Day 8

On this lovely, brisk Sunday, Ben had his first trip to church! First he was toured around Kids Club and shown off to Mom's volunteer friends. Then they headed to Middle School Ministries to mingle with the 6-8th graders. (And to meet Mom's special needs buddy, Molly... Who was less than impressed and a bit preoccupied with watching a One Direction video on someone's smart phone.) Everyone else cooed over him, and Mom was glowing with pride.

Ben was great with all of the introductions and even sat quietly through the service in the sound-proof cry room at the back of the auditorium. Mom held him close in the Moby wrap as they learned together about how God, as our loving Father, always has a place at the table for us.

With all of these public appearances, it's a good thing he had his first bath the night before... even if he didn't enjoy it very much. (Mom is still learning, so maybe they'll get the hang of it after a few tries and it will be a little less traumatic next time.) The best part was getting lotioned up afterwards, and then dressed in jammies and wrapped up in his wolf hoodie blanket. 

Such a cozy boy!