Computer Time

I am on my computer quite a bit for work. Sometimes Benjamin is content playing with his own toys, is thoughtfully watching me type away, or is grabbing at my computer excited to slap the keys or get his mouth on the screen to leave a slobbery mess. The same thing happens with my phone. Well, we solved the problem with the phone by getting him his own toy phone to play with. Last weekend, we received a package from Nonna and Abuelo and found a toy laptop inside for Benjamin. He now enjoys slapping at his own keys, chewing the screen and is amused by opening and closing his toy. Thanks Nonna and Abuelo!!!

First Halloween

I had so much fun planning out our Halloween costumes. I dressed as Abby from NCIS with her hippopotamus, and since Mike didn't want to dress up, I think he fit the part of McGee pretty well.

I've got to take advantage of dressing up Benjamin how I like before he starts making his own choices.

October-rest

 Where did October go? I think I slept the second half of the month away, I've been so exhausted. I'm not the only one that has been tired. Above is a rare chance that Mike has to hold Benjamin as he falls asleep. It's very sweet!

 I started to feel teeth trying to come out on baby's lower jaw. They haven't cut through, yet. One day it was bothering him quite a bit, so he had the best time gnawing on an apple chunk. It was a sticky mess, but so fun to watch him go at the apple.

 I love his little froggy outfits!

 He's cute in his monkey outfits too! He was content to swing around (like a monkey).

Benjamin has reached 6 months old and I decided to let him experience a ride in the shopping cart. The first time he reached his arms from one side of the cart to the other to hold on. It was so fun to see him wide-eyed as we sped through the aisles.

Flip

I caught baby flipping in his crib. After I saw him do it, he continued to flip over when I put him on his back. I'm going to have to keep an even closer eye on him now.

September Entertainment

 As school starts for most kids, I feel blessed to have Benjamin at home with me. I can't believe I'm already thinking that he'll go to school one day. So, he entertains me while we're together.

 He has some talented toes and will hold things between his feet for short periods of time.

 He thinks it's cool to arch his back and hang out till the blood rushes to his head.

 My glasses seam to fascinate him as he attempts to pull them off my face as often as he can. Here he has succeeded.

 Here is a fun mess after his dinner one day.

 He loves grabbing the spoon while he eats. He wants to be in control. Is that a sign for trouble?

 When baby sleeps in his crib, he manages to get himself all turned around. It amuses me!

We got baby a new toy that he immensely loves, his jungle bouncer-saucer. He was so excited the first day, but quickly became frustrated as he realized he couldn't pull any of the toys off to chew or suck on them. It is still quite entertaining to him as much as it is for us to watch him.

Finally, here is Benjamin extremely excited to eat with his spoon. I'm sure more entertaining to his parents, but I still have to share.