I want to be SUPERMAN

Mom picks her battles, I get to fly like superman on Bennett's swing.

Bennett flies like Superman too!  (when he's sleeping)

No Contentment

Hey, Bennett here! A quick post on a Monday evening while I'm chillin' on the couch with Daddy watching some of his manly shows on DVR while Mom is out for a long 50 minute walk. Today Brady was home with us because he has a temperature so she needed to get out of the house to blow off some kid steam.  She doesn't know how those stay-at-home mama's do it.

As you can see by the blog title, something I want to share with you.  Unfortunately, I'm going through a fussy phase. I sure hope it doesn't last long - but...I'm not sleeping much longer than an hour at a time, I'm awake a lot during the day and cry often.  I grunt like I'm a hippo, have gas and can't fart and even after I drink milk I'm still not content. I hope it's just a quick phase.  I really think that my parents are hoping for this as well.

Some of the pics attached are things that DO make me content, atleast for a little while.
1. Baby Showers - Saturday we hosted a baby shower for Erin Purdy (& Mark) to shower their baby boy to be born in a short few weeks. We are SOO excited for them and for my new friend to arrive! We had a blast and what made me content - I was held the ENTIRE TIME by all of the ladies.

I was bummed I didn't get a shower cupcake!



Bro Brades and Mama

My girl, Julia.



The girls - missing some that left early

2. Exersaucer: I lasted for 3 minutes playing in the play gym. Only three.

I don't sleep...ever.

3. Baby Bjorn: Again, most of the time that Mom is holding me and walking around I'm content (sometimes)

Baby Bjorn = content

Notice the Webster dictionary. I'm still growing...

Whats up, people? MY DEER IN HEADLIGHTS LOOK

 A few pictures of Brady while he was home with us today sick with a temp and the barfs (flu).  It sure was different having him home from Shelli's - I like it but for sure didn't get as much attention as I normally do!  Hopefully he goes back to school tomorrow so Mama can hold me ALL DAY LONG!

My brother was sick. Mom told me to 'pipe down' when he fell asleep



Even a 2 yr old sick kid can create a water color masterpiece to pass the fever.

Becker Family

Toasting to Gma Becker with Baileys on the rocks (her favorite)



It's never fun to attend a funeral, however it was nice while we were attending Gma Becker's funeral & celebrating her life in Kansas City, we were able to share it with our wonderful family!  Some of the best pictures below of the Becker clan - all together!

Aunt Sharon - a natural!



All Becker cousins plus two spouses, the only one missing is Brady & Bill!



Seesters



What do the Sherck boys do on a Saturday with no plans?

Well, to answer the question above, we go on ADVENTURES!  Last Saturday Mom wanted us out of the house so she could nap with Bennett so we took about 6 trains/light rails all over Minneapolis for a boy's outing for the day.  I had a BLAST - thanks Daddy for thinking of such a great fun day for me.  I've posted some of our favorite pics below from our special day.  Love, Brady

I bought tickets.

The Northstar

I love you Dad!

I sat in about every seat on the Northstar, I was so excited!

Baby Blues

Our boy lunch hot spot

We had a gyro, but dad was calling it "hot dog" meat so I'd eat it.

Minneapolis - cool pic, huh?



Brotherly Love

A quick note from Mom...with a few casual pics of the boys lately.  Bill and I are so proud of Brady for being such a good big brother even though we know the taunting, fighting and competition will begin with a blink of an eye. Everyone here is doing GREAT - keeping busy...enjoy!

First spring walk - bundled up

 

Brady climbed in the crib to be with his brother



Brotherly Love - we love these boys so much!



Brady asks all of the time "Can I hold it?"

 

Chunkers McGee



Brady's new hockey fort



Happy St Patty Day (from Bennett)



4 weeks old



We will miss you Gma Becker

KC Visit June 2010

We are very sad to share that our GGma, Great Grandma Becker passed away last Friday early morning.  Even though I didn't get a chance to meet her in person, I have heard wonderful stories from Brady and my parents about how cool, spunky and a truly wonderful woman she was.  She lived a good, fun life and we look forward to her spending an eternity in heaven.  We know she is dancing, singing songs and drinking Baileys on the rocks in her special place with Gpa Becker and Uncle Dan.  We will miss you dearly Gma.  I've posted a couple pictures below that we hold with strong memories of Gma....we know that up until the day she passed, she checked the blog multiple times a day.  Brady and I commit to keeping it up for you as you we continue to share our life journey with all!

At 3 weeks old, I was able to fly on my first airplane ride with Mom to Kansas City to put Gma to rest with the family. We are very happy we were able to celebrate her life with her friends and family. On another note, I was a VERY GOOD baby as well and I traveled well with Mama. We made it home safely yesterday and plan on sticking around for awhile.

