Arguing

Why? Why must they do it? Why do children insist on arguing constantly? Here is what just took place at my house:

Nate wanted another orange. I told him I would get him the orange as soon as he went potty. I explained to him that he hasn't gone in a while. He whined. He argued. He yelled. He refused to go potty. This went on for a good 20 minutes. Finally, I said, "Fine. I'll get you the orange, but you better not pee in your pants." I turn around to start peeling his orange and what does the child say? "Okay. I be wite (right) back. I need to go potty." And, I gave up coffee why????

exercising

Today, I started a regiment of exercise. I need to lose weight and be healthy not only for myself, but for my family. Lex came downstairs this morning and told me I looked like the girl on the tv because I was sweating like her and doing the same exercises. I told him that maybe one day I would be think like her. He got very upset and yelled, "No! I like you being you." That was the best compliment.

Enjoying Life

I have realized that my children are quite spirited. Bratty? Nope. They just love life and everything about it. And, on the chance that it's not something they like, oh, they let us all know nice and loud. Does that part embarrass me? Sure. But should it? Nope. I have decided that if we all lived life with as much energy and zealous as my children do, we'd all be a lot happier and probably have a lot less stress.

My kids do not like to sit still. Very rarely does this happen. Does it make it difficult to get things done, go to dinner, go shopping? Sure it does! But if I change the way I think and talk to them during these stressful situations, it doesn't have to be nearly as rough on them, or me.

One of my goals this year is to really learn to live in the moment. Laugh. Enjoy. Love. I want to be more like my kids.

Bailey is going to be so excited!

Last week at the airport, Bailey *REALLY* wanted a pair of $45 boots from Crocs. I had a hard time justifying that money as her feet are growing rapidly. She was disappointed, but okay with it. Well, wouldn't you know that about 45 minutes later as her and Erik were walking through a store at the airport, Bailey looks down and sees some money just laying on the ground. A fifty dollar bill!! Erik told her should could have the money, but she had to put it in the bank. I convinced him to buy the boots for her as a surprise. So, when she gets here later tonight, she'll get them!