Farm Boys

In my last post I summarized our big trip to the farm, but unfortunately had no photos. Thanks to Grammy, we now have pictures to accompany my recounting of details - what a big weekend for our boys, and especially Caedmon! He's really into "diggers" right now, so was looking forward to seeing the bulldozer that's been working on a couple of tanks at the farm. He definitely had everything under control in the drivers' seat!

Caedmon later had the chance to ride in the big tractor as well. It was a big day!

He had his first up-close encounter with a cow, which is appropriate for him, as he's memorized their diet - cows eat "oats, grass, hay, cake." He was a little apprehensive at first but soon became more comfortable around the cows, with Papa and Dada's help.

Another big discovery that snags every little boy's attention at some point was throwing rocks in the water. He had a great time picking up little stones and dirt clods and tossing them into the tank. He probably could have done that all day, but would have missed out on the other fun adventures awaiting him!

After some practice with tossing rocks in the water, we moved to another tank and Caedmon played a key role in our very successful fishing trip. He helped throw the fish food into the water, drawing a good number of catfish to that part of the tank where I was excitedly waiting with my pole! We caught three nice catfish in no time at all. He wasn't interested in touching the fish but tossed in fistful after fistful of food, then proudly helped me carry my pole back to the truck.

This was a great first trip to the farm for Isaac, and as he grows and learns more, each trip will be more interesting and engaging for him! He's changing so fast, we caught this picture of him supporting his own weight in an upright position the other day and I thought it was precious.

At his 4-month check-up this week, he measured 27 inches tall (97th%) and weighed 16 lbs 8 oz (80th%). He's so amused by the things going on around him - he discovered how to blow out into his spoon when we're feeding him and make sweet potatoes and rice go flying. He enjoys having us sing to him and move his hands and arms, which Caedmon has learned to do as well. He grabs Isaac's hands and waves them as he sings his rendition of "The Ants Go Marching," and they both get so tickled. (Today, Caedmon did the same with Duck - buckling him into Isaac's bouncy seat and grabbing his little hands while singing.) Isaac also joined us in the bathroom tonight while Caedmon was playing in the tub, and giggled and giggled at his big brother's antics.

It's so neat to see Caedmon's imagination expanding and his sense of humor developing. While we were picking up his room to go to bed tonight, he grabbed his little toy laptop, opened it, put a little pillow inside, and mashed it closed, saying "Cook waffles. So hot!" What a creative little mind!