Isaac's First Sleepover

About a month ago Jeremy and I decided to go on a backpacking trip. This was my first ever! We were worried how Isaac would do. He frequently wakes up at night even though he is tired and has fits. (Like having giant, loud, newborn) That's another story. Anyway we were worried about having him spend the night.

I am happy to report that he slept better than he usually does and all went peachy! He even ate what my sister cooked for him (Hallelujah). Half the time he only eats cheese and fish crackers. Oh, and avocados, thank goodness.

Jeremy and I were alone in the middle of no where and had a moose stay the night with us, but other than that? Good times, good times.

Progress: He's at it again!

Isaac is saying more words every week it seems. Here are some newer ones:
Bob (He loves that book and the way he tries to say it is adorable)
Go! (His face gets really long to make the o sound just right...again, adorable)
Ball (He only said that one once, but it was awesome)
Movie (Says more consistently now and has a fit when I tell him not now)

He is starting to go down stairs better with help or a railing. It is pretty worrisome to watch, though, ha!
But, he is a champ going up stairs. In fact! (Brag moment here) We were at the park the other day celebrating a birthday with family members.
 Before I knew it Isaac was a quarter way up the playground stairs, so I just watched. He made it all the way up all by himself AND he was able to maneuver to go down the slide. ALL BY HIMSELF before he is even two! This kid is a champ!

I can't tell you how proud I am of our little Isaac. He overcomes so many challenges. What an inspiration he is to me.

Another thing I love to see is that he is actually playing with toys now. Before he just ate them, ha. He now knows how to drive cars, play with little animals, and throw a ball back and forth. The more I work with him and the more repetition he has, the better he picks things up. (same with words) It's amazing to watch.

He uses a spoon more often with encouragement and continually gets better at maneuvering it just right into his mouth. My favorite was when he ate ice cream the other day. Now that's a good motivator. I need to get more pics up!

"Are You Going To Have More Kids?"

"Are you going to have more kids?"

That seems to be the golden question these days- and not just for me. As a carrier of a genetic syndrome it gets complicated.

Jeremy and I weighed adoption but still do not feel good about that.

Jeremy and I weighed the option of InVitro Fertilization (IVF), but the cost, time, and all that goes into it was a bit much- at least for now.

We even thought about having another one of our own but the consequences were hard to face.

So....

We had a yard sale yesterday.
            A BABY yard sale.

Yup. I did it. It's all gone.

The cute little dresses, the blue robe with bunny slippers, the hats, the booties, the little shoes, the lacy bassinet...everything. Gone.

Unfortunately the yard sale didn't go so well. (I don't recommend them. So much work for so little return). So we gave some to people we know and the rest to the good ole DI. I hated it.

However, I just told myself that This isn't a hysterectomy! I can still have more kids later. And that pretty much got me through sorting all of the baby things.

It's weird to think that at age 25 I already have a 3 1/2 year-old, an almost 2 year-old, and...I'm probably done.

Now, don't get me wrong. Jeremy and I are not closing doors completely, but at least for now or any time in the very near future. And I think that's okay for us.

The day of the yard sale I learned something. Instead of waking up in dread and mourning thinking about why I'm having the yard sale, woe is me, etc. like I might typically do, I woke up with gratitude in my heart. I couldn't wait for my children to wake up and, when they did, looking at them-I was amazed. I love them SO much! They are perfect.

I won't lie. Isaac has put a whole new spin on life but I cannot help but just hug, squeeze, and kiss him at least a dozen time a day. And with the glasses on? Please! Who could resist. :)

All I have to say is life never turns out the way you thought it would, but it is good and there still is such a thing as a fairy tale.

Another thing I have learned throughout this whole process is that you truly cannot judge others for their decisions to have more kids, to not have any, to have one or two.There is a reason why it is typically a touchy subject.  That is a decision between husband and wife and God.

Issac Goes To Ferron

We went to the annual Fowler family reunion. Issac did had a lot of fun and wore us right out! It's always hard camping with little kids, but family is worth it!

Fragile X Racer

Grandma Judy bought this car that we now own. This may be the only car Isaac ever drives. But it would be cool if one day he drove a real one of these:)

Survivors And Respite

Jeremy took his Deacons on a week-long fifty mile hike. It was quite the trip, but everyone made it...including me and the kids! This trip went much better than the Mexico trip because A) I had Autumn to help me the whole week B) I had school to keep me busy and give me a break C) I'm on Prozac! ha ha

I am so grateful Autumn came down. I am especially grateful for any respite. From this camping trip, out of the kindness of their hearts, several ward members pitched in to give us a gift card to a Outback Steakhouse. The night we had respite for Isaac, my sweet neighbor watched Amelia, and Jeremy and I went on a date. A real date-ya know, without the kids, alone, you get the picture. It's been awhile, so it was extra fun:)

So way to go survivors and respite volunteers!

Making Pizza

This was priceless. Issac loves to hit things and so this was perfect ha ha! One day he will be a professional drummer....or maybe a wrestler...hee