Harvests and Diaper Heads

We harvested 3 zucchini from our garden this week. I made zucchini bread, zucchini casserole, and fried zucchini. Luckily there aren't any more growing at the moment, so we have a few days break. But with zucchini you blink and there are more, so I'm sure it won't take long. We also weeded the garden, which had been a daunting task in my mind. Our garden looked like an overgrown lot. But with Walt and I working together it only took an hour or so to get it under control. We have some tomatoes that are almost ready to pick, and I'm so excited! If I had to live off of one food for the rest of my life it would be either homegrown tomato sandwiches or rhubarb pie. It's a toss-up.

Isaac rolled over again yesterday, so I guess that first time wasn't a fluke. He just goes from his tummy to his back, though, not the other way around (yet).

Friday night Walt was changing Isaac's diaper, and this was the result. Walt dubbed him Mr. Diaper Head. Dad's are way more fun. Although from the looks of it, Isaac seems to be merely humoring him. :)

Fluke or No Fluke?

Isaac just rolled over. He's 18 days old. Isn't that a bit early? I thought I'd be able to leave him on the bed unattended for a few more weeks. I had put him on his tummy to try to help his gas, and he got his arm under him and just flipped right over. He was flailing around pretty good when he did it because of the gas, so it may be just a fluke thing. But maybe not. That's my boy!

By the way, does anyone have strategies for dealing with baby gas? Isaac seems to have it pretty bad. Poor kid.

"This is not a small child"

That's what my doctor said when he saw Isaac this morning for his 2 week appointment. At 17 days old, Isaac is weighing in at 9 lbs 6 oz (95%ile), 22 inches long (100%ile), with a head circumference at the 90%ile. He's one big boy. I think he's trying to keep up with the neighborhood boys close to his age.

Sleep deprivation is a bit of a battle right now. I keep falling asleep while Isaac is nursing. Poor kid. Suddenly my muscles will slack and he'll be dumped in my lap. A few times I've woken up with my chin practically on my knees and baby in my lap, both of us having been totally konked out for who knows how long. One strategy I've begun to employ is reading while I nurse, which works really well most of the time. I've gotten through several books already. But sometimes I get Isaac all situated only to realize I didn't leave my book within reach and it isn't worth it to go get it.

We're getting really excited about a visit from Walt's dad and sisters in a few weeks! We'll have Isaac blessed while they're here.

Double Digits

Isaac has entered his 10th day of life! He's such a fun baby. When I was in labor Alan (my brother), Liz, and Lilli (2 years old) came by for a bit to bring dinner to Walt and Heather. While they were there someone said, "Lilli, Julie is about to have her baby." Lilli came over to me in the bed and said, "He will be meek and mild." My jaw just about dropped to hear that from a 2 year old. It was so cute! Apparently a line from a primary song she's been learning. It turns out, she was right! So far he has been a very easy baby as far as temperament. Here's a picture of his first bath. He screamed, and we loved it! He used my shirt for target practice. :)