For the record, we don't have tantrums anymore. I want to say it's been at least six months since we've had a real tantrum or fit, maybe longer (or maybe I'm delusional and we've had one more recently)? The worst we get is whining or being slow to listen. The most challenging thing to deal with is his high energy level and constant questions/talking! It wears me out! It's hard to stay focused on what he's saying all.the.time. He's such a good boy. When he does something on accident, he asks questions to find out if he'll be in trouble for it and he always feels bad for accidents. The other day he broke a vase while I was at the grocery store. He asked Joel if he could call me and he told me all about it and explained that when you break something of someone's, it's good to tell them about it. I love hearing his explanations for things. It shows what he's learning and what's going on inside his head!! I love it! Another example is from a few weeks ago...Kyler was over and they kind of pulled the trampoline net apart and threw rice from the rice bin all over the place. I don't know who was the instigator, but they both got in trouble. After Kyler left, I told Ben it was his responsibility to make sure Kyler was following the rules as well. A week later, we had Kyler over again. I had forgotten about the incident. But, before Kyler came over, Ben told me that he would make sure that Kyler knew the rules and that they wouldn't break the trampoline or throw rice. It made me so happy to know that the lesson stayed in Ben's mind!
He is becoming way more comfortable with new situations and new people. His first day of preschool had no tears, which surprised me. His body language told me that he was very nervous, but he went off with no problem. Now, every day, he gives me tons of hugs and kisses while we wait in line, but he happily goes off with his class. He's starting to learn the names of his classmates and looks forward to preschool every week. I've had the chance to see him interact with his classmates a few times, and he's totally himself and perfectly comfortable around the kids. I love getting to preschool early to pick him up and spying on him while they play in the playground. I like watching him play without knowing I'm there. He just runs around happily and totally chill! We also signed him up for gymnastics at the YMCA. He is doing great. He is good at following directions and loves doing all the activities.
Adrienne took this picture of Ben and Kyler in Kyler's room.
His favorite things right now are Dinosaurs, Ninja turtles, Legos, reading books, doing experiments, and getting attention from mom and dad (or anyone he loves). Sometimes we do real science experiments, but most of the time, he's coming up with his own experiments. Usually it involves mixing random stuff together and calling it an experiment...and sometimes it's legitimate, like doing an experiment to see what happens when you put popcorn in a cup of water vs a cup of milk...or he came up with one where he filled three bowls with water and put an ice cube in each one. He wanted to see which melted first (he put other stuff in the bowls, like soap and sand to see if it would make a difference). And books. I love that he loves books. We go to the library a few times a month and come home with a huge stack of books. He'll happily sit and read 20 books at a time with us. He would read all day if Joel or I had the patience and vocal chord stamina!
A few funny stories from the last few days:
So, Emma has really been on my nerves lately. Several times I have said "I'm going to kill her!". Well, at Gymnastics this weekend, they were talking about respect. The teacher asked if anyone knew what respect meant. Ben raised his hand and told the teacher that his mom said she was going to kill Emma, and that is Not respectful. No one knows Emma is a dog!! haha!
On Sunday we tried a new church. We went up for communion. In the tray, there were cups with white juice and purple juice. We all took the purple juice, including Ben. Turns out the purple juice was wine! Ben loudly wanted to know what in the world we had given him! Maybe he'll announce that next week in Gymastics "My dad gave me wine!".
The other day, I woke up just before Ben did. I was standing outside his room and heard him singing sweetly "Jesus is the Lord...Jesus is the Light of the World". What a beautiful sound to wake up to!
Here he is sleeping with Tuckers, legos, a Ninja turtle book, and his nunchucks. He's so big but he's still my sweet little guy....
Adrienne took this picture of Ben and Kyler in Kyler's room.
Preschool field trip to the pumpkin patch. As they were getting ready for the cow train to move, Ben yelled "I love you mommy!!". My heart exploded right then and there.
His favorite things right now are Dinosaurs, Ninja turtles, Legos, reading books, doing experiments, and getting attention from mom and dad (or anyone he loves). Sometimes we do real science experiments, but most of the time, he's coming up with his own experiments. Usually it involves mixing random stuff together and calling it an experiment...and sometimes it's legitimate, like doing an experiment to see what happens when you put popcorn in a cup of water vs a cup of milk...or he came up with one where he filled three bowls with water and put an ice cube in each one. He wanted to see which melted first (he put other stuff in the bowls, like soap and sand to see if it would make a difference). And books. I love that he loves books. We go to the library a few times a month and come home with a huge stack of books. He'll happily sit and read 20 books at a time with us. He would read all day if Joel or I had the patience and vocal chord stamina!
Making popcorn!
A few funny stories from the last few days:
So, Emma has really been on my nerves lately. Several times I have said "I'm going to kill her!". Well, at Gymnastics this weekend, they were talking about respect. The teacher asked if anyone knew what respect meant. Ben raised his hand and told the teacher that his mom said she was going to kill Emma, and that is Not respectful. No one knows Emma is a dog!! haha!
On Sunday we tried a new church. We went up for communion. In the tray, there were cups with white juice and purple juice. We all took the purple juice, including Ben. Turns out the purple juice was wine! Ben loudly wanted to know what in the world we had given him! Maybe he'll announce that next week in Gymastics "My dad gave me wine!".
The other day, I woke up just before Ben did. I was standing outside his room and heard him singing sweetly "Jesus is the Lord...Jesus is the Light of the World". What a beautiful sound to wake up to!
Here he is sleeping with Tuckers, legos, a Ninja turtle book, and his nunchucks. He's so big but he's still my sweet little guy....
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That little guy is such a sweet soul! I laugh I cry depending on the part I am reading. The picture of you all being crazy cracked me up because of Elaina Jane's little frowny face. :0)
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