Birthday Fun!

I have been slacking here on posting, but lately work and home stuff has kept me busy. So here you go!

On Wednesday July 8th, Ben celebrated his second birthday! Where did the time go? I can't believe he is two already! His Dada and I took the day off work to be with him. We had a great time hanging out that day. We went to Frying Pan Park to see the animals, ate at McD (Ben loves that place) and finished up the day getting some cupcakes from a cupcake store at Fairfax Corner. Ben certainly loved his cupcake and wanted to also eat my cupcake as well! What a stinker : ) For his birthday, Ben got a cute little tricycle complete with a little storage container in the back, because we all know that Ben loves to store and stash his "treasures" in baskets and containers.

On July 11th, Ben celebrated his second birthday party with his friends and family. This year's theme was Sesame Street. We had some Sesame Street decor complete with a personalized sign made by Dada saying "Come and Play. It's Ben's Birthday" posted on our front door with Big Bird footprints (made by Nagymama)leading to the front door. There was Sesame Street music (courtesy of Dada) playing from the iphone player and a special Elmo cake made by Nagypapa. Ben got lots of wonderful presents, but he especially liked the birthday card he received from his Grandma that sang the theme song from Winnie The Pooh when you open the card. He carried it around the house for days. I haven't seen it in a while so he probably stashed it somewhere to play with at a later date.

I just can't believe two years have passed already. It sometimes feels like Ben has been with us forever because life really has not been the same since his debut two years ago. Then again, it seems like yesterday that he was this small little 6lb 5oz baby that slept hours on end and melted for hours in his Dad's or my arms. Now he is an energetic toddler who knows his own mind and does (or tries) what he wants to do. His Dada and I love our little man so much! Happy Birthday my little man!

He's Getting Big!

I always marvel at my little man and how big he has gotten. Over the weekend I saw a newborn being carried around by his Mom at church and it seems like yesterday that Ben was that little. Now he is certainly a full fledged, energetic toddler!

Yesterday Ben put another two words together! He shocked his Mom by saying "bye dog" to his poodles Lucas and Joey as we were headed out the door to day care. He just said it like it was no big deal. I guess he was saving up his words for his beloved doggies. I am so glad he is making strides in talking. He is certainly stubborn when it comes to that, which has worried me some, but I am sure in a years time this lack of talking thing will be something of the past.

Also yesterday, Ben's Dada decided to do some trimming on Ben's hair. Ben did NOT like it one bit. He screamed and yelled as if the poor kid was in pain. It was an okay job, but I think my husband and I both agreed that we will go to the barber shop next time. All I have to say is, I pity the barber and any customers that may be in the shop for his next hair cut. Ben has lungs like you wouldn't believe.

This morning my alarm (aka Ben) woke me up after being picked up out of the crib by his Dada by putting his favorite stuffed animals on top of my head. I had a sheep, a dinosaur and Grover all stacked up on top of my head. I guess he wanted me to hold them for later. It certainly was very cute though.

Also a new thing for this week is, I got Ben's first field trip permission form! I was shocked that an almost two year old was going on a field trip. He really isn't going anywhere outside of his school, but a traveling petting zoo called Squeals on Wheels is going to visit his school next month. I am sure he will be excited seeing all the animals! What a treat! They even have a sheep, which I am sure Ben will be head over heels for. He loves his animals!

Next month also starts the summer camp months at Ben's day care. Nothing really will change for him except for that every Wednesday will be water day! He will LOVE that. Good luck to the teachers having to deal with a classroom full of wet toddlers to change afterward. I am sure they are looking forward to that .