Baby Fever

So one of the Bennetts has baby fever and it isn't the Mrs. Oh no! He's got it bad too. In 2012, we babysat the best and cutest kids. We had Paisley (age 3) over at the house with her little brother Sawyer (age 1 or so). Paisley sweetly asked me, "Sister Bennett, where are your babies?" To which I responded, "we don't have any babies Paisley." And I am sure you could guess what follows? "Why not?" asked the very thoughtful girl. Anthony swiftly replied in a very straight forward manner, "it wouldn't be fiscally responsible right now." This just made me laugh so hard! She had no idea what he was saying.

Mr. Bennett circa my birth (I married an older man)

Anthony and Abbey 

Anthony and the preemie Andrea

Baby Dena's 1st Birthday Party! She had us all laughing!

Someday Anthony and when that day comes, you will be the best dad because you love our future kid's mom and you are so eager and excited to do a great job. You do such a good job with Thelma too and she isn't even human! :)

Parenting 101- 3 Kids (5 yrs old, 3 yrs old, and 2 yrs old)

Unfortunately, about a week or so ago, we lost a member of our ward to cancer Sister Ethel Cornell. One of the ladies from church Jennifer that was close to her wanted to go to the viewing but didn't have anyone to watch the kids. So we volunteered... and got a little dose of Parenting 101: Summer Session B. (That was a joke to make it sound more like an official class.)

"You want me to lift you up?" haha! Anthony picked them both up while doing leg lifts!

The Morrow kids are Willis, Michelle, and Peggy Sue aged 5, 3, and 2 years. We thought sure, this will be a piece of cake. We'll serve some spaghetti-o's, watch a movie, and the kids will fall asleep early. Boy, were we crazy!

Peggy Sue with a dog treat

Michelle painted my nails and did a pretty good job for a 3 year old!

Anthony and Willis kept each other running by playing basketball outside, trying to learn how to play Battleship, and getting his sisters all excited and laughing. Michelle and I did each other's nails and I must say that for a 3 year old, she wasn't half bad. Thelma 'watched' Peggy Sue who dropped spaghetti-o's that needed to be picked up, was there to receive kisses (Oh My Word! cutest thing ever), and was fed about an entire bag of dog treats. Then the kids thought it was a great idea to see if all 3 of them could ride on Anthony's back (didn't work) or fit in the dog kennel (did work). Anthony was a little panicked when they decided go in there and I think Thelma was confused.

Us- after they left. So tired but it was a fun night!

All in all, it was a great but exhausting night. I think Anthony and I both need to train to be an Olympic athlete to keep up with small children. Kids can be challenging but the reward of sweet hugs and invites over for the next day made us feel well-appreciated.