Learning about presidents

Everyday when Ben gets home we go through a lot of the typical how were your day questions. Most days I'm lucky to get one or two facts. Today was no different. He said they were learning about money and the presidents. The funny part came later as we were driving to the gym. 

He was in the back seat and all of a sudden said, " Hey Mom did you know that George Washington didn't have real teeth. He had pretend teeth but they fell out all of the time. Also I don't think they were that comfortable." We talked about George Washington for a while and then I asked him if he knew anything about Thomas Jefferson or any other presidents. He said, "Mom I'm in kindergarten I cant know everything about all the presidents. That's for when I'm in like 7th grade." I definitely got a laugh out of that response. 

I was curious about the George Washington tooth fact so I looked it up and sure enough he only had one real tooth when he was elected President. He spent thousands on dentures and most caused him significant pain. 

Santa troubles

I know I brag on Ben a lot. I have some people that ask , "Does he do anything wrong. I never see your post about melt downs, or just overall bad behavior." Of course the answer is yes. Sometimes he does talk back at times and he does have "difficult" days but these are rare and as soon we look at him sideways or say, "excuse me what did you just say" he apologizes and although sometimes sulkily starts to act better.

He never ceases to amaze me on how mature he can act. Last night we got to Bass Pro Shop at 5:45 to see Santa. Ben has been super excited and I figured we would have time since they closed at 8. As soon as we walked in I knew we were in trouble. The line wrapped around the building. I couldn't find the end. I love my children but a two hour line would not be good for anyone. They actually had closed the line because it would not be over by 8.

I slowly got down on Ben's level and preparing for tears I explained that the line was to long and we were not going to be able to see Santa tonight. I said, "Ben I am so sorry that I didn't bring you earlier but I promise we will come back on Monday night and see him right when he opens. You could tell he was let down but in true Ben fashion he said, "It's ok mom. It's not your fault. We can come back on Monday."

I honestly wanted to cry. Most kids would have thrown their self on  the ground, given the silent treatment , or at least yelled. Not mine. He simply said, "Can we still have popcorn?"

So our night was still fun. He got some popcorn and fudge and looked at boats. I know God puts certain traits in people for reasons that we are unaware of and I am truly excited to see what he has in store for Ben. I love that little boy!

The missing car

With all the different medicines Im on and the week hospital stay my sleep cycle has been minimal at best. I usually sleep for about two hours at night and maybe get an hour nap during the day. I don't necessarily feel bad but I think its making me a little scatter brained.lol

Today Ben asked to bring a small hot wheel car to school to play with on the bus. Apparently that's what all his friends are doing and he promised not to get it out at school so I agreed. He had it sitting by his cereal bowl at the kitchen table. It was time for the bus to come so I put his jacket and toboggan on and started to grab his car for him. I couldn't find it anywhere. I looked for two or three minutes while he patiently waited by the door. Finally I said , "Ben you might have to get another car I cant find it anywhere." He said, "mom you already gave it to me. You put it in my hat before you put it on my head." and then he took off his hat and showed me the car. I started laughing and asked why he didn't say anything when I put it on his head. He shrugged and said, " I don't know I figured you didn't want me to lose it before I got on the bus. It wasn't going to get lost in my toboggan."

Well at least we found the car. Hopefully my sleep will return shortly before I send the poor boy to school with play dough in his lunch box.

Big hug for me

Ben was very excited about today and tomorrow because I am helping out with his class. Today I helped them all make their Indian shirts and tomorrow I'm helping the other room mom watch the class for an hour while the teacher enjoys her appreciation lunch.
Ben said, " Mom I'm going to call you mom. Ok? Not Mrs Long. Is that ok? If you need help with anything just let me know. I can tell you when bathroom brakes are and show you were Mrs Conn keeps stuff. And when I see you I'm going to give you a big hug. I know some kids may laugh but I don't care. Your my mom and I can hug you if I want. "
And sure enough as soon as I told him hello today he gave me a big hug and whispered, "I'm really glad your here!" He makes me so happy.


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Life with children

Last night Michael and I stayed up late watching White House Down. I think I fell asleep around 1230. Just like clockwork Elijah woke up for the first time around 1245. I truly believe he loves to sleep, just not when I do.lol. He is an absolute wonderful baby but he does not like to sleep all night. Of course I can't really complain because as far as babies go he is the most laid back easy baby I know. So I had my usual 1230, 2, and 5 get up times. He finally decided he liked to sleep at 515. At 730 Ben comes in after apparently playing in his room for 30 minutes or so and says, "Mom are you going to sleep all morning or are we going to have some fun today." So with heavy eyes I fix me a cup of coffee and play board games for an hour. Im glad we had some time together before Eli got up because  he is one of the funniest kids I know.

The other night we were making those popular rubber band bracelets and as we finished with one called the rainbow ladder he remarked, "You know mom this one kind of looks like a train track. It reminds me of the book freight train by Donald Crews." I had to laugh because he sounded really educated at that instant for a 5yr old. They study an author every week so I'm glad he actually pays attention. 

That same day we were sitting on the couch and Ben says, "Hey mom I know what we can do sometime. We can go to the kitchen and get two bowls and go to the city. ( At this point Im wondering where this story is going.) Then we can stand on the corner hold our bowls out and I bet people will put money in them. I had to explain those people do that because they don't have any money and it's not fun for them. 

Kids truly do say the craziest things. Every day is an adventure with these two.  

Porkchops in the toilet

Tonight was a first for Ben. Michael was working late so Ben and I were eating dinner around 6. Eli was playing in the living room. He was taking forever to eat his dinner so I told him I was going to feed the dogs and when I got back I wanted the last few bites to be gone. (Don't feel sorry for him. He only had 1/2 of a pork chop, a cheese stick and 4 grapes he had to eat)

 As I was feeding the dogs in the basement I heard the toilet flush and I knew immediately what he had done. I came upstairs and saw him playing with Eli. I asked him if he finished his dinner. His response was, "It's all gone." (Which technically that wasn't a lie because it was gone, down the sewer.) I looked at him for a minute and asked him if he had flushed his dinner down the toilet. Well the poor boy knows I hate lies so he immediately starts crying and apologizing. 

I talked to him a few minutes about why he did what he did and then I sent him to bed. I could tell he was exhausted since he had been yawning since 4. As I was putting him in bed I explained that what he did was wrong but I was very proud of him telling me the truth. He fell asleep about two minutes after I left the room so hopefully tomorrow he will wake up in a good mood :)

This morning as I was packing Ben's snack he asked me for two lucky charm cereal bars. I asked him why he needed two and he said his friend really wanted to try one. Since he was being nice and sharing I put two in the bag.

Once he got home I asked him lots of questions about his day. I asked him who he sat by at lunch and his response made me smile. He said, "well I sat by a girl today. She's really beautiful to me. That means really pretty. I also sat by her at lunch. We shared our snack together. She was happy when I gave her my extra bar."

He's already noticing the pretty girls. I'm in trouble. 😍

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