Friday, June 22, 2012


I could write a post, or upload a video every single day on the funny things that Benjamin says.  Really, I could.  He's one of those kids that is just so funny, but yet doesn't realize it because he is so serious.  He has the most tenderhearted spirit that I simply adore.  So last week, we were up before the babies and it was absolutely beautiful here for June.  (This week has made up for the beautiful weather, I'm afraid.)  He was standing on one of the columns on the porch and telling me how it was okay that he didn't have on his shoes because the cement felt nice and cold on his feet.  He then talks about trying new things, and why it is important to try new things even if you're scared.  (What?  I suppose some things do get through their brains!)  So he's very quiet and he says, "Mama, you just close your eyes, and you jump."  And that's what he did.  I wish that I had a phone that had video (ahem, old iphone, forgive me) but I suppose I'll just have to keep that memory inside for it was too precious to forget.  Now, the funny part is that he has jumped off this platform about 3,000 times.  I didn't really understand why it was so scary for him until I looked at the picture- his shoes.  He's not a barefoot in the yard kid for the most part.  He's definitely a yard kid, but barefoot, well, not so much.  The moment was gone before I knew it and he was off doing something else completely random, but I am happy to have had shared the moment with him. 

1 comment:

  1. oh the lessons we can learn from Benjamin. He is so right; sometimes you just have to jump. The God we love is merciful and gracious and mysterious in His ways. The Great Teacher uses our children to teach us lessons. For that, I am thankful.

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