As I'm waiting for Ben outside his class yesterday to let him know I have a meeting after school, I spot this on the wall outside his classroom. Even from a distance, I know it's Ben's. The camo background gave it away. After getting close enough to read it, I know instantly I have to take a picture of it.
To know Ben is to love him. He's such a pure soul and has a great heart.
This assignment was to get to know Ben. What type of person he is.
Right off the bat, I must say the fact he says "violent" cracks me up. He's referring to the video games he plays and yes...they can be and no...I don't like them. But, considering it's Ben and his main interest in them is engineering the maps they play on and socializing with his friends around the world (literally), I tolerate it.
He's also very literal and I have to add...very confident. I love that the first thing he notes is that he's caring. He is. Extremely and maybe even too much sometimes, if that's possible. Like I said...he's all heart, but not in a "softy" kind of way. He's just extremely considerate of others and at such a young age, gets that his actions have consequences and is always amazed when others aren't the same way.
The fact that he next claims to be Shelby's big brother speaks volumes. Like most brothers and sisters, they argue. A lot. But he is always (*always*) the first to come to her defense against others.
I can't express my heart's contentment that he feels loved and that he thinks he's fun and cool. Because he is!
And here comes the literal part of Ben. What he "needs". Water, home, parents. You know...the basics. Just what's expected, thank you very much. Frankly, I was surprised 'air' wasn't on the list, but I know his reasoning would be something like, "Mom...if there's water, there's air.." so I stand corrected in even questioning the 'needs' list.
He sees himself as someone who gives fun, toys and stuff - and I'm thinking he means in the literal sense, once again. To his friends. He's a people pleaser.
His fears are true and *one is no doubt attributed to me: spiders, *snakes and the dark. At our previous house we had both black widow spiders and brown recluse spiders, so I understand that too. And what kid is a fan of the dark? Don't get me started on snakes....ughhh....gross. I mean that's just pure logic, people. No legs. No fur. No thanks.
Finally he says he wants to buy stuff (who doesn't?) and be rich and famous. Now THAT surprised me. Not the rich part. Just the famous part. Of course, this IS the kid who performs dances for our friends at the drop of a hat just to make them laugh. And I mean silly dances that could be a part of a future Chippendales review. Have NO idea where it comes from. Wait.Yes I do. He did it once - we laughed - he likes making people laugh - he continues to do it.
I absolutely love my Ben the Bunny, as we've affectionately called him since birth. The nickname kind of just stuck. He is a bright part in every one of my days on this earth and I'm so, so thankful for the gift that he truly is. He can't help but make me smile, feel good about myself and feel unconditionally loved.
He is the muh to my shuginuh. The shizz to my fizzle.
Thank you, my Ben, for always being a bright spot in my life simply by being you.
XOXOXO, Mom
To know Ben is to love him. He's such a pure soul and has a great heart.
This assignment was to get to know Ben. What type of person he is.
Right off the bat, I must say the fact he says "violent" cracks me up. He's referring to the video games he plays and yes...they can be and no...I don't like them. But, considering it's Ben and his main interest in them is engineering the maps they play on and socializing with his friends around the world (literally), I tolerate it.
He's also very literal and I have to add...very confident. I love that the first thing he notes is that he's caring. He is. Extremely and maybe even too much sometimes, if that's possible. Like I said...he's all heart, but not in a "softy" kind of way. He's just extremely considerate of others and at such a young age, gets that his actions have consequences and is always amazed when others aren't the same way.
The fact that he next claims to be Shelby's big brother speaks volumes. Like most brothers and sisters, they argue. A lot. But he is always (*always*) the first to come to her defense against others.
I can't express my heart's contentment that he feels loved and that he thinks he's fun and cool. Because he is!
And here comes the literal part of Ben. What he "needs". Water, home, parents. You know...the basics. Just what's expected, thank you very much. Frankly, I was surprised 'air' wasn't on the list, but I know his reasoning would be something like, "Mom...if there's water, there's air.." so I stand corrected in even questioning the 'needs' list.
He sees himself as someone who gives fun, toys and stuff - and I'm thinking he means in the literal sense, once again. To his friends. He's a people pleaser.
His fears are true and *one is no doubt attributed to me: spiders, *snakes and the dark. At our previous house we had both black widow spiders and brown recluse spiders, so I understand that too. And what kid is a fan of the dark? Don't get me started on snakes....ughhh....gross. I mean that's just pure logic, people. No legs. No fur. No thanks.
Finally he says he wants to buy stuff (who doesn't?) and be rich and famous. Now THAT surprised me. Not the rich part. Just the famous part. Of course, this IS the kid who performs dances for our friends at the drop of a hat just to make them laugh. And I mean silly dances that could be a part of a future Chippendales review. Have NO idea where it comes from. Wait.Yes I do. He did it once - we laughed - he likes making people laugh - he continues to do it.
I absolutely love my Ben the Bunny, as we've affectionately called him since birth. The nickname kind of just stuck. He is a bright part in every one of my days on this earth and I'm so, so thankful for the gift that he truly is. He can't help but make me smile, feel good about myself and feel unconditionally loved.
He is the muh to my shuginuh. The shizz to my fizzle.
Thank you, my Ben, for always being a bright spot in my life simply by being you.
XOXOXO, Mom
Hooray! I can finally leave a commnent. I love this one about Ben, and yes, it is definitely Ben. What a precious little man. I love him... and you! : ) Ang
ReplyDeleteTerri,
ReplyDeleteWhat fills my heart is that I know the trials and tribulations you've gone through to have those two kiddos and to see the reward is a blessing. They have your heart and grounding and that my friend, will always give them a powerful beacon for success.
Cheers to you! And Ben, well... he is after all, an Aggie fan. Why the heck wouldn't he be so incredibly cool! ;0)