Today Isaiah has been with us for one month! Since I can't post any pictures and personal info like height, weight, etc. I thought I'd share something else!
Things Isaiah has learned in the past month...
how to say milk, more, all done, please, and water in sign language (which has consequently inspired Violet to learn a bunch of signs recently).
how to blow kisses and give kisses.
how to turn the pages of a book, right to left, not to mention learning what a book IS (although we don't always sit still to listen to a whole book).
how to wave bye bye, and hello (same thing).
how to stop what he's doing when Mom or Dad says, "uh-oh, not for Isaiah".
how to fuss when he needs something (this may sound silly, but the first week he didn't fuss at all, so we weren't sure when he was hungry, tired, sleepy, or uncomfortable. Although he has other signs for these things, and is starting to communicate with sign language, it is encouraging to think that he is learning that "when I fuss, a caregiver will respond to my needs").
how to get himself to sleep in a crib, for a good 90 minute nap, instead of 10-20 minutes in a carseat.
how to drink from a sippie cup.
how to NOT pinch when he gets nervous (himself or the person holding him).
Things we have learned (or been reminded of) in the past month...
that Isaiah, a 13-month old, is the perfect height to reach and pull off the placements from the table, including the dishes that are on top of them!
that 13 month-olds like to open cupboards, especially ones with pots and pans in them.
that 13-month olds don't like to watch TV, they like to bang on them, as well as computer keyboards.
that 13-month-olds like to unroll toilet paper tubes.
that 13 month-olds can empty a bookcase in a matter of minutes.
that 13 month-olds can plunge a toy into an open toilet in a matter of seconds...without being seen.
that chasing a 13 month-old can be exhausting!
that a child must be taught to kiss and hug.
that a child must be taught how to read a book.
that a child must be taught that Mommy and Daddy and Jesus love him.
7 comments:
Yay for 13 month olds!! We are celebrating Isaiah's many accomplishments in one month along with you.
It's fun to watch you all learn :)
What a sweet Post! And what a lucky family to come together and learn. Children are wonderful!
Beautiful and humorous! Can't wait to see what Isaiah teaches me! Grandma Janice
Wow! What a great adventure!
You are making me cry again Jamie! :) Love reading how you all are adjusting and learning from one another.
One month already? wow. You are learning so much from him, and he is learning so much from you! May you continue to teach him about love -- God's true and wonderful never-ending love! Blessings to you!
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