6-20-2014

We had a family party last week for my aunt's 80th birthday. It was fun to spend time with relatives we haven't seen in a while. Ben was the hit of the party. He entertained everyone with his stories, giggles, and enthusiasm. He enjoys life, and it is infectious! 

Here are some things that he is doing now: 

He can count in groups and decompose numbers (he recognizes a group of 3, 5 etc. and can break it into smaller numbers to add or subtract). 

We were driving down the road last week, and he pointed at some power lines with the round, ball-like insulators hanging on the lines and said, "Those look like planets, Mama!" And they totally did!

Now for the scatological stuff with potty training: 

He likes to sit on the potty and request a magazine, then says, "Find me a cool picture, Mom."  Then I find him a photo and ask him questions while he does his business, like identifying how many objects are in the photo, their colors, whether people look happy or sad, and what he thinks they might be saying or thinking. It's actually a pretty fun activity. Just wish it didn't have to take place on the potty!

The potty training is going well. He has been dry all week except when he is sleeping. We haven't changed a poopy diaper/pull-up in weeks. And we don't miss it! 

Here are some pics!