Although we see Isaac quickly learning how to be a big boy like his brother there is so much about him that is still baby, and I cherish this time when I get the chance by taking opportunities to rock him to sleep, snuggling him, and putting sweet little outfits on him that he probably won't tolerate much longer. That why, when I found this little doggie hat, I was so excited and put it on him as soon as we had weather cool enough to justify it! I don't think he was quite as delighted as me but didn't really seem to mind too much!
The weekend before Christmas we knew was the last opportunity for us to get our leaves under control for a while, so we prepared for our "Leaf Jumping Extravaganza." Daniel mowed in all but one section of the yard and left that to make a huge pile for the boys. Caedmon seemed to know what leaf jumping was all about - we did it last year and perhaps he remembered, or maybe it just comes naturally - and Isaac definitely had fun but was more interested in grabbing big armloads and dumping them on the mower. It was a great time!
Jumping from the ground is exciting, but it obviously must be more exciting to get tossed into the leaves from up high! Caedmon pleaded to go higher and higher, and Daniel (bruised ribs and all!) graciously accommodated him!
Isaac thought jumping with Dada's assistance was pretty great, too! What a thrill!
We tried to get a shot of Isaac's expression from his level...unfortunately the camera focused on the background but his expression is still discernible, and we thought pretty precious. After watching his brother's belly flops and leaps, Isaac finally took a break from hauling the leaves around to dive in by himself!
Our brave photographer was about to "get it!"
We've been amused and amazed by the other things our little boys are doing lately. Isaac has stopped saying "yeah" and now says "yes" to answer our questions affirmatively...actually, it sounds more like "yas" but it's pretty cute! Caedmon continues to work on his vocabulary with him and has begun breaking words down into syllables - "Isaac, can you say 'balloon?' Ba-loon." Our favorite is when he gets miffed for the way Isaac pronounces his name, which right now sounds like "A-mee." Caedmon says, "No Isaac, not A-MEE. It's 'Cay-men!'" We are working with Caedmon to learn to say "May I" instead of "I want!" and are just starting to see hints of it catching on.Amid all the fun, it's a challenging time of growth and increased independence which requires much shepherding and guidance, and we're praying daily - hourly? - for wisdom and grace, yet also are constantly reminded of God's grace with us and the great love He shows in allowing us the privilege of having a front-row seat to the lives unfolding before us. I, especially, am humbled by the opportunity to be home and the constant caregiver for these boys, and too see all the little bits of their personalities, the light in their eyes and the twinkles of mischief, to hear their giggles and sprouting conversations, and to feel their sweet little hands in mine, their hugs and snuggles in my lap. I frequently think of Mary, who with all the miraculous events surrounding Jesus' birth, "treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart." Now I have a better understanding of what that means! It is such a precious time, every life a miracle in itself, and as much as we look forward to who these boys will become, we cherish all these little moments and events that God has graciously allowed us to share!
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