ah, what words will do!

I have realized this week that I am really, really enjoying Natty these days! I was in the midst of a "conversation" with him when I realized that we were actually having a conversation and it was alleviating so many of our problems! I think he must have been so close to actually getting out all the words he wanted to, but hadn't been able to, causing so much angst and consequent misbehaviour. He is honestly like a new little person in my eyes! He is speaking full sentences now and it is music to my ears to hear those little words tumbling out of his mouth as he starts defining who he is apart from me! He is so polite (for a two year old, most of the time!) and observant. He doesn't miss anything... little stinker. And he has a phenomenal memory. He actually astounds me with what he reminds me of. (My memory is definitely not on par with his these days.) The things that he comes up with make me laugh so often. The two-year old's mind is a funny, busy place. Take for instance the other morning, I went to go in the kitchen for something and he was in there and didn't want company. He searched his brain for an effective way to communicate that I wasn't wanted. Here is what came out (with a hesitant and yet expectant look): Swiper, no swiping? Swiper no swiping? I was clearly swiped. Fair and fair. I left laughing. For the most part, he is dealing so well with listening, too. Give him a choice and he's willing to go along relatively peacefully with the options. As long as there's choice involved. : ) Yes, he and I are really having a good time these days. I am enjoying him so much and he isn't pushing me like he was a while ago. phew. I am grieving having to leave it now to teach in the fall. This couldn't have happened any earlier in the year?

And Isaac turned 8 months yesterday! Unbelievable. He's becoming his own little man too. He's so flexible with whatever's going on. He is babbling and talking away so intently. And he always has so many smiles to dole out to whomever will receive them. He is ticklish all over his little body and it is so heart-warming to hear his little giggle. I wish I could record it. It's heavenly. We are back trying out cereals again. This time it's oatmeal with apples. Seems to be going a bit better too. He's just such an easy-going, dependable, loving little guy. His eyes dance when he smiles and his big cheeks crinkle up too. His whole face lights up. Boy, do I love him.

I can't believe how blessed I am to get to spend my days with TWO amazing little boys. If our computer was fixed, I could download some new pictures off our camera to show you... but alas, we need to wait for our new little computer to arrive (mac mini---YAY!!) to clear off our photos. Then you will be inundated with pictures of my favourite little people.