Ben's 18 Month Update

I just realized that I never posted Ben's 18 month pictures. He'll be 19 months next week so instead of posting "what he's been up to" I'll just give the pictures with a cute poem. I'll catch you up on his next post.

We're glad you joined our family,
Yet some things make us wonder;
How can a little package like you
Have a voice that's loud as thunder?

You are so small and oh so cute,
But you are never very shy,
For whenever you want something brought to you,
You just open your mouth and cry.

First you moved on hands and knees,
Then you were up on your feet.
We're chasing you all around the house; 
We're tired; we need a retreat!

Your food is smeared over the table;
Your food is on the floor;
Seems the only place food didn't go,
Is in the little boy we adore.

Diapers here and diapers there,
Stinky... smelly... Whew!
Diapers would almost do us in,
If we didn't love you as we do.

We're glad you joined our family,
You're a unique and wonderful treasure.
So, despite the work of raising you,
Being your parents is a total pleasure!
By Karl and Joanna Fuchs   Happy 18 Month Birthday, Baby Ben! We cannot believe you are half way to 2!