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Almost 3 Years Old

Isaac will be turning 3 years old in a few weeks.  This child is entertaining, friendly, funny, stubborn, sneaky, demanding, curious, silly, feisty, and talkative.



He reminds me of my grandpa, Papa K.  Before Papa K's stroke he would constantly find random people to talk to.  I remember on a trip to Europe with Papa K, Dede, my mom, and Carrie we met lots of new people.  And at every possible opportunity Papa K would try and talk to these people.  Isaac seems to have inherited this liking for talking to complete strangers.

Today on a walk around the pond Isaac spotted kids/teenagers fishing.  Naturally he rode his strider bike right up to them, hopped off his bike, and got right into a conversation.  He rambled on and on about who knows what until we had to make him keep riding.

He also likes to yell, "stop! Hey stop!" at random strangers to get them to talk to him.  Today he stopped a couple who was walking holding a new looking baby and said, "I wanna see your baby!"  He took one look and kept walking.


Isaac's dance moves are random, amazing, and can be expected at any moment.  If you ask him to pose for a photo he'll give you a little hip action, some cool pointed fingers, and a goofy smile.

He's a fairly good eater in comparison to how the two other kids ate at 2 years old.  He's the only kid in this house that will request eggs.  He's also my only avocado eater.

You most certainly will find a toy in Isaac's hand.  The toy changes from day to day.  Currently he's very attached to a helicopter toy that he's borrowing from the Crawford house and a large plastic spider.


 I fully appreciate that there is never a dull moment with Isaac.  He makes us laugh daily.  He also makes us crazy daily.  Today he walked out to the back yard and noticed that the sandbox was full of new sand (Justin just refilled it).  When Isaac saw it he yelled, "what in the heck!"

He's certainly our little entertainer.  The silly faces, the dance moves, and the constant demands for juice!  Overall he's pretty much awesome.  I cannot wait to see him continue to grow up.  Life will not be boring (or easy) with him around!

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