If there is one word to describe how motherhood has been for me ever since Josiah came along, it would be COLOURFUL. It's as though this boy sees the world through a different set of lenses as compared to girls! The same toy given to a boy would yield a different play response. For example, my girls treat their Barbie dolls like princesses - combing their hair, dolling them up, doing imaginary play, etc. On the other hand, Josiah plays with his sisters' Barbie dolls by grabbing the doll's feet, turning the poor doll upside down, and using Barbie's long silky tresses to sweep the floor or wipe the tables!
In the eyes of Josiah, every item and piece of furniture is meant to be climbed on. He has climbed on top of most tables in the house and loves standing on them. His toys are stepped on in a bid to climb out of his playpen (a.k.a. cage), and the stairs are climbed several times a day. Whenever I'm at the supermarket paying at the counter, the cashier would always exclaim that "your baby is climbing out of the trolley!". It is so normal for Josiah to climb out of the shopping trolley (despite being buckled in) that I would be surprised if he does not attempt to do so.
Whilst Janelle at 6 years of age is still hesitant to turn on the bath tap, Josiah at 1 year old had already learnt how to turn on the water faucet and finds great delight in doing so. He also has a fascination with all types of switches, knobs, doors and drawers around the house. Because of this, his chubby little fingers always get caught in door hinges (yes, ouch!) and drawers. Currently, he has got one big toenail with a deep blue bruise, and one fingernail already three-quarters off the skin (after getting slammed upon on two consecutive days).
Just a few days' ago I found him holding on to a green marker, with his tongue and fingers all green! Apparently he had uncapped the watermelon-scented marker, and decided to give it a taste to see if it indeed tasted like watermelon! The list could go on and on about all the interesting and colourful things that Josiah does!
I am extremely thankful for this boisterous little boy, who can be so loud and impatient, yet on the other hand, be so humourous and cheerful. His sisters absolutely adore him, despite him messing up their play-stuff and destroying their art work. They love playing with him and vice versa, and their play times are always filled with so much fun and laughter :)
