Growing Up Log

Joshua and Caleb spending time together on the floor

I'm starting this new blog for the benefit of the boys, their grandparents/relatives, and myself. I want to be able to do a better job of keeping track of what the boys do from week to week and also record their milestones or special events as they happen. I haven't found the time to do it in their baby books, so I thought I do it here and then transfer it later. That way, the relatives could see what was going on at the same time I'm able to keep up with it. So here we are, and so we begin. :)

Dave spots Joshua in the backyard tree.

On a great note for me, but not so interesting for everyone else- Joshua decided he could poop in the potty for the first time this week. I believe it was Tuesday night that he managed to do that for me. I was elated to say the least, and Joshua just looked at me funny as I jumped up and down and rejoiced over his accomplishment.

Joshua is now in underwear ONLY. He doesn't wear a diaper anymore, not even to sleep in, since he is doing so well staying dry - even at night. My parents will be here next weekend, so we'll see how they like sleeping with a new and improved Joshua who doesn't wear diapers. Let's hope they don't give him a lot to drink before he goes to bed.
Dave's parents will be here the next weekend. I think they'll find that Joshua's verbal speech has improved a lot since they last saw him, and that he has calmed down some - well, only a little. :)

Caleb cut his first tooth today. This made me soooo sad, since I want him to be toothless a lot longer, especially since he is nursing. He isn't on solids or formula of any kind. I plan to hold him off for a few more months on the solids, since he is doing fine on nursing right now. He's a cute chubby thing, who smiles all the time. He is so very content and sweet, that Dave has dubbed him "Smiley". Praise God for such a sweetie!

My favorite picture of Dave and Joshua so far -

Joshua is in the backyard tree, while Dave looks on protectively and proudly.

Joshua was dubbed "Monkey" when he started walking, because he walked like and ape with his arms in the air. I don't know why Dave didn't just name him "ape" or "gorilla", but "monkey" it was, so monkey it stays. It seems more appropriate now, than then, because Joshua climbs everything he can get away with climbing. Now all we need is a few monkey bars out back to keep him busy and out of the things in the kitchen.

Well, that's all for now!

Be blessed!