Lincoln has been at my parent’s house since Monday and we have been missing him like CRAZY! My mom brought him to the hospice house for a while on Friday and it was so good for both of us. We love our baby boy! So, I’m taking the time to brag about my little son…because, again, I can and because I always keep things fair and even between my kids…..Ha!
Link – 13 months old and so much fun! He almost always has a smile on his cute little face and he LOVES to laugh.
He is soooo determined and not much will sway him if he’s got his mind set on something. He’ll go over, under, but mostly just right through something to get at whatever he wants. That’s why he’s earned the nickname “little tank”….also a reason why his birthday party had a camo theme which is when we took the family picture on our blog.
Lincoln will even go so far as to come up with pretty ingenious ways of distracting us just so he can get at what he wants. And what does he do when he is caught being naughty?
He smiles real cute, trying to get away with it. Lately, when he’s gotten in trouble he will close his eyes and put this sad look on his face and fake cry to try to show some remorse, then he will peek at us to see if we are watching. Yep, he’s a stinker! But such a cute stinker that it’s hard not to laugh sometimes. He started walking about a month before his birthday and now walks exclusively. I love this stage. It’s just so funny seeing such a little person toddling around! He’s really trying to run now…mostly to keep up with his big sister. He wants to do everything she does and learns things early because he’s watching her so closely. He learned how to get his teeth brushed because of watching Ava and gets so excited about it when it’s his turn. He’s also learning how to fold his hands when we pray, which is super adorable.
He’s trying to say some words. So far, beyond momma and dada, he says “hi” and “fishy”. He is all about making noise though…just a typical boy! We love it! He still gives amazing hugs…when you can catch him that is and he gives open mouth, slobbery kisses. Love that too! His favorite toy right now is the tool-box Josiah bought him for Christmas. The hammer is his favorite and he carries it around everywhere and very intently “fixes” everything.
He somehow just knows how to use the rest of the tools too…isn’t it amazing how God just ingrains these things in our kids. I love to see the differences in my boy and my girl. Wow, are they different! I have given Lincoln 4 haircuts already, and his hair still does what it wants. I wouldn’t want it any other way…it suits him.
Getting him dressed is like a wrestling match…we are working on patience in that area. He knows the sign for “all done” which I use when I’m done changing his diaper or dressing him. He also waves bye-bye and is very proud of that. We are working on animal sounds, but he’s not too interested in that yet. He loves trucks and he loves stacking blocks. He knows what noise an airplane makes and flys his fighter jet all around the house. He is very busy and loves to climb on things and even though he knows how to get back down, sometimes he gets this look on his face and you know he’s going to just step off. He tries so hard to be funny and make people laugh. He does not like to be left out of anything and lets you know about it. He loves food and is definitely not a picky eater. He has started to be a moocher like his sister,
which can be tricky with all his allergies. After learning about his food allergies (milk, eggs, and peanuts), and changing his diet because of that, his skin has cleared up a lot and he has become a really good sleeper. YAY! Neither of my kids have slept through the night until they were after a year old….not fun, but it makes me appreciate it even more when they start 🙂
I love the mischief and curiosity in his eyes. He’s just so fun to watch! We have big prayers for our little guy and we know that our big God has amazing plans for his life.
I love you Buddy-Boy!
P.S. I will update on Josiah soon. Pain management is getting more under control. I’m just missing being at home with my babies if you can’t tell 🙂
Beautiful Things 
Enjoyed reading about what Lincoln is up to and how he’s growing. Thinking of you & Josiah! Thanks for taking the time to update your blog, Rob and I love reading it.
He is such a cutie pie. Continuing to pray for you guys and so glad to see you are making some really great memories. Love you bunches!
I love your writing also. Lincoln sounds in some ways, just like Grampa, and in other ways, a lot like Rob was. Rob loved tools and taking things apart. Lincoln just sounds adorable, and thanks for the update. A hug for you 2, and for both of your kiddoes.
You have many watching your life that you know not about. Just remember that Josiah is just moving away (as to another state in the United States) and you and your kids are being left behind to finish taking care of business till you get to move where he is. He is just required to go before you. There are others that you must bring also.
Your posts have meant a lot to me. Keep up the very, very, very hard work. I have not been called upon to labour as you you have. You must be very gifted even though you don’t feel like it. And if you do right now you won’t in the future. I know. I have walked with God (or God has made his presence known in my life) for going on 30 years now. Remember Job.
BTW, if you ever get a chance, I recommend you read a book written by Jerry Bridges. It is called. ‘Trusting God, even when life hurts’. It has been a mainstay in my life next to the book of books.
Be very encouraged,
Randy Martin Snyder
Thanks again. Life is good even though it really seems to hurt most of the time.
Love your update & pix about your little man. Continuing to keep all of you in our prayers.
What a sweet little boy you have!
Praying for all of you…
Jess/Josiah:
They tell us that the only bible some people will ever read is our life played out before them. When we read the bible of your life, we see the character of God demonstrated. We see mercy, grace, patience, longsuffering, endurance, and a steadfast hope in heaven. We see people who move through things, not people who sit stationary feeling sorry for themselves. This makes people wonder; “how do they do it? How do they keep going?” One can only conclude that you depend on a Source higher than yourselves. Since we know Him, we recognize the Source of your strength. However, to the unsaved it is a message of hope and deliverance. Glory. That’s all we can say today. Glory to His name. And, thank you, thank you for your walk.
Thank you for sharing the minute details of your lives. As if little ones as amazing as Lincoln and Ava could be minute! It is so much fun to watch them grow. Thanks for all the pictures. We feel a part even though the miles separate us.
love from Wisconsin
Thanks for the pictures of Lincoln. He is just adorable,like his big sister (Fairness factor, you know)!!!!!
I think after reading this, I need to pray for your mother!!!
As a grandma of all boys, I completely understand what you are saying!
Coninuing to pray…
your family is so amazing and beautiful. all of our hearts and prayers are with you. it is great that you are remembering to live in the now and take in the really good too, small or big. love denise, brian and luke
Jess,
Loving reading about Ava and Lincoln! Your kids are so cute! I’ve been thinking about you and Josiah this week and praying for your family. I’ve been studying God’s grace this week in my devotions. I love that His grace is ALWAYS sufficient. Praying that will be a comfort to you through thick and thin. Love from KC, annie.
Jessica, you truly portray a Godly parent! God knew what he was doing when he brought you and Josiah together to create these two precious children. Josiah will always be alive in these little ones! And, safe in the loving arms of their mother.
I admire how your faith allows you to write so passionately about your family at this difficult time. When they are grown, I know Ada and Lincoln will treasure these stories about them and Josiah written from your heart.
May you feel God’s presence and guidance as you continue to be a witness for Him.