Matt's Birthday

Yes the blog is usually all about Matt's Mini Me, Ben, But last week we celebrated Matt's Birthday and I thought you might appreciate seeing how much enjoyed the gifts that were sent to him. Thanks everyone!

Crayola, our friend!

We got Ben some of the toddler crayons. HE LOVES THEM!! the table you see here is now a permanent fixture in our living room. When he wants to color he signs color and I tape some paper to it and he goes to town! These pictures are from his first attempt, he is quite good with them now. My little Artiste!

Ben Vs. Utensils

Ben doesn't like us to spoon feed him anything. But he has recently been showing interest in doing it himself. He is in no danger yet of getting any food in his mouth. However, his food is in grave danger of being stabbed to death with a blunt fork!

When Blueberries Attack

Ben loves blueberries. Ben also loves baths, which is convient because if he eats blueberries he needs a bath!

Ben's Got a Monkey on His Back!

For me the toddler leash is a safety device. Like a car seat or baby gate. At fifteen months he is the size of a 2 year old and surprisingly quick. So, while I teach him to hold my hand and stay close to me when out and about, he gets to wear the monkey backpack. It is pretty cute because he hugged and loved on the monkey and has now figured out that if I pick it up it means we are leaving and he heads for the door. Matt is counting the days to see how long it takes Ben to get the monkey off his back!

Ben's New Ball

We made a trip to Target Friday night. I love Target. We were on a mission for a few particular items. As we were shopping Ben spyed a big wire basket full of Beach Balls. He started pointing, and signing ball. I was like yes you are right they are balls. Then he started tugging on my sleeve signing mom, ball, and please repeatedly. With such a polite request it was hard to say no. So, I didn't, it helped that the balls were less than $3 bucks! He LOVES this newest addition to his ball collection! I am enjoying this time when fun can be won for such a small investment!

Ben's new Kicks

Ben got new shoes last night. He has out grown his very first pair! I guess I should be glad he got 3.5 months out of them! I may be wrong here, but I think Ben likes these new shoes?! And for anyone that doesn't think he bares a resemblance to Matt, these poses ought to clear that up!

Book Tag

Lisa tagged me with this a couple of days ago, I forgot, but now it is quite in the house and I have a couple of minutes, so here it is.

"Eragon looked back at the wretched butcher. He had no more time for mindless wanderings. Had to choose. One way or another he had to choose....."

So, I actually just finished this book last night. It is Brisinger by Christopher Paolini, the 3rd book in the Inheritance Cycle. I really enjoy these books. Dragons, elves, dwarfs, humans and an evil king. Doesn't get much better.

Okay, so now I tag : Nina, Christine, Christina, and anyone else with a book they are just loving!

What to do:
1) Grab your book
2) Go to page 56
3) Sentence 5
4) Post the next 2-5 sentences
5) list the title and author

Happy Birthday Matt!!!

Ben has prepared a special Happy Birthday post for Matt. He spent a lot of time on it this morning!

WE LOVE YOU!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Update: 15 Months

I took Ben to the Dr. today for his 15 month check-up, technically he is 15 and a half now, but what ever! He is doing great! She said not to worry that he only says 3 words, she says he has no competition so there is really no need to talk, and mostly likely won't until he is much closer to 2. She was pleased at how much he understands and how well he is signing, this is new to her, I guess her other parents don't sign. Anyway, we discussed floatation devices, they are on sale right now, and toddler leashes (she had one for one of her kids) so there is no quilt later tonight when I buy one! She tested him for anemia, standard for 15 months, and he was perfect. She was concerned that he may be because he consumes soo much milk, but alas, he is fine. Now for the stats Height: 34.5 inches, Weight: 29 lbs 12 oz, He is in the 100+ % for Height, 97+ for head circumference, and 95+ for weight. He is still my big healthy boy! Thank Heavens!