Where's Ben Been

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Getting Ready for 4K

Hard to believe that my 1st baby will be in 4K this fall. He will be staying at the same preschool he has been at (instead of going to public 4K) and he is (was) very excited about going back. That was until I told him who was going to be in his class.

Little bit of history-
Ben and Victoria have been in the same class since the nursery. She is this sweet and cute little blond girl who has stolen Ben's heart. SO much in fact, that one day last fall Ben told me that he was upset because his teacher told him that he could not marry Victoria until he was older when he mentioned the possibility in school one day. She always hugs him in the mornings and puts her arm around him. Totally sweet. Ben even had to get her a present for Christmas. Nothing says love to a 4 year old like a stuffed frog. Anyway, a few weeks ago Ben was being BAD. One of those moments that I just put him in his room and told him he could come out when he could explain to me why he was acting that way. After a few minutes, he hollered for me to come into his room so he could "explain why he was being bad." "Because I am so in love with Victoria" he said. Seriously?? I thought raging hormones did not come around for a few more years. Anyway, I laughed and let him but thought it was cute, especially since he has not seen Victoria since school got out in May.

So, today, Ben's class roll comes in the mail. I proceed to tell him his teacher's name and who all is going to be in his class. The conversation went something like this:
Me-"Steven". "wasn't he in your class last year?"
Ben- "Victoria??"
Me- "Hailey, Jamison". "oh, I like those 2 girls"
Ben- "Victoria??"
Me- "Fritz"- Good you missed him last year"
Ben- Victoria??"
Me- "Alex, Luke and a new girl named Marnie" Sounds like you are going to have a good class
Ben- "what about Victoria" He forgot to mention Noah, who was his best buddy last year.
Me- Sorry, Victoria must be in the other class.
Ben- "Bummers, I hope I can still see her in the mornings"

He was actually pretty bummed about it.

Victoria saved Ben a seat at his birthday party and put her arm around him.

She saved him a seat at the Strawberry patch. He got up and hid behind the pole when he saw me taking the picture.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Greatest Intentions

I have been keeping up with Reese's milestones the way all good mothers do...scribbled on random pieces of paper stuck inside books, magazines, purses, etc. We have been so busy and she is growing up so fast, that another week passes before I know it. I am going to post here before I forget.

Reese was 4 months on July 15 and here are some tidbits.

"talking" nonstop. She is quite the little chatterbox
loves when someone talks to her.
laughs constantly
adores her brother
adored by her brother
eats 5 ounces per sitting
sleeps from 10 pm-830 am at night, usually goes back to sleep after eating until late morning. Awake most of the day
seems to be teething
sucks her fist so hard that you can hear her across the room.
hates being on her tummy
wants to sit up and can with assistance
has rolled from back to side(s), but does not like being on her tummy
Wears size 2 diapers
Wears 3-6 months clothes
Still cannot wear a hairbow because her hair is so fine
has the chubbiest and cutest little legs
rarely cries. When she does, she is either wet, hungry or tired
has the same bright blue eyes as Ben, but not quite as big.
has brown hair with a reddish tint (yes, I said it...red)
blesses all every day.

We love you so much!

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

So...

Ben is always making me and everyone laugh. As smart and charming as is, I am already preparing myself for him being the class clown. His new favorite game, and he does not know how much he learns, is to give you a letter and a hint and make you guess what he is thinking. Tonight the game started out harmless.

Ben: F-ffffffff, bees make honey from this
Me: fork? No? french fries? Oh, flowers :)

Ben: G,gggggg, outside and you walk on it
Me: Grapes? Goopies (I make up words just to hear him laugh), No? Oh, grass!

Ben: B,bbbbbb, in the refridgerator and you drink it
Me: uh, bubbles?? barnacles? I have no idea
Ben: You know mommy, Beer!!

Great!!!!

Monday, July 5, 2010

Happy Fourth of July

We usually have lots of beach pictures from our annual 4th of July beach trip to share. However, we did not plan a vacation the week this year because we thought we would be moving in. Well, we made the best of it and had a great time at church in the bouncy houses, watching the parade and seeing the fireworks.