Joshua's Birthday

I am so ever thankful for my firstborn son who was born FOUR YEARS AGO TODAY! I can hardly beleive it. Because he is my oldest I do often expect maybe more than I should from this guy, and sometimes get frustrated when he isn't perfect- but when my perspective is in check I realize what a sweet, smart, helpful little guy he is.

1. Josh is very in tune to people and their emotions. I can still remember when he was not even two yet and he was watching a kids movie, Jake and I were in the next room and first we hear him cracking up at the show and thought that was cute, but then as the mood of the film turned sad we heard him sniffiling- we went out to check and sure enough he was crying. I couldn't believe he was so sensitive at such a young age!

2. Joshua is very smart. He can get on the computer and knows exactly how to navigate to Nickjr.com - his favorite website where he finds games and video clips of all his favorite cartoons. He learns very quickly- from the alphabet to numbers, to his right and lefts and even some navigations ("east is mountain, west is towards the lake and north is up between the two"). He's also good at getting what he wants- never giving up! Jake and I call him the "negotiator" these days because he will NOT let us say "no" to anything- anything he wants, if not possible at the moment is quickly negotiated for later, tomorrow, or we'll see.

3. Josh is also my good helper. He loves to help me put away the silverware, sweep the floor, make dinner and get me this or that. He's also taken on the chores of letting Roxy out and in each morning and evening and making his own bed. Sometimes he needs a reminder, but he doesn't usually complain when he's been reminded- just makes sure to collect his sticker and/or quarter.

I love you Josh!!!!! Thank you for being part of our family.