Bennett is 2!

Bennett had such a great 2nd birthday party. We had beautiful weather to celebrate his special day. I am so thankful for the little boy that Bennett is becoming.

Bennett has finally given up his morning nap and is getting used to sleeping longer in the afternoons. He will usually sleep between 2 and 3 hours each day and then 12 at night. He still wants to be in bed by 7pm and I don't see that changing anytime soon.

Bennett is a great eater! He isn't a huge fan of meat, but loves fruits and veggies. I would say that his favorite foods right now are bananas, cheese, green beans, oickles, baby carrots, mashed potatoes, mandarin oranges, and of course, sweets! This kid has such a sweet tooth, it is strange because Ethan doesn't really care about sweets, but Bennett would live on him if we allowed it.

Bennett is saying an uncountable number of words and has started to put together some short sentences. For example, "Want one too!" "Thank you mama." are ones that he has said just recently.

Bennett was exited from his private physical therapy and the therapy that he was getting from the AEA! Both parties thought that now that he is walking he will quickly learn the rest of his gross motor skills on his own. It has been so nice to have a break from all of those appointments!
He still is a little wobbly on his feet, but is trying so many new tricks. He is climbing, running, and attempting to jump every single day. It is hard for me to believe that just 5 short months ago he had just begun to take his first steps!

Bennett shows a tiny amount of interest in potty training, but we aren't going to push anything. He will tell us when he goes poop and oftentimes tells us right after he has peed, but I've never been able to catch him doing it and put him on the potty. He likes to practice sitting on the potty, and when he is in the bath he acts like he is going to pee like Ethan by standing up and putting his finger on his penis to "hold it down". Very cute!

Bennett definetly has a 2 year old attitude! He knows what he wants and insists that he gets it. And he still continues to be the LOUDEST child I have ever met! He really does not have an "inside voice"!

Below are some pictures from his party:

Cousins Gabbie and Paxton
My pictures are not in order! This is the day after his birthday. We had to go feed the ducks in honor of his birthday, and besides, he got a loaf of bread to share with them at his party!


Bennett had a duck themed birthday party. My friend has a business on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/NoPaparazziPlease and she made this adorable duck t-shirt as a birthday gift for Bennett.
Here is the cake! I was SO STRESSED about how it was going to turn out, but I loved how it ended up. Target made the base and Adam and I made the duck.





Thank you God for Bennett and all that he brings to our family. Continue to remind me that he is in your hands. You love him far more than I can even imagine and you have wonderful plans for his life. Continue to guide Adam and I as we raise our two fabulous sons.