Great minds think alike (sometimes)

Parenting is difficult--no joke right? Well, I have found this week that parenting without communication is even more challenging. Sam and I have different parenting personalities. Since I am home with Caleb all day, and albeit not as laid back as Sam, I am often the one that dishes out the discipline. Now, don't get me wrong, Sam is awesome at handling behavioral situations when he is home, but honestly, Daddy is just more fun than I am. And I have become ok with that. However, there are times when we get our wires crossed, and confuse the poor kid. For example, the picture above was taken (with a little pride by mom) because it was the first time Caleb climbed into a chair. Yes, I know it's dangerous, and he doesn't do it now, but remember I am a first-time mom, who gets excited over first anythings . So, I took a picture. Later that day, Sam walks in, Caleb climbs in the chair, and an immediate scolding takes place...Oops!! Poor Caleb--we'll get it together one day son, hopefully before college.

The Moment

Amazing as it is, we are hovering right over age 2 in this house. And I don't know wether to be thrilled we made it this far, or just to tighten our seatbelts for the upcoming year.. so here I sit both thrilled and tightening. The more that I am around other two year old boys (and other children in general), the more that I see how different they really are. I find it fascinating that so much personality can be shoved into such a little (in most cases) body. And it is this interaction with others that has aided in my putting aside of (some) of my first-child motherly fears, which include, but are not limited to "when will he talk?", "why won't he sleep just anywhere!", "when does the paci really need to go?", and "is it so horrible to start kindergarten in a diaper?".. ok maybe not the last one. The answer to all of these, I have found, is that he was created uniquely, wonderfully different from any other child, and his growth is in his time. I just need to stop worrying (yeah right!) and enjoy the moment.. so that is what I will do--at least for now! =)