June 08, 2009
Super Ben
Ben and his dada, Berkeley, CA, Canon Digital Rebel XSi
Dear Ben,
You are two and a half years old today.
It's hard to believe that you are even more adorable than you were when you were a baby. Seriously Ben, how is that even possible?
It might have something to do with the fact that you are talking and saying hilarious and endearing things. You are the only one I know who can talk about himself in the third person and have it sound totally normal. "Ben scared. Ben not tired. Ben no sleeping. Ben NO SLEEPING!!!" The other morning, In a moment of pure and total maternal pleasure, you hugged me really close and whispered in my ear, "I like you..."
Ben, you know how to make a girl melt.
It's amazing to see the you-ness come out in you, the pieces that I can see now have always been there, the pure undiluted Ben-ness of you. I cherish each and every detail, the quiet confidence you have, your love of physical comedy, how sure you are of your place in the world. You are my superhero Ben, not because of what you are capable of doing, but how completely you occupy your own spirit.
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Posted by: Rick at March 11, 2010 09:49 PMThis is an awesome photo. You would love Jonathan Richman's song 'Not Yet Three.' :)
Posted by: Dawn at June 26, 2009 10:22 AMThis is an awesome photo. You would love Jonathan Richman's song 'Not Yet Three.' :)
Posted by: Dawn at June 26, 2009 10:22 AMYour writing brought tears to my eyes. And, that picture is amazing!
Posted by: Keri at June 25, 2009 11:15 AMThat is the cutest picture ever! And what a sweet tribute.
Posted by: Bri at June 20, 2009 10:47 AMOkay, I'm sobbing this is so sweet. May Ben forever occupy his own spirit.
that is a magnificent photo
Posted by: Ali at June 15, 2009 05:39 PMhappy 2.5 years to both of you! what an amazing photo and what an amazing post.
Posted by: Veronica TM at June 14, 2009 04:31 PMhe's making this girl melt~!
Posted by: bridge at June 14, 2009 10:02 AMI absolutely adore this image, and the fact that you write letters to your son. It nearly brings tears to my eyes! And btw, I have the same couch as you.
Posted by: Belinda Fireman at June 13, 2009 07:44 PMwhat a beautiful beautiful boy.
Posted by: Kim at June 12, 2009 12:22 PMwhat a beautiful beautiful boy.
Posted by: Kim at June 12, 2009 12:22 PMlove this. beautiful picture. beautiful boy.
Posted by: Brené at June 12, 2009 11:20 AMlove it!
Posted by: Anna-Marie Still at June 12, 2009 09:12 AMWhat a great photo!
Posted by: Sonia Mascaro at June 11, 2009 02:54 PMHoly Jurasic Park Superhero....great photo of Ben and his daddy...AND the cactus outside your house!
Posted by: Leslie at June 11, 2009 07:31 AMtee hee! so cute! happy 2.5 ben!!! and have 2.5 years of parenthood to you!!!
p.s. what an amazing jungle you have outside your window!
Just while reading this, I remembered back , reading your blog a long time ago when you wanted so badly to get pregnant and have a baby. So sweet it happened. You are an awesome mommy!
Posted by: monique at June 10, 2009 11:37 PMGreetings! I'm a new reader. Not sure how I came across your blog, but I'm sure glad I did. This 1st post I read was beyond precious. Ben is gonna love reading this one day. Cheers! :)
Posted by: Andi at June 10, 2009 01:52 PMWhat a great photo!
Posted by: Rachel at June 10, 2009 01:14 PMsuch a super hero!
Posted by: Ashely at June 10, 2009 10:48 AMsuch a super hero!
Posted by: Ashely at June 10, 2009 10:48 AMI saw the photo and thought "Dun dada dun" It's SuperBoy. Then I read the post and it soo fits. I love how his shoulders are pulled back as he proudly stands there. What a great boy you have, I already know that you treasure him!!
Posted by: busymomma66 at June 9, 2009 06:54 PMSimply beautiful!
