Josiah Turns 5!

At the end of June, this little man turned 5 years old! His arrival rocked our world with an early, fast delivery, a challenging babyhood that had me questioning everything I thought I had figured out as a mom, and toddler years that were full of rough moments. BUT THEN, this special boy underwent a transformation and the sweetness I always knew was in there took center stage!! Today, Josiah Daniel is an absolute delight who loves God, loves his family, loves learning, and can't wait to love on his baby sister for whom he prayed. ❤

Despite the sometimes shy and sober personality many people think he has in public, Jo is blossoming into a child with a hilarious, wacky side too! He is constantly making me laugh with his facial expressions and silly antics! I have thoroughly enjoyed watching him grow this past year in his character, leadership, academics, and skills set. He loves to climb trees and wrestle, color, draw, swim, do gymnastics, build with Duplos, play dress-up, have books read to him, and do anything that Isaac is doing. He says he is not afraid of anything, and that is pretty much true! This kid has a heap of courage and daring when it comes to trying new things. I also appreciate the fact that Josiah is especially tender toward Silas and willing to always help him. Jo is my most orderly child who likes things just so and is very attentive to detail.

He has excelled in school and enjoys giving good effort toward his math, phonics, spelling, and handwriting. His favorite read-aloud this past year was called Twenty and Ten about Jewish children who were hidden and saved from Nazi soldiers.

To continue the tradition we started with Isaac last year, we got Josiah a big boy bike for his birthday with hopes that soon he can learn to ride without training wheels. He is loving the new adventure of being a bicycle owner (especially a red on)! 🙂

I am thankful for the work God has done in this boy's life and look forward to all the things He will continue to teach and develop in our Josiah!