Benton Boy at 22 Months

For some reason, we all refer to Benton as Benton Boy!  I cannot believe my baby boy is almost 2!  He is turning into such a big boy before our eyes.  He is becoming more independent by the day and he is really understanding most of our directions for him.  Now him obeying our directions is a completely different story.  He likes to be a helper and throw things away for us.  He also likes to get everyone's shoes and deliver them to each person.  Such a sweet little fella!  He is WILD.  I had no idea how wild a little boy was, and to be honest, I don't think all little boys are as wild as he is!  He is constantly looking for something to climb and jump off of.  He knows no fear!  Our sweet boy keeps us on our toes.  He is the life of the party and almost always has a smile on his face. 
Some updates on the angel this month...

Size:  Benton weighs about 29 lbs.  He is in size 2 clothes, size 5 diapers.  He wears a size 7 shoe.

Talking:  He is really trying to talk a lot more these days.  We can't always determine what he is trying to say, but it is not for his lack of trying.  He is starting to put a couple of words together here and there. 

Eating:  Baby boy still loves to eat.  He also loves his milk, which Haisley doesn't like.  We limit milk to one cup in the morning, otherwise he would drink it all day!  Benton loves most foods, but there are a couple that I have recently found he doesn't like.  He won't eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and really doesn't care for bread in general.  He loves mostly any type of meat! 

Sleeping:  This update changes daily.  Sometimes he sleeps like a champ, other times he does not.   Overall, I would say that things are getting better in the sleeping department.  He still goes down for naps and bedtime without any problems.  He naps from about 1-3 and goes to bed by about 7:30ish.  He normally gets up between 5:45 and 6.  We have had a hard time finding a diaper that he doesn't pee through.  We attribute most of him getting up during the night to being completely soaking wet with pee, all the way to the mattress.  Mark thinks it is all the water he drinks during bath....

Benton enjoying an ice cream sandwich.

A little McDonald play/eat time with cousins.

Everybody lays out pitching a fit, right??

 My baby boy before his big boy haircut.

Benton has started to get the camera and bring it to me and say "cheese" until I take pictures of him.  That explains the next several pictures!!

We love you so much, sweet Benton boy!  Your sweet smile and love for life does brings us immeasurable joy.  You keep your mommy on her toes and praying!  You are adventurous, precious, and oh so funny!  We love you!