I just want to share this video from Storycorps. I wish, someday, Benji and I will have a conversation like this. This video makes me cry.
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Showing posts with label benji. Show all posts
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Expectations
When I was pregnant with Benji, I had high expectations. He'll be smart, good looking, talented, etc. All these high expectations went to pot immediately after he was born. It's been tough these past 3 years. Surviving is sometimes the only goal. Don't get me wrong Benji is adorable but he's been a difficult toddler. Right now, the only 2 things I want him to accomplish in his life (and I'll be the happiest mother) are reading and potty training. Yes, I am an easy-to-please mother.
I just want to share this video from Storycorps. I wish, someday, Benji and I will have a conversation like this. This video makes me cry.
I just want to share this video from Storycorps. I wish, someday, Benji and I will have a conversation like this. This video makes me cry.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Friday, March 9, 2012
28th Month
Today he turned 28th month. I realized we haven't been updating his baby book for quite a while. I neglected to record his height and weight since he turned 9 month. I don't even remember when his first molar appeared. Oh well, at least, I kept his hair from his first haircut.
What can I say about Benji?
He spits. He curses. He hits. At least now, he stopped biting. Yes, he is the epitome of bad behavior. Many times he embarrasses me in public. He could throw a tantrum wherever. He had broken items in the store (good thing they don't have us pay for those except in oriental store where he broke a bottle of soy sauce). At times, he is just too quick and strong for us. He likes the attention of other people but gets shy once he gets it. His favorite pick-up or attention-getting line is Iowa Public Television Foundation (you could tell, we've been watching a lot of PBS lately.) He only eats hamburger (with or without spaghetti sauce), cheese pizza, granola bar, cookies, Kix, snap pea crisp, candies (of course) and a blended concoction of mango, pears and spinach. I threw all Dr. Sear's suggestions on nutrition because he is just too picky. He needs to be coaxed to drink milk, even.
Most kids (that I know) bring their blankets or soft toys in bed. Benji would bring his hot wheel cars, tooth brushes, mouth swab, ball of socks, etc. He can get so obsessive. He inhales Altoids tin can and dryer sheets like a person addicted to cocaine or glue. It is strange to see a toddler like that. But I have to pick my battles. It does not hurt him. Yet.
He could make our house looks like it's been ran sacked. It takes him just few minutes to trash the house that took us hours to clean up. To no avail, I teach him to bring his toys back to the bin and his books back to the shelves. We just give up cleaning. He would also trash the library if given an opportunity. He'd thrown books and CD's on the floor when he's bored.
Not all about him is bad. He has developed by leaps and bounds since he was born. He loves to sing and hum nursery rhymes, especially Baa Baa Black Sheep. A month ago, he added ABC to his song list, then 2 weeks ago The Farmer in the Dell. I'm pretty sure he knows more songs than what I mentioned here. He also loves listening to the Wiggles' Hot Potato and Fruit Salad. He knows his capital letters (he's still learning small letters) and numbers 1 to 9 (he insists small L as 1). He could count a little bit. He knows his primary colors. But he does not know how to say Bye's and Thank yous. He refuses to do it!
My husband's fear is that he will never get potty trained. My fear is that he will not learn how to read. Maybe, we should worry about his manners , huh?
What can I say about Benji?
He spits. He curses. He hits. At least now, he stopped biting. Yes, he is the epitome of bad behavior. Many times he embarrasses me in public. He could throw a tantrum wherever. He had broken items in the store (good thing they don't have us pay for those except in oriental store where he broke a bottle of soy sauce). At times, he is just too quick and strong for us. He likes the attention of other people but gets shy once he gets it. His favorite pick-up or attention-getting line is Iowa Public Television Foundation (you could tell, we've been watching a lot of PBS lately.) He only eats hamburger (with or without spaghetti sauce), cheese pizza, granola bar, cookies, Kix, snap pea crisp, candies (of course) and a blended concoction of mango, pears and spinach. I threw all Dr. Sear's suggestions on nutrition because he is just too picky. He needs to be coaxed to drink milk, even.
