See Digger

See digger? See digger. Although we're not always sure if it's a question or a statement, this is a phrase we're hearing from Caedmon a LOT these days. He is so fascinated with heavy construction equipment like bulldozers, backhoes, and front-end loaders. We take out-of-the-way routes home from the grocery store to go by streets I know are being torn up so that he can see them in action. In fact, for the past couple of weeks, any time we see anyone, this is his first statement to them - he says it when Gramma Janet comes to visit, to our neighbor across the street, to complete strangers who walk past our cart at Target, and today - to our Pastor while Daniel carried him to communion. I think our Pastor was a little perplexed about what he meant, not knowing that Caedmon was probably still a bit in awe of our drive to church - past the Ft. Worth Water Department, which had dozens of different diggers all lined up, ready to go to work tomorrow! I wonder what amazing diggers we'll see this week!

Caedmon and Isaac are able to interact with each other more and more, which is really fun to watch. Caedmon gets a kick out of trying to help Isaac roll over (which he can do just fine by himself, but it tickles when Caedmon's little fingers push into his side, so he giggles and giggles.) I think Isaac's responses to whatever his big brother is doing will only encourage him to play and pay attention more to him.

A few nights ago we let Isaac hang out in the bathroom while Caedmon played in the tub. He's gotten so sturdy and able to support his weight in a standing position that Daniel let him prop himself up on the side of the tub, and he stayed that way for several minutes, soaking up (not literally) all that Caedmon was doing.

Our little guy is so jolly and has the best big, gummy smiles - it reminds me so much of the way his big brother would grin, holding nothing back!

We got out the jumperoo this last week and Isaac has been fascinated with the little toys all around it. He's quite serious about spinning the little clear ball and exploring the toy animals, and even tried to look up and grab the salamander hanging above his head. He's not jumping just yet, but I'm sure that day will come soon. Right now it's fun for him to have a place to play on his own in an upright position. He seems to enjoy that!

Caedmon has also enjoyed rediscovering the jumperoo - although he's MUCH too big for it, it's become an interesting jungle gym for him and he seems to get quite a kick out of trying to balance himself on top of it. He does occasionally get his legs in it and sits in it "properly" but that is not as entertaining as perching on top!

Isaac and Caedmon have had some fun interactions with the jumperoo. Caedmon likes to look through a clear plastic ball at Isaac, and spin it for him. He'll talk to him and occasionally sing him a song - his latest tune is "Humpty Dumpty," which goes a little something like this..."Humpy dumpy dumpy." I'm sure he'll add more words as he gets older.

Isaac is officially pushing himself up to all fours and holding himself that way, sometimes rocking back and forth before he falls onto his tummy. I think crawling is not far off. Caedmon demonstrates proper crawling technique for him from time to time, so hopefully he's taking notes! Caedmon continues to repeat anything and everything he hears, and lately, has even taken to saying "Oh, man!" all on his own.