i have always always known that ben goes above and beyond with the kids. he remembers things like mundane medical history facts and many many parenting duties have settled into his territory. things like bathing them, brushing teeth, clipping fingernails, applying sunscreen, distributing medicine. the list goes on and on. we are on day 28 without seeing him and it is safe to say i fully realize what a blessing he is.
we are trucking along and counting down until he comes to visit. i have not neglected their teeth and they don't cry anymore when i wash their hair. i clip their nails--but i don't make it nearly the comedic performance that ben does.
ben will be pleased to know that after a successful extraction, i can now take over the responsibility of splinter removal. however, dorthy's tank still has not been cleaned. that duty will forever remain his.
now for another picture of what caroline looks like without a nap:
happy as ever. the fussy and irritable one is on the other side of the camera. 
and now for a shout out to my niece and nephews for jumping/flipping off the diving board!
and a shout out to my mom and dad. even though we have overstayed our welcome tenfold, they love us so unbelievably well.
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