PURE & SIMPLE IDEALS
Sometimes an idea becomes something much bigger than that original idea. It becomes an ideal. That thing by which all other things are graded. It doesn’t happen very often. Oar maybe it happens so often that we’re less impressed by it now than we were as a people at one point or another. Either way, [...]
BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN//
Back in November, I moved Isaac’s blog to a section of my blog for “convenience.” Angie wasn’t really sure what she thought about it, and then I got called out on not having done anything with mine or his blogs since then. So, we’re back at it…
ISAAC 365's NEW HOME//
In attempting to streamline my “blog life” and in an attempt to continue to update you on Isaac more frequently, we’ve moved future updates of Isaac’s 365 blog to FromBehindTheGlasses.com. You can continue to read about/see him there as well as read PJ’s musings, and stay up-to-date with the Towles. So, I’m not slacking and [...]
BREAKFAST//
Somebody was in a silly mood at breakfast today. It was a nice way to start the day! +PJT
SUMMER RECAP
With tomorrow being the first day of fall, I realize that it’s been all summer since an update on Isaac. So, here’s the summer recap: 5.15// We tried to sleep in all summer. Some days, it worked. Most not so much. 5.17//Isaac found the cabinet doors in the kitchen… and the metal bowls. I think [...]
A DUCK NAMED DONALD//
“You know what’s weird? Donald Duck never wore pants. But whenever he’s getting out of the shower, he always puts a towel around his waist. I mean, what is that about?” -Chandler Bing He’s right? What is that about? Isaac is starting to understand the entertainment that is the television (for better or worse). This [...]
“DADDA!”//
I got home from rehearsal tonight around 9:30. As I walked up the stairs, my 80 lb. pedal board in one hand with the other on the bannister… I heard something moving from Isaac’s room. When the boy moves… everyone knows. His crib was shaking with excitement. Then I heard him. “Dadda! Dadda! Dad! Dad! [...]
370// CHEF BOYARDEE
It’s on the “10 Worst Foods To Feed Your Kid” list, but how can you deprive him of something that he loves so stinking much! To all you concerned parents out there, we only give it to him on occasion. So, we’re not terrible parents all the time. Just when he needs a treat!
369// MONDAYS
After a long weekend away (long for me anyway), it was nice to run around just the boys again today. Every Monday we have our small group over for desserts. Clearly, Isaac likes the company.
368// A NOT-SO-HAPPY CAMPER
I really have no idea why he was so upset here. Quite literally, he had been playing with that stuffed lion (face down on the back of the bed), I turned to pick up my camera and he flipped out. Maybe it was because he’d been away from me for the weekend and he thought [...]
366// THE DAY IT SHOULD HAVE STOPPED
So, it’s day 366. As you can see by the blog title, I was planning on 365 days. But, today on the 366th day… Angie and Isaac are visiting her family as you can see here. And, I find myself looking at pictures the way I’m sure they do when we’re home. So, I figure [...]
364// BIRTHDAY EVE
We’ve got a big day planned for Isaac tomorrow on his actual birthday. Mom and Dad off for the day, 1 year photo shot (as if he hasn’t had enough pics taken yet…), and an afternoon at the zoo… a great way to celebrate. So, Ike went down early tonight to be ready!
362// LET DOWN
After a crazy busy weekend with friends, family, and parties… it was a pretty quiet morning around the Towle house at breakfast… Then Isaac snapped back. His mother and I are still recouping.
361//
Angie’s mom apparently didn’t adhere to Bill Cosby’s “chocolate cake for breakfast” rule. I heard somewhere that Bill’s original title for that bit was “Cottage Cheese and Strawberries” but it just didn’t have the same ring to it.
357// BRAND PHOTODESIGN
Our friends Dan & Brooke from Brand PhotoDesign gave us a gift certificate for a shoot (not to mention a great new guacamole recipe) when Isaac was born. We cashed it in tonight for some “about 1 year” pics. These are two that Dan sent to us to post for Isaac’s 365. With my [...]
356// CHOOSING A BOOK
Isaac picked his own bed time story tonight. We read a book about a duck or a rabbit… I’m still not sure which.
