Bennett Update

16 months old

He was not a fan of the doctors office this time. Didn't like getting weighed 

22lbs - 13 percentile

Didn't like getting measured 

32.25 inches -73 percentile 

Liked sitting in the chair 

Head circumference 47.8cm - 63 percentile (guess he has the Wheeland noggin!)

Tall and skinny! It was much harder this visit to keep him from getting into things while we were waiting for the doctor to come back

This is his new thing - having multiple binkies at a time. One on each pointer finger and one in his mouth!

Love reading

Still loves Daniel Tiger!

And playing hide and go seek or peekaboo!

He is really attached to Chris now. Chris told me the other day that it's so nice to have cuddle time. For so long Bennett only wanted to cuddle with me so this is a nice change for Chris. 

Two dudes sitting on the couch with no shirts on! 

Also - starting to get the hang of piggyback rides- although the he was more interested in buying the button on the top of Daddy's hat

Loves sitting in adult chairs

He has been so fun now that he can communicate more. He is also better about playing with his toys and keeping himself occupied. I brought a slinky home for him the other day and he thought it was the coolest thing ever!

Not always playing the correct way - see below

Loves our morning walks

Loves the animals and will always take the opportunity to sit next to (on) them!

Higgins is so patient with Bennett. Bennet crawls all over him putting his full weight on him. I'm waiting for his patience to run out but so far he has been a very good kitty. Georgia doesn't have as much patience and when Bennett comes to climb on her she usually gets up to move.

Some of his new activities include:

-Walking backwards

-Saying baby (not sure where this came from - we are not expecting)

-Pretending to talk on the phone (he plays with a toy phone GG got him)

-Actually liking baths (we got a water table for him - blog post to come- and he realized baths can be fun!)

-he has become the welcoming committee (anytime he sees someone new he looks at them, smiles, says hi, and waves... continuously!) this happens often when we go on walks and he will see someone coming in the distance and starts walking faster to meet them. Also walks a little faster when he see dogs!

- still loves music and dancing. I never thought the phrase "no Bennett - we dance on the floor - not of the couch" would come out of my mouth.

- he lets me know when he is hungry or thirsty was going to the fridge or the pantry (and complaining)

- still loves fruit (favorites include nectarines and bananas) - we are working on his growing his love for veggies!

4th of July

Before we went to watch fireworks on Fort Monroe (a closed army base that is now open to the public). - Bennett spent some quality time playing in/with a diaper box

Multitasking 

All smiles!

We found one of Chris's coworkers who was there with his family so we set up next to them

I was a smart momma and brought our own glow stick toys

This glow wand was $2 at target - compared to the ones they had vendors selling for $15! Frugal momma for the win!

Bennett also got to play with Mason's (top right) soccer ball! Maybe he'll be a goalie since he didn't get your not supposed to pick it up with your hands

The clouds were beautiful - but telling of the weather to come!

They decided to start the fireworks early since a storm was rolling in- so it was still light out when they started

We didn't realize how close we were sitting to where they were setting them off - Bennett was not a fan. Too loud! It honestly scared him to the point where it's emmer like Jews honestly concerned as to why we weren't not running now the other direction

Shortly after this we started towards the card - and good thing we did cause it started pouring! Lightning and thunder!!

Hopefully next year Bennett will enjoy the fireworks a little more! 

All of June 2015

 

Bennett loves our walks around the neighborhood... So does Georgia!

Always tries climbing up the stairs

When weekend we went to a fair at a local church they had a car show and lots of activities for kids. We met Vickie and the boys there too. 

 Bennett got a balloon animal made like an airplane. At first I wasn't sure if you'd like it but he loved it!

They had a feature engineering station where you built with blocks

I found it fitting went Bennett handed me this block

I convinced Gabe and Roman to do this. Gabe went first! In sandals nonetheless!  He did great!

Roman was up next and he did great too!!! What adventurous boys!

My friend Amanda was volunteering making cotton candy- which Bennett LOVED!!!

Saw the sticker and thought of Uncle Cupcake since he introduced us to the show when we were in Hawaii

Boys will be boys. I found him this way - he was patiently saying mama I looked over and he climbed into his toy basket!

Doesn't everybody like cheese and nectarines for dinner?

I think he was enjoying the breeze from the air conditioning vent

Our neighborhood has weekly concerts in the Square on Wednesday nights. My friend Amanda met us down there and we watch the concert. Ordered pizza from Brickhouse. What a wonderful way to spend the evening!

Then it is up obsessed with Higgins!!!

A boy and his dog.

Oranges! Bennett has love this ball popper since we first got it for him. I'm starting to think he thinks it's his vacuum

Bennett has loved this ball popper since we first got it for him. I'm starting to realize he thinks it's his vacuum.

More kitty cuddles!

He doesn't let Georgia feel left out though.

Loves looking down at me when he is upstairs!

He really is enjoying daddy's company.

Always thinking of fun things to do… I feel he is turning into the favorite parent.

 On my babies sleeping on the couch

How we do road trips. Movies on the iPad. A must!

We have been going to Northern Virginia a lot househunting. This was during lunch one day.

Then it really enjoys auntie Maddie and uncle John. He was playing hide and seek or peekaboo with Maddie!

I think he feels pretty comfortable at her house

 Wren and Bennett were pretty interested in each other 

Sleepy baby!

Comfortable much!?

Sideways smiles