The Bathroom

The one room in the house where we have been trying to get Alex to spend more time...and Benjamin to spend less time. Seems that the toilet has become Ben's "choice" toy lately. We are trying to train everyone else in the house to shut the bathroom door and if that doesn't happen, at least flush!! I'm not sure what the attraction is of leaving your "waste" in the toilet for Mommy and Daddy to see, but seems everyone here needs the positive reinforcement of a "job well done."

What Goes "GOO-GEE-GAAH"?

Alex has been having lots of fun riding Benjamin's new tricycle/hotwheel and enjoys driving from "lightpole to lightpole." These are the limits set naturally on our block. He has started to pretend these lightpoles are gas stations and has even come up with his own sound effects to pump the gas. If you've ever wondered what gas coming out of an imaginary pump sounds like, Alex has the answer!

Alex also came up with a new game yesterday with his newly turned 5 yr. old sister. The two of them were playing outside and decided to "pretend" that the back porch was their bathroom for the "pretend" house outside. Funny thing is, Alex didn't so much pretend to go potty on the back porch! Caryn came running in the house to tattle on her brother saying, "MOMMY!! MOMMY!! Alex just went pee-pee on the back porch. I'm not even lying!!"

Oh, the joys of summer continue...

What will we be pretending today??

Happy Birthday Caryn!!

Saturday was Caryn's 5th Birthday. We celebrated with a joint party for her and her baby brother Benjamin who turned 1 earlier in the month. It was a beautiful day and the cake(s) were delicious. Daddy's first attempt at making cakes in a mold. Mickey was a bit rough, but Mommy made it work while Minnie came out much easier.

1 Year Check-Up

From birthdays to graduations, this week has been packed full of excitement. This morning, Benjamin had his 12 month check-up. Had to cancel the original appointment to escort the girls on a field trip to the zoo. We had fun and everyone rode the carousel too. Benjamin weighed in at 24lb. 7oz. and his height is 32 inches. He's still tall, but thinning out a bit. He's eating mostly table food, but still likes applesauce with cereal, yogurt and Caryn said "PUFFS!" He stands up and walks around the furniture, but not walking on his own yet. He's drinking milk and started using a sippy cup last week as Mommy said, "No more bottle!" and he was a bit thirsty after not drinking much for a few days before he finally figured the cups out. The doctor referred us to an ophthalmologist to look at his right eye as he's got a bit of a "lazy eye" and the doctor wants to make sure it's not affecting his vision. Benjamin is such a smiley boy and very free spirited. He waves at everyone and is willing to sit by anyone who smiles back at him. Big party coming up this weekend as last weekend had a family wedding at Aunt Melissa's high school graduation.