You're Two!

Dear Isaac,

It seems like I wrote your one-year note just a few weeks ago. Has it really been a year?

You've changed so much in the last twelve months. But then, you're still the same joyful, thoughtful little person we've known since the beginning. Your smile lights up the whole world, and I don't think there is a person who has met you who hasn't been taken in by your utter cuteness. And it's not just the cheeks--you clearly love to be with people, and people love to be with you. You are a charmer.

We've learned that you do things in your own time. You observe and think about a new skill before you go out and do it. But once you start, whether it's walking or talking or eating with a spoon, you just take off.

You finally became a toddler in November, and since then you have hardly sat still. Being able to interact with your world in a new way has caused such growth. I still glimpse the baby in you from time to time, but you're more little boy than baby now.

You talk all. the. time. You learn new words every day. I am amazed at how well you listen. You've picked up on and repeated words from conversations going on around you when we had no idea you were paying attention. We're finally able to get a little idea of what is going on in that head of yours.

You entered into the "terrible twos" a few months before your second birthday, it seems. You can be exasperating at times, and have quite a temper. But within minutes you're flashing that smile of yours, and all is right with the world again. 

Your favorite toy right now is your tunnel, your best friend is Mr. Elephant (whom you've named Ahngi for some reason) and your arch nemesis is the vacuum cleaner. Several times a day you make sure that it is "away." You enjoy playing with "Cony" (Fiona), "Mony" (Reuben), "Téo" (Mathéo), and "EB" (Elizabeth). You'll start "school" next week, and I'm sure you'll make lots more friends there.

Your daddy and I are loving every minute of watching you grow up. You continue to bring us joy and laughter, just as your name promises. We love you so much.

Mommy