He is a big talker - both in English and Spanish, while we think his English is probably better, we can't really tell because he usually only uses Spanish when there are Peruvians present. From what Elita tells us about the times she watches him, they have full discussions.
He is very active! We haven't used a stroller for probably a month or two since he's so good about walking (or running!) places with us. He could care less if he falls down, while Peruvians gush and marvel at his bravery - they don't like to let their small children run for fear of their falling. Most recent close call? We were playing in our little park and Noah ran right into a rose bush while retrieving a ball. Indeed a branch had impaled his forehead with 3 thorns - he did cry about that! Thankfully, they were superficial wounds and healed up well.
He is an artist, in every way! He loves to color and draw...sing and dance...and play a variety of instruments! We can't wait to see how he will further develop all of these skills. Some of his favorite songs right now are "Your Grace is Enough" by Chris Tomlin (complete with motions we do together), "Feliz Navidad (with his guitar or air trumpet)," and "Frosty the Snowman" (after Grandma read him the book on Skype). He really likes to make up his own little ditties or insert funny words into a song. A favorite - "Old MacDonald had a farm...and on that farm he had a cake!" (followed by raucous laughter)
Can you see the bunny and snowman?
He's a big reader...I wonder where he gets that from? Just yesterday, at a friend's house, Noah chose to spend a good part of the time with their books, instead of the friends. Perhaps an introvert in the making? He also asks a lot of questions now when we read together - about new words or what different phrases mean, like " What's 'Dash away, dash away, dash away all!' ?"
He loves to pretend - having his stuffed animals and figurines talk to each other. Often he'll tell me "You're Goliath and I'm David," wielding some sort of "slingshot" to spin around and aim at my forehead. He likes playing "running and tickle" or hide-and-go-seek with Daddy - actually he likes playing most games with Daddy. But Mommy and baby brother are who he usually runs to for snuggling and comfort.
He likes to talk to baby brother and "wake him up" by giving my tummy raspberries - sure enough, it usually makes him kick. About a month ago, we were walking to a friends' house in the late afternoon, and could see the moon beginning to rise. I pointed it out to Noah and he was happy. Then he asked us, "Can baby brother say 'the moon'?" I explained that he can't talk right now and that Noah would have to help teach him how to talk. So, he stopped me on the sidewalk, put his hand on my belly, pointed, and said slowly and carefully, "the moon." I think he's going to be a great big brother!
Here he is helping me go through baby brother's clothes...
...believe it or not, he had a lot of fun looking at them all, pointing out the little ducks, balls, whales, and cars on them.
Noah continues to teach us the joys and trials of parenthood - while he makes us laugh so often, we are learning the challenges that come with disciplining a nearly 3-yr-old. He reminds us of how very stubborn we are before God, wanting to do our own thing even when He knows it's not what is best for us. How much better a parent God is than I am! We have a lot to learn from him about patience, compassion, and grace.
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