1.25 years of age

Today Joshua is 15-months old!

I was trying to think of how to describe Joshua in one or two words but it really isn't possible. He is active, rambunctious, purposeful, inquisitive, loud, quiet, sweet, defiant...and somehow, at times he is all of those things at once!

Practicing sign language

As always Dave and I learn new things and/or relearn old things everyday. For example, we know now:

• You don't have to be 2 years old to throw "terrible two" style temper tantrums. Joshua literally throws himself on the floor and rolls around screaming when he does not get his way. He will stop immediately if he gets what he wants. Lord have mercy!
• Joshua's lack of verbal communication is quickly becoming frustrating for all of us. We are grateful that he has learned to sign some words and hope that he will decide he wants to talk soon.
• Joshua has transitioned to having his beloved paci at nap and bed times only much more easily than we thought he would. As long as we don't say the word paci and he doesn't see one, he is fine. Dave and I now refer to his paci as his "bff" as our codeword.
• Anyone who says that throw up isn't disgusting when it is your child's is telling a lie. It is disgusting!
• Joshua loves tomatoes and black olives.
• Even daycares have fund raisers. We are selling cookie dough right now. The child who sells that most cookie dough gets a tuition free month of daycare. If you love cookies and want a tub of cookie dough-call Joshua and he'd be happy to process your request. Otherwise, Dave and I might send him door-to-door in order to beat out the other kids for the grand prize.

Fake sneezing

• Joshua loves to fake sneeze. We will be sitting at the dinner table and he will "sneeze" and then laugh at himself. The video is not an example of his best sneeze. Sometimes I think he surprises himself at how realistic he sounds.
• Joshua likes to fold his hands when we pray and he claps when we say "Amen".
• Dave loves to hide behind a door and jump out to scare someone and lucky for him, Joshua loves to be scared.

• Joshua loves to throw things...anything. Here is the last video of the day where a sweet game of "put your friends in the chair" quickly turns into a one-sided wrestling match.

Life is never dull and who wants it to be? We recently heard someone say, "Parenting has to be about walking in the grace of God." Wow, that is true! We'll keep walking and keep posting our updates. Thanks for coming by.