You can see in these pictures the top teeth that I’ve been working on for the past couple weeks.

While I’ve been getting along quite well lately with my finger foods, I can see the benefit of some top teeth go with my bottom ones.  But getting these babies installed has been a real pain!  I’ve heard of this thing called ‘outsourcing’.  Maybe I could hire out this unpleasant job?  Can any of my readers provide references?

(Ed. Note:  In light of the last couple weeks’ painful developments, Ben’s new best friends (after M&D, of course) are Mr. Motrin, Mr. Acetaminophen, and Mr. Orajel.)

Today,  Daddy took me to Home Depot – and we left Mommy at home!  While we were there I was making noises like “OOOOmmmm” and “ga ga ga ga”, which apparently makes me fit right in with all of the other guys there,  particularly in the power tools section.  Daddy was saying something about “rite of passage” and “this not being my last trip here”, which I’m not sure I understand.  I did think the zillions of things stacked floor to ceiling were pretty cool, so I don’t think I’d mind coming back.

Ben and Daddy, self photo.

Ben in the garden inspecting rocks

Despite the fact that these rocks look just like some of the blueberries I’ve been eating lately, M&D got much more excited when I tried to eat them.  And they didn’t even taste good!  I guess they’re not that high quality.

Every day I practice walking.  M&D (and many visitors) are kind enough to lend me a hand to practice.

Here, I’m practicing in my jammies right before bed.  As you can see, I still like to hold on with one hand, but sometimes I go a few steps without holding on!  This makes for somewhat exciting landings sometimes, but I know I’ll get the bugs worked out soon!

Ben standing in pajamas.

Grandma came up for a visit and she gave me a lesson at the piano – on the very same piano that she gave lessons on all those years!

My first learning was that it is a lot harder to play when you can’t see the keys!

Grandma and I also had a great time walking around the house.  She’s a real sport!  I can’t wait ’till I get to see her again!

M&D have decided that the easiest way to get me clean and entertain me at the same time is the “shower bath”.

M&D have resurrected my blue bath tub and placed it in the shower so that I can sit in the water – and have spraying water to play with!  Cool!

Lately M&D and I have been having rambunctious play time for the last hour or so before bedtime.  I love walking back and forth between M & D and laughing and smiling.

The other night, Daddy was being really silly… he was trying to take my picture instead of playing with me!  Silly Daddy!  I had to give him a big smile so he would put his camera down and play with me some more!