Joshua Andrew,
Happy 5th month birthday! Wow... You have done so much in such a short amount of time! The other day, you refused to sit back in your swing. Even with the swing moving back and forth, you continued to pull yourself forward, insisting on being a part of the action and not just an observer. Look at you!!
You take everything to your mouth... everything! When you have nothing else, you go straight for your toes. You much more prefer life from inside a carrier. So, I wear you quite a bit. I'm beginning to think, you think you belong in a pouch by my side. I'm alright with that. It's a great place to learn more about life from. You also prefer being out over staying at home. What I mean is, you are more settled when we are out and you have a lot to look at. Gabriel was the same way. Today, he still likes the outdoors over being inside. You often make me wonder who you are and what all you will accomplish.
Happy 5th month birthday! Wow... You have done so much in such a short amount of time! The other day, you refused to sit back in your swing. Even with the swing moving back and forth, you continued to pull yourself forward, insisting on being a part of the action and not just an observer. Look at you!!
You take everything to your mouth... everything! When you have nothing else, you go straight for your toes. You much more prefer life from inside a carrier. So, I wear you quite a bit. I'm beginning to think, you think you belong in a pouch by my side. I'm alright with that. It's a great place to learn more about life from. You also prefer being out over staying at home. What I mean is, you are more settled when we are out and you have a lot to look at. Gabriel was the same way. Today, he still likes the outdoors over being inside. You often make me wonder who you are and what all you will accomplish.
As for your relationship with your brothers, you are very popular with them.
They all like to talk to you, explain everything to you, and carry you. You listen to them and stare at each of them as though you are comprehending everything they are telling you. It's really cute! Nathaniel always wants to tote you about but is very limited since you are nearly his size. :-) There is no doubt that you will pass him up...then pass Gabriel up as well. It will be quite the sight to see all 4 of you grown!
Right now, you will take 2-3 naps. When your brothers let you, you will sleep for about 1 1/2 hours. I almost don't know what to do with all that time.
You also surprised me with leg pushing your way to a toy your brothers had on the floor! You are very determined to get there! My excitement only excited you more. I kept saying, "Atta' boy, Josh!!! Keep going!!" All eyes were fixed on you! Matthew was itching to help by handing you the toy you had your eyes fixed on but I told him to watch and cheer instead. It was quite the moment! Once you,had the toy in hand (and in your mouth) you looked at us as though we were nutty. Since then, you have gained confidence in your ability to get yourself to what you want. That is what life is all about!
5 months down with many more to go!! The best is yet to come! I look forward to all of your todays and tomorrows as you discover, there are no limits to all you can accomplish!! - Just take it one step at a time and don't give up. You can only fail, if you quit.
They all like to talk to you, explain everything to you, and carry you. You listen to them and stare at each of them as though you are comprehending everything they are telling you. It's really cute! Nathaniel always wants to tote you about but is very limited since you are nearly his size. :-) There is no doubt that you will pass him up...then pass Gabriel up as well. It will be quite the sight to see all 4 of you grown!
Right now, you will take 2-3 naps. When your brothers let you, you will sleep for about 1 1/2 hours. I almost don't know what to do with all that time.
You also surprised me with leg pushing your way to a toy your brothers had on the floor! You are very determined to get there! My excitement only excited you more. I kept saying, "Atta' boy, Josh!!! Keep going!!" All eyes were fixed on you! Matthew was itching to help by handing you the toy you had your eyes fixed on but I told him to watch and cheer instead. It was quite the moment! Once you,had the toy in hand (and in your mouth) you looked at us as though we were nutty. Since then, you have gained confidence in your ability to get yourself to what you want. That is what life is all about!
5 months down with many more to go!! The best is yet to come! I look forward to all of your todays and tomorrows as you discover, there are no limits to all you can accomplish!! - Just take it one step at a time and don't give up. You can only fail, if you quit.
Love,
Mommy
Mommy
