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We headed to the beach again. We over packed as usual, learned a few things from last year, shared lots of kisses and ice cream, and all slept like
This is our life.
Our Family
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We are home. We brought the sand home too.
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A mother’s day gift from my boys. It’s my favorite flower. And its white. Just like my wedding bouquet. #peony
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We have managed to keep Benjamin’s tree alive and well. Benji is a little over 2.5 feet tall now and growing just as strong and lively as the white flowered Dogwood tree. Minus the white flowers since it may take up to three years to see blooms.
I even think he’s making the same face as he was last year…
and he’s off.
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Still finding dirt, everywhere.
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Benjamin loves to climb. Don’t all toddlers? Especially boys? I decided to get him a fairly safe climbing toy that has a rock wall and a slide attached to a lookout tower, a toy for his age group. He likes it alright but he has more favorite toys to climb. Like his basket.
and the retaining wall in the backyard.
I know it’s a developmental milestone and I am so proud of him, I just wish that these stones were rubber.
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He picked this flower just for me, like he knew it was mother’s day. #whocaresifitisaweed
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Happy Mother’s Day to all of the women in my life who have mothered me. Mothers, sisters, aunts, friends. You have taught me life lessons. Cared for me and loved me for who I am. For it is because of you I am the mother I am today.
What better gift to give a daughter than the gift of love that will transcend generations to come.
Dear Mom,
Thank you for your love, generosity, and tender truth. It is not until you have children of your own that you can truly realize the unconditional love of a parent. So on Mother’s Day and every day, I recognize all that you did for us and are still doing.
I love you.
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He was so excited as we approached the carnival you would have thought he was at Disney World.
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So now that Benji is 15 months old and the posts will be quarterly his second year of life, why not make them even more embarrassing then before. It wasn’t intentional really, I rarely take bath photos but I had my cell on me and snapped a cute one when I asked him to look up at me and give me a smile. Later I decided to write 15 months with his non-toxic bath crayon on the tub. Which is why the pictures look the way they do (cell phone camera plus bad bathroom lighting).
Benajmin you are not only walking, you are running, spinning in circles, walking backwards, dancing, and climbing. You enjoy playing in the yard and have become very fond of collecting pebbles, mulch and sticks. Recently you have been digging in the dirt with our garden shovels. And you just love to carry the watering can around the yard. Sometimes you throw your treasures inside it along the way.
You are in 18-24 mos clothing and weigh 25 lb and measure 28.5 in. You are still sporting size 5 shoes. You help to put on your shoes by getting them and bringing them to us. You can put on your hat yourself and will play indoors wearing your hat for hours.
You are such a great eater. You drink whole milk at all meals and have been feeding yourself for many months now with just recently mastering using utensils. It’s still tricky to get the food on the utensils and for the most part we still help you with that. You are allergic to peanuts but not tree nuts. So we plan to give you some almond butter on toast for breakfast one of these days. You have been becoming more finicky with food; liking eggs, then not, then liking them again. You make the funniest face when you don’t want to eat a certain food. It’s indescribable so I will just have to snap a picture to prove it to you all.
Your favorite books are: B is for Bear, Don’t Cry Big Bird, 100 First Words, and Old MacDonald touch and feel book. We read to you throughout the day when you bring us the book of your choice but always before bed.
You aren’t saying too much. ”Dad” is pretty much it. I can sometimes hear Bird or Dog, or Car. But that’s pushing it. You use baby sign language pretty well though and sign for “food”, “more”, “milk”, “bye”. I am in the process of teaching you “water”, “diaper”, and “bird”. I know “bird” is so random but it’s such a cute sign. Seriously check it out. You understand so much more then you can verbalize. You can point to our noses, eyes, ears, and hair. You get books, cars, other fun toys on demand. You know when it’s time to go to bed, or go outside, or when to get in the car. You are just amazing.
You give the best hugs. How a tiny person can squeeze until your heart bursts is beyond me. You are loved by so many little man.
I love you.
