Journey through the Teething Adventure

Yep, that's right Iszak is starting to break the barrier of that gum only smile to pearly whites. Iszak had a rough previous night with waking up screaming every two hours and couldn't be comforted, unless his daddy was holding him. Iszak didn't have a fever, so we just thought he kept having a bad dream or something.

Finally at 4:30AM, Iszak finally fell asleep to be woken up another 4 hours later. Just to head out to Village Inn for breakfast to celebrate my dad's birthday. I'm sorry Iszak! We for sure won't be doing that again, because being rudely woken up for such an interesting hour.. is not one of my #1 choices of fun.

Iszak and I went back home to hopefully catch some more zzzz's, which didn't happen.. I just couldn't figure out why Iszak wasn't being his usual cooperative self, but the runny nose and drool increased. The light came on in my head to check Iszak's mouth for teeth, first I wash my hands, then glide my finger along the bottom gums to feel definite bumps. The whole time, Iszak is pushing his tongue over his gums to block my curiosity. I check a 2nd time to feel something sharp, so I maneuvered around Iszak's tongue to see this time. Indeed, I did spot a little white poking through the lower gums in the center. The left side tooth(incisor) has been confirmed to be coming in first. I was excited for a split moment, then it was followed by darn.. my little baby is growing up too fast!

I waited for Chris to come home to share the news, which was hard for me all day. I didn't want to ruin it for Chris via a text message.

Hopefully Iszak decides to get tired soon, as he's rolling around on the floor at my feet and being as talkative as ever. It's now 12:35 AM and mommy needs to get some decent sleep this morning.

Here's a guideline for the appearance of baby teeth:

Iszak's Happenings

I thought that I would make this real quick, while I'm working on my other posts that are pending some pictures that need to be uploaded from the great camera. Hooray, I'm figuring out more and more with every posting.       Enjoy! 

Valentine's with the family

Phew, what a day! It started with going to work to make up hours that I missed from Tuesday. I thought work was never going to end.

I got home to a great surprise from Chris and Iszak with these waiting for me:

Close up snap shot. 

I just love the color, darn my sweetie did such a great job!

Oh yeah, and some chocolates that I'm sure are yummy. I haven't tasted them yet.

I totally felt guilty for only getting Chris the 1st Season to Sarah Conner Terminator TV Series. I ended up going grocery shopping with my mom. I bought a card and some candy for Chris. 

Thanks to my Sweetie for the wonderful day!

8 months of JOY!

Today marks a milestone for Iszak. It's unbelievable how just 8 months ago, Chris and I were at Jordan Valley Hospital holding the most loving baby boy. As we just admired all of Iszak's little features from ten fingers to ten toes. Contemplating who he looked like the most, which was most definitely me. Now, he's starting to balance out more and actually looking more like Chris.

Iszak loves many things, here are some of the favorites.

Food:

• Baby Mum-Mum snacks, which all he has to do is see the box to get excited.
• Sweet Potatoes
• Banana with mixed Berries
  

Toys:

• Duo Chime & Rattle, Elephant & Lion: These go everywhere with Iszak and rarely hanging from the car seat. They're usually found in Iszak's lap or being played with constantly.
  
• Grandma & Grandpa Mac's TV remote
• Fisher Price yellow dump track
• Daddy's cell phone

Activities:

• Talking lots & lots
• Drinking from a cup over a sippy cup
• Loves to pull himself up to standing
• Sucking on thumb or all fingers, depends on the moment
• Crawling all over the house
• Splashing in the tub
• Laughing on an hourly basis
I'm just so amazed with how Iszak is wanting to be independent and is very determined to figure out how things work. I wouldn't trade those little moments for anything. Even though sometimes my wits are at end when Iszak is voicing his opinion with having his face cleaned. There's definitely a little boy in our house!!



Iszak, thanks for being you and teaching us so many new things on a daily basis!

Happy Chinese New Year

2009 is the year of the Ox! It's the sign of prosperity.

The Chinese New Year is the liveliest traditional holiday in China. Since Chinese New Year occurs at the end of winter and beginning of Spring. It's now popularly known as the Spring Festival because it starts from the Beginning of Spring.

Chinese months are reckoned by the lunar calendar, with each month beginning on the darkest day.  New Year festivities traditionally start on the first day of the month and continue until the fifteenth, when the moon is full. The 15th day of the Chinese New Year is celebrated as "The Lantern Festival" where lanterns are displayed everywhere and lantern parades are carried out by kids in the streets.  In China, people may take weeks of holiday from work to prepare for and celebrate the New Year.

My zodiac is the Rooster, which I always thought was cool as a child. Some of the characteristics are: sociable, hard working, courageous, reckless, creative, dreamers, compassionate, brave, loyal, enjoy singing and music. They like to speak their mind, make great hosts and love entertaining. Roosters have a strong independent spirit, and have difficulties accepting advice. 

Christopher's zodiac is the Horse. Iszak's zodiac is the Rat.

What's your Zodiac?

 

Reference: http://www.allchinanet.com/chinese_festival/spring_festival.shtml

YIKES!

I thought I was being clever and creative at the same time.. I ended up with a disaster! I wanted to change my background to something more fun and colorful, when I have really caused a bigger mess in the end. This has caused me to loose all of the blog URL's that I had for my family and friends list. So.. if you come to my blog to check up on my new posting.. please leave a comment, so I can make sure to fix my list again. In the future, maybe I won't be trying to change my blog at 2 in the morning. In the meantime, I will have to figure out how to get my blog in normal functioning mode again. 

For the next little while... this blog will be under construction or I will be having my head checked. 

Sorry everyone!

Pictures are finally here!