The monkey is in trouble...

On our way to daycare this morning, Ben started talking about a monkey. I asked him where the monkey was and he pointed outside. So I decided to play along. We decided the monkey was blue and named Ben. Then he started saying "monkey twubble," loosely translated as "the monkey is in trouble." Again I played along. It was the cutest thing ever. He would say "c'mon monkey" and "we hep (help) you." He did this for 30 minutes! Monkey in trouble, help the monkey, monkey in trouble, help the monkey, and on and on. At daycare, I told Mrs. Ernestine about the pretend monkey. Ben immediately told her the monkey was in trouble. Man, that monkey has had a rough morning!

Shaggy Boy!

I was looking at some recent pictures of Ben and boy, does he look SHAGGY! I have been trying to get Brian to get him a hair cut for a couple of weeks now. I think I'm going to take matters into my hands this afternoon. I'm a little bit scared b/c the last time I took him by myself, Brian said he looked like "Dumb & Dumber." I've been practicing what to tell the girl...keep the bangs long, trim up the sides, don't mess with the length. Whew! I really don't want him being shaggy for our trip to the big city :) but I also don't want him looking like Dumb & Dumber. What a predicament! We'll just have to see how it goes. In other little stresses news, I cannot find his new blue shoes. I looked everywhere this morning and couldn't find them. I'm hoping my husband knows where they are, but, let's be honest, men aren't always the best at finding things. :) Love ya, B! I'm going to clean and do laundry tonight so all I'll have to do tomorrow night is pack. I'll be on my way to sunny Las Vegas in less than 48 hours! Not the gambling and night-life Vegas, but the "my sister lives in Vegas b/c of her husband's job" kind of Vegas...very tame. When she first moved out there and people would ask where my sister lives, I'd say Vegas, she's a dancer there. Their reactions were priceless...then I would tell them she's an accountant. I don't think my sister likes that story too much. Anywho...happy Thursday!

Walmart Finds

So I went to Walmart today after work. I found the best thing EVER! Ready to eat cheesecake filling by Philidephia Cream Cheese. (Not sure why the underline is on...can't figure out how to turn it off) It is so incredibly delicious...it's like a tub of goodness. I didn't even get a graham cracker crust, b/c let's be honest...we all know that I'm just going to eat it out of the container. :) In other food news, I'm in a corn dog and Ramen phase. Loves me some Ramen and corndogs, but not together. My friend tells me I eat like a five year-old. Ok, just wanted to enlighten you on the cheesecake filling. Have a great Tuesday!

Great weekend

We had a great weekend with Brian's family. I forgot the camera at home but good times were had. Brian's brother was here for the weekend and it's always good to spend time with him. We even got to eat at Schoepf's BBQ in Belton...good ol' Belton. Ben got a new Wonder Pets toy from Uncle John. He calls it "funder fets." We're working on our pronunciation...his version of "truck" could get us in a lot of trouble at daycare. Anywho...I got him a new pair of shoes. He was very excited. Part of me thinks they look like a great-grandfather shoe, but part of me thinks they are just super cute. Also...6 days until I'm officially on VACATION. :)

He's saying "cheeeeese" but he doesn't look when he says it, which defeats the purpose, but it's just so hard to reason with a two year-old.

Digging the velcro!

Wish List

We got a ToysRUs paper in the mail today and Ben just loved it!! Without prompting, he pointed to a CARS riding toy and said "I want that." So cute! This Christmas is going to be a lot of fun I think b/c he's more aware of what's going on. I love the holidays...I hope to start my Christmas shopping this weekend with my mother-in-law. :) We'll see if we can sneak away. I bought something off of Etsy for the first time...handmade (or is it homemade) soap. I'm so excited about this. It's kind of sad how excited I am. Anywho...we're headed to Temple on Saturday for the night. Looking forward to seeing Brian's family. I'm so glad it's almost Friday.

I came across this quote today that I just love...
Before you were conceived, I wanted you. Before you were born, I loved you. Before you were here an hour, I would die for you. This is the miracle of love.
Maureen Hawkins

Realizations...

I have a two year-old who has begun biting his fingernails, thanks mostly to the "nail biting" gene both Brian and I passed on to him.

Ben's vocabulary is growing so much. He says "I don't know" and "C'mon mommy/daddy."

Ben says the best prayers ever..."Thank you for daddy, ben, mommy, bear, ...." He includes everyone from daycare, grandparents, etc. So sweet.

I have cooked spaghetti for the last three Sundays. I didn't plan it that way, just happened.

My fridge was kinda gross (Brian had that realization, actually).

I have the best husband b/c he cleaned out my fridge.

We have spent over $30 on sippee cups and we can only find three.

Ben is nowhere close to being ready for potty training.

I LOVE Ben's weekend naps, b/c then I get to sleep as well.

I had forgotten how liberating it is to vote.

Texas really does have beautiful fall colors.

Rental cars without cruise control are worthless.

Life is good...Ben is in a really whiney stage and it's driving us nuts. Work is crazy. But over all, life is good. :) Happy Tuesday!

A Halloween Miracle!

The title may be a bit offensive, but whatever. :) The miracle...Ben wore his elephant costume! When we were ready to leave for the party, he put it right on. We practically ran to the car before he changed his mind. I even forgot his diaper bag. He would only wear the top part, not the pants, but who cares. He made the elephant noises...so cute!

The kid had on a fleece elephant costume with a hood, and he wanted his blanket.

He went through those balloon animals rather quickly.


Considering the moon bounce.

Loving the moon bounce. :)

Saying "hi" to daddy.

Hydrating...the kid was so sweaty, but still in his elephant.

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Brian's school has a pumpkin carving contest every year. His turned out so great this year...of course he won!