2/9/15

Josiah is One!

Our little man turned one year old today! 
My baby is growing up so fast!

The biggest change for Siah over the last month has been walking! He know walks almost everywhere. He is still a bit wobbly but can go anywhere he wants. One of his favorite things to do is take something out of a kitchen drawer and walk into another room to "put" it somewhere and then come back and do it again, over and over!

 He can also go from sitting to standing and walking now, no need to pull up on something anymore!
He is still Mr. Mischevious. He is always wanting to be wherever his sisters are. But he is usually wanting to take whatever it is they are playing with. This really upsets Maddie in particular. They have a love/hate relationship most of the time! He also still loves pulling Maddie's hair, which doesn't help her love for him!
This is a mischievous look we get a lot during the day!
 He has started pointing to things and "saying" what it is in his own little language. Still no words other than "Mama" and "Dada" although we here him trying to say words a lot more now like banana and sophi. He can now sign more which is nice although at during the 30 minute time frame before dinner is ready he can be found chasing me around the kitchen signing more and whining at my feet!

He is very animated and can be found making the funniest faces. He likes to play peek a boo and 
pat-a-cake. He also throws a great feet, usually putting his face on the floor and then throwing his head back onto the ground. He has gotten quite a few bumps on the back of his head simply from tantrum throwing!
 
Our little man loves to dance and sing to music! He loves being outside and riding in the car. He transitioned to a big car seat and loves being able to see his sister Sophi in the back, and sometimes if he strains his head enough, see the tv! 
He takes one big nap a day and one bottle at night before bed. He sleeps 12 hours at night unless he is sick. He is still SUPER ticklish and has the best giggle! He is easily amused and loves to laugh!
He also loves to eat. He is allergic to eggs and has not had any nuts yet. His favorite things to eat are broccoli, sweet potatoes, pizza and yogurt!
 Poor little man kept having ear infections so had tubes put in his ears this past month. He seems to be doing much better and has become louder in his talking! We think he can hear much better now!
 He is still for sure a Daddy's boy....he can not get enough of his daddy and its so cute to see! He loves wrestling, playing rough, playing with any kind of ball and any kind of car. He is all boy!
He has been drooling a ton lately and now has four teeth on the bottom and four on top!
 His hair has started to become a bit crazy and daddy says it's time for a hair cut! Mommy isn't quite ready for her sweet baby boy to have his first hair cut! She is used to those girls and waiting a lot longer for that moment to arrive.  I guess it might be time though...
Sweet, sweet Josiah, I had no idea what it would be like to be a momma of a little boy. I was very nervous about having you. The very moment you entered this world my heart fell head over heels in love with you! Your daddy says you stole my heart, and in many ways that is true. I thank God daily for you, your mischievous grin, your tender heart, your love of life. You bring our family so much joy and I can't begin to imagine what our life would be with out you in it. I love you sweet little man, you will always be my precious baby boy. I know God has great plans for you and I am so thankful he has given me the opportunity to be a part of those plans. I pray that he grows you to love him with all your heart, soul, mind and strength and to love those around you as you love yourself. I pray that you will always know that we, your family, are always on your side. 
I praise God today for the gift he gave us in you!
Happy Birthday Sweet Boy!
Love,
Mommy