Posted by: Connie at June 9, 2009 04:48 PMthe picture says it all
Posted by: Denise at June 9, 2009 02:10 PMWithout a doubt, one of the most beautiful portraits I have ever seen. I said, "WOW!" as soon as I opened up the page. Just. beautiful.
Posted by: Carole at June 9, 2009 01:46 PMbeautiful!
i just wrote a letter to max on my blog too.
lots of love letters to cute babies going on.
love it
I like you too. And I really like Ben. Always have been so delighted by him! Such a blessed little family you are!!
Posted by: jill at June 9, 2009 01:31 PMOMGoodness Andrea what a fabulous photograph!
Posted by: thea coughlin at June 9, 2009 09:51 AMI linked to you off of Kelly Rae's site and I LOVE your work and I Love this post. :)
Posted by: Lori at June 9, 2009 09:19 AMI linked to you off of Kelly Rae's site and I LOVE your work and I Love this post. :)
Posted by: Lori at June 9, 2009 09:19 AMGod, don't you love it when a photo just SPEAKS, "yep, this is who I am..."
this is a wonderful shot!
Posted by: Susie at June 9, 2009 09:15 AMI like you too ;) Ben is beautiful. I love seeing Matt there on the couch. Your two beautiful boys. LOVE. You inspire me to live with passion. Keep doing what you are doing. It's good to hear you again.
Posted by: andread at June 9, 2009 07:41 AMWhat a cutie! He does look like Super Ben-Conqueror of the Sofa. I can't believe he is 2.5 years old already. Tell him Aunt Feet loves him!
Posted by: Sunny at June 9, 2009 07:11 AMawesome photo--and a happy 2.5 to ben!
Posted by: mary catherine at June 9, 2009 05:23 AMthat is a gorgeous moment you've captured, andrea.
Posted by: patricia at June 9, 2009 04:22 AMGreat capture. Great post. Tender sensitive awarenesses. A new Superhero is revealed.
Posted by: Shelley Noble at June 9, 2009 03:05 AMAwesome :)
Looks like you have august already, well at least I can see this post as august :)
Awesome :)
Looks like you have august already, well at least I can see this post as august :)
He needs a scepter. Quick, someone grab the plunger!
Posted by: Puanani at June 8, 2009 11:21 PMMy son is the same age. He tells me that I am his "best fwend, Mommy". In shock, I feel so much joy that time stands still. I want to hold the moment and keep it with me for.....I guess forever!
Who knew that boys could be so sweet?
Posted by: Rose at June 8, 2009 09:15 PMMy son is the same age. He tells me that I am his "best fwend, Mommy". In shock, I feel so much joy that time stands still. I want to hold the moment and keep it with me for.....I guess forever!
Who knew that boys could be so sweet?
Posted by: Rose at June 8, 2009 09:15 PMLove it! And love Ra-Ra in the background...:) Happy half birthday, Ben! Xo
Posted by: michelle at June 8, 2009 08:06 PM2.5 already? Why do I feel like I've known you much longer? Super Ben is a Super Man in the Making and he has his own super heroine of Andrea the Awe Inspiring Super Heroine of her self. Be proud of who you are when you look in the mirror, Ben reflects that in his own image. I'm proud to know you.
Much love and besos,
Trish
Oh, WOW. Brilliant shot.
Posted by: Diana at June 8, 2009 06:58 PMwhat a marvelous photo! He does look sure of himself - confident; yet, not thinking of jumping on dad's belly at all.
Posted by: AscenderRisesAbove at June 8, 2009 06:33 PMI love this, and that plant outside your window makes it look like you all live in a teeny tiny house, and those leaves are just blades of grass.
Posted by: Alison at June 8, 2009 05:55 PMawesome photo!
I love how he is framed by the window and his strong stance is juxtaposed by the watchful gaze and hand of his father.
awesome!
Posted by: meenu at June 8, 2009 05:53 PM