Like father, like son.

Check out the matching "in the zone" TV stares! Look at the shapes of their mouths. It is crazy!

Happy Birthday Nini!

Happy Birthday Nini! I love you!

Josh is a sweet boy

When we were pregnant earlier this year, Josh took to having a sibling like white on rice. Although at first he said he'd prefer a sister, he quickly changed his mind and consistently said he preferred "a brother named Wyatt." He's a man of details.

Helping him process his emotions when we miscarried was one of the most heartbreaking things I've ever done. I was so humbled, begging for God's wisdom. We had several conversations that ended in Josh crying and saying, "but I want him, I love him, I miss him." Fortunately, God is faithful to produce good. Josh continues to mention "baby Wyatt" frequently but last week his conversations changed to focusing on having a baby brother. Present tense, actively having a brother. Josh amazes me.

Here's our conversation from yesterday. We were talking about going over to a friend's house to play and he asked if our friend was a brother or a sister.

M: She is a sister.

J: Josh has a brother.

M: Really?

J: Baby Wyatt is Josh's brother.

M: Where is he?

J: Back there. (Pointing away)

M: Baby Wyatt is in heaven with God and all the angels, right?

J: Yes

M: One day we will see him.

J: Right now.

M: No, when we get old.

J: And you will hold baby Wyatt.

M: Yes, we will hold baby Wyatt. That makes me happy.

J: That makes Josh happy.

M: You will be happy when you hold baby Wyatt?

J: No. You hold him.

M: You can hold him, too.

J: No. You holding baby Wyatt makes Josh happy.

Just what mom wants to hear

Josh and I went swimming this afternoon. As he played on the steps of the pool, I swam toward him, and he said, "There's a whale coming." Great. Thanks.