It's All About The Benjamin

My God... it's full of stars..." Ben in pastina: Celebrating Ben's birthday at play group and his first cupcake: Party at our house on April 1st: More to come: pictures at Nonna's

Yes, I realize this post is over due, as his birthday was April 2nd. It is so hard to find the time... Seeing Ben today, it's incredible to realize this baby boy is growing up; he'll never get any younger or smaller. He'll just keep getting bigger and eventually more independent. I really like his sense of humor... he enjoys fake outs: offering you something to eat, only to put it in his own mouth when you think he's really going to put it in yours. He'll put his arms out to be held by someone, only to turn away at the last moment, wiggling and smiling mischievously . He loves dancing, using his whole body and wiggling his shoulders - it's hysterical! When he coughs, I have instructed him to "Please cover your mouth when you cough", as it's the polite thing to do. Of course he sees mommy & daddy cover their mouths, and he's actually started doing that this week. He has also discovered his tongue , and will be happy to show anyone who inqu