hung up his T-shirts by himself.  He still needs prompting to do his chores, but does them willingly.

He still likes to be silly.  He often tells Ben to have a "good wackadoodle" day in the morning and that "I hope you come home soon."  He tries to scare Ben and I often.  He got Ben once, but still hasn't succeeded with me.  Part of it is that he isn't sneaky, part of it is that I just often know where he is.

He loves to play, but is also happy to help me with several chores if they're at least a little fun.  This especially includes baking and cooking.  He really enjoys going to close beach.  He still runs a lot, often saying "za-za-zoom!!"  He also often has rockets on or his arms going in a certain motion make him go faster too.  I get a bit lost often, but nod and he runs off.

Isaac can now open the garage door (using the button by the door to the house) by himself.  It's quite a stretch, but he can do it.  He does not like water in his face.  He does like playing with Joshua, but Joshua still can't be in his bedroom unless Isaac and an adult are present.  He also likes trying to teach Joshua new words or ask him questions...today he tried to ask Joshua how many gummy bears were in his snack cup.  I didn't say anything, but was thinking that Joshua wouldn't know even if he could count to five.

He is still a lot of fun to be with.  I feel like there were less tears this month, which was awesome.  (A few when he was tired, but it was understandable.)  He can ask great questions and has a crazy memory of things we've done in the past.