Play dates

Benjamin and I are all set to take on the week without Jeremy! Luckily, today we got to spend all morning with him, since I had a doctor’s appointment. It was the glucose test, and there was no way I was hauling Benjamin with me. So, my boys played at home, and then when I arrived, we decided to go to the Aquarium one last time before our pass ran out. Benjamin likes it, but the drive is long and we didn’t go all that often compared to the zoo. So, it was a fun way to spend an hour, and Benjamin enjoyed pressing all the buttons on exhibits and pointing to “fishies!”

Jeremy left for work, and Benjamin took a nap. So, I got a chance to pick the house up. It was a good feeling to get things organized. I still need to tackle the upstairs, but at least part of the house looks good. After he woke up, we cleaned a bit before Claire and Emily came over for dinner. Benjamin asked for his Daddy, but when he learned his friend was coming, he didn’t seem to mind quite as much that Jeremy wasn’t coming home. He was especially excited about Claire’s cupcakes!

Tomorrow, I have to work. But, Wednesday we have a dinner scheduled with another friend. So, we plan to keep things exciting!

Here are some more photos from the last week or so. Also, here are a few that I promised last time when my cell was acting up.

When my parents came to visit, we went to Ihop for breakfast one day. Benjamin was quite entertained.

We also went to Entertrainment Junction, where Benjamin loves to play with the train tables. He also ventures out to do a few other things. Here he is shoveling coal into the train.

He got to ride one of the toy trains. This month, I plan to take him to ride the Thomas train. He will be so excited!

He also loves to play on their big playground. I love it, because I don’t have to worry about him falling. So, I can sit on a bench and watch. He did get stuck and scared at one point, but Papa rescued him.  

One evening that Jeremy had off, we went to Jungle JIms to explore. If you haven’t been there, it is the most elaborate grocery store you can imagine, with quite the eccentric decor.  We bought wonton wrappers so Jeremy could make crab rangoon. We also got my favorite pasta, which isn’t sold at the stores I normally frequent. Any international food you could want is there. And, Benjamin loves to see all the fish tanks in the seafood department.

Tyler and his mom Katie came over to visit one morning. They play so well together!

Here is a funny shot I got of Benjamin the other day. He finds the ipod and goes right to Netflicks to pick out his favorite shows. This is typically after I shut off the television and say no more TV. He manages to go find an ipod almost every time. Little stinker!

We have had such nice weather lately, we have been taking trips to the park. I LOVE being outside in the warm sunshine, and so does Benjamin.

He follows other kids around and imitates whatever they do. So, he kept saying, “Mommy, climb!” And off he would go. It makes me get a workout, that is for sure!

Here is my little goofball wearing 3D glasses I brought home from the theater.

That is about all we have been up to. I will keep you updated. Friday, we plan to take a trip to a new kid place in town called Jump and Jacks. Should be fun!

Adios!