Yet another favourite thing... and two words

It seems that almost every day, Benjy does something so cute that it becomes my new favourite thing. Recently, when he wants to read a book and I ask him to go and get one and bring it to mummy, I have been telling him to come and sit on my knee every time (got to make the most of cuddle opportunities, now that he can run off when he wants to!). For some reason, he can only position himself on my knee by walking backwards towards me then plonking himself down, somewhere in the general area of my lap. It's so cute watching him shuffle backwards towards me, and try to get into the right position, feeling his little nappied bottom land on me, then watching his face as he tries to get himself into exactly the right place.

Talking of favourite things ... another one. I just taught him how to squeeze me, by putting both arms round my neck and squeezing. I only had to show him once, and he got it first time - it's so lovely having the chance to squidge that little bundle of gorgeousness and have him thinking it's his game! He toddled over to me a few days ago, put his arms up to me, and said 'more squeeze' - his first time at putting two words together, which sort of made me start and wonder who had just said that - and such a lovely first two words to say!