Worker Bee

Bennett's 2-year well-visit was last week and there is always a little anxiety around this for us as parents. So thankful to have this healthy little guy and always a bit scared to hear something other than "...he is perfect." And there is the stress around Bennett's own anxiety upon just entering the office. We reach new levels of sobbing once the nurse calls his name and we proceed to the exam room. Bennett surprised me by remaining calm and conversing with Dr. Cumming after no less than 15 minutes of crying while we waited. Best part of the visit, he is healthy. Two-year stats are 26 1/2 pounds and 34.5 inches tall.

This past year has been an amazing learning experience for all of us. We are continually surprised by how inquisitive Bennett is and his ability to mimic those around him. He is not only a busy little bee, but quite the worker bee. Constantly wanting to take part in any activity he sees us doing. From hitting a golf or tennis ball to vacuuming, climbing a ladder or spraying cleaner (or in his case water) on a countertop - he demands to be a part.

He takes "cleaning" very seriously. We vacuum the house multiple times a day. He can locate a vacuum anywhere and talks about it and the leafblower almost obsessively.

Here he is "drying" his hair.

...And the beloved leafblower. Actually, it is a bit of love/hate relationship. He does not like the part where Zach is starting it, but once on...he wants to be the operator.

We have found that giving Bennett a "job" is best...cooking, building with blocks, cleaning, running circles throughout the family room and picking up piles of leaves are just some of the ways our two-year-old spends his days.