DID NOT WORK: March, and I am only on Post #2!! I have already failed on my resolution to post monthly. Not my only resolution that I've failed : ) Why do I make those each year? It's not even a matter of them being unattainable, just lost my resolve. I really gotta find that again.
Finn deciding that sleeping through the night is overrated. That, or in her mind there is a lot going on before 5:00AM. She wakes up pretty happy, so it is very hard to be too annoyed. She has also decided that riding in the car seat is the worst thing ever and that I am torturing her daily by putting her in it. Oh, and she will allow me to put her down for one nap a day. Did I say put down, I meant allow me to hold her while she sleeps. Be tough I am told, but if I try and lay her in her crib she is awake and a NIGHTMARE for the rest of the day. Sometimes if I am lucky I can set her down next to me on the couch. And since I am on a roll, my resolution to work out has also been derailed by my baby girl. I get maybe 20 minutes of her in the jogging stroller before she throws the biggest fit and must get out. Then she has to get her walking time in, so we spend the next 20 minutes walking and exploring what she wants. Ok, that part is kind of fun : )
Dillon being an 8 year old boy and growing up. My kid and I are so much alike in some ways that we just butt heads. I know he is totally normal, but I am so tired of arguing with him, repeating myself three or more times, and battling daily over the smallest things. My personality doesn't help the situation, I really need to practice more patience! And schoolwork! My son is a smart kid, but we are trying to figure out just how to tackle homework and approach school. I am not sure if he is lazy or if I am expecting too much. I think it may be me as he has all "A's" and it is only third grade! Patience, don't quit on me now!
My Lucy girl, our 90 lb. yellow lab, is getting older and lately can't make it up onto our bed where she has slept since a pup. Part of the problem is our bed is so high, but her age is showing. Breaks my heart, but I lift her up and reassure her I will lift her up onto the bed every night she is able.
Chris, his work!
WORKED: Every day is a new day to start fresh and move forward. I am blessed with a great family and support system. Communication in my marriage is strong, we are on the same page, and family time has been premium. Lent has started and I dare say I feel very in tune with my spirituality. I really do feel closer to God and believe that what I am able to enjoy in life and how I view and value my life is due to this peace. I'm just say'in : )
Finn is 17 months old and a true miracle in our family. She is pure joy every day! As you read, she has her moments, but her general mood is one of mischief and happiness. She adores her brother and barges into his room to "bouncy" on his bed all day. Every morning after breakfast Dillon asks Finn if she wants to play and even if she isn't through, she practically leaps out of her chair to go be with him. Chris and I hear them giggling and laughing behind his door. It makes my heart soar. She is still so little, but her personality is HUGE!
Dillon is the best big brother. He is so good to Finn and has really been a big part of who she is. He has taught her all of her silly little "tricks" that make us laugh. He loves to make us laugh and be silly too. He works very hard at basketball and his coach told him that he is the teams hardest worker. He still tells us how he feels, cuddles with us, and wants to be with us. Basketball season was a huge highlight and he had the best team and coach. Great experience and they placed fourth in their league, losing out on 3rd by a point in the play-offs.
Both of my kids smiles light up there face and brighten the world around them.
Lucy dog is the greatest kid dog ever. She has both kids feeding her at her meal times and has Finn trained that all table scraps go to her. Even with her aging body, she allows our little girl to crawl all over her. Nothing about Lucy is off limits for Finn. Finn tugs her ears, bounces on her back, kisses her, grabs her collar and generally messes with her daily and the dog just takes it. She is so gentle with Finn and was the same way when Dillon was a baby. But she is my girl and demands, and gets, hers from me every day and always will : )
Chris and I have been communicating so well. We still miss-communicate, but getting back on the same page is much easier. We are leaning on each other and tackling life together. Just like we promised : ) For his birthday Chris got a bike attachment so Finn can ride on one of our bikes, so we are looking forward to family bike rides.
Ok, attempt number #2 is over and I am not sure about how this went, but it is, what it is. Enjoy!
