Walking with the Cooks: Happy 5 years, Josiah!

Five years feels so big! Josiah brings such kindness to our family. He is thoughtful and helpful and playful and full of life. His cheeks glow when he is having a good time and he loves to care for little ones. He asks to do his "school" and takes correction well. Josiah is a very solid and helpful presence in our family.

Weight: 47 lbs (90%)
Height: 46.25 in (99%)
Clothing: 6T, shoe size 1

Likes: riding his bike, helping solve a problem, playing construction, making others happy, Star Wars, watching shows (Paw Patrol, PJ Masks, Doc McStuffins), leading Lydia, making Anna laugh, helping Sarah accomplish her plans, being tickled, playgrounds (this kid plays hard), coloring with magic draw, tape

Dislikes: missing out on a project (painting the house, making cookies, etc.), not understanding why things can't go his way, waiting

A day in the life:

7:00am: Josiah comes out of his room
Breakfast- usually milk and banana, sometimes cereal, and he really likes a special eggs or pancakes morning!

Morning: We are usually home during the morning and Josiah spends a lot of quality time with Lydia while I do school with Sarah. They have developed a really sweet relationship and he is often incredibly patient with his sisters.

Lunch: Josiah loves a turkey sandwich with cheese and lettuce. He eats tons of fruits and veggies. Most often he chooses grapes and green peppers. He almost always has an apple and a cheese stick at some point during the day. He also loves peppermints!

1:00pm: Nap time! He reads or rests until 2:00 and then plays a game or get a toy from the living room until he can come out at 3:00.

Afternoon: Josiah loves to head outside and ride his bike or pretend with Sarah and Ensley (our neighbor). He would watch TV all afternoon if we let him, so we only let him on weekends :)

Dinner: Usually we are eating as a family. He isn't picky! Favorites are spaghetti, hot dogs, and mac and cheese.

Bedtime: He does most of his bedtime routine by himself these days. We both love ending the day praying with him and singing Good Night Josiah or one of his favorite hymns, like Jesus Paid It All.

Fun facts:
* What does he want to be when he grows up? A house painter and nurse's aid (to help Sarah nurse, of course!)
* Blue dog is still his constant companion and comfort. He also continues to sleep with his fingers in his mouth doing the two-finger-throw-back.
* He watches Star Wars with a reference book open on his lap.
* Last summer we took his training wheels off and he never looked back. He loves it when we take his bike to the track at the high school. He rides hard and fast!

A chronological look at the last year . . . my how he has grown!