My Spirited Child

Avery is what you call a spirited child. Meaning a child who is a little more intense than others. One that is more persistent and louder than other children. Their tantrums are longer and more dramatic. I read about this at babycenter.com. I was questioning in my mind what I was doing wrong as a parent. I thought I wasn't handling Avery the right way.

Owen was very different at Avery's age. He was very calm and when he got upset I could fix it easily by holding him or distracting him. Avery on the other hand is very different. She is so very passionate about the things she wants. Although it can be very challenging in stores or in the car, or even at home, I can't help but love this girl with all of my heart of coarse. She keeps me on my toes and makes me look at how I come accross with my children and I have also tried some of the tips they mention at babycenter.com. So far the tips have been helping and it gave me reassurance that there are other parents going through the same thing!

I love my passionate, intense, persistent, spirited Avery!! (She looks so innocent in the pictures below. LOL :)

Owen's Romantic

Today is Valentines Day! Happy Valentines everyone. My Owen is probably more excited than you and I. He decided to get a girl at school named Annabelle a special valentine. So, not just the Spiderman valentines that he is going to give everyone in the class. He got Annabelle a small Teddy bear, which by the way mom picked out for him. Apparently he thinks his mother has good taste. Actually he was already in his pajamas (Spiderman of coarse), so he waited in the car with dad.

I am so proud of Owen. I think it takes a lot of guts for a five year old to give a girl a valentine. Did I mention this Annabelle is six. Yeah, he must like the older women. :) This morning he put a new outfit on and brushed his hair and teeth. He said "Mom, I am SO excited!" You will see by the pictures below that Owen used his best handwriting while writing her name. What a sweet boy I have! I hope he is always this kind and generous to the girls and women that come into his life. I love this boy SO much!

Happy Valentines!

He loves me!

So, I forgot to mention that Jeremy and I just celebrated our 5 year anniversary on January 28th! We went to a hockey game together and it was fun to spend time together.

We have talked in the past about getting a new wedding RING for me on our 5 year anniversay but didn't see it in the near future because of finances. Well, thanks to our tax return and thanks to Morgan Jewelers for giving us full trade in price on our first RING......

We did it, I got a new wedding RING! I am in LOVE with it and in LOVE with my husband who helped pick it out!

I'm Addicted!

I am completely addicted. Me, of all people. Remember how I told you I am running? I still am., every single night. I love it! I don't even allow myself to decide between running or not running. There are no options! I run, that's final. It's been so good for me. I feel AMAZING! I have lost a total of 10 pounds! It did get to 12, but I am at a plateau in weight right now. I seriously have never felt better. If your considering getting back into shape, do it! It clears the mind and it feels so good to have your clothes starting to hang. Yay for exercise!

Tea Party!

Avery had her birthday party with friends and family! It was so much fun. I couldn't have done it without my mom inlaw. She is amazing when it comes to planning parties. Thanks Dru for all your help!

Avery is 2!

Today is 2/2/11! Today is my baby girl, Avery's birthday. I can't believe she is already two. I have no idea where time goes. I am so thankful to have her in my life. She has been the perfect addition to our family. I love her so much. Her personality cracks me up. She is funny, playful, and extremely FIESTY. She has already entered the terrible twos, as they say. Her favorite word is NO. She throws tantrums regularly, but you just can't help but love her.

My favorite sentences she says includes "Sit mom, NO brother, I dunno, love you mom, and I want it! Yep, popular sentences from a two year old.