Benny the Jet

So the other night I was feeling very guilty about the amount of time I get to spend with Ben- not much lately. Gracie's new found freedom of being able to get out bed whenever she feels like it has made it nearly impossible to read with Ben at night or even give him a snuggle or two. Since he was the only one home for a few years we used to have lots of play time at the park, Disneyland and at home. I went to bed that night feeling badly that he doesn't get enough "mom time". The next day I came into my room and found an envelope that said To: Mom From: Ben.
Inside he had drawn a picture of himself with cartoon speak bubbles saying, "You are the best mom in the world", "I love you", and "You have grate talints" (great talents). I got all choked up of course. What a sweet boy I have. When I thanked him for the note, I got the biggest hug ever. I love my Brother B, Benny the Jet, Ben Miller, Bubba, B...he has too many nicknames I think :). He is working hard in first grade and is now a great reader! He also just finished two basketball clinics and has started baseball. He is always ready for a hug, kiss or tussle. He spends much of his time trying to make us all laugh. I love him- have I said that enough yet? Here is a picture of Ben and me at Olden Days in January. Don't we make cute pioneers?