Posted 8:07 AM by Kathy
On Saturday, Josh was sitting on the couch playing. He looks up at me and says, "Mama, are you my friend?" I said "Of course I'm your friend and your Mama." He says, "I love you."

Posted 8:18 AM by Kathy
Josh and I have been having a great time lately. He did much better at choir, (although he did flash everyone, Yikes!) and he's been very helpful around the house. He even brought the trash can back up from the curb yesterday. That was sweet! We played a "Marvle game" which involves counting flat glass marbles and making shapes and numbers with them. And we took turns being "Siper" (Swiper) and Dora. I would say "Swiper no swiping!" and Josh would say "Oh man!" then we'd switch. Big fun.

Posted 7:38 AM by Kathy
On my birthday, Shawn sent me flowers. So when I brought them home, I explained to Josh that Daddy got those for me for my Happy Birthday. Later that night, when Shawn was putting him to bed he says, "Daddy, you get fo'wers fo' Mama Happy Birthday?" "Yes" "Good job!"

Posted 7:46 AM by Kathy
There is a lot to say this week, I won't be able to say it all today. We went to the city to prepare for and hold an estate sale for my grandparents' belongings. Josh stayed with G-pa and Nana. We got nothing but good reports. Yippee! We know he was spoiled by them and that's great, it's what they are supposed to do.

Our weekend wasn't so relaxing. It was hard work! We got no sleep on Friday night (2 hrs) then we were up at 5:30 to start the sale at 6:00. It was non-stop people until 6:00 pm. It was really hard to watch people rummage through my grandparents' home. We heard some great stories though, and I got proof positive that my Memaw's legacy of love will live on.

Posted 7:19 AM by Kathy
Josh has been telling me stuff like, "I not hit peoples anymore." or "I not spit anymore." He does still sometimes hit and spit, so I'm not sure if he just really wants to obey us or if he knows that is what we want to hear. I haven't figured it out yet, but to listen to his proclamations is pretty cute.

Posted 7:43 AM by Kathy
Last night, Josh pooped in his underwear. He also did it in the afternoon. But last night, after I had cleaned him up, he stood up and said "OK, spank me now." I'm thinking we are going to need a new punishment. Maybe taking away his Scoops.

Posted 7:42 AM by Kathy
We fed Suzanne's animals this weekend, Josh enjoyed helping. I would say, "Let's go feed Suzanne's kitty." I would only say kitty, because we have cats and I thought he could relate better. But then he would say, "And Whisper!" their dog. He'd stand at the gate and hold the cup for me and he'd talk to Whisper and tell her, "There you go, eat your food now."

Posted 7:39 AM by Kathy
I think Josh and I have made it past this phase. I know there will be more to go through, but I know now that we can do it. We had a really good weekend with a zoo trip and church. We got to play at the Meades' house on Sunday. Josh and Wil still have a pretty volatile relationship, but it's not as frustrating as i once was. To me, at least, it's kind of cute. They are working out some of their differences on their own instead of having our intervention. We still have a hard time saying goodbye without a mess. Our playdates usually end with Wil and Josh being upset at each other, but not so upset that they don't want to play. It's actually kind of funny.

Posted 7:48 AM by Kathy
OK, the "I can't wait to see what will happen." statement from Wednesday...well for those that weren't there, it was horrible! For some reason, Josh was unhappy that I wasn't in the room, but when I came in, he acted like a freak of nature. He would jump around, play guns, play kitty, lay on floor, and then look at me, knowing he was misbehaving. He and I have been going through a battle of wills and frankly, on Wednesday, he won. We left choir practice 15 minutes early and I got in the van and cried. His behavior has never made me that frustrated before. He was very upset that I was crying and asked, "Why you cry?" and I had to tell him that his disobeying at "singing class" made Mama sad. Having said all that, Thursday was pretty good. Josh didn't take a nap, but he was very cooperative almost all day. He was good at the grocery store and helped me make pizza that evening. I love him so much.

Posted 7:31 AM by Kathy
Last night, we saw a scoop heading for the grass. Josh says, "He's going home to go night-night with his fam-y (family)" It was really sweet. We have our first choir practice tonight for the 3s and 4s. I can't wait to see what will happen. Josh and Wil are going to be together and it could get crazy.

Posted 8:39 AM by Kathy
I'm exhausted! Josh wore me out this weekend. I was desparate for a break. I don't know what the deal was, he was really hyper and moody. He is learning to follow directions better. He was able to go get something for Shawn with minimal fuss. He maximized his fussing later though. It could be that Shawn hasn't been home all week and we're both missing him. Who knows!?!!

Posted 8:52 AM by Kathy
Josh plays "Kitty". He goes deep into character when he plays Kitty. He meows and crawls and everything. Even when I get onto him, he'll still meow when he's crying. It's Oscar worthy.

Posted 9:59 AM by Kathy
What an exhausting weekend! We went to the city to help my uncle sort through my grandparents stuff. A word to all you clutter bugs (including myself) go through your stuff now. What a mess.

Josh and I have caught a cold from somewhere and aren't feeling too well. He's better than me. He's been really sweet these past couple of days. He said, "I love you Mama." and I said "I love you Joshy" he says, "No you say, love you TOO". He's also been climbing on my lap and saying "Love, I need love".

And the biggest announcement, I told him no about something last night and he started to get his "gun" out and then he said, "Look Mama, I put my gun away." and he put it in his pocket. Finally! We're getting past the gun stage.....maybe.