Hip, Hip, Hooray!

Tonight a wonderful thing happened! As we were waiting on CJ's water to get the right temperature in the bathtub, I stood him on BA's stool in front of the potty...and he pee peed in there! Yeah! Now at eight months old I think that is an accomplishment. (Now easy on the replies. I know we aren't starting to potty train tomorrow : )

Thankfully, Not Looking Up!

Today while we were out playing in the yard, a very random, strange thing happened to CJ. While he was sitting on his quilt (under a shade tree), a bird pooped on his head! We are glad he was looking around, and not up at the sky! I would have a picture of it, but it grossed me out such that I had to run him to the bathroom to get cleaned up! After telling a few folks about this, we realized that some believe this is a sign of good luck. If you ask me, that doesn't sound like the beginning of anything good! (And if that's what I need for things to "go my way," I think I'll be alright like I am!)

Happy Birthday, Ben!

Happy birthday to the sweetest, kindest, and most humorous person I know. I am so thankful God has blessed you with another year of life. It's a joy to be your wife.

Ride on!

Yesterday BA learned how to ride his tricycle! I must admit that my heart swelled with pride as I watch him figure out how to do it. For quite some time he has been able to push once or twice in succession, but now he has learned how to really get up and go! Good job BA!

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Happy Valentine's Day!

This has been a very special Valentine's Day! Ben took BA to the store to pick out a gift for me, and he chose a pink/peach colored rose. When he brought it home he said, "Happy Valentine's Day, Mom. We show people we love them." (By the way, that is what we have been telling him- Feb. is the month that reminds us to be sure we show those closest to us our love.)

When CJ brought his rose in, he was very excited to be able to hold it. He kept looking at us as if to say, "Wow! Are you sure I can hold this?" He knew or sensed that it was something special. He just cracked us up. Anyway, you can tell from the picture above that he wasn't exactly ready to give his rose away yet- Doesn't he look like he's saying, "This is mine!"

(And of course the other roses are from my dear husband! Ben, thanks for being so thoughtful, and for teaching our boys to be too!)

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