Planting seeds...

Tonight we read The Little Red Hen. This is a classic book that I know many of us grew up with. Bennett and I, well I talked about the meaning of the story after. I know, I know he's only 1 but I come from a family of teachers so I believe it's never to early to start instilling the moral's of stories in my son. He may not understand now but he will someday. I never thought about how the moral of The Little Red Hen basically is if you don't put in the work you can't reap the benefits. I think maybe I needed this story tonight more than Bennett. Sometimes it feels as though you try and try for a goal but just don't reach it. Well, maybe the work just isn't done yet. I hope that someday the the seeds I'm planting in Bennett will show. That he'll grow into an intelligent, thoughtful, caring, cultured man who treats everyone with respect. So as I sit here tonight with toys surrounding me and dinner dishes still in the sink I'm happy. Because Bennett just may have learned something new tonight.

Oh! And by the way he now can say "Waffles," "Go" while pointing in a specific direction, and according to Mike he tried singing Row Row Your Boat while I was at a training today. He's growing up.

And since it's been awhile here are some pics...enjoy!

Bath time is so much fun! Especially with colored water and bath crayons!

Helloooooo in there....

Mike started brewing his own beer....this is his "label"

Mike and Jeff testing out the batch

Apparently it was a good thing that it was not cloudy or something....I'm not sure really but I liked the picture :)

My BIG helper! He loves dusting! And of course we have to have the obligatory wooden spoon in our hand too.