I could never have fathomed how much our lives would change after Isaac entered our world. This kid was pushing the boundaries from the beginning in both good...and less good... ways, and he hasn't slowed down since.
I almost become overwhelmed trying to capture my littles in these birthday posts, so that I perfectly can remember what they were like. As a mother you have the privilege of knowing your children so intuitively and thoroughly (most of the time!) that it's hard to get it all down in words.
We had to change birthday plans last minute to accommodate a family funeral, so he kind of had 3 different birthday celebrations. We had his party for his friends at an indoor playground, and he wanted donuts instead of cupcakes so we had timbits and juice boxes. I don't think I can ever throw another party at the house again after that.
Then we had family over on two separate occasions for dinner. He requested banana splits at one prebirthday dinner instead of cake.
And on his actual birthday (Sunday) he wanted crepes for dinner and I was happy to oblige.
Here is what Isaac had to say about himself at 6 years old:
Favourite food: cheese pizza, crepes, waffles, and pancakes
Favourite movie: Incredibles 2 (I have a feeling it was because this was on at the time I was asking him these questions) or Batman vs Superman (for the 2nd year in a row but still has never watched and watched)
Favourite book: Star Wars (probably his favourite movie too)
Favourite hero: Batman
Favourite thing to do: play games with my mum and dad
Favourite thing about being 6: you can do lots of stuff like play games with your family
What do you want to be when you grown up? a firefighter or police officer
He is all about LEGO. Everything LEGO. LEGO shows, LEGO building, LEGO toys, LEGO books... It's one of the only activities that holds his attention for an extended amount of time and his way of de-stressing. He loves to build things from scratch and takes care of every detail. From fire trucks with extendable and movable ladders, to Jurassic park jeeps with open cabs and grills and headlights, to jets with wings and landing gear that folds up, there is no limit to the things he can create with LEGO.
He has started Judo this school year and was called "a beast" by one of his instructors after only the 2nd or 3rd class. He likes to treat it more of a crazy wrestle mania type scenario, making some of the other kids scared of him...but he is learning technique, self control, and burns a butt load of energy 3hrs a week so it's a win for us anyway!
His reading in both French and English, but especially French, is really starting to grow exponentially.
He loves being outside and exploring. He even got to go on a few special hikes this summer! And made it to the top of our rope swing!
He does have a habit of forgetting things, especially at school. He'll remember to bring it home the day after, but then will have forgotten something else. I always stock up on dollar store gloves and toques at the beginning of the school year.
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He likes to issue a challenge on pretty much everything. It's very rare that I just hear an "ok mum". I usually do a double take when this happens. He has this need to know and understand everything and hates when he has to do things he doesn't see the need for. He likes clear answers and doesn't accept when things are vague or unexplained.
He loves to teach his sisters. He also loves spending time with his uncles and cousin.
As he grows we are actually becoming closer, and will often refer to me as his "special mom". I was so terrified of the day he would be "too cool" to hug or kiss me but it seems like I'm in no danger of that right now!
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I have heard so many of my adages or sayings, if you will, repeated back to me out of his mouth. The other day when I told him we were going to a Halloween Party for adults only, he rolled his eyes at me and said "Well I'm practically an adult." So I guess it only makes sense that he talks like one too haha!
The girls had been thoroughly testing my patience one day while he was at school. I was trying to do his reading with him after he got home, but slowly losing my marbles with his sisters. He massaged my forehead in a circular motion and said "Shhh. Calm. Calm your brain."
Gordon couldn't find a tshirt he needed for his Halloween costume, and as many a wife I'm sure has experienced, I kept being asked the whereabouts of
his shirt. Isaac pipes up "That's why you have to be responsible for your own stuff dad". Refer back to section where I describe Isaac's forgetfulness...
Isaac was teasing our adopted nephew Seamus the dog with a piece of food. I told him that wasn't nice and I asked him how he would feel if I did that to him with a piece of candy and then ate it. He's like "Well that's what you just did with Mia". I had jokingly, maybe two minutes before that, told Mia I had eaten all her dessert when she asked where it was. Touche.
He also likes to throw around the lines "I can't believe you just said that to your son." or "I deserve some respect young lady." when he gets a consequence for doing something he shouldn't have. I have also heard "When you grow up and you're a grandma you're going to say to me 'I'm so sorry son. I should have let you do whatever you want.'" Ha. Not likely.
Our lives sure changed the day he was born. I couldn't have ever predicted how something so small and helpless would force me to grow in leaps and bounds. He has always challenged my long held beliefs and perceptions and made me more tolerant, patient, and empathetic, especially in regards to other mothers. I love this kid to a galaxy far far away and back.
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