Bennett Ryan: 3 Months Old (plus a week...)

 

First and foremost... this child is the SWEETEST baby you've ever met. Ever. He's quick to smile, quick to laugh, and quick to love.

 

Tricks...

 

- Moving all about his play mat

- Rolling onto side

- Smiling

- Laughing

- Taking bouncy rides with Sophia

- Snuggling

 

Favorites...

 

- Warm bottles

- His sister

- Walks outside

- Watching friends

- Wind

- Morning talk with Daddy

- His Mommy

 

Dislikes...

 

- Being cold

- Loud noises

- Being squashed (oops, Sophia)

 

Anyone who has the opportunity to watch him says that he's such a blessing to have. We would have to wholeheartedly agree with that!! I may be biased, but I am pretty smitten with this little guy. He has a heart of gold & the kindest eyes!

Happy 18 Month Birthday, Sophia Claire!

 

It absolutely astounds me that we have had Sophia in our lives for 18 months now. 18 months filled with so much love, laughter, and fun. We are so incredibly blessed to be this little lady's parents!! She's pretty amazing!

 

Here's what she's up to now...

 

Common Words & Phrases

 

"A go a cool"

"Go a wak"

"Go ni night"

"Get a baby"

"Hi Baby"

"My Daddy" "My Momma" "My baby"

"Baby baba"

"No, no"

"Bye, bye"

Stroller

Book

Teeth

Eat

More

Milk

Mail

Joe Joe

Clark

Barb

Nikki

Cracker

Cheese

Banana

Apple

Work

Good

Diaper

Bath

... and the list goes on.

 

Animal Sounds

 

Monkey

Lion

Elephant

Snake

Cat

Dog

Horse

Cow

Pig

Sheep

Donkey

Goat

Chicken

Owl

Bird

Mouse

Bear

 

Favorite Things to Do

 

GO!!!

Walks

Reading

Climbing

Coloring

Baths

Anything with Daddy

Playing outside

Dishes

Checking the mail

Shredding paper

Caring for her baby

Pretending to pump

Loving on Bennett

Feeding the kitty

Wearing Mommy's jewelry

Trying to be "just like Mommy"

 

Dislikes

 

Staying at home for too long

Daddy going to work

Sitting in her seat at supper

Staying inside

Being told "no" ;-)

 

Sophia is a busy, busy girl who is ALWAYS learning. She amazes us every day with how much she knows & everything she can do. She's truly incredible!!

 



Why, yes... I still craft.

Believe it or not, I still have time to craft occasionally. Although it's not as often as I'd like, I still enjoy every minute that I get a chance to! I thought I'd take a moment to share my latest crafty creations.

 

 

I wanted to post these a looooooooooong time ago. I actually finished them the week that Bennett was born. I am the room parent for Sophia's (old) class, and these were the gifts chosen for the teachers of the center for their staff appreciation event. I had the honor of making one for all five of Sophia's teachers. These Post-It note holders were an absolute blast to make. All you need is scrapbook paper, a clear plastic L-frame, and embellishments of your choice. I chose initial buttons to make them more personal. These were a huge hit!

 

I loved the idea so much, that I knew I had to make one for my desk at work before going back. So, I did just that! I have also been saving cans (these happen to be various formula cans), and I made coordinating tins for the pens, straws, and mouth swabs that I keep at my desk. This will help brighten my office... and I think I'm going to need that!

 

Today is my last day of maternity leave. I cannot believe that 12 weeks have flown right on by! Be looking forward to a post about the kiddos soon!!

 

Also... the wheels are turning in my brain (scary, I know), and I plan to introduce a new idea for my blog in the coming days! So... get excited!!!