Holidays are Almost Over

Thanks to all for a great holiday. The parties were great, the food was plenty, and presents were appreciated. I love this holiday and everything that comes with it, but there is one thing that I am not a fan of. Well considering that my child gets cracked out with candy, cookies, and coffee at these holiday events, when it comes time for us to rest there is not much resting. After the fun Christmas Eve, Hagen was a restless sleeper which made us restless sleepers. The next day we didn't allow the candy and made him drink water and juice, but when it came time for sleep, we had a repeat of the night before. With some more Christmas parties to attend today, we will see how this evenings sleep pattern will go. Hopefully things in the bed will go back to normal after the excitement is over. Happy Holidays!!!

Terrible 2

You hear of these horror stories about how your sweet child makes this transformation from a quiet little baby to this tantrum throwing beast. My son recently turned 2, and it seems that the stories are starting to come true. We had a birthday party for my son and things were going good.
Then over Thanksgiving weekend the beast started to make it's way to the surface. It seems like this whining and crying phase is just beginning for my boyfriend and I to deal with. We were told from our Parents as Teachers instructor to just ignore the tantrums and he will stop. I am sorry after 30 minutes of the screaming, it makes it hard to ignore. Some days are better than others of course. We now might go days without a huge fit, but when they do occur you better stand back. The arms and legs start swinging and you get to hear this wild animal scream. Then once the fit is over, the kid is all happy and acts like nothing has happened. Crazy I tell you. I have to admit that I do love this age because he is talking so much and you never know what is going to come out of his mouth. He is so smart and is picking things up way to fast, but at the same time it is fun.

The Season with Tears

Christmas is of course coming closer, and the economic status of people in the states is not improving. It seems that everyone is strapped for cash this season, and the giving seems to be on the low end compared to years in passing. I know that I am blessed for the things that I have, considering my other half and I currently both have jobs.

I am the one that rarely listens to country, but I am a huge channel surfer and there isn't much on the airwaves that catches my attention some days. I happened to flip to 93.7 the Bull and a song was coming on that sounded like a Christmas song. Since it is that time of the year I was inspired to stop and listen to the song. What I didn't realize was that by the end of the song I would be crying sitting in my car on the way to work. The song was "Santa I am Here" by Toby Keith, and I have to say if you have never heard it, find it and listen. It especially made me sad considering the song will probably stand true for a lot of people this holiday season.

I hope Santa finds everyone this season.