Hey buddy!

Generally speaking, Benjamin and I have a pretty good time together each day. We go for walks, bake, color, play cars, and read among other fun activities. But he's stuck with me all day most days, and I suppose I'm a little boring in comparison to his daddy...especially when I'm trying to get things done around the house that he can't help with like washing dishes or cleaning the bathrooms. So when Jeff comes home from work it can easily be the highlight of Ben's day (and mine). I just love watching the way Ben lights up the moment he realizes that his dad is home. Osa and I get pretty excited to see him too. The scene when Jeff pulls up in the driveway or comes through the door after work regularly includes some kind of happy dance or jumping as well as shouting of some kind about daddy's arrival followed by immediate demands to play chase or cars or something along those lines.

Jeff was on call the other night and Benjamin hadn't seen him for about 44 hours by the time he woke up from his nap so as you can imagine he was really happy to see daddy was home....a little less happy to see that daddy was holding Ellie. When Benjamin saw Jeff rocking Ellie he climbed up onto the recliner and said, "Mama hold the baby Ellie". Apparently he is still not real fond of sharing us with his little sister.

Once I took Ellie from Jeff, Benjamin was happy to have a little guy time. They played chase, catch, cars, and trains.

When Jeff went to go mow the yard Ben was quite determined to watch his daddy almost the entire time. Both he and Osa kept watch as Jeff drove back and forth on the neighbor's riding lawn mower. I heard Ben saying "Hey buddy!" every time his daddy took a pass by the window which is the very thing Jeff always says to Benjamin.

The rest of the evening was filled with father and son time and all sorts of fun. We are so blessed to have such a great father (and husband)!