Gma at Mom & Dad's wedding May 2007

Snowshoeing in the neighborhood...only in Minnesota

A note from Brady today! Remember back in the day when I would cry when Daddy took me outside to play in the snow?  Well, I'm soooo OVER that and I'm ready for new adventures. I LOVE playing in the snow now - this past Sunday night we got about 4-5 inches of white fluffy snow. After dinner, Daddy and I headed out for a "special" sled ride.  Dad strapped on his snowshoes, grabbed his poles, and grabbed his winter camping ice fishing sled and we went on a long hike around the neighborhood. I loved every minute!  Thanks Daddy for taking me out to do special things...I love you!  Because it was dark outside, we even got to wear our headlamps.

Ready to go!

Oh, I helped shovel too!

Shoveling Machine

Snowshoeing in the neighborhood, I got a free sled ride from Daddy!

Little Squeaker Update

Hey people, me...Bennett Sherck here today. I just woke from another nap and am wide awake for the afternoon so thought I'd spit out a quick blog with some recent pictures! It's been a fun ride the past few days!  Auntie Cami came to visit us all the way from Sioux Falls where she lives. She had to ref a basketball game at Concordia on Saturday night but was able to stay at our house both Friday and Saturday nights!  My brother Brady, Daddy and Gma got a chance to go to the game but I had to stay home because I've had a stuffy nose lately. Yes, stuffy nose. How is it possible that I'm only two weeks old and already have a cold??!  I think it's because Brady has been sneezing on me and rubbing my head and getting in my face when I'm crying saying "Bennett, it okay"


Me and A Cami. Brady shooting Cami with his cardboard gun. Ha.



We made homemade flatbread pizzas with Cami's visit.

Me and Daddy



Everyone is calling me "Little Grumpy Old Man"

 

I'm an angel, right Mom?



My first bath

My butt. Cute, huh?

Gma Durham

Brady & Gma had PLENTY of time spent in the fort.

It was a sad day yesterday as Gma Durham left back to California after her 9 day visit.  We were so happy to have her here to play, babysit, cook, clean, be the laundry lady and MUCH MORE!  She is so much fun and we will miss her a ton.

News alert!  Today I'm 17 days old already.  Last night, I slept in my crib for the first time ever and it was comfy.  Yes, comfy but not too comfy I still woke every hour (HOUR) to feed.  Mom and I are taking complete advantage of naptime during the day while I figure out my daytime & nighttime sleeping routine.   Other than this, I'm doing great - eating well, pooping non-stop and my parents think I will grow big and strong very quickly if I keep up this pace. I sure hope Mama can keep up with my hunger cravings before she goes bonkers in her head.
Today, Mom and I headed to Target for a quick power walk, an excuse to grab some margerine and qtips.  It felt great to get out of the house but I'm praying for springtime to get here soon so we can spend some time outside and so mom can start workin her bootie by walking me all over the neighborhood.  Thanks again for all of the calls & visits - we are so lucky to have such great friends and family. 

Peace out.

Chunky Monkey!

A quick note from Mama here today!  We're doing great with adjusting to the new addition in our household - the real test comes next week after my slave (my mother) leaves and I have to cook, clean and do laundry on my own.  Ha!  Bennett is doing great - still working on sleeping for more than 2 hours straight at a time but that should come around, hopefully soon!

Sleeping like a...baby.

 My awesome, loving husband went to work last week...I guess the mother 'gift' for having a child in the Sherck family doesn't include diamonds or jewlery but a new vehicle!  Bill and I found the exact perfect vehicle, a GMC Acadia to replace my 5 yr old Honda Accord.  It's very nice and I'm excited to have a larger vehicle to haul the boys around and to have the extra room.  Thanks Bill! 

New 'Hockey Mom' vehicle - ready to haul hockey gear

 We had our follow-up doctors appointment today for weight check-up to make sure Bennett was up to his birth weight. Can you believe this...since the last appointment, in 7 days he has gained a whole lb!  Chunky dunky monkey!  Way to go Bennett - keep eating away and you will grow big and strong!

12 days old, Bennet has gained 1.5 lbs since leaving hospital! Wow!

 Physically, I'm feeling MUCH better than at this point post partum with Brady. Day 4 after giving birth to Bennett I went on my first 1.5 mile walk around the neighborhood and it felt great!  I'm trying to nap as much as possible so I don't completely hit a wall but overall am feeling great!

Mom & Bennett at doc, waiting for Doctor to arrive.

We'll continue to keep up with the blog with updates and pictures!  We can't wait for everyone to meet our new little peanut - he is the biggest blessing EVER!