Week Six

Isaac started taking notice of his surroundings this week, focusing on rattles and stuffed animals and the brightly colored animals on the mural in his room. He also gave us his FIRST SMILE which was so much fun, and now we find ourselves doing anything and everything to get him to repeat it. This week was the first week that Isaac and Jamie were on their own, after six fun weeks with family and friends popping in and out. The weather was beautiful, so we spent lots of time outside meeting up with friends, meeting Bill for lunch, and taking long walks with the stroller and the Baby Bjorn carrier. We also went to services with the Sher family for Rosh Hashana - Isaac got a bath and all dressed up, and we actually got out of the house on time (miracle of miracles) only to get a flat tire on the way there. Having slept through the tire change, Isaac made it until the service began and took that opportunity to begin what would be a two-hour crying fit that included an explosive diaper and spitting up all over himself and Jamie!! Needless to say, it was an experience - and we're curious to see if he has the same reaction to the Christmas service :)

We also watched the VP debate at a neighborhood party where Isaac slept through the whole thing and the grown-ups made a drinking game out of the repetitive use of the word "maverick". On Saturday Isaac spent the whole day alone with Bill while Jamie had to attend a work retreat, which was a good learning experience for both of them - and which left all the boys of the house very tired!!!