Benaiah has grown and learned so much this past year. He doesn't look like a little preschooler anymore. (Insert sobs here.) He learned to ride a bike without training wheels and a two-wheel scooter, can sing all the U.S. capitals, and is great at finding the perfect Lego piece we need. He loves being read to, UNO, puzzles, playing pretend sheriff (I think he just likes locking me up.), and sitting on the counter to help me cook. He can be super silly and our family clown and then be very serious. Even though he is the smallest of the big boys he doesn't let them get away with anything. He is a super sweet brother to Juliet and the babies. He likes to give Theo bottles and play "puppies" with Juliet. He doesn't say much, but when he does it will be something important. I love his determination. It is inspiring to watch him try to score a basket when he is a fourth the height of the goal or write a full sentence when each letter has to be copied carefully. He has an amazing mind for spacial reasoning that blows me away.
Jonah is becoming a true "big kid". He has finally bought into reading and reads everything he can find! His favorite topic of study is predators. He has boundless energy and is always on the move on his bike, scooter, rollerblades, or doing flips on my couch. He loves playing soccer, basketball, and racing. He is bottomless and can eat more than all the other kiddos combined. Taking thirds is normal for him. He is strong, fast, and smart and uses those gifts to serve our family. He makes teaching math easy. I will look at a lesson thinking how difficult the concept will be and he will be completing the assignment without much instruction. He is still a cuddler (and I hope he always will be). He still needs a high-five, pound-it, noggin, hug, and kiss and his same CD of music for bedtime. Jonah is a natural-born leader. He has charisma for whatever goal he sets and can lead others to help reach it. He loves to be challenged physically and astounds me with his ability. Details and taking his time are not his strong suits, but that's what Eli is for :)
And now for the birthday interviews and annual Daddy shirt pictures!
And now for the birthday interviews and annual Daddy shirt pictures!
Jonah
What is
your favorite color? Green
What is
your favorite toy? My skateboard
What is
your favorite fruit? Mango
What is
your favorite TV show? The Hunt
What is
your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Sweet potato chili
What is
your favorite thing to wear? My sweat pants and sweat shirt
What is
your favorite game? Carcassone
What is
your favorite animal? Cheetah
What is
your favorite snack? Popcorn
What is
your favorite song? Throw Up Your Rawk Fist
What is
your favorite book? What If I Had Animal Teeth?
What do you
like to learn about? History
What is
your favorite cereal? Rice Krispies
What is
your favorite thing to do outside? Build
Who is
your best friend? Josh Groves and my brothers
What is
your favorite drink? Water
What is
your favorite holiday? Easter
What do
you take to bed with you at night? Flashlight
What is
your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Oatmeal
What do
you want to be when you grow up? African explorer or a spy
What do
you want for dinner on your birthday? Chicken Pockets, pizza, Brussel sprouts,
peas, rolls, and peach cobbler (He has menus made.)
What is
your favorite thing to do with Daddy? Wrestle
What is
your favorite thing to do with Mommy? Cuddle
What do
you pray about? About tomorrow
What do
you love about yourself? I’m athletic
What is
your favorite thing about your brothers? They follow my example
What is
your favorite thing about your sisters? They’re cute. Except Juliet, I think she is an absolute
maniac.
Benaiah
What is
your favorite color? Blue
What is
your favorite toy? Imaginext and Grosseries
What is
your favorite fruit? Apple
What is your
favorite TV show? Sid the Science Kid
What is
your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Ravioli
What is
your favorite thing to wear? Tennessee shirt
What is
your favorite game? Wild Kratts
What is
your favorite animal? Tiger
What is
your favorite snack? Bread with Nutella
What is
your favorite song? Jesus Loves Me
What is
your favorite book? Busy Town
What do
you like to learn about? Jesus
What is
your favorite cereal? Oh’s
What is
your favorite thing to do outside? Play in the playhouse
Who is
your best friend? Foxy and Suvi
What is
your favorite drink? Water
What is
your favorite holiday? When it is snowing
What do
you take to bed with you at night? My Spiderman blanket
What is
your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? French toast sticks and waffles
What do
you want to be when you grow up? Sherriff
What do
you want for dinner on your birthday? Pizza, Brussel sprouts, peas, chicken
What is
your favorite thing to do with Daddy? Play games
What is
your favorite thing to do with Mommy? Learn school work
What do
you pray about? God
What do
you love about yourself? That I have a special toe
What is
your favorite thing about your brothers? They play with me
What is
your favorite thing about your sisters? They wear beautiful clothes
And some extra pictures just for fun . . .
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