Ben's milestones (August 2004)

You know all the letters in your name and their sounds. Daddy pointed to the letters on August 4, 2004
Your wall (we have your name on your wall, painted) and you said all the letters
And their sounds. Yea! You are doing so well w/your letters.
You pee-peed in the potty. Daddy was in your bathroom going potty, you went in there August 5, 2004
Pulled down your pants, took off your diaper and sat down and peed in your potty.
Good boy! I think you are trying to make potty training you easy on mommy and
daddy. Thank you!


At 2 years and almost 2 months (today is August 6, 2004):

You are talking so well. You are saying 4 words together. We can understand you about 90% of the time. You are still signing which is wonderful. You say things like:
“My eat too please”
“Daddy eat too please”

You always say thank-you and please when you get or want something. We think that’s so wonderful!

You know a lot of your colors: Blue, red, green, yellow, pink, black, brown, orange

You know a lot of your alphabet. I know you know B, E, N, J, A, M, I, N, R, T, O, C, G, H, K, P, W … ok – maybe you know all of them. We got you the refrigerator phonics as well as the Letter Leap Frog video and it’s really helped you. You’ve learned so much from them. Mommy wishes they had a numbers one.

You can count 1- 3. You know 5 also.

You have a new baby brother. You love him and want to hold and kiss him all the time – but you are acting out. You are being defiant – wanting attention from dad and I – whether it’s negative or positive. It seems like you’re always in trouble. Mommy and daddy feel horrible. We hope you get use to the idea of baby brother being here so you can stop getting in trouble.

You are starting to potty train yourself. You went pee pee in the potty twice now – all by yourself. Dad and I are hoping you are going to potty train yourself.

You are sleeping with mommy and daddy in our bed. We’ve broken you from sleeping with us so many times – but I think the battle can’t be won. We’re hoping to get you back in your bed at some point – but right now, with Will being home – we’re just going to let you sleep with us. Hopefully soon you’ll be ready to sleep in your own bed.


You came up to me and told me that your stomach hurt. I think you had an upset August 20, 2004
Stomach. I felt so sad for my little guy, but very happy that you can finally
Tell me what’s wrong.
You told me your head hurt after you rubbed your head. August 20, 2004
It was time for you to go to bed. Mommy told you to kiss daddy goodnight. You kissed September 13, 2004
Daddy goodnight and hugged him. You and I started to walk to your room and
You made said “mommy kiss daddy.” I gave daddy a kiss, started to walk off.
You said “mommy hug daddy.” You are so very sweet (at times : ) Benjamin.
I love that your so affectionate.