Countdown

We are counting

11 months, 4 - 6 teeth, 1 head full of wild hair, and 0 steps!
Is my little guy really about to turn 1? Crazy.

Baby is taking major steps into manhood. So far only figuratively speaking, as Ben likes very much to stand on his own two feet and not move an inch. I am a bit surprised that he isn't out jogging in the neighborhood, but the little guy is standing strong. I have a feeling that perfectionism runs in our family, and when Ben is ready, he'll simply get up and walk out the front door unannounced. So far, he enjoys our assistance and walks with us when we hold his hands, or he will push Lia's pink toy box to get places. Ben has become a major stacker and sorter, which now means that I have two wonderful little helpers rearranging and reorganizing our household. Errr, car keys, anyone? Things are changing rapidly, and so the little man has been promoted to phone assistant. Ben is now taking our phonecalls and enthusiastically spits at the caller whenever he gets a chance.

"Dadldadl" is his favorite word besides "mamamam", which, however, does not stand for 'Mama' but for food. He loves to eat, not with the same passion as Lia used to at his age, but he does appreciate a hearty meal and an occasional pea. But the slippery little suckers don't always end up in Ben's mouth...

Launching peas, potatoes, and carrots across the kitchen. Yay!


With his big blue eyes and his index finger Ben takes in the world around him and expresses his delight with a loud "da!" when he sees something he likes. And he very much likes his sister, and never fails to point that out.


A feeling that is mutual. What a relief..


Ben loves life, and he is quite the little adventurer. And while he is building up leg muscles, we are glad to take him places so that he can look over our shoulder and discover the world.

Ready!