Twenty-One Months Update

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This one is a little late–sorry, Grandparents! Josiah has been so much fun this month. He’s learning so much and talking all the time. He is such a chatterbox, and he repeats himself over and over and over again until you acknowledge what he is saying. He does this also if he wants something but can’t have it for some reason. However, it is not so charming then. (Here he is watching Daddy at his softball game.)

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Josiah loves to read books lately. He will sit still for half an hour while you read books to him. Often, when the book is through, he tells you to, “read it ‘gain.” Thankfully, we’ve found some good ones at the library lately, or I think Thomas and I would go crazy. Another of his favorites is his “Bible Book.” We read through this book in just a few days. I am trusting that he is gleaning things from it since we have read through it so many times already. (This picture is when we painted “pum-pees” at a playdate–he is obsessed with pumpkins lately!)

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Josiah also loves playing outside–helping water the garden (he gets a bucket to dump), dig in the dirt with his sticks, throw rocks, dig in his sand, sweep the sand, and follow Daddy wherever he goes. It’s nice that he is enjoying outside time so much at a time of year when the weather is ideal for outside time.

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This month, Josiah decided that he wants to sleep with this small, stuffed cat. He couldn’t care less about Cat any other time of day, but at nap and bedtime, Cat is in his arms, snuggled up and ready to go. While he is playing, he wants an audience and he finds one in his toy people or animals. He will run around doing all kinds of things to “show man” or “show elephant”. He insists on sharing his meals and snacks with the trucks and toys he brings to the table. I think he’ll make a great big brother next June.

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No video yet, I’ll try and get it edited and together next week. We have so many funny clips of him, but you’ll just have to wait.

9 Responses to “Twenty-One Months Update”

  1. Lindsey Says:

    Wow! Does that mean you’re expecting? Congrats Rachel, hope you’re feeling well!

  2. Vivian Says:

    You’re pregnant?! Is that your way of telling us?!?! Oh my goodness!!!! I’m so happy for you! Praise God!

  3. Clarisa Says:

    WONDERFUL!!! Congratulations! And I have to say, way to go on timing so you don’t have to go through the entire summer pregnant :)

  4. Angela Says:

    Congrats on your pregnancy! I am sure Josiah will be an excellent big brother!

  5. Aimee Says:

    YAY!! Congratulations! I am so excited for you!

    I have some book recs for homeschooling. I’ll email you.

    Did you get my email about the diapers?

    Aimee

  6. Jessica Says:

    Congratulations you guys! How fun… I can add you to my list of pregnant friends…so far I know someone the first 6 months of 2008 except May! We will be praying for a happy, healthy pregnancy!

    Jessica

  7. Josie Says:

    He’s growin up so fast to me. He’s going to be a great big brother! Love the shirt! Did you make it? I haven’t put Elena’s Big Sister shirt on. I thought I should wait, but now that I see Josiah has his I guess it doesn’t matter afterall.

  8. Vanessa Says:

    Congratulations Peeps! That’s just super! I can come to your baby shower–consider that an acceptance :) Love you!

  9. Aurelie Says:

    Congratulations, Rachel and Thomas! I hope you are feeling well…to tell you the truth, I had been wondering about your less frequent blogging lately, thinking that you could be dealing with pregnancy yuckiness. Anyway, blessings from our growing family to yours!