Shaggy Dog

My son was a shaggy dog, a little head amongst the mop of blond hair. So I suggested yesterday that we might have to go get a haircut. Ben was against this idea quite strongly. He wanted Mommy to cut it at home, but mommy isn't really good at the haircutting and is a little worried she might make it worse.

Me: Well Bugs I think we need to go to the haircutter.
Ben: Why? NO!
Me: So we can get the hair out of your eyes, it keeps falling down.
Ben: I'll brush it with a comb!
Me: Good idea, but it will still fall back down.
Ben: I'll hold it with my hand like this. *holding back his bangs on his head*
Me: But you can't hold your hand like that forever!!
Ben: Ummm OK. I know I have a good idea. I'll wear a HAT!!

Oh my, I think this kid needs to be a lawyer like daddy. He always has an answer.

We did end up going to the Haircuttery and getting a haircut this morning. There were a lot of bribes and treats involved. The hairdresser did it FAST! And left a few places that need a good trim, but I can handle that. At least you can see my kid's eyes again.

News of the other child in our family:
Baby girl sent mommy to the hospital on Wednesday morning with some contractions. I had been told at my appointment on Tuesday that I was 2 cm dilated and was started on steroid shots to strengthen her lungs in case she came early. I didn't feel great that evening and woke up with some pains. The office sent me to labor and delivery where I was monitored for about 5 hours. My contractions lessened to about 2 an hour and were not strong at all, I dilated to 3cm. The baby looked great, and I got some more steroids there. They kept me overnight for observation and had an ultrasound in the morning. Nothing new to tell as of now. No pains, and baby is moving around well. Just waiting on her to make her big arrival, it could be soon, it could be another week! (For those not keeping exact track, I am just 34 weeks pregnant, Ben was born at this gestational age as well)

I'm passing along the important parts of being a member of the Jones Family

He only won a free ticket....but hey that's somethin'!

Ben is three!!

Last Saturday we celebrated Ben's 3rd birthday. I can't believe he is already three, I am in shock. He thinks its no big deal, because he's a big boy you know?!

We had a small party and celebrated with Ben's cousin Dean, who turned 2 just the day before. Just family and close friends, and it was a perfect party for them. They had a blast playing together, and LOVED their cake.









Today was Ben's 3 year checkup. We haven't been to the doctor with Ben since last June. He had pinkeye, they didn't measure him or anything. The time before that was for his 2 year checkup. He was 50th% for weight and 75th% for height.

One year later my kid has become a giant. He is 90-95% for height and 95% for weight. The doctor said he is the size of an average 5 year old. WHOA! Everyone always comments that he is so tall, and people always guess his age at 4 or 5 but I always thought they were crazy. He's 3 he looks 3! I guess I was the crazy one.

Anyway, the 3 year appointment was an easy one, no ouchies! They just played games like jumping and signing songs and finding the letters in a book. Ben thought it was a blast and told me that "that doctor was the nicest" after the visit.
Very nice to not have a stressful appointment!

(Sorry those pics are sideways, I'll try and fix them later!)

That's what I do best

We are watching the old school Winnie the Pooh movie, and there is a part where Tigger has gotten in trouble for bouncing and told that he can't bounce anymore. Tigger is walking away looking very sad.

Ben: Why is Tigger sad mommy?
Me: Because he can't bounce anymore.
Ben: Why?
Me: Because he got in trouble and Rabbit said he couldn't bounce any more.
Ben: *thoughtful/sad look for a few seconds* BUT MOMMY! That is what Tiggers do BEST!

He is a very sensitive child, hates seeing other people sad, even if it is just a cartoon Tigger!