Ben has grown up a lot this year both physically and emotionally. He pretty much skipped 4T clothes. He is starting to come out of his shell a little bit too. He is still quite reserved in new situations, but warms up more quickly now. I love his sweet personality, his smile, his competitiveness, his love for his brother and sister, his hugs and kisses, and I could go on and on. He seems to be handling being the middle child quite well. He is a great little brother and big brother. He loves to play board games. Ben is really getting into playing sports, with soccer becoming one of his favorites. He never wants to stop playing. We can't wait to see what this next year holds!
His 4 year check up was definitely an adventure. He knew he would be getting some shots, but I didn't tell him 4 of them. You could tell he was really nervous in the waiting room and when the nurse called for him, it all began to head south. The nurse was trying to weigh him and he was panicking. She tried to check his hearing and he was terrified of the little machine she was sticking in his ear. She tried to check his eyes and he would not read any of the letters in the machine. So what should of took about 5 minutes was more like 15! Then onto the actual room where he cried pretty much uncontrollably off and on for 20 minutes. It was really sad! Our doc is usually pretty quick, but he wasn't on this day. The inevitable finally happened and he received his 4 shots as the nurse and I were heavily restraining him. Broke my heart, but it was over and he was told he would be 11 when he had to get more shots so he was very happy. I later had to explain that he would have to still get the flu shot every year.
His 4 year stats
39 lbs 10 oz - 75-90%
42.3 in - 95%
Ben did not want a big party and decided he just wanted family and a few friends to celebrate with him at Chuck-E-Cheese. Sounded good to me. We celebrated on his actual birthday night. Everybody had a great time!
Ben (with his birthday hat from school) and Grand
Addy in the most hilarious outfit and combo of accessories
AJ
Blake and Ashton
Brynna
Aunt Shara and Brooke
Shooting some baskets
Aunt Jackie and Brooke
Carter
Kate
Ashton and Brooke
The Lott cousins
The cake
Carter was not enjoying this ride
Dad and his little girl
Chuckie came out
I couldn't resist the photo op. ha!
Rushed home for a bath and to open presents
New bike from mom and dad
We love you sweet Ben!
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