story time

i wish i had a picture to go along with this story; however, my first reaction was not for the camera but was, regrettably, to take the item from benny.

spencer and i had just gotten home (maybe from church) and we were changing our clothes. we walked into the living room just in time to see benny walking out of the kitchen with a chocolate in one hand, the tray of the remaining chocolates in his other hand, and a chocolate in his mouth. he walked out of the kitchen saying, "mmmm..." with a little smile on his face.

like i said, it is regrettable that i didn't get the camera instead of taking the chocolates away (it's a process, but i think that little by little i'm starting to lighten up - something my sister assures me will happen some day anyway), but i'm glad i have this cute story to tell about our son. it really was pretty funny. we usually try to keep the kitchen door closed (gratefully we have a door!), but sometimes we forget - especially because benny's getting a lot better about not getting into things he shouldn't. it has been nice, though, to barricade him into the living room where all his toys are. he is, however, getting closer and closer to being able to open doors. he can reach handles and he knows they need to be turned - he just doesn't have enough leverage yet. oh, what we have to look forward to.