Wuv Oooo

So with three kids, it seems like there is something to keep track of everyday.  The other day I was so excited, my son spoke to me so clearly I could understand him.   His sister was talking so fast, it seemed as though he was never going to talk.  So I was so very shocked when I picked him up out of the crib and he told me, "Morning."  Every morning when I get the kids out of bed I tell them good morning, ask if they slept well and tell them that I love them.  I want those to be the first words they hear so that its out of the way.  So I can never say they left without me saying I loved them. I was even more shocked when Ryan climbed up in my lap,  laid his head on my shoulder, and put his thumb in his mouth.  Then I said, "I love you Ryan."  and he said, "Wuv Oooo!"  My heart melted.  I think that I even shed a small tear.  I can't wait for the other one to say it. 

Patience is a Virtue

So my three year old has really been trying my patience lately.  No matter what the circumstance, she refuses to listen.  I've taken everything away from her and looking at that, she has way too much.  Not that she gets to play/use them everyday but these are things at her disposal when she wants them.  So we have taken away the TV, Movies, DS, playing outside with friends, playing her keyboard and all other toys.  She still is stomping her feet and giving me attitude.  She thought she was slick the other day and called her grandmother to see if she could spend the day with her since she was in so much trouble here at home.  Of course, grandma said yes and she had a wonderful time.  The thing she didn't realize was that when she came home, she would still have to have the punishment when she gets back.