Well, you're officially 2 now, and let me tell you, you're giving us a run for our money this month. Right after your birthday party, you came down with your first real cold. Which then turned into a double ear infection. We're just now getting back to normal but, I'm afraid being sick and getting what you wanted all the time has now helped create a (temporary) monster. Tantrums abound in our house, biting, kicking, screaming. We had to wait outside of your great grandma's wedding because you refused to sit still or even not scream at the top of your lungs. There was already plenty of potential drama going on, and I didn't want us to cause a scene at a wedding, which brings me to lesson 10...
There are certain times you should never cause a scene, even if you're in the right. Weddings, funerals, holidays, and family events should all be drama free. I don't care if you hate someone's guts. Until the occasion is over, you play nice. No one wants to have their wedding day marred by 2 people yelling at each other or arguing. Kids shouldn't have their graduations or school plays disrupted because of the same thing. Whenever there is an event, you call a truce, even if the other person doesn't abide by it. Be the bigger person and just wait until you can privately address them. It won't matter to anyone else whether you were right or wrong, they'll just know that you couldn't keep your mouth shut during whatever the special event is.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Lesson 9
We just had your second birthday party. You were so cute, running around telling everyone "Hi!" Then, running away giggling before they could respond. I know it won't be long and you won't want me at your birthday party. Eventually, you'll be older and instead of Chuckie Cheese, you'll want a party at a bar with your friends only. That's why I try to take as many pictures and videos of you as I can. One day, you're not going to be my little boy anymore, you'll be my little man. :) Which brings me to lesson 9.
Always make sure you stop to smell the roses. Some of my best memories aren't necessarily of holidays or trips, those are great, but I frequently try and pause just to take in a day. I still remember one day, walking to the park with you. I don't remember how old you were exactly, or even what time of day it was. But, I remember listening to you say "Hi!" to all the neighbors and their dogs as we walked. I remember it was breezy, and the trees were rustling, I even remember you were wearing red. You've always looked good in red. It's important to take a small moment every once in awhile just to enjoy life. Not just big important events or trips, but just everyday stuff that most people forget about as they get older.
Always make sure you stop to smell the roses. Some of my best memories aren't necessarily of holidays or trips, those are great, but I frequently try and pause just to take in a day. I still remember one day, walking to the park with you. I don't remember how old you were exactly, or even what time of day it was. But, I remember listening to you say "Hi!" to all the neighbors and their dogs as we walked. I remember it was breezy, and the trees were rustling, I even remember you were wearing red. You've always looked good in red. It's important to take a small moment every once in awhile just to enjoy life. Not just big important events or trips, but just everyday stuff that most people forget about as they get older.
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