We had a taste of spring today. It was sunny and warm (high 50's). Benny and I had fun outside. Benny has mastered the stairs on our deck. Enjoy the video.
Lilypie Sixth Birthday tickers
Friday, March 13, 2009
Hardiness
Last week we had a last blast of winter. It snowed a few inches over night and then melted during the day and then snowed a little more overnight. Temps were down into the 20's at night. I do not remember what type of flower this is, but it seems to like the cold weather. This is one hardy plant.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Another update!
Whew! When did it get to be March so soon? And now we have to set our clocks back? Ahh! This year is going too fast!!!
Now that I got that out of my system, I will update you all on what is going on around here.
We have not heard anything about a change in Brad's job. The guy he might be replacing is not set to retire until May so we may not hear anything until closer to that time.
Benny is quite the funny guy lately. Tonight on the way home from work, I caught him trying to use his shoe as a phone. When we got home, he was watching his "Your Baby Can Read" video. There is a part in there when they are doing the "Head, Shoulder, Knees and Toes" song. Benny was sitting in his chair and trying to do the motions. He could pat his head and legs. Now they are doing the "If You're Happy and You Know It" song. He actually clapped along. What a smart boy.
He loves to color and draw. Unfortunately, he tried to color the refrigerator the other day. Good thing it is black.
He starting to ask for things. His way of doing this is to grunt and point, so it is a guessing game for us.
I hope to update his wish list. His birthday is only 4 months away!
Now that I got that out of my system, I will update you all on what is going on around here.
We have not heard anything about a change in Brad's job. The guy he might be replacing is not set to retire until May so we may not hear anything until closer to that time.
Benny is quite the funny guy lately. Tonight on the way home from work, I caught him trying to use his shoe as a phone. When we got home, he was watching his "Your Baby Can Read" video. There is a part in there when they are doing the "Head, Shoulder, Knees and Toes" song. Benny was sitting in his chair and trying to do the motions. He could pat his head and legs. Now they are doing the "If You're Happy and You Know It" song. He actually clapped along. What a smart boy.
He loves to color and draw. Unfortunately, he tried to color the refrigerator the other day. Good thing it is black.
He starting to ask for things. His way of doing this is to grunt and point, so it is a guessing game for us.
I hope to update his wish list. His birthday is only 4 months away!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Cute Story
I just have to share this. It is too cute. Last Sunday Brad, Benny and I went to church as usual. When we dropped Benny off at the nursery, he was once again excited to be there. He ran in and immediately went over to where they have some magnetic letters. As he took the letters off one by one, he was saying a sound like he was trying to say the letter sounds. I just stood there in awe. We do not have any of those letters at home. He does have an alphabet book that he likes to look at. When he does look at it, we name the letters for him.
I have noticed that he has what I would call beginnings of words. He has a word for juice, shoe, fish, please, cheese (these two sound very similar), and block. When asked he can identify his nose, mouth, tummy, toes and ear.
His vocabulary seems to grow every day. What a smart boy.
I have noticed that he has what I would call beginnings of words. He has a word for juice, shoe, fish, please, cheese (these two sound very similar), and block. When asked he can identify his nose, mouth, tummy, toes and ear.
His vocabulary seems to grow every day. What a smart boy.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Look what I can do!
We found this cute little step stool when we went antiquing many months ago. Benny is putting it to good use. He loves to climb up into the chair and look at books.
Go Steelers!
First of all, I want to congratulate the Pittsburgh Steelers on their Super Bowl Victory! Yeah! Go Steelers! In honor of the occasion, my mother (who was born and raised in Pittsburgh) sent Benny his very own Terrible Towel. As you can see it is the toddler version. She also bought him an AFC Conference Championship t-shirt. She had bought these things before the Steelers won the Super Bowl. Hopefully we can get him a Super Bowl shirt. I myself was born in Pittsburgh so I have no problem with this. Brad however is a Philadelphia Eagles fan and isn't as excited about Benny's terrible towel and shirt as I am. 
Update
Hey, it has been a few weeks since I updated this, so I will fill everyone in on what has been going on around here. First of all, Brad did not get the support specialist position at work. He did however, have an interview last Monday (Feb 9th) for the supervisory position. We will know by as early as Monday Feb 25th. Brad has been getting a lot of flack at work for wanting to be a supervisor. He is just doing what is best for him and us as a family.
Benny seems to have another cold. This time I think it is a real cold and not side effects of his molars coming in. What gives me this idea is the fact that he is running a slight fever and really not acting himself.
I am doing okay. Busy with work at Sylvan. I think I might be coming down with Benny's cold though. I have been sneezing a lot today.
On a positive note, we have been able to attend church pretty regularly. There is a Baptist church within 10 minutes of our house. Benny has really liked playing in the nursery. Last Sunday Brad had to work, so Benny and I went with out him. When I dropped Benny off at the nursery, he spit out his binky and went right on in and didn't look back. The nursery workers were quite surprised. Benny is in a class with other 18 month old kids on up to 3 years old. Hopefully this will help increase his vocabulary.
Benny seems to have another cold. This time I think it is a real cold and not side effects of his molars coming in. What gives me this idea is the fact that he is running a slight fever and really not acting himself.
I am doing okay. Busy with work at Sylvan. I think I might be coming down with Benny's cold though. I have been sneezing a lot today.
On a positive note, we have been able to attend church pretty regularly. There is a Baptist church within 10 minutes of our house. Benny has really liked playing in the nursery. Last Sunday Brad had to work, so Benny and I went with out him. When I dropped Benny off at the nursery, he spit out his binky and went right on in and didn't look back. The nursery workers were quite surprised. Benny is in a class with other 18 month old kids on up to 3 years old. Hopefully this will help increase his vocabulary.
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