A Bedtime Story

These are my favorite moments - reading Benjamin his bedtime stories and singing #1. I look forward to it everyday. As Benjamin gets older, I find him less and less frequently in my lap. I realize our boy is growing up so fast and maybe that is why I cherish these quiet, still moments in the evening before he goes to bed.

Speaking of sleeping, after Benjamin's nap I sometimes ask him -
"What did you dream about?"
The answer has never varied, "Toto" (Coco: aka the convention dog/"our" dog).
I'll continue with "What was Coco doing?"
His answer, "Play ball with Toto".
Boy - he has a good memory. We haven't seen Coco in a few weeks!

Update:
1. Our pocketbook is smiling - Benjamin is out of diapers!
2. Benjamin "pooped" in his little toilet for the first time today.
3. Pullups are used only a few times during the day & for outings.
4. He stays dry all night long.
Now...didn't you want to know all that??!! (sorry - it's mainly for me)

Today - In Celebration...

that winter is here in Texas ...
(yes, the real feel right now is 18 degrees according to Accuweather)

• Daddy went to the convention grounds to help on the building project
• Benjamin found some fun things - he dressed up for winter, but stayed inside
• Benjamin is making lots of deliveries & covering many miles - playing with trains
• I think we'll stay in today - not a good day for a boy with sniffles to be playing 'hoops' or working at the conv grounds

Hope you are cozy & warm today...Enjoy the weekend

Bubble Solution

1/4 cup water
1 tbsp dish soap
1 tbsp corn syrup

Suggested activity -
Pull out the bubble mixture and a slotted spoon.
Tell your little one to blow until she fills the sink with bubbles.

Sounds fun!

Kaden is 3!

Benjamin's little friend, Kaden, celebrated #3 week. Benjamin had the time of his life at Kaden's party! We had a great evening.

Ready for pizza - Kaden is on the far right

Climbing on the ducks

In the Lava Pit

Little friends - Garrett & Ryan