The toddler with multiple personalities....

Ok, I'm really joking. I know he doesn't have multiple personalities, but he sure can flip the switch quick! He's two, I get it. He's figuring out who he is and getting more independent (which I will surely appreciate when he can put that poo poo in the potty!), but like any two-year-old, the kid has issues with authority. He did the coolest, sweetest thing last night. He is learning about Moses at pre-school. Yesterday, they colored a picture of baby Moses and made him a basket and even a little blankie out of felt. We got in the car when I picked him up and talked all about baby Moses in the basket, or "ah-ket." Last night, at our small group with college students (while Benjamin was supposed to be asleep but being the social butterfly he is, decided he wasn't going to since we had people over), Moses came up in our discussion. I asked Benjamin what he knew about Moses. He said, "baby soses in a ah-ket." At that moment, I was so proud. He was officially a genius and the coolest kid ever! I know he has much still to learn about being a child of God, but learning His word is where we learn about the character of our Father.

All that being said, he can also be a devilish little rascal. I hope one day I'm thankful for his "determination," because he has used it in a Godly way. His little independent self gets so set on what he's doing, and gets pretty angry when things don't go his way. He can throw such a tantrum, you're convinced he's possessed by demons. I know it is only a season (thanks Shaunna for always reminding me of this), and that it will pass.

It makes me stay in constant prayer that we are doing things the right way, or as close as we can, as parents. It's a BIG responsibility....knowing that we will be the most influential people in his life. Knowing that he will take on many of our characteristics, good and bad. It's scary...so I pray. I'm going to also fill my pockets with scripture to help me during those tantrums.

Here are some pics of Benjamin in the shower...you know, a little something to embarrass him with when he's sixteen. That's what he gets for throwing those tantrums. ;)

Have a blessed day,