Happy New Year! An Update on the Bensons

Atticus

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Atticus turned six months old yesterday, he's growing and changing so fast. He got his first tooth on Christmas, and to be honest I was sad to see that toothless grin go. He is also sitting up by himself for extended periods which is fun. He hasn't rolled from back to tummy yet, but he's trying. We've started solids and so far, nothing too traumatic for him. Trying to comment on naps just makes me frustrated so we'll just leave it at that. He is sleeping better at night, sometimes only waking up 1x, sometimes 3 or 4x. It's a toss-up, really I never know what to expect. I am counting our blessings that Atticus hasn't shown any signs of infection or shunt malfunction. He is in great health and we thank the Lord every day that he is in our lives. We're starting to see a little personality come through. He's pretty shy and serious around most people, and will randomly take to someone really well. At home though, he's easy to make smile. I think Atticus is a sensitive soul, which comes with ups and downs, but I've learned that every week brings something new. Who knows what he will be like six months from now. We love little Mr. Benson.

Garrett

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I couldn't be more proud of him. In December he finished his undergrad in accounting at UVU, and is loving his job. He is currently working full time in the accounting department at his company, and enjoying a break from school. He's also been working on some youtube videos on some of the accounting material he studied in his undergrad to help him stay fresh on the topic. Garrett is a wonderful daddy, my favorite part of the day is when he reads to Atticus (willing Atticus is still in a cooperative mood) before we put him to bed. This year has been such a rollercoaster for us, and I'm so blessed to have a man like him by my side. 

Kember

Still trying to figure out this whole mum thing. We are blessed to be in a circumstance where I can stay home with Atticus, and so that is where I am at. I spend my days changing diapers and negotiating naptime. Being a mom isn't all sunshine and rainbows, it's a big mish-mosh of heartwarming, heartbreaking, frustrating, unbelievable moments.  There are good days, and there are not so good days too. I am learning slowly to enjoy the good moments, and endure the not so good ones with faith in the Lord.

As always, we are a work in progress!

Love, The Bensons

"And finally, in all of living have much of fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured." 

                                 - President Gordon B. Hinckley, Stand True and Faithful