Early Gift

Forgive me, I couldn't pick just one or two photos of Benjamin opening his early birthday present.

He was jabbering here, and he makes faces when he talks.

Couldn't resist this oops pic. It would have taken him forever to tear off the wrapping paper on his own, so we helped a bit.

Oooh! So this is what all the fuss is about.

After he had played with the table for a while, he used it as a walker and pushed it down the hall.

It's not unusual for one of us to read Ben a book while he plays with a toy. I always think he's not paying attention, but Mike insists he likes it.

Losing interest in both the toy and the book. It is exhausting trying to keep this munchkin entertained. And focused.

Several people have told me that just when we think we have this baby thing figured out, something will change & we'll have new problems to solve. Ain't that the truth. This week the trouble is getting him to go to sleep, and stay asleep. This is a new twist on an old issue we thought had gone away. Naps aren't usually that bad, but when nighttime comes and we take him to the nursery, screaming ensues. And he can scream & cry for a long time. I'm reading a book that a few moms have recommended. At least we can be grateful that the past few nights he's slept through the night once he finally got to sleep.