Joel started saying something new today! He figured out how to tell me he wants something. I will start off by telling you that Joel has many nicknames. The nicknames started when he was little with Joely, Joely-poly which turned into Roly-poly, which then turned into Joely-poly-oly. After that he earned the nickname Curly because his hair was so curly and Monkey Boy because he climbed everything. A few months ago my mom wanted to give him a name he could say, so she started calling him Jo-jo (Joel calls Jonny "Jon-jon", so we knew he could say Jo-jo). It is so cute when he calls himself Jo-jo! Today he figured out that if he wants more food all he has to do is hold out his plate and say "Jo-jo". He figured out this also applies to a lot more than just food. So he has been going around the house pointing at things he wants and saying "Jo-jo". It is fun to watch him figure out the world around him.
I thought you should know, I can't resist a picture with all three boys in it. I love that they have each other and they are so close. Joel was so cute kissing Jonny. I find it interesting that the bond between Jonny and Joel (5-year age gap) is very different than the bond between Joel and Jason (2-year 2-month age gap), and again different from the bond between Jonny and Jason (2-year 9-month age gap). Jonny and Jason are best friends. Joel's bond with Jonny is very special. Jonny is the big brother, he takes care of Joel, he helps him and teaches him. Jonny sleeps next to Joel and the first thing Joel does in the morning is wake up Jonny with kisses and banging or sitting on his head, pulling on his ear, etc. Joel looks up to Jonny and thinks he is the greatest thing, showering him with kisses and hugs often. Joel's relationship with Jason is a little different. Joel loves playing with Jason, although he get jealous easily. Jason likes to try and be the big brother Jonny is, but because they are much closer in age, Joel won't have it. When Jason tries to take Joel somewhere, Joel squeals and sits down in protest. When Jason tries to love on him, Joel sometimes kisses and hugs him back, and other times pushes him away. Jason is such a sweet, affectionate boy and sometimes I feel bad for him because Joel doesn't always love him back the way he wishes. I believe Joel thinks a lot of what Jason does is bossy. The boys all have their occasional squabbles, but they get along the majority of the time and love each other deeply.
So sweet!
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That last picture is of the littlest brother and the biggest is incredibly sweet.
Don't yo love that they all have eachother? I thank God every day that my boys have a brother. It is one of the most important relationships in their life.
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