We have started introducing the concept of a baby to Ben here and there. Here are some cute things he has had to say on the matter.
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We are playing on my bed making a spaceship out of all the pillows, we are headed for the moon. Ben gets a little excited and kicks out his leg aimed right at my stomach.
Me: Oh Ben you need to be careful OK? Mommy has a baby in there and we can't hurt it.
Ben: You have a baby in there?
Me: Yes I am growing one in my tummy.
Ben: *lifting his shirt* I have a baby in my tummy too mama.
Me: *patting his tummy* You do?!
Ben: Yeah and it a cute one!
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I'm lying on the bed rubbing my stomach and Ben is crawling all over being...well 2 years old and BEN.
Ben: Mama? You have a baby in 'der? *pointing to my tummy*
Me: Yes I do sweetie.
Ben: I take it out now mama and play with it OK?
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Ben has a bowl with a few Smartie candies in it and I am standing in the kitchen feeling fat and gross.
Me: Mommy's tummy is getting big isn't it bug?
Ben: There a baby inside.
Me: Yeah there is a baby inside.
Ben: Take it out mama, I share my candies with the baby Mama!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Secrets Revealed
Since I know there are quite a few of you out there in the Northwest who read this Blog, and I am trying to let our big news seep out there without a bunch of fanfare, I thought a post and a bit of talk amongst family would be the best way.
Todd and I are expecting a new baby in May. I am currently 13 weeks pregnant (and starting to look it!)
As most of you know we have had some difficulties trying to add to our family this year, so we are quite pleased that this little one has chosen us. It comes, of course, with some extra baggage though! I am under the care of high risk doctors and some specialists. I am currently the lowest risk - high risk patient they can have. I hope that we keep it that way!
We have been blessed with many many ultrasounds to see the baby, and have been assured that at this point everything looks just the way it should.
Please keep our family and our newest addition in your thoughts and prayers. I have a feeling we have a long road through this pregnancy!
Todd and I are expecting a new baby in May. I am currently 13 weeks pregnant (and starting to look it!)
As most of you know we have had some difficulties trying to add to our family this year, so we are quite pleased that this little one has chosen us. It comes, of course, with some extra baggage though! I am under the care of high risk doctors and some specialists. I am currently the lowest risk - high risk patient they can have. I hope that we keep it that way!
We have been blessed with many many ultrasounds to see the baby, and have been assured that at this point everything looks just the way it should.
Please keep our family and our newest addition in your thoughts and prayers. I have a feeling we have a long road through this pregnancy!
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Bar Exam - Passed!!
That is right folks, The Illinois Board of Admissions to the Bar has informed Todd that he can now practice law in the state of Illinois!
We are all so thrilled, and I am SO proud of him.
Swearing in is scheduled for Nov 6th!
We are all so thrilled, and I am SO proud of him.
Swearing in is scheduled for Nov 6th!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Picture this
Ben standing in the hallway. Leaning with his shoulder against the wall, one foot crossed over the other. Toy cell phone to one ear. Finger in his other (so he can hear, don't you know?!)
Ben: yeah, uh huh. I in the bathroom. Uh huh. Ok Bye, see you later.
Where does this kid come UP with these things?
He is killing us, just killing us.
Ben: yeah, uh huh. I in the bathroom. Uh huh. Ok Bye, see you later.
Where does this kid come UP with these things?
He is killing us, just killing us.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
A couple of small Ben stories
I had a small bit of yarn, 8 feet or so, left from a project and I asked Ben if he wanted to play with it. He took it and went running into the hallway.
He laid it all out on the floor and told us it was his "football floor". Having of course no idea what he was talking about, Todd and I just said "uh huh, looks good buddy". Then he had us put on imaginary helmets and went and found his football.
Then it dawned on us, he made the lines of the football field with the yarn on the floor. His football floor. So we played football in the hallway. Ben won.
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One of the stories you always hear from parents of toddlers is the first time you hear a curse word out of their kid's mouth. This week we have been hearing "cwap" an awful lot.
"It's cwap, mama" When asked what he has in his hand.
After dropping his milk cup "Cwap, it in the floor"
At first we weren't so sure exactly what he was saying so I ignored it, but now it is evident, he is saying crap. And pretty much in context!
Given how much I swear, and the MUCH worse words I tend to use. Really "crap" isn't all that bad! But I think I need to clean up my act a bit! CRAP!
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On the potty training front:
We are accident free for 4 days now, and woke up with a dry diaper this morning! He has definitely learned to hold it and is letting us know when he has to go. We still ask a lot and ask him to go before we go out anywhere.
Last week I picked him up from daycare and he told me he had to go before we went home, so we headed to the bathroom. They have those super cute toddler toilets in their bathroom! I asked if he needed help and he said "NO! I do it myself!" Ok buddy. So I sat in the counter and waited. He pulled down his pants lifted the seat and went standing up. Who taught him that? I went and asked the teacher, she said she had wondered if we taught him, he had been doing it all day. I think it is one of those things wired in the male brain. "Hey I can pee standing up, why in the world would I sit?"
He laid it all out on the floor and told us it was his "football floor". Having of course no idea what he was talking about, Todd and I just said "uh huh, looks good buddy". Then he had us put on imaginary helmets and went and found his football.
Then it dawned on us, he made the lines of the football field with the yarn on the floor. His football floor. So we played football in the hallway. Ben won.
****
One of the stories you always hear from parents of toddlers is the first time you hear a curse word out of their kid's mouth. This week we have been hearing "cwap" an awful lot.
"It's cwap, mama" When asked what he has in his hand.
After dropping his milk cup "Cwap, it in the floor"
At first we weren't so sure exactly what he was saying so I ignored it, but now it is evident, he is saying crap. And pretty much in context!
Given how much I swear, and the MUCH worse words I tend to use. Really "crap" isn't all that bad! But I think I need to clean up my act a bit! CRAP!
****
On the potty training front:
We are accident free for 4 days now, and woke up with a dry diaper this morning! He has definitely learned to hold it and is letting us know when he has to go. We still ask a lot and ask him to go before we go out anywhere.
Last week I picked him up from daycare and he told me he had to go before we went home, so we headed to the bathroom. They have those super cute toddler toilets in their bathroom! I asked if he needed help and he said "NO! I do it myself!" Ok buddy. So I sat in the counter and waited. He pulled down his pants lifted the seat and went standing up. Who taught him that? I went and asked the teacher, she said she had wondered if we taught him, he had been doing it all day. I think it is one of those things wired in the male brain. "Hey I can pee standing up, why in the world would I sit?"
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Halloween
Todd: What do you want to be for Halloween Ben?
Ben: DADDY!
Good answer bud, good answer.
What do you think Ben should be for halloween?
Ben: DADDY!
Good answer bud, good answer.
What do you think Ben should be for halloween?
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