Grandpa's Helper

These pictures were taken while at my parents' house in July. Joshua wanted to help Grandpa and his cousin Brandon cut the grass. We could not get him off of that tractor. Every time we tried, he just kicked and screamed! He is such a handful.

Joshua has mastered the 'toddler tantrum' that he picked up at preschool. If he doesn't get his way, he lets you know it - kicking his legs, saddest cries you have ever heard, crocodile tears streaming down his cheeks. It could just break your heart, but you must resist it! It will only become worse (if that is possible).

Leah and I are so grateful that Joshua has a good big brother. Eli really helps keep Joshua occupied a good portion of the time. Eli is patient and thoughtful when he needs to be - even when Joshua is not behaving nicely. It is so awesome just to watch the two interact on a daily basis. They genuinely love one another. How can two parents be so lucky?