Most kids (that I know) bring their blankets or soft toys in bed. Benji would bring his hot wheel cars, tooth brushes, mouth swab, ball of socks, etc. He can get so obsessive. He inhales Altoids tin can and dryer sheets like a person addicted to cocaine or glue. It is strange to see a toddler like that. But I have to pick my battles. It does not hurt him. Yet.
He could make our house looks like it's been ran sacked. It takes him just few minutes to trash the house that took us hours to clean up. To no avail, I teach him to bring his toys back to the bin and his books back to the shelves. We just give up cleaning. He would also trash the library if given an opportunity. He'd thrown books and CD's on the floor when he's bored.
Not all about him is bad. He has developed by leaps and bounds since he was born. He loves to sing and hum nursery rhymes, especially Baa Baa Black Sheep. A month ago, he added ABC to his song list, then 2 weeks ago The Farmer in the Dell. I'm pretty sure he knows more songs than what I mentioned here. He also loves listening to the Wiggles' Hot Potato and Fruit Salad. He knows his capital letters (he's still learning small letters) and numbers 1 to 9 (he insists small L as 1). He could count a little bit. He knows his primary colors. But he does not know how to say Bye's and Thank yous. He refuses to do it!
My husband's fear is that he will never get potty trained. My fear is that he will not learn how to read. Maybe, we should worry about his manners , huh?
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Quick Update while He sleeps!
The older he gets, lesser time I have for doing anything else. He's now 8 months and very mobile. He started crawling 2 weeks ago, creeping 4 weeks earlier. He would not sleep in his crib. So, we are now co-sleeping in our newly bought king-size bed. I still nurse which is a miracle and he is an all-night-er. He has 2 fully sprouted bottom teeth and 3 teeth on their way out (ouch!). I haven't had an 8 hour of sleep straight for almost 3 months now since he started teething. He loves sweet potatoes, apples and pears. Everything I feed him is home-made except for the cereal. I obsess about his food. I spend more money on his food than our food. Everything is organic. It can be expensive because it takes him several tries before he will take on new food. My favorite time with him is bath time as he squeals with glee when water splashes every time he slaps it. He hasn't been sick (knock on wood). His biggest problem is his eczema. He loves to be read to. He smiles and looks at me when I change my voice for the characters in the book.
Okay he's awake now. I have to go!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
He's a Handful!
He loves to eat everything except his food. He loves to play with everything except his toys. He has energy that could outlast anyone over the age of 30. Are boys like this? I sound like a sexist...maybe I am.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Almost 10 weeks
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The new baby, Benji, certainly changed our family dynamics. The first night home was the most difficult. Benji did not sleep that first night and I was in pain from my C-section. Jason was left tending for both of us and I sensed some irritation due to fatigue and frustration. Fast forward to now, we got our routine down. I recovered from surgery. Benji is getting used to us and us to him. We are still learning. Two things are for sure -- we cannot imagine life without Benji and our priorities shifted. He has changed us, for the better or worst, I am not sure, yet.
However, whenever I see that smile, all the difficulties of parenthood just melts away. Now, only if he smiles more often than he cries, life would be perfect (just my wishful thinking).
The new baby, Benji, certainly changed our family dynamics. The first night home was the most difficult. Benji did not sleep that first night and I was in pain from my C-section. Jason was left tending for both of us and I sensed some irritation due to fatigue and frustration. Fast forward to now, we got our routine down. I recovered from surgery. Benji is getting used to us and us to him. We are still learning. Two things are for sure -- we cannot imagine life without Benji and our priorities shifted. He has changed us, for the better or worst, I am not sure, yet.
However, whenever I see that smile, all the difficulties of parenthood just melts away. Now, only if he smiles more often than he cries, life would be perfect (just my wishful thinking).
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