3 years & 6 months

Gus wears glasses too!

I am now a mother of a 3 year old and a 6 month old.  I must say that while sometimes I feel a bit overwhelmed, I am loving this stage and excited for what is to come.  Yesterday Benjamin was playing with a toy tool bench that makes music and sounds.  I put Samuel next to him.  Samuel is starting to support himself upright with assistance and was able to stay upright while holding onto the bench.  Benjamin started showing him how it worked and it made Samuel laugh, which made Benjamin laugh, which made Samuel laugh even more.  It was so fun to watch.

Snow in March?

Benjamin turned 3 a few weeks ago.  As with the previous 2 birthdays, I spent time reflecting on our little miracle and how amazing God has worked in him (and worked in me through him!)  Benjamin's speech is progressing well.  He is in speech therapy and is currently working on verbs and short sentences.  He loves to look at books and have them read to him.  He also loves anything mechanical and building things with duplos.  He has a sweet spirit and loves to be with people.  Tomorrow we start a therapy play group where he will work on speech, physical therapy, and play skills with a handful of other kids.  As much as I wish we didn't have any appointments, I think this will be fun for him. 

Samuel is at a super fun age.  He is so alert and wants to be where the action is, especially wherever Benjamin is.  Just in the past week or so he has figured out how to move around on his back.  He probably did the equivalent to 5 or 6 laps around my parents living room the other night.  It is quite humorous to see.  He is enjoying eating solids now, especially sweet potato, pears, and bananas.  He is a joyful baby and I am excited to see what he will do next.

Who's that baby?  Can you tell they are related?

Benjamin 6 months adjusted

Samuel 6 months