HUGE slide

Part of our holiday weekend (and Martin's birthday weekend) festivities included a visit to a waterpark. Daddy & Isaac took a turn going down this HUGE slide. I wasn't sure if Isaac liked it or not because his face was so serious on their landing. But Martin said our big boy was doing happy yells all the way down.

Isaac has been waking up each morning eager to give a weather report. This weekend he climbed out of bed, opened his shade and yelled, "It's a beautiful day!" However, today, he climbed out of bed, opened his shade and yelled, "It's a rainy day!" He'll continue to yell his report until someone agrees and looks out the window with him.

Hanging Out

Levi loves to sleep - during the day! Although, I will say it's getting better and it's not every night, but his favorite time to be up is between 2am and 5am. Not quite my favorite hours of the day, but this too shall pass. ;)

Levi's Wheels

While Noah and Isaac were motoring around, Levi was looking stylish in his wheels too. It was a bit on the cool side and Levi was sleeping, so our stroller/car seat combo was perfect to keep him warm and snuggly inside. I have a whole new appreciation for products like this and our baby carriers (we have a sling and a Baby Bjorn)...easy to keep Levi with me (or on me) and still have fun with Isaac. 

Isaac has added the words "because", "actually" and "accidentally" to his vocabulary. It's hilarious. We were in the car the other day and I saw some birds flying over us but didn't see exactly what they were. I said, "Isaac did you see those birds?" He replied, "Actually they are gooses Mommy."

That was then, this is now

Isaac and Noah both enjoy cruising in the dump truck. No warm weather get-together is complete for these two without taking a spin in it. As you can see, the same was true last year too!

Twice as Nice

Mother's Day was twice as nice with two little boys to snuggle. =)

Yesterday when Martin picked Isaac up from Sunday School Isaac was sitting all by himself on a step holding a baby doll and giving it a bottle. Prior to Levi's arrival, Isaac had shown very little interest in baby dolls. It's quite sweet that this big brother chose a baby doll over his favorite dinosaurs. 

What kind of hand is this?

Here's a conversation I had with Isaac recently:

I: What kind of hand is this? (he held up his right hand)

M: That's Isaac's hand.

I: It's right hand.

M: Yes, it is. What kind of hand is the other one?

I: Left hand. (he held up his left hand)

We have no idea where Isaac learned left and right. Martin and I have each mentioned it in passing, but we've never made a point to teach him the difference. Now, as long as he is holding something, he knows the difference between left and right. He also gave me his left foot when I requested it for his left shoe.

Levi had his 2-week check-up today and the doctor said he couldn't be more pleased with him. Levi now weighs a hefty 7 lbs 9 oz. The goal was to be at least back to his birth weight within 2 weeks (he weighed 6 lbs 10 oz when we brought him home from the hospital). Everything else checked out just fine as well. 

One more thing: today I heard a story about a baby that was born 4 weeks premature and his lungs were not fully developed. He also has a hole in one lung so he is in the NICU. It reminded me how thankful I am for two early babies that have been two healthy babies. What a praise that both our boys came home from the hospital the same day I did.  

New Bike

We got this great new bike from some friends at church. They brought it over yesterday and Martin and Isaac bought a helmet tonight so Isaac could start learning how to ride it right away. Pedaling is a new concept for Isaac, but we're confident he'll have it mastered in no time.

Brothers

Isaac likes holding Levi, and Levi likes being held by Isaac. At least once a day Isaac wants to hold our baby. He's been a very sweet big brother and rushes to say "Good Morning" to Levi as soon as he wakes up. If Levi is crying Isaac will say, "Mommy, our baby needs you." Or, he'll walk over to Levi and pat him and say, "It's ok." It's wonderful for Martin and I to see.

Story Time

While I was busy making lunch, all my boys kept busy with Isaac's new library books. Isaac has befriended Miss Jeanne the librarian. The other day he told me she's an awesome lady, and I agree. She does a great job at story time, and she always says hello to Isaac when he's picking out new books.