Josiah Yee

Middle Child

2012-01-27T20:50:22Z

Josiah sometimes has a rough time finding his place in the family. He really wants his own room; it's just not fair that Eila does. He really wants help with things he can/should do himself; "Why do you do it for Thad?" He has to share his toys with the big and little sibling. He has to do chores while Eila is at school and TJ is napping. Sometimes he still has to nap and do chores...

On the up side, his picture frame on Mom's night stand has a picture of him in it. He has a ready playmate whenever his heart desires. He is able to see what is coming and look forward to new privileges and responsibilities. He can look back and remember when he used to do those silly things and realize how big he is now. Josiah learns valuable skills like following directions (from his big sis) and being a strong leader (for his lil bro).

Unfortunately, he got Eila's stomach flu and Thad's cold recently, which shows that he really is the middle kid.

Christmas List

2011-12-01T15:25:38Z

Dear Santa,

I would like:
jet planes
100 cars that race
100 cars that watch
1 huge race track (like this)
a small TV that hooks on my bed with a small remote
a gondola that goes across my room (like this)
Stars Wars books
Captain Underpants books

Love, Josiah

Q&A

2011-10-26T12:39:34Z

D: What holiday is coming up after Halloween?
J: Thanksgiving.
D: What do we celebrate on Thanksgiving?
J: Chickens.

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J: Who is the oldest man in the world? Try to guess.
D: (naming some older men in Josiah's world.)
J: Nope. Uncle Chris!
D: (after laughter subsides) Why is that?
J: Because he's the tallest.

Josiah is Five Years Old

2011-09-19T18:34:39Z

While Josiah has gotten a bit taller, over 42 inches now, and a bit heavier, about 38 pounds, some things haven't changed as much (His hair is still red). Josiah still loves to play all sorts of water related things as well as digging in the dirt and mud. He really enjoys all things related to space and flight and has not wavered in his interest of cars. Josiah is growing up though and how has lots of fun playing games, like Clue Jr. and Guess Who? He is also very good at writing his name and knows his address and phone number. Josiah is also a great helper in the kitchen. He continues to wake up early and doesn't really like to nap, but still needs to most days. His favorite things include: car racing, watching 3D movies, and making planes and rockets. This fall, now that he is five, he's happy to start school at home. His favorite subjects are art and gym. For his birthday, Josiah got his room re-decorated and a bunk bed.
Here is a picture of his new room:

VBS

2011-07-22T19:09:50Z

Josiah went to his first real Vacation Bible School experience this week with the "Shake it Up" cafe. He learned about God and ate lots of candy and especially enjoyed seeing Chef Dan become an ice cream sundae. He also liked singing and the story each day with a cool science experiment. But, he didn't like the other boys talking about potty words. He says "I'm too big for that."

Things You Never Think You'd Have to Say...

2011-06-04T03:06:20Z

The other day I said to Josiah, "Get that fork out of your pants!"

A Few Whiles

2011-05-27T17:36:31Z

Expressions of time are mostly all sorted out in our 4-1/2 year-olds mind, but he persists in using the phrase "in a few whiles" meaning "in a little while" or "in a few minutes."

I think it's almost reached it's end though as just today I heard him say "in a few weeks." Too bad because it's pretty cute, IMO.

Two-Wheeled Wonder

2011-05-24T01:06:17Z

Last weekend, Josiah mastered riding a two-wheeler. Since Thaddeus' birthday, we've been working to convince him that riding a big kid bike would be a good thing, but he remained staunchly opposed to the risk of falling in this endeavor.

He has, however, been practicing riding his little brother's new Skuut and getting pretty good at it. So, after a bit of persuasion and a promise of a treat, he gave it a go. And, within about 3 minutes, Josiah was riding all on his own. With another 10 minutes of practice, he was feeling more confident and began to practice starting and stopping on his own. Before a half hour past, Josiah rode all the way around the block with no trouble at all, except for exhausting Daddy who ran alongside - just in case.

Homesick

2011-02-26T16:50:02Z

While we were flying toward our vacation destination, Josiah was crying in his tiredness and desire to get off the plane. He was homesick.
As we were pelted with sleet while swimming in La Gaviota hot springs, Josiah was afraid. "I'm homesick!"
When the waves crashed in around his feet on the beach and knocked him down, taking one of his shoes out into the sea, Josiah was cold and wet. Again, he was homesick.
Just as we were heading outside into the cold, snowy morning back home, he was no longer homesick. He whimpered, "I'm LA-sick."

Soggy Day

2010-11-15T02:46:28Z

Last week we had a few mornings that started with Josiah opening the door and exploring the clouds that were on the ground. He ran all around in the sog (fog) and had so much fun. He invited his siblings to join him and yelled to the neighbors and anyone who might not know the joy of a warm fall morning. He tried hard to say fog, but every time it came out sog.

Christmas List

2010-11-06T18:06:57Z

Here are a few ideas for gifts, straight from Josiah:
football guys (that's actually what they're called)
climbing thing to climb up to the top (rope to climb up the tree)
race track, like Wheelie Zip Bin or for Slot Cars (for cars - especially a trip to Lightning Speedway to use their race tracks)
my own computer
Jungle Java card
skateboard
sled
sand for the sandbox
rake and snow shovel
Brainquest
magnetic mosaico or Imaginets or Tangoes Jr.
Take-a-part Crane Truck
Connect Four
Tumbling Mat

These were added by Mom.
socks, gloves, hat, snow boots - size 9?
pants (khakis, black, brown, gray) - size 4, adjustable waist
lace up/practice sewing kits
Beginner Dinner Games

Grandma's Birthday

2010-10-22T21:21:08Z

Today is Grandma Kathy's birthday, so we went to her house to play and while she was pushing Josiah on the swing, I suggested that Josiah should push her since it's her special day. Well, Josiah didn't quite agree...

Josiah: I can't push Grandma. She's bigger than me.
Mom: Yeah, Joe, you're pretty strong I bet you could push Grandma.
Josiah: Only God is strong enough to push Grandma.

Halloween Indecision

2010-10-06T01:18:22Z

it's hard to pick just one costume to wear for Halloween. So far Josiah has come up with at least a dozen things that he wants to be. Some of the ones that keep getting mentioned are: Spiderman, Darth Vader (or Dark Vader), a transformer, and my favorite: an aquarium with tatoos of sharks and whales, etc. all over.

Josiah's Favoritist Foods

2010-09-09T17:06:11Z

#1. Oatmeal
#2. Dim Sum
#3. Olga's
#4. Coney Island
#5. Red Robin
#6. Watermelon

Yes, oatmeal is first.

Josiah Found a Baby Bird at the Park

2010-09-06T12:07:29Z