Bennett's Firsts of July

Considering that my baby sister was a big bum this summer (see below), I felt compelled to make up for her lack of activity.  July came and went.  August is almost over.  Here is a quick peek into the life of the 3 year old Prose...

July began with our first annual, 4th of July Boat Parade.  Our boat was decorated in a pirate theme, and I can't help but think I had some major influence on that decision.  Our parade consisted of five boats, next year we are hoping to double our fleet.  Email my Grammy if you're interested.

My July of firsts included my first Twins game, at the brand new stadium!  My favorite part was singing the song, because I know all the words, and quite frankly, I'm a great singer. I hope to make this a summer tradition.  Are you reading this, Grampy?  That means EVERY SUMMER.

The Prose Family took our first Family of FOUR Vacation.  We spent a long weekend in Duluth.  I was excited about the big ships, and the aquarium, but mostly I just wanted to swim at the hotel.

We did not miss the Marshall County Fair and parade.  I am rather fond of parades, and the candy they throw during these events.  I try to hit up every parade possible, and am quite versed in parade etiquette (stand at attention as the flags pass, don't run out on the street, share your candy with kids around you, wear sunscreen...).

ummm, yep.  that's my Grampy, in costume - again.  I'm seeing a pattern begin to emerge...

In between the fairs, and parades, and family traveling, I spent the majority of my summer at the lake.  Daddy told me I was home a total of 18 hours in July.  Why be home when you can be at the lake with your friends, a kayak, and some very big hands?

I was not the only one spending some quality time with besties.  Mommy was super excited because we got to see so much of her posse.  It has evolved in recent years, but it still has all the original members.

Now that it is mid-August, I must begin to quiet my spirit, or my mom needs to get back to work, or both.

Harper's July

The majority of Harper's July was spent in the above, and below states.  Harps was crying, sleeping or eating.  That's it.

Fortunately for Harps (and mama) she was able to spend a lot of time w/ the Cariveau Kids.  Baby Brit Brit was at the same activity (or lack there of) level.

H is eating 3ish ounces every 3ish hours.  She is a really good eater, one of the many differences of her and her brother.

Don't believe everything you see.  H is not a great sleeper (again, so NOT like her brother).  She cat naps during the day, and is - slowly - figuring out night.  We will keep her, however, because she looks super sweet in bright pink headbands.

one month ago

...this little bug came home to us. she was a little over 6 lbs. she slept 23 hours a day, and ate every 2 hours. she rarely made a noise, or opened her eyes.

















today, harper is almost 8 lbs, and has grown 2 inches. she still sleeps the majority of the day, but manages to wake up several times to eat. often times, she opens her big blue eyes - especially when bennett is talking to her. she has certainly found her voice in recent days, and she is not shy to let us know when she needs something, or if we are taking too long to attend to those needs. oh, and she loves pink.

Perfection

harper nicole prose was born on june 9, 2010, at 11:23am. she weighed 7lbs and 5 oz, and was 19 inches long. bennett summed the birth up better than i ever could. he said, "two boys and two girls. now we are perfect, mommy."

yes, we are.

interview with a 3 year old

This interview was conducted on Sunday, May 23, 2010. Questions were administered by Gina Prose, answers developed by Bennett Prose.

GP: Good morning. Please state your full name.
BP: What?
GP: Your name. What's your name?
BP: Bennett Daniel Prose
GP: How old are you?
BP: Three! (showing 3 fingers)
GP: When is your birthday?
BP: November, but my next one is Friday.
GP: Interesting... Now, can you tell me some of your favorite things?
BP: SURE!
Color: Green and red
Food: Pizza
TV show: Sponge bob, but only with Daddy, 'cuz you don't like that show so much.
Book: That one firetruck book.
Game: That one firetruck game, the puzzle game that I only can do with Grampy.
Friend: Izzy and Jayda are my best friends, and they are both girls.
GP: Thank you! Next topic - mom's tummy. What's in there?
BP: A baby!
GP: When is the baby coming?
BP: In the summer, I think Friday.
GP: Do you think the baby is a boy or a girl?
BP: A girl.
GP: How big do you think she is?
BP: Ahhhh, about 2 lbs.
GP: Where will the baby live?
BP: In our house, maybe she can sleep in my bed.
GP: What will you do when the baby comes home?
BP: I will feed her, and change her diaper, and help her pick up her toys.
GP: Sounds good, sir. Thank you for talking with me. Do you have any final thoughts?
BP: What?
GP: Anything else you want to say?
BP: Is it time for the rockstar show now?

dragons

"How to Train Your Dragon" has been a hot topic around our house - especially when Bennett's favorite restaurant, "donald's" starting distributing model dragons with their meals. So, Andy and I asked Bennett if he wanted to go to the theater and watch the movie. Silly question.

We picked the earliest movie possible, and the adventure began. Bennett loved the comfy chairs, and popcorn, and candy. He did not love having to whisper, and actually stay in his seat. "We" lasted about 45 minutes - then had to bail. I think we would have made it through the entire movie if there would not have been 25 minutes of previews (which used to be my favorite part of the movie going experience).

When asked if he would like to go to another movie one day, Bennett replied, "Sure. When I'm five."

Master P

After a long, 2 year journey, I graduated with my master's degree last weekend. The past two years has been a life lesson in time management. I am so grateful for AP, and our parents, who often times helped w/ childcare, and the amazing friends who kept me sane during long weekends at class.

It was well worth it, but I am super excited to read for pleasure this summer, and not research!