Yesterday (Wednesday), Bennett pulled his scooter out of the basement spot where it was "resting". He wanted to give it another go, despite falling off it repeatedly every time he has tried to ride it the last two months (hence, the "resting").
We toted it upstairs to the living room and that was that. He rode that scooter confidently the first time! He stands on his right foot and pushes off with his left. He managed to steer fairly well, too. Suffice it to say, I was quite alarmed to have left him in the living room to go wash a couple of dishes in the sink only to have him ride up behind me moments later with a look of absolute pride smeared across his face.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Games
They're playing a game right now that they usually play outside. But it's a little too snowy right now. These are the rules, according to Bennett: "Daddy come up to stand so I push you over." There are lots of giggles involved.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Holiday round-up
Whoopsie! I forgot to post these before the January ones. Enjoy!
All in all - a GREAT holiday season for the Allman family. We had a lovely Christmas morning at home and then packed up to go to Canada for the Haupert family celebration on Boxing Day. Bennett really enjoyed playing with his older cousins, and Blythe & Brian had a good time catching up with their parents. And what a yummy dinner we shared in the basement. That was a lot of fun - especially the "poppers"! Bennett loves the gifts he got from Oma and Grandpa - Big Bird, Cookie Monster AND Snuffy. As a matter of fact, they each have a place of honor in the big boy bed. We also got a chance to skype with Brian's brother, Trevor and his wife, Cindy. It's always so nice to see everyone. I love that we have the technology to connect with loved ones so far away.
Two days later, Granna and Daddy-o arrived by car and plane and then Uncle Ben the next day. Bennett really enjoyed going to the airport to pick Ben up. Later in the week, when we asked Bennett where Uncle Ben lives, he said, "airport!" Almost, buddy.
We made fun Christmas memories with the "farts", which Bennett, Brian, Daddy-o and Uncle Ben each received in their stockings. Bennett also really enjoyed two name tag holders that Santa brought for him. Santa seems to know just what a two year old boy will love.
We took several fun "field trips" while my family was in town. The Darwin Martin House is a local architectural gem created by Frank Lloyd Wright. It is currently being restored so it was fun to see some behind the scenes things. Bennett was much better behaved in there than I thought he would be. We also went to see Niagara Falls. When we started our trek, the sun was out. By the end of our walk to the falls, the clouds had rolled in and we were all soaked to the bone!
And last but certainly not least, we took Bennett to see his first feature length film IN a movie theatre. The Muppet Show was still showing at one of our second run theatres, so we took in a matinee and the movie was good, but that was secondary to how much Bennett seemed to enjoy it. We were all impressed that he sat still for all but the last twenty minutes, when he stood up but didn't wiggle or complain too much. He didn't really like the guy who played the villain, but otherwise, he fell in love with Kermit and friends. Yay!
Thanks to all of you for making our holidays so memorable!
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| Helping Mama make a cranberry garland |
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| Our Tree |
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| New Elmojamas and tool belt from Santa |
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| Ear protection first!! |
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| Playing Santa at Oma & Grandpa's |
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| It's ART! |
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| We're working on a praaahjeck, Mama. |
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| Dancin' at Music with Mar |
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| Watch my moves! |
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| Two of his favorites - the "pull thing" and Lion's Club broom |
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| Reading with Granna |
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| Bennett's first full length movie in a theatre - The Muppets |
Two days later, Granna and Daddy-o arrived by car and plane and then Uncle Ben the next day. Bennett really enjoyed going to the airport to pick Ben up. Later in the week, when we asked Bennett where Uncle Ben lives, he said, "airport!" Almost, buddy.
We made fun Christmas memories with the "farts", which Bennett, Brian, Daddy-o and Uncle Ben each received in their stockings. Bennett also really enjoyed two name tag holders that Santa brought for him. Santa seems to know just what a two year old boy will love.
We took several fun "field trips" while my family was in town. The Darwin Martin House is a local architectural gem created by Frank Lloyd Wright. It is currently being restored so it was fun to see some behind the scenes things. Bennett was much better behaved in there than I thought he would be. We also went to see Niagara Falls. When we started our trek, the sun was out. By the end of our walk to the falls, the clouds had rolled in and we were all soaked to the bone!
And last but certainly not least, we took Bennett to see his first feature length film IN a movie theatre. The Muppet Show was still showing at one of our second run theatres, so we took in a matinee and the movie was good, but that was secondary to how much Bennett seemed to enjoy it. We were all impressed that he sat still for all but the last twenty minutes, when he stood up but didn't wiggle or complain too much. He didn't really like the guy who played the villain, but otherwise, he fell in love with Kermit and friends. Yay!
