Ben and his Super Powers

Thought I should do an update on Benjamin, seeing as he is a force to be reckoned with!

He has been a big brother for 10 weeks now, and he is wonderful. He likes helping out, gives Daisy toys when she is in her crib listening to her mobile, shares his Teddy and asks to hold/hug her more.

Potty training is coming along, still working on his telling us when he has to go, rather than us harping on him, but he is usually willing to go. And he doesn't care if he gets treats for peeing (a tactic we used in the beginning). Going poop gets a big reward though, a new Hot Wheels car. A good day when it's one less poopy diaper to change!!

Our latest challenge is trying to wean him of his beloved "sucky". It's a huge security for him, but I know he is old enough to give it up now and it's for the best. Even though he only has it at nap/bed time (usually), it's time to give it up. We wanted to do it sooner, but with a baby on the way we thought it would be best to wait. I wasn't ready nor prepared to do it cold turkey on him, so I did what I know other parents have done, and cut a wee hole in the top yesterday. I had no idea it would have affected him so much right away.. talk about breaking MY heart.

And of course he got a hold of it (he has just one) before bath, so needless to say bath time was a chore, and Mike was working overtime so I was washing him, against his will, and keeping Daisy happy in her bouncy chair at the same time. Oy vey! He put his sucky in his mouth, spat it out, said it was gross and he wanted a different one. He went to bed okay, got up more than normal, and kept begging for a different one. LOL.. kept trying to tell him over and over that he is a big boy, a big brother, sucky's are for babies like Daisy, and that it's broken so it has to go into the trash. Well, he thinks Daddy can fix it. Poor guy. I have had some nice cuddle time though, saying that he has his own super powers and doesn't need it.. he is really into Superman, Batman, etc and the Super Friends books. So, I made up his own powers — jumping (gumping!), dancing, making us laugh, being a super big brother.. just to name a few. Let's hope for less drama and sobbing tomorrow. My poor guy. No turning back now.

Height wise, he is growing like a weed. A whole inch an a half from March 4th to May 24th, bringing him to 38 1/4"! He is around 37 pounds (haven't weighed him recently) and is wearing size 3 and 4T clothes, size 9-10 shoes. He ain't no weakling!

He is counting more, we do the alphabet together, colours are hit and miss, but it's fun learning through his eyes and ears!