Music

I really enjoy music, and I try to incorporate it into our lives as much as possible. I'm careful about the type of music I let Isaac listen to though. Right now, he mainly listens to classical and Christian music. Every now and then, I might turn the radio to the local rock station, as long as the song that's playing doesn't have a bad message. Of course, I know Isaac can't understand the words right now, but I'm trying to get myself into the habit of doing that so it's not so hard when he's older.

I play music while we're getting ready in the mornings, when we're in the car, and when he's playing in his nursery. I sing to him while I'm nursing him and while we're doing things around the house. I also play the guitar for him at least once a week. The last couple of times, I've been letting him try to "play." I've also been "teaching" him how to use the shaker. I'll shake it a few times, and then give it to him. Amazingly, he repeats the pattern back to me. I know every mother wants to think her child is smart, but all bias aside, I really do think Isaac is a smart baby.

Isaac seems to really enjoy music, especially when we're at church. Whenever he hears the piano or people singing, he stops what he's doing and listens intently. I have visions one day of the three of us being a musical family. Wes has an awesome singing voice. I like to sing, and I play the guitar, as well as the clarinet and tambourine. Maybe Isaac will play the drums. Or who knows, maybe he'll pick up the saxophone. I can't wait to discover and develop his talents!