11

My baby turned 11 yesterday.  The last four days have been all about Ben.  He's filled them with a party, Sky Zone, bowling, baking, lots of good food and a movie.  The boy knows how to celebrate in style!

This boy amazes me every day.  On the surface hes usually a kid that goes out of his way to be weird. He has his selfish and sometimes entitled moments.  Then the switch flips and he turns into the most compassionate, sweet, enlightened, down to earth, caring little man that I end up being in awe of.  He loves to stay up into the early hours of the morning and sleep as late as we'll let him. His lap top is his best friend.  He would love to be a serious You Tuber, but lacks the patience that takes.  He is sensitive and emotional about anything and anyone he loves.  He loves the color blue, shirts with collars and his ascot is turning into more than a phase.  He still loves green beans and broccoli, but hates Sweet Basil pizza (which is the best pizza around).  He is always literal which is borderline obnoxious.  He still lacks common sense which is rubbing off on his siblings, but he's helpful and usually more patient with them than I am.  He's definitely the best 11 year old around!