May 19, 2011: My Cautious Kid Out of His Comfort Zone!

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Ben is so lucky to have both sets of grandparents close by and Jon's parents are retired so every now and then he gets to have a day with Grandma and Grandpa McCarthy. On this day, Dave and Flora were coming out to us in Langley and Dave was going to stay with Ben while Flora, Jacob and I went shopping for my birthday.

Of course Ben loves to wake up early so, while we waited for Grandma and Grandpa to arrive we headed to the park to kill some time.

Here are some of my favorites:


(We were so thankful for the beautiful weather and a nice park closeby!)



Ben was pretty tired even at 9 in the morning so, when Grandpa came and they got to go to the park again, Ben rode his bike there but Jon's dad had to carry Ben and his bike home. Sorry Dave :)



I couldn't believe how adventurous Ben is becoming. He's definitely a cautious kid and gets that from both of us but, while a lot of kids just need a few moments to warm up to something and give it a try, we're learning that Ben needs a few visits to a place before he'll really start to explore. We've been to this park countless times and the last few times we've been there he's gone a little bit higher each time on this wall. He doesn't like to be rushed but, when he's ready to try something, he goes about it methodically and with a mini version of my 'determined face' as Jon likes to call it. I love learning about the inner workings of my little boy!

Ben assessing the rock wall and deciding his plan of attack!



Mr. Smiles! (can't wait till I have more to write about this little guy but he's definitely making more sounds and letting me know what he needs these days....I'm sure it will go by so fast!) On a drive home today from Abbotsford, Jacob was chatting away in the car seat and Ben was copying his sounds. They were both giggling and I couldn't help but smile. I think we have  a lot of fun in our future!



One more of my boy looking so much older these days!



After the park, Ben got to play with his Grandpa while I shopped with Jon's mom and we had a great time. We enjoyed one anothers' company and had a great lunch at Olive Garden. I am very blessed with loving in-laws and am thankful for their acceptance of me, their love for their son and their love for our kids. Thanks McCarthy's!