Isaac and the Great-Grandparents!

Since Ethan was a bit delayed in the first few months because of his prematurity, it's been fun to watch Isaac meet or beat important milestones! He has been laughing, smiling, and making eye contact for weeks. He also has great head control, and even enjoys sitting in the bumbo for short periods of time!
We had a wonderful family trip to the mountains and got to spend some time with Grandpop (happy 92nd!) and Grandmommy (happy bday to you, too!). The boys loved it! (except Dennis--he goes crazy without TV and internet--haha)

 
 
 
 

Isaac loves the ladies...

Isaac is a very smiley and talkative baby for his age, and it is so much fun! He already makes friends wherever he goes and is a social little man. Auntie Anna was visiting for a few days and Isaac (clearly) enjoyed her company very much!

 
 

Our Budding Basketball Player

Almost every time we get out of the car, Ethan says "play basketball". We used to just play in the driveway with Dennis' basketball, but I knew it was time for a kiddy hoop. Dennis' parents gave Ethan one for his birthday, and even though it's still a bit too tall...he LOVES it. We play outside every day, usually with Mommy helping him dunk. :)

 
 
 

Happy 2nd Birthday, Ethan!

Again, it was fun to have grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins here to celebrate Ethan's 2nd birthday with us! Ethan *loved* singing the birthday song, and really enjoyed all the cake, too. :)

 
 
 
 

Easter

We had a great time with all the cousins here for Easter! We had an Easter egg hunt, and Ethan really loved his dump truck basket.

 
 
 
 

Mother of Two

 

I must say, everyone had prepared me for the worst! I had nightmares about a jealous 2 year old and a constantly crying baby...but I am happy to report that it has been smooth sailing (so far!) for the Chen boys. Ethan is a precious older brother who loves to hang out with Isaac. In fact, at bedtime Ethan gets upset if Isaac can't be there for story time & usually Isaac's name is one of the first words out of Ethan's mouth in the morning. Ethan gives Isaac kisses, shows him toys, and helps me hold his bottle. Isaac smiles as soon as he hears Ethan's voice, and clearly enjoys his brother's antics very much. Looks like a match made in heaven...but I always say, so far, so good. I can be thankful for today. :)

My Mixed Race Children

This day and age, we don't ponder this very often. However, as I sat in the birth certificate office last week, the question was clearly raised for me. I made quite an entrance to the waiting room with my huge double stroller, and quickly found a seat. A pleasant young woman next to me asks, "What is he mixed with?" (looking at Ethan) I was totally taken aback by this question, but not offended. I told her my husband is Chinese and she said, "Well, he certainly looks a lot like you!" Then I was confused. But regardless, I must be aware for my children that people will ask questions like this! I need to be thinking about this issue and how to address it with them. One of my friends (a Caucasian who also married a Chinese man) sent me this link to an article which basically says that kids with a biracial identity may be psychologically better off. Enjoy!
http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1880467,00.html