Isaac {at 12 months}

I have so enjoyed writing the monthly *happenings* of Isaac here...so I may just continue doing them until he's two! All of the things that he does from month to month are so important to me, yet they are so easily forgotten in so little time. I don't want to forget these things with him, or with Noah and Leah for that matter. These little things are just too important to me :).

Isaac has been a pure joy and such a wonderful addition to our family. His happiness radiates to all of us and we just can't help but put a smile on our faces when he is around. We sure do love this little ball of joy!

The past month, Isaac...

...has been a little more grumpy than usual. I attribute it to his teething, which I know is the natural thing for most mothers to do when they have babies this age. His teeth have bothered him from the beginning, and it seems like there is not much that can soothe him. The good thing is that his grumpiness does not last too long and he seems to act happy even when he isn't feeling 100%.

...has been loving trying new foods. Some of his new favorites are anything sweet {shocker!}, black beans, solid peas, and pretty much anything off of Mama's plate. If he doesn't like it, he'll just spit it out.

...cruises along everything, but he won't let go and walk on his own.

...still takes two really good naps. He's a growing boy!

...falls asleep for every nap, and at bed time, in my arms. Yes, he is totally spoiled, but I don't care. I LOVE having him drift off to dreamland in my arms :). Noah and Leah don't do that anymore, and I miss it. So I'm cherishing it with Isaac :).

...is very content when I am holding him. He is not a fan of being in the stroller or carseat, and the moment that I pick him up, he will stop fussing.

...is very much a Mama's boy. Makes me feel good!

...is also very much a Daddy's boy. I guess it just depends on the mood that he is in, but he'll let you know who he wants at any given moment.

...LOVES to play peek-a-boo. We play it at every diaper change...it's great fun!

...is starting to make lots of new sounds. His new favorite is "ga-ga". He says it most when Doug is around, so I *think* that is what he says instad of "da-da". Who knows ;).

...is still in 6-12 month clothes, but is starting to wear some bigger clothes. It kind of drives me nuts that he doesn't fit in Noah's summer clothes right now. All of the summer clothes that I have from Noah are 18 months+...they are way too big for Isaac right now. I'm hoping that he has a major growth spurt soon so that they can be worn again!

...enjoys playing with BOY toys and he will gravitate towards any of Noah's toys that are left out. He absolutely loves Noah's trucks and knows how they *work*...he'll push a car or truck along the floor with much happiness.

...he screams...like Leah did {and does} sometimes. Oh, help us! Not another one!

...does not like to be left alone for any period of time. As soon as he notices that I, or anyone, for that matter, has left the room, he starts to whine and will go on a hunt to find us.

...loves to give high fives.

...is starting to really understand things that we are saying to him. He knows that when I say "YUCKY" to something in his hand that he has found on the floor and is about to put in his mouth, it means to put it down. He knows some of his body parts...waving his hands, blinking his eyes, sniffing with his nose, sticking out his tongue. We love playing the "Where's your..."...he knows how to spice it up and make us laugh :).

Pics from this past month...

Playing peek-a-boo with me!

Holding his birthday gift from Great-Grandma Fowler.

He LOVES my phone and plays with it often. Everything about it is fascinating to him.Yet another tubby picture...I can't get enough!Ah...love my boys!