My life purpose has been defined

A few days ago, as I was getting Graham out of his seat after lunch, I made the comment that I seem to make after each of this child's meals...

"Graham, you sure did make a mess!"

To which Levi commented...

"Moms are the cleaner-uppers, dads go to work and kids play and make messes."

At least everyone in our family has a well-defined role.

Look who's in school now!

Today was another milestone day (they seem to be happening often these days). Ben started preschool! For the past few weeks Ben has told anyone and everyone that he's going to be an "eager elephant". He thinks it's pretty cool to be in a class named by his favorite animal! And he was really excited to find out today that the class mascot is named "Elliot", which is Ben's middle name!

Ben was more than anxious to go to school today, especially since he now gets Levi's old Thomas backpack. (sorry for the squinty eyes - the sun was so bright this morning!)I tried to take him in the backyard where there was more shade, but I couldn't get him out of this fake smile mode.
He has a great teacher and lots of good buddies in his class so Ben went into school and the classroom with a big smile on his face! Doesn't his teacher look like she's a lot of fun?!
I think it's going to be a great year!