Benton is officially four! I believe we have been counting down this day since Kynzley's birthday. The closer we got to the actual date the more people around us became aware of how old he was and how old he would be turning and how many days until the big birthday! Since his birthday he's always excited to hear "and how old are you?", he loves answering back right away with "I'm four now! I had my birthday!"
This past weekend we had his big party! Boy oh boy did we have the hardest time finalizing a party theme..... this kid had lots of ideas! FINALLY he decided he wanted an emoji theme party, in the garage, with all his friends (just like Kynzley) and there had to be a pinata. I think we nailed his dream! We had his favorite food - subway sandwiches, lots of sweet treats, a pinata, so many friends running around and a gift table overflowing. At the end of the night he thanked me numerous times and let me know that he had a great party! Melt my heart!!
This past year Benton has made so many positive changes and has shown growth in so many ways!
Fun Benton Facts:
- Nicknamed 'Mr. Handsome' at church
- Known at a few places for his hair - not his name, but his hair
- Has become comfortable (FINALLY) being away from mom!
- Sport of choice: Soccer, close second: Gymnastics
- Loves clothes, shoes and lookin' good!
- If he doesn't like your outfit or think it looks "right" he will tell you and help you change. If he thinks you look good he tells you "that suits you"!
- Benton has a hair stylist that he routinely loves to go see. He always makes sure to look his best "Mom, do you think she'll like my outfit today?"
- Has started wanting to have "adult" conversations. "Tell me about your day", "what did you have for lunch?", "what are your plans for this week?"
- Surprises us daily with what he knows academically. Example: While out birthday party shopping he picked out some squishy toys that he wanted to add to his loot bags (yes he uses the word loot instead of gift bag lol). I said "no problem, but there are only four in that package we are going to need more." Without skipping a beat he grabbed another bag and said "okay, this makes 8 and (while grabbing another one) this makes 12. That's all we need." I guess he has counting by fours down no problem!
- Pushes Kynzley's buttons all day everyday, but yet she's nice enough to give in to him
- Loves swimming, has the doggy paddle down strong where he can swim at the public pools in the "big kid side" without a flotation device.
- Favorite color is red - RED EVERYTHING
- Ladies man (eats up every time we have a sitter and the gets to be with her alone!)
- He needs to be "pushed" the first time while trying something new and from there he's golden and will more and likely master it within seconds
- Loves to snuggle and give random hugs and kisses throughout the day
This fall Benton will be starting school and he could not be more excited! He's got a personality that occasionally makes you practice your breathing while counting to 10 and other times you cannot stop laughing and smiling! We love you Benton J, welcome to being FOUR!
June 20, 2018
He requested brownies instead of a cake
Sissy picked out his favorite sport in his favorite color
Cool Dads Make Cool Kids
Happy Father's Day to this cool dad! To explain our weekend as simple as possible we can say SUN, a whole lot of SUN and water! We spent Friday on the boat, Saturday on the boat and Sunday in the pool. Our family welcomed the gloomy, rainy Monday with open arms!
Father's Day 2018
