Scott and Mel's Family: Missing Tortoise

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Missing Tortoise

We have a pet tortoise, Boo-Boo, whom we have had for a couple of years. Since the weather has been nice, we have been letting him outside during the day, to soak up some sun and walk in the grass. He has also been enjoying some dandelions. We have a big gate that can attach and make a big square, so he is enclosed. Well, this afternoon, I looked out the window to check on him and he was gone!! I couldn't believe it!

I ran down to see if I could spot him and but I couldn't. He had dug in the grass and dirt, till he was able to craw under part of the gate. Isaac was watching all of this from the door. His allergies are really bothering him, so I've been keeping him inside all day, otherwise he would have been right by my side!

When I ran down to check on him, it was 4:40 pm and I had dinner on the stove, so I couldn't stay out looking for him long. So, I came back in and sent Scott a text to let him know what was going on. After dinner, I quickly cleaned up, took the kids downstairs with me and looked outside for about 10 minutes. Still no Boo-Boo. I decided to wait for Scott to get home and look a little better.

I kind of had a feeling he was under our deck, but I was not going to go all the way under there looking for him.....way to many bugs and who knows what else!!!

As soon as Scott got home he went out looking for him. He was only out about 15 minutes before I heard the door close downstairs. I was thinking, wow, either he found him, or he is coming in to come up with another plan.

As he came up the stairs he had a big smile on his face and said, "He's back in his cage!" YAY! Daddy is the hero!!

He was under the deck, underneath the lawn mower. Scott said he was sleeping!! LOL He was probably so tired!

When we were waiting for Scott to get home, Isaac said to me, "Mommy, if Daddy doesn't find Boo-Boo, I'm going to crawl out my window tonight to go look for him." Then he said, "And if I don't find him, I will have a dream about him tonight." WOW....the things he says just blows my mind!!!

Then after Scott found him, I said, "I knew he was under that deck!" Then I asked Scott, "What made you look under the lawn mower?" And Isaac said, "I bet God told him to look under there." So, he goes into the other room and says, "Daddy, did God tell you to look under the lawn mower?" And Scott answers, "Yeah, I guess He did." Isaac comes back into the kitchen and says, "Mommy, God did tell Daddy to look under the lawn mower." "He helped us find Boo-Boo." "He is a part of our family, I'm so glad he's back." LOL!!

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Megan Thu Apr 08, 10:36:00 AM
I can't believe Boo Boo got loose! So glad Scott found him :)
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Angela BiggsSat Apr 17, 08:43:00 AM
Isaac is a really doing a lot of deep thinking these days!! He is soooooooooooo growing up!
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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.