Scott and Mel's Family: Happy 2nd Birthday Eric Jayden!

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Happy 2nd Birthday Eric Jayden!

Baby Eric is officially a big boy now. Lot's of big boy things just around the corner....using the potty, wearing underwear, walking up and down the stairs on his own, sleeping in a toddler bed, giving up his binki.....gosh, he has so much to face : )

He had a wonderful day yesterday! We celebrated him all day. We all say Happy Birthday to him at breakfast. Then after breakfast, we made a sign. Then we all sat on the couch and looked at baby pictures and videos of Eric. After nap time, Scott came home early and we all loaded up and went to the mall for some fun. First we rode the train. Then we decided to try a new place to eat. I took a look at their menu earlier in the day, called and spoke to the chef to tell him our dietary concerns, and he helped me pick a few things we could eat!! So, we ate at The Cheesecake Factory. Dinner was amazing! Everyone ate SO good and the boys were on their best behavior. After dinner, we rode the carousel, visited the indoor playground, and the Disney store. We got home in time for Eric to blow out 2 candles on top of his favorite....banana bread : ) Then, we opened a package from Grammy. Even though they were not a "birthday present", Eric didn't realize it, and he was elated to have 3 new pairs of Grammy made PJ pants...and so was Isaac. Everyone ended the day with a quick bath,story, and it was off to bed. I think Eric would say it was a perfect day.

I must say, I was so proud of Isaac and how much he celebrated Eric. All day long, he would say to Eric, "Happy Birthday EJ!" Or he would say, "Eric is a birthday boy!" Or he would sing Happy Birthday. I think Isaac had the most fun really celebrating his little brother. Experiencing that kind of love is priceless!! I honestly thought there would be one, if not more, times during the day that Isaac would feel jealous.....however, I was refreshingly surprised by the exact opposite!! Amazing! And Eric was so blessed to receive his brother's love. He thinks Isaac is the best thing since binkis.

When I kissed Eric goodnight, I asked him if he had a good Birthday....she shook his head yes and smiled. He is much like his Daddy....a man of few words : )

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4 and Fantastic!

It's hard to believe that Isaac turned 4 years on July 17th!! I have heard this cliche SO many times....especially when it comes to your children....but boy, how time flies! I guess it's difficult to fully grasp until you become a parent and see for yourself.

Isaac is full of life and so creative!! He is very active...now, I know most 4 year olds are, but he loves to run, jump, dance, and just be on the move all the time. And it seems that he never gets tired, which is a blessing in disguise, since he is in remission from Crohn's Disease (I will write more about this later). Scott and I think he's gonna be a runner one day. His favorite thing to play is chase....again, he never get's tired! He has a love for the arts....music, dance, singing, painting, drawing.....he loves them all! He also loves to talk. He started talking at a young age and hasn't stopped since. I used to think that being a stay at home Mom, I wouldn't really have anyone to talk too but not with Isaac around. I can practically carry on a adult conversation with him. Because he is such a "words" person, he loves to be affirmed by our words....for example, he loves to hear that we are proud of him, or that he did a great job, or that he is special. His love language is definitely words of affirmation....so is mine : )

Isaac is also very sensitive, loving, and helpful. He is truly a giver and a doer. He is the happiest when he is showing love and giving to others. The way he likes to show love is by helping and doing. He likes responsibility. I guess it gives him a sense of purpose. It can sometimes get him in trouble though because he wants to do things he's not quite ready to do....yes, he is extremely independent. For example, the other day Lauren had woken up from a little cat nap in her swing. Well, she was fussing a little and then stopped. I figured he had just given her her pacifier. Scott went in to see what was going on and he, Isaac, had stopped the swing, unbuckled her, and was picking her up!!! He knows he can't do this, but I guess he wanted to try. He said, "I was only trying to help her, and she stopped crying." My Mom has told me nearly 1,000 times how independent I was as a child and that it just about drove her crazy. She said it was a difficult trait to have in a child, but great for a teenager and adult. So far, I agree!

2 and Totally Terrific

It's also hard to believe our Baby Eric 2!! His last year has really flown by!!

Eric, also known as EJ, is so full of love. He is our little snuggly bear. Since he was a baby, he has always loved to be in someone's arms and snuggle, especially on skin. If I could sit around all day, Eric would be in my lap snuggling on my chest. When he snuggles, he also likes to play with his ears. The way he shows love to others is also by touch....hugs, rubs, kisses....his love language is definitely physical touch. And he is so gentle with his touch. Of course I always remind him, but he's never been too rough with Lauren. If someone is sad or sick, Eric is the first one to console and comfort.

Although he is a gentle soul, he is also full of energy and vigor. He also loves music and dancing....but more than that, he loves to play ball!! He has a real passion for balls...basketballs, baseballs, soccer balls, but most of all footballs. If he doesn't have one in his hands, there isn't one far away. He loves to thrown them, kick them, or just hold them.....and he's even been known to want to sleep with them : ) We believe some sort of ball playing is in his future.

As I mentioned in Isaac's biography, music and dance are a part of our everyday, and have been for quite some time. Well, before Eric could walk on his own, he would find many ways of moving and dancing to the music. Scott or I would hold him up under his arms and help him dance and move to the music and it would make his day!! Once he could get up and walk, he was dancing within a couple of days too. He also mastered jumping withing a couple of months....which is pretty difficult for a new walker, let alone before the age of 2. Isaac didn't get both feet off the ground till almost 3!!!

EJ is very independent, yet very easy going. We tought he would be the one "following" after Isaac, but it is really the other way around. Don't get me wrong, there are days and times he does, but for the most part, he has his own style and way of doing everything, and Isaac is the one following. He doesn't mind playing by himself or sitting and reading books, however he doesn't mind Isaac joining him. They really balance each other in this way because Isaac pretty much wants Eric around him all the time. It's so sweet because they really are best of friends.