Taking this opportunity to share all the things I love about my sweet little one and to jot a few things down so I don't forget. Using this space to help store some memories!!
This sweet little boy continues to be a big blessing and a challenge that God uses to grow me closer to Him. Benjamin is a big mix of sweetness and craziness all mixed up into one.
He loves to laugh, give hugs and even kisses. He will be playing across the room, run over give me leg a quick squeeze and then go back to playing. He loves to play with trains, cars, really anything with wheels. He can be seen and heard quite often driving a car around. He likes cars/trains so much, that they are almost the only thing he will stand still long enough to watch! Thomas asked to watch a Thomas the Train show last week and for the first time, Benjamin sat down and watched. He will "mowmow" with the train whistles and excitedly point them out. He also gets excited to see animals on the screen as well, but not as much as trains and cars.
It is the best to be seen by Benjamin after he hasn't seen you for awhile. He'll scream, clap his hands, laugh and even sometimes do a little dance as he is running towards you. It melts my heart to see him do this everyday when Jared walks in the front door. Grandma Matlock is often blessed with this reaction as well when we go over to her house on Wednesdays. He gets to spend the whole morning with her so I can go to Bible Study. I get the reaction as well, but not nearly as big!
Benjamin is just as cute as can be when he shakes his head "no" with a sweet little smile on his face when you ask him if he needs clean buns, ready for bed or if he wants to go somewhere. He hasn't quite figured out to say yes, so generally, if he doesn't say no, I know it's a yes. He can also say "hi" and every so often, we'll get a "peas" out of him for please. My favorite part of the day is dressing him. He is quick to put his arm down his long sleeves now and as his hand pops out the end he smiles and gives the hand a big, "Hiiii-eee!" As if he hasn't seen it all day. It's so funny and so sweet. He's other funny trick is getting this big cheese smile on his face. We call it the "cheeseburger" smile and is a favorite to all who know him.
Benjamin is a great eater and loves pretty much everything. However, it's hard to keep up. Just because he liked it the day before, doesn't mean he'll like it again today. The few things that seem to be constant are mac n' cheese, avocados and pears. I'm so glad he's a healthy boy. Well, except for the macaroni!!
Benjamin loves his big brother. He will now follow him all over the house, wanting to do whatever Thomas is doing. He wants to play cars with him, sit in the chair with him and "help" Thomas with whatever he is doing. This is the hardest part for me. Knowing when to make Thomas play with him and when to let Thomas have his space. They are usually pretty good about sharing, but we've had plenty of good screams! Thomas can always get him to laugh more than almost anyone else.
Benjamin loves to wrestle, be tickled and play with his "button." Almost the second I hit the floor, Benjamin is all over me trying to take me down so he can flop on me and climb all over. He has the best laugh when he is being tickled and it's so easy to get him going. Benjamin seems to have a thing for his belly button. It's almost like a nervous habit or a way of self soothing. You will often find him standing there, holding his shirt up and playing with his "button." IT's kinda sweet.
Sunday was a day that warmed my heart as his mommy. A friend who was in the nursery with him, caught me after church. She wanted me to know just how sweet he was. She said he's so sweet with the other children, plays well on his own, does what he is asked and doesn't scream when others kids take toys from him. Things I don't always get to see at home. I do always see him sit down on his bottom when I ask him if he wants a snack. He learned that in the nursery!!
Benjamin, you are a sweet-sweet blessing to me. I am thankful for you everyday. I love you more everyday. I pray that you will be gentle with your toys, with your brother and gentle in your words. That the Lord will fill your heart for a longing for the things of His Word. That you will love Him and long to serve Him. I pray that the Lord will show me how to be your mother.
Monday:
He's also fascinated with music! I find him quite a bit poking away at the big piano and his little play one. 
