Things Benji Says (that you wish he wouldn't)

Benji had some audible gas.

V: Benji, did you make a little toot?

B: No.

V: Really? I'm sure I heard something.

B: Benji make a BIG toot!

It's so hard to keep a straight face. --Victoria

More Pictures from Xavi's Visit

In the middle photo, Benji is actually gently hugging Xavi, not strangling him (despite the surprised look on Xavi's face).

--Victoria

Things Benji Says

I was getting ready to cook an omelet, and talking to Benji about it. He said, "Mommy, let's cook a eggs."

When I cracked the eggs, one of them had a double yolk. I picked Benji up to show it to him, and explained that some of the eggs have one yellow part inside, but this one was special because it had two yellow parts. Then, with him still on my hip, I took a fork and started beating the eggs.

B: "OOOOOH!!! The yellow went DANCING!!!"

When I stopped giggling, I put him down and get the rest of the stuff ready. He said "actually, that's for Benji." Then, when I finally poured the egg mixture into the pan, he looked up and said, "oh, that's right."

The running commentary on everything we do is just hilarious.

--Victoria

Doh the Destructive Dog

"Mommy, Doh Doggie eating flowers!" That Doh, he's one crazy dawg.

Later, I was informed: "Mommy, trees are flowers." Who knew? I learn new things ever day from this little guy. --Victoria

Things Benji Says

Benji: (sitting on my lap, pointing to a freckle on my shoulder) What's that, Mommy?

Victoria: It's a freckle. A little brown circle on the skin is called a freckle.

B: Freckle.

[he then leans forward, delicately pretends to pick the freckle off my shoulder, and puts it in his mouth]

B: Eating Mommy's freckle. Mmmm...

Bath Time, Times Two

We were babysitting Xavi, our friend's son, who is 13 months old. We realized that Benji was developing a nasty diaper rash, so we decided to give him a bath. When Xavi tried to climb into the tub, we decided it could be a bath for two. The boys had so much fun splashing and laughing at each other that this may become a regular event. --Victoria

Things Benji Says

Benji's latest favourite phrase is "No, that's MINE! That's Benji's!!!"

He didn't want his diaper changed, so he ran away from Aaron. Aaron caught him and said "This is MY Benji!"

Benji: No, not Daddy's Benji!

A: Are you Mommy's Benji?

B: No, not Mommy's Benji!

A: Are you Grandma's Benji?

B: No, not Grandma's Benji!

A: Are you Uncle David's Benji?

B: No, not Uncle David's Benji . . . ROXANA's Benji!!!


--Victoria