[/caption]If you don't know already, Sunday was Ben's 6th birthday. In direct proportion to the amount Ellie did not enjoy parties, birthdays, presents, Ben exuberantly embraces them all. In honor of Ben turning 6, here are a couple of Ben stories that at least I find entertaining.
The Courage of a Dinosaur
Every morning Ben wakes himself up to go view one of his favorite shows, Curious George. This fabulous PBS show teaches math and science concepts within the adventures and antics of that curious little monkey. Some mornings he will begin around 5am--"Is it time for Curious George yet?" Then fifteen minutes later same question. Untill finally it is TIME. Curious George coincides with time Thom awakens to shower (usually maybe with a few snoozes). Although Ben is afraid to go downstairs, in the dark, by himself, he is nontheless highly motivated. In order to scare off any night time monsters that might still be lurking about in our old creepy house, Ben becomes a dinosaur, roaring and stomping all the way down. Strangely, I enjoy hearing his bravery every morning from the coziness of my bed snuggled with baby Lotta, knowing that all too soon this dinosaur will also become extinct.
The Value of Tights
For years, I attempted to convince Ellie of the value of tights. "They are socks and pants all rolled into one!" She didn't buy it. At all. Thom is in the same camp with Ellie regarding tights, he does not think they would be allowed if fathers made all clothing choices. I was definately outnumbered. Finally I gave up on them and resorted to leggings. Several friends have handed down cutiful (cute beautiful) tights to Lotta. While she is unable to protest their usage, I have put them on her. Adorable. One day as I was dressing Lotta, Ben asked what I was doing. I enthusiastically explained the concept of tights. He was all for them and asked when HE could wear some. Finally all my convincing paid off. Not in the way I imagined, but still.
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