Thanks to all of you for making our holidays so memorable!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
January Photo Blast
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| Helping Uncle Ben make coffee |
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| Sharing with his buddies at playgroup - finally! |
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| With the family at Niagara Falls - Canada |
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| Finally learning what Madeline really says |
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| Music bubbles were the funnest thing |
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| Granna's phone is also cool |
Funny sayings . . .
We were at the library yesterday morning and Bennett was very very good. He wanted to *work* at the computers in the kids section, so I let him run ahead while I picked out a few books for him. (Don't worry, I could still see him!) He called out to me and I went to help him. He said, "Mama - I need my earmugs!"
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Watching the clock
One last cute story before turning in for the night!
We've taken to blaming the clock when there are tasks to do that Bennett isn't so excited about. For instance, at 8:00 pm, we get all excited and say to Bennett, "Beanie! Did you see the clock? What does it say?" And he'll look up at it and grin before running up the stairs and saying, "BAFF!" We love it.
The other night, while sitting at the table with Bennett and my mom, we were talking and trying hard to get Bennett to finish eating his food. I said something along the lines of, "Beanie - it's eating time!" He looked up at the clock, turned to me and said, "No mama, clock says it time to watch George." I had to give him one point and one episode for being clever.
We've taken to blaming the clock when there are tasks to do that Bennett isn't so excited about. For instance, at 8:00 pm, we get all excited and say to Bennett, "Beanie! Did you see the clock? What does it say?" And he'll look up at it and grin before running up the stairs and saying, "BAFF!" We love it.
The other night, while sitting at the table with Bennett and my mom, we were talking and trying hard to get Bennett to finish eating his food. I said something along the lines of, "Beanie - it's eating time!" He looked up at the clock, turned to me and said, "No mama, clock says it time to watch George." I had to give him one point and one episode for being clever.
Friday, January 6, 2012
Everybody sleeping
We've started seeing progress with the night time routine, folks! I'm very excited to spread the word that we are no longer spending upwards of thirty minutes each night rocking Bennett to sleep. As much as I enjoyed the time together snuggled with my sweet fellow, I love that he can put himself down now after just five minutes of rocking!
As we're rocking, we talk about what it means to be a big boy and go to sleep all by yourself in your big boy bed. Because he'd had some difficulty staying asleep the last week or so I threw in a new statement two nights ago. I said to him, "Now listen, Bennett. If you wake up in the middle of the night, remember that everyone else is still asleep. Mommy is sleeping, Daddy is sleeping, Granna is sleeping and even Uncle Ben is sleeping. You have Alberta right here beside you - you can give her a big squeeze and she will help you get back to sleep until it's wake up time. Sound good?" He nodded and snuggled in to his pillow. I told him I was proud of him, gave him three quick kisses and walked out the door.
The funny part is listening to him as he's falling asleep. We turn the monitor up loud enough to hear his mumbles and this is what we heard last night: "mama sleeping, daddy sleeping, granna sleeping. everybody sleeping!" said in a sort of sad monotone, as if he were really having to talk himself into the idea that everyone was asleep and no one was available to play. Poor little guy! But then he drifted right off to la la land!
Now let's hope I didn't just jinx it by typing it all out. . .
As we're rocking, we talk about what it means to be a big boy and go to sleep all by yourself in your big boy bed. Because he'd had some difficulty staying asleep the last week or so I threw in a new statement two nights ago. I said to him, "Now listen, Bennett. If you wake up in the middle of the night, remember that everyone else is still asleep. Mommy is sleeping, Daddy is sleeping, Granna is sleeping and even Uncle Ben is sleeping. You have Alberta right here beside you - you can give her a big squeeze and she will help you get back to sleep until it's wake up time. Sound good?" He nodded and snuggled in to his pillow. I told him I was proud of him, gave him three quick kisses and walked out the door.
The funny part is listening to him as he's falling asleep. We turn the monitor up loud enough to hear his mumbles and this is what we heard last night: "mama sleeping, daddy sleeping, granna sleeping. everybody sleeping!" said in a sort of sad monotone, as if he were really having to talk himself into the idea that everyone was asleep and no one was available to play. Poor little guy! But then he drifted right off to la la land!
Now let's hope I didn't just jinx it by typing it all out. . .
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