We always knew Ben was a bit "academic". From infancy, instead of looking at the mobile in his swing, he'd watch the hinge, as if trying to figure out how the thing was working. In toddlerhood, we'd take him to the zoo, and he'd marvel over the animal's water sources, barely glancing at the animals themselves. He has *always* asked a million and one questions. I guess that how they get to be so smart, huh?
At any rate, we always knew he'd be our intellectual one.
Last weekend, Grammie came for a visit. With her, she brought a copy of My First Dictionary. She just had a hunch he'd like it.
She was right.
He has carried that dictionary around for a solid week. Everywhere we go, there goes the dictionary. My son is literally reading the dictionary.
The other sign isn't quite so, umm, nerdy. For whatever reason, the DIY network was on the tv last Friday night. It was airing a show called Finders Fixers. The host was trying to figure out the source of a plumbing back-up in a newly renovated house. I truly do not know why it was on that channel, but after a few minutes, I looked up to find Ben sitting just inches away from the tv, cross-legged, completely engrossed in/mesmerized by the show. Sam and I chuckled at him. It wasn't an hour later, he came back and asked me if I could turn on the DIY network for him again. He proceeded to watch Disaster House, 10 Grand in Your Hand, and something else throughout the course of the weekend.
This I can get on board with. Especially if it means we get a break from Power Rangers.
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Behind the Madness
- Jennie
- Just an easily-distracted, excessively-random, 30-something Christian wife and working mom->turned stay at home mom-->turned homeschooling mom of eight perfectly imperfect children. Clearly, I'm just the clay. God's having fun molding me.
My Better Half
Sam had no idea what he signed up for when he married this girl. For over 18 years, he's been my rock, my giggle partner, my best friend.
Bright Ben
Our eldest child - At nearly 12 years, he's really polishing his personality. He speaks no less than a million words per day and doesn't really care who's listening. Great sense of humor, this kid. And he's got a real soft spot for his smallest siblings.
Amazing Abby
At nearly nine years old, she has taken on the role of little mama. She can be counted on to take care of everyone around her. She thrives on praise. You can usually find her outside.
Sweet Sarah
Our middlest child - At six years, she can always be counted on for a big hug or sweet snuggle. She says the most hilarious things. She stays cool under pressure. We're pretty sure she's going to make a great ER nurse/dr some day.
Lovable Leah
Our fourth blessing, at three years old, she is practicing her best attorney skills. Smart as a whip, hilarious, and...passionate, we just adore (not so) little Leah.
Neat Noah
Number 5 - He finally made the sidebar, after nearly two years. He might not have been present on the blog but he has been oh-so-present in our home. This kid is noisy, boisterous, and precious. A force if we've ever had one. But those eyes! And that dimple!
2 comments:
That is so cute! I have a feeling William is going to be a lot like that as he gets older. He loves the show 'how its made' on the discovery channel, sits and watches it the full 1/2 hour. It's SO not a kids show! LOL
Sounds like you've got an inventor on your hands! He' a smart one!
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