Adam's Temper Tantrums

Now that Adam has turned two, we are experiencing the phenomenon known as The Terrible Twos.  We were fortunate to skip that with Grace, she was a happy go-lucky toddler who never kicked and screamed.  Fast forward five years to Adam at two.  He'll drop to the floor stomping his feet against the freshly painted walls, he'll scream at the top of his lungs if you touch him before he's had a sip of milk in the morning and God forbid you take any food off of his plate. 

I was spoiled the first go 'round.  I secretly laughed at people who complained about their toddler.  I thought to myself "What on earth are they talking about, two year olds are pleasant".  See what I get for that!  And not only is he doing it at home, but he's making his teachers at school earn their money.  He wants no parts of the big boy classroom.  He's even started crying before I turn onto the street that leads to school. 

It gets easier - right?  It has to, I don't know if I can take a whole year of this.

Adam's Party

This afternoon was Adam's birthday party.  You can't do much for a two year old but have some people over and sing happy birthday and we did just that!  Here's a little glimpse

Happy Birthday Adam!

Can you believe Adam is two today?  It seems like just yesterday I was running out of the office to go to the hospital.  We don't have much planned for today, just some cake tonight.  But Sunday we are having a little party for him with a couple kids from the neighborhood and one of his friends from school.

Here he tells us how old he is...

Grace & the Gator

This past weekend, Grace went to a birthday party for one of her friends from her after school program.  The entertainment for the party was an exotic animal show complete with an owl, a lemur, a lizard and an alligator!

It took some coaxing but Grace joined the line and got her picture with Auggie the Gator.  We learned during the party that alligators are in a hibernative state from October to March, hence the reason she was able to get this close with only the guy holding the gator's mouth!

Snow/Ice Days

On Sunday, January 9 we were graced with the presence of snow.  It came in the form of white, fluffy flakes and piled up while we slept.  When we woke up on Monday, we learned that school and daycare were closed.  I was able to find a friend, that was staying home, to watch the kids and I ventured off to work.

While I still have my NJ skills when it comes to driving in the snow, I did have a momentary lapse of judgement and I hit the brakes when I came upon a driver stuck in a ditch.  What did that do to me - it got me stuck on a hill.  But I was able to back down the hill so I could gain traction and drive right on past the stuck vehicle.  I had to do it, now that we know what happened when I stopped.

I made it to work and was promptly sent home where I stayed for the next day as well because Monday evening brought in freezing rain which became ice.  Then Wednesday it took 30 minutes to clean the ice off the car before being able to go anywhere.

Needless to say, we have made it to Friday.  There are still patches of ice in places where the sun doesn't hit AND school has been closed all week so Grace will have a bunch of make-up days.  Don't ya just love winter!!

Happy New Year!

We are looking forward to lots of excitement in 2011!  Horse shows, swimming and dance for Grace and maybe some activities for Adam.  David & I will just continue to work to support the needs of the children :)