Hanging out

We've found that Benjamin really loves his backpack carrier, so why limit its use to hikes? We occasionally set it up and let him hang out it in while we're at home. He always stays in it happily much longer than in anything else.



Studies show that children are more likely to read on their own if the father (not the mother) reads to them, so I'm always happy when Benjamin and Kelly read together. Benjamin loves it too. His favorite books are "Der Pummilige Panda" and "I'm Reverent When..." I've also noticed large increases in his attention span. It's no longer just a page or two before he's done - he'll now stick around for an entire book. What a genius! :)




Other news: We bought a house! We're excited and terrified. It's a great house, though, and we're looking forward to having a yard and a basement for Benjamin to play in. It was only 2 weeks from the time I called the realtor to the time we signed the paperwork. I looked at about 1000 homes on line and about 40 in person and narrowed it down to two - my favorite and Kelly's favorite - and Kelly's won. So here we are. We close on June 22 and move in sometime before our current lease expires in July. All friends and relatives are invited to come see it in person. :)