Messes

I am not an OCD person.  I don't mind a mess or two.  It works well, since B man is insisting upon using his own spoon, and coloring his own paper.  He has even tried finger painting.  Activities like these, even though messy, make these cold, snowy winter days go by a little easier.

Unlike physical messes, the emotional messes or breakdowns that arise are sometimes temper-inducing and gasket blowing, on my part. Good thing my church is offering a compassion class for the next 15 weeks. Two of my friends and I signed up. I secretly think they do this class for stay at home moms! It should be helpful for times when my 3.5 year old and 15 month old run circles around me. Like in the Dr's office this morning, when the boys were playing in the trash, hitting each other, climbing (literally) on the furniture and walls, playing with "please do not touch this" items, and screaming so loud the entire office could hear. Hence the reason that I brought fruit snacks and fifteen other type of snacks, to curb the board-um we felt for being in a small room for an Hour and fifteen minutes. The fruit snacks are their favorites, especially the youngest. They would have been a good thing, until the Dr. said, "and, foods like that will cause your 15 month old to choke". I really wanted to look at him and say,"really, really? No, no,he won't choke, he also eats uncut hotdogs, raisins, and yes, popcorn. So take that! Go ahead judge all you want." But, I didn't, I put them away, which started a major melt-down/temper tantrum by the baby. I stayed strong, until they both started digging in the trash, then I about cried. Good thing the shot lady came in, administering shots, and handing out stickers. It curbed my tears a little, until they both started madly running around while checking out, and making future appointments. I about lost it. Thankfully, our meltdowns ended when we made our way through the drive through. Nothing like a good set of nuggets to change your perspective!

And, since I am at it, B weighed in at 21.14 and 31 inches tall. He is in the 25% for height and 10th for weight. Although he is only saying max 4 words (mostly "mama", "dada", "uh-oh", and "hi"), he sure knows how to use his voice for squaking like a seagull to get things he wants. He climbs up and down the stairs. Kicks and throws balls. Loves to read books. Loves to play with anything his brother is playing with. Isn't really "in" to anything in particular. Can do an elmo puzzle by himself. Loves his blankie. Sleeps with a pacifier. Is down to one nap. Goes to bed at 6 and wakes up at 7. Is partial to his dad and papa. Loves to make messes in my cabinets and all over the house for that matter! Loves to color and paint. Loves to play with cars and trucks on his railroad tracks.