Ben, Joseph and Andrew having an extraordinary time rolling down the back ramp. Who is having the most fun??!
Tag: Ben
Batteries, Remotes and Things that Fly!!
Ben is still discovering little nooks in the house. He particularly loves the spare room cupboards. He loved to hide in them initially……. but now he is enjoying finding hidden treasures. He keeps appearing from the cupboards with remote controls, handfuls of batteries and things that fly. Andrew has quite a selection of remote control planes and helicopters and Ben seems to have made his way through all of them. Andrew has had an interesting time teaching Ben how to fly some of them. Ben has some difficulty following all directions which has been amusing. But now Ben seems to have it sorted and just can’t get enough. I am constantly amazed how much Andrew and Ben have in common…. boys and their toys!
Makeup Man
When I am getting ready for they day in the bathroom, Ben on occasion has sneaked off with something from my draw. This particular morning he was very quiet. Every mother is automatically suspicious when things are very quiet. I walked out to discover Ben applying mascara to himself. He refused to let me wash it off. We were on our way into Mum’s for the day. So…… Ben spent the day proudly wearing his makeup and running to the mirror looking at himself!
I’m Very Busy and Important
Recently we took a trip to West End to visit Andrew at work. We had not been into Andrew’s work since Downer shifted premises in October. Ben was welcomed with open arms. It was so lovely. The Office Manager took Ben to the kitchen for some treats. He loved loved loved Andrew’s office. He sat at his desk stamping, writing and making phone calls. He kept referring to the ‘the man’ on the phone. Goodness knows whose extension he kept ringing. He asks me every few days if we can go and see Daddy at work. It reminds me that our plans don’t have to be complicated. Ben got so much enjoyment out of a thirty minute visit to Daddy’s office.
My Honda……just like Daddy’s!
I am sure when we first looked at our new house the deal clincher for Andrew was the Honda Z50 that was under the house. It was just like the bike he and his brothers grew up riding together. If you listen to any of the brothers when they talk about their bike they light up…. they loved it!! I really am certain that Andrew immediately imagined Ben on the bike. Myself on the other hand needed some convincing about it. But once I was assured that he wouldn’t be able to ride it solo for some years I felt much better. It hadn’t really occurred to me that Andrew and Ben could ride it together.
Andrew was so excited to show Ben. Ben loved it. His face lit up …. well until Andrew started it. He got a fright and ran screaming and waving his hands in the air. I secretly was a little relieved thinking that the bike would be put away until he was older. What was I thinking!!?? That was not the case. Ben quickly grew to love his Honda…. it’s just like Daddy’s. Andrew and Ben ride around the yard together. Ben no longer screams with fright but he screams ‘Yahooo’. He tries to kick start it and insists of steering and controlling the throttle. I rest easy knowing that it’s top speed is slower than a push bike and Ben now has his own helmet. I am also certain that Andrew loves it just as much as Ben. Have Fun Boys!
Day Out with Thomas 2010
Ben has had a growing interest in trains. His collection of Thomas trains has been growing and for Christmas he received extra track from Grandma. It seems to be a weekly occurrence that you have to watch your step in the lounge room so you don’t mess up the track. Here are some tracks – not exactly mind blowing but for someone who is spatially challenged I am a little proud!
We are already regularly visitors to the Ipswich Railway Workshops. We just love it, such a fantastic outing. Their current attraction is ‘A Day Out with Thomas’. You can meet Sir Topham Hatt, The Fat Controller in person. Also climb aboard Thomas the Tank Engine and explore the driver’s cabin. Our favorite is to visit the Thomas Play Pit and enjoy interactive Thomas the Tank Engine activities in air-conditioning – a room full of Thomas trains and track. Ben also loves to have a go with Thomas the Tank Engine art and craft. To wind down we head to the adventures of Thomas & Friends screening continuously in the Theatrette. But as well as all the Thomas attractions there is still all the favorites – Nippers playground and Cooking in the old train. This year Finlay, Charlotte, Bree, Joseph and Baby Tom have all joined us for a visit. We hope to go one more time before Thomas closes for another year. Here are some photos of Ben and the boys!
