Ben and his Buddy

Ben doesn't have a favorite blanky, but he does have his Silly Buddy! Ben's "buddy" keeps him safe at night, and during the day he's a great friend to play with.

They play ball...

practice football moves....

pretend they're lions....



and check out new things together.

Ben asks for his "buddy" everyday, and gives him lots of hugs and kisses.

How Humiliating!

So far Mike and I have been really happy with Ben's daycare.
Ben really seems to love it there too.

However, when I picked him up from daycare last Thursday looking like this....

we found out about their use of "humiliation" as discipline for poopy pants.

He was so embarrassed, he didn't want us looking at him.

I bet he doesn't have anymore "blow-outs" though.



**Disclaimer: This blog was meant for entertainment purposes only.
Humiliation is NOT used as punishment for blow-outs at Ben's daycare.

Playing with blocks!

Hey, look at me, I'm in the block bucket!

Alright, I think I'll get out now.

I'm stuck, please help me Daddy!

Sledding!

We took Ben sledding for his first time over the holidays. I know the pictures below don't show it, but he actually thought it was pretty fun! It just took him a couple of runs to get used to it.

Slow down Mom! I don't think I like this!



Keep your feet out Dad...go slow!



All that fresh air and exercise sure made me tired!


*Thanks to Olivia and Ava Klick for lending me their boots! I'll give them back soon, Dad says I have to get my own pair.

Mirror Image

People tell me I look just like my Daddy...what do you think?

======= Mike ====== =========== Ben =======

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

and...

HAPPY 89th BIRTHDAY GRANDPA KUDER!
(Dec. 31)