17 Months

Josh, Brother Bear, Bubby, J Bubs, Joshie, Josh Bear (my favorite nickname that Emma has given him), you are 17 months old today and so full of life and personality. Over the past month, you had visits from your Papa and Mema and from Bo and Gram. You also got to experience snow for the first time. At first you were okay with it unless you fell down but you really took to sledding and eventually got brave enough to make a snow angel with your feet at least.

You are off and running, literally, especially when it means chasing after your sister! You definitely have a little temper to match that red hair and if something gets taken away or you do not get what you want, you let us know. Apparently though, you keep yourself in check at daycare as they never see that side of you. You love your cars and trucks and will move them around going "vroom, vroom". You also love balls and anything that in any way resembles a ball, which is often bad for your Mom and Dad at dinner time.

While you can make a mess like none other, you do love to help clean up and have recently started taking your plate to the sink after meals. You are so proud of yourself and stand there afterwards waiting for applause. You also love to get the broom out and "sweep" up for us, which includes a lot of watching out by anybody within reach. When we ask Emma to pick up her toys, you are usually the first on scene to try and help. You give the sweetest hugs and kisses and LOVE your bear and monster! Happy 17 months Josh!