Crunchy Parents

In a conversation with the boys tonight about inheritance (not sure why it was up for discussion) I explained to them that they'd get all our stuff when we died. Then I had to explain that it should be a long time from now and that I'll probably die before them, to which Josiah assured me that I wouldn't be first, because I am "not as crunchy as Daddy". Perplexed, I asked what crunchy means, to which he said, "you know, like when old women have crunchy skin and stuff." Oh, wrinkles. Hee hee!

Then Josiah told Elijah that he’d have to move out next week.  When I asked why, he said because Elijah couldn’t live with him in his house.  Now I guess he plans on Jacob and I dying next week and giving Elijah the boot!  We’ll need to work on this.

Wild At 15 Months!

I am REALLY late in writing this, but so much has been going on.  This isn't the only thing I’m behind on.  Joshua has been doing great!  He is still an active handful, but also extremely sweet.

I went to a conference for 5 days right after Joshua turned 14 months and I had been weaning him slowly up to this point.  He did well accepting cows milk and has become quite the eater with a good appetite.

I love this sweet face!

Right around 14 months, Joshua starting walking from place to place.  Prior to this he’d just take a step or two here and there.  He’s become adept at it and gets into everything.  His climbing abilities are still top notch.  I have to say that while he takes risks, he’s pretty good at coming out of it unscathed.

Physically Joshua may be trucking along, but he’s still a slow teether.  At 15 months he has 4 upper teeth and 2 lower teeth, though it looks like he’s working on some molars.  I wouldn’t say he’s behind verbally, but he doesn’t really show much interest in communication.  He does a very cute mimicking of speech, but his list of words is pretty limited.  Daddy is not only his favorite person, but it’s his favorite word, as well!  The pediatrician was a little concerned about his lack of interest in talking, pointing, or waiving, but after asking a series of questions determined he was still within a normal range.  A week after his appointment he started waiving and pointing :)

Driving lessons with Daddy!

As always, Joshua is still my super snuggly guy.  He loves his paci and new blankie that he picked out.  We attempted to find him something soft to love as I weaned him and of all the blankets and stuffed animals we offered, he chose just a simple cotton blanket.  We try to keep the paci usage to a minimum and I ask him to leave it in the crib when he gets up.  He’s super cute because he dramatically spits it into the crib and if he has the second one in his hand he’ll put it in his mouth, take a few sucks, and spits it in, too.

Big brother snuggles!

And big brother play!

Joshua is growing fast and is taking life in.  He’s interested in everything and is scared of nothing.  We love his funny little happy self, even when grumpiness and neediness overtakes him.  He loves the men in his life but really just loves to be loved by everyone.  He brings a fun dynamic to our family and I can’t wait to see how he blossoms.

Reaching for the stars!