Update On Joshua

Dear Joshua,

It's time to write an update about you and how you are doing in your life right now. You are two and a half years old. I can't believe it. You will be three in October. How did that happen?

Here are some things that I want to write down and remember:

-When you want a cup, you say "Puc" .... hahahaha! It can sound like a bad word. And we laugh every time.
-You want to be involved in EVERYTHING that your siblings are doing. You are completely aware of everything that is going on around you.
-You still LOVE your binky. You don't want to give it up yet. Reminds me a lot of your sister!
-You are starting to talk like crazy. Just in the last month you are trying new words everyday. It's amazing! I will say something, and you will mimic me every time. Your talking reminds me a lot of your sister as well. You just try things out, even when you've never said them before, you are brave with your speaking and not afraid to make mistakes.
-You are still napping everyday, and it's wonderful. You have acted like you want to stop your naps, but I keep forcing you to do it. There's so much going on, I have to protect that time for you.
-You are very independent and get whatever you want in the kitchen. I will walk into the kitchen and catch you sneaking something all the time. You don't want to wait and ask for permission.
-You are the most pleasant personality. You are happy all the time. You hardly ever throw fits, and when you do, you learn from them. I can tell you anything and you understand exactly what I'm saying and the boundary I'm setting with you. You will push the boundary, but your understanding is there.
-You are always helping people around you. You are always sharing. You are very aware of when people need something.
-You are particular. You don't like to be messy. If something gets on your hand while you eat, you want it wiped off immediately before you continue your meal.
-You always know where you "place" things. You have particular places where you put things all the time.
-You still love your blue blanket. It's your snuggly.
-You love to go outside and play in the water. You are sneaky about getting out there, if I can't find you, it's usually because you've made it outside and you are playing with the hose water and getting soaking wet.

I love you baby boy. So much. You are so good for my heart. You help me to laugh and see the bright side of things everyday. I'm so grateful for that. you are happy, pleasant and smiling all the time.

I love you,

Your Mom