Malachi is 3!

Another year has come and gone with this precious little boy! His birth was quite an adventure in trusting the Lord and His provision of labor, but we made it through and three years later he is continuing to grow, learn and teaching us more about trusting the Lord.

Malachi is so much fun! He talks about everything but really loves his baby brothers. He loves being bigger and taking care of them. He loves to learn and shares what he is learning with us. Right now Malachi is into animals and cars. He's finally getting into reading and will sit for a whole book a few times through. I'm so excited to start some basic preschool curriculum with him this year!

This boy is rough and tumble but still sensitive. Malachi is all about playing outside and bugs and jumping and exploring. Right now he loves riding on push cars and playing in the kudzoo that's taking over our backyard. Along side these very boy traits he is very sensitive to others being hurt (unless he did it of course!) He hates to hear Timothy cry and will kiss him and give him his pacifier. I love seeing him come into but brother mode.

Like most kids at this age he tests the boundaries to see what he can get away with, but by God's grace we're seeing him respond to correction. He is learning Gospel, Bible and beginning to memorize both Scripture and catechism. Right now he is not big on prayer, but every night he says he is thankful for playing outside and killing a cockroach!

Malachi has such a big smile that it's contagious! Most of the time that smile is accompanied by something a little mischievous, but I always love seeing it on his face! He is so full of life and brings much fun to our family. He does enjoy annoying his older siblings in typical little brother fashion, but more than that he loves to be with his family. It's such a joy to watch him grow as a member of our family and watch him find his role.

Malachi is all about putting his dishes away and is quick to clean up his spills. He does love to eat and eats almost anything put in front of him.

These first three years have flown by and I'm so thankful for Malachi being in our family. God gave us sick a precious gift in this little boy.

Father, thank You for Malachi's life. Thank You for making him a part of our family. Thank you for his adventurous spirit. Please save him by Your amazing Grace and use this to make him bold for the Gospel of Jesus. As his name means, make him Your messenger and let him go wherever You lead that he may build Your Kingdom here to be on Earth as it is in heaven. Thank You for all You are doing in Malachi's life. On Jesus name, Amen!