Resolution

I wish I had something exciting to post about, but nothing much is going on around here. School is back in session for the kids, which they are enjoying as always. Attitudes seem to be magnified even though the days are shorter. I am working on making it through the days without losing my mind. Last time I checked it (my sanity) was still intact, although a bit disheveled.

Violette, our sweet little girl, has grown a stronger temper an even sharper attitude lately. She is quick to give you a definite glare as her cute little lips purse and she spits at us when we try to discipline her. The older ones laugh and this eggs her on. She has no problem striking Noelle or Max if they dare cross her. Violette has been "our sweetest" one, but it was only a matter of time until the sourness festered and let go with furry.
Zane is growing as all babies do, way too quickly. He is solid. He is huge. He is a wonderful. His round cheeks are extremely kissable and we can't help but to smooch on him whenever possible. Noelle, Max, and Violette are always kissing on him and have been extremely wonderful with him. He is a great, easy going baby, sleep many hours in his crib. Yes, I wrote crib. The bassinet has been retired, although still in our room as I am not emotionally ready to pack it up yet. This weekend we put him in the crib, in Max's (now the Boy's Room) room. He slept very well and continues to do so. I am having a hard time with this milestone. Growth is emotional for me, but I'm savoring every moment I can with him, and ALL of them.

That is all I can do, savor each moment with the children. The many stages each one is in, is notable and wonderful in it's own way. This year I want to savor the time I am able to be with them. Reach out and bottle it. Drink up the deliciousness of childhood with them every chance I get.

This in fact has been my New Year's resolution. Yes, weight loss, eating better, exercising regularly are also part of it (as always, blah, blah, blah)but enjoying the children is the biggest one. I stress about the little things and let them get to me. Taking a deep breath, cracking a smile over the minor issues is the new way to handle situations. I don't want to get worked up over crunched up crackers in the carpet, bite marks on a butter stick, and typical sibling fights.

Time will tell how this plays out, for now I will sit back and smile when yet another "poopy head" comment has been uttered, and once again someone has made a gigantic mess. Good luck to me!