Fall is Here!

It's raining. It's 60 degrees and I'm okay with that. Don't get me wrong, I love summer. I love the sunshine, the long days. But with those first fall days comes a sense of coziness. Those days when I can pull out and dust off my much loved sweaters is one of my favorite times of the year. Along with about 500 other favorite times, of course. I can finally see out my dining room window again because the air condition and the large board that blocks the window is long gone. I can light candles without the wind from the fan blowing on them and making them burn crooked. I can make dinner on the stovetop and not have to strip down as much as possible to survive the extra heat. I can make soup again!

But along with these nice cool, rainy fall days has come those dreaded "Terrible Two's". Man, I swear Little Miss was the sweetest little girl, always up for a hug or a kiss, always saying "I love you Mommy" then BAM! Sweet Little Miss is sweet no longer. Sure there are still times where she's just a doll, and I'm almost positive that those moments outnumber the bad, but holy cow! She has discovered an independent streak within herself.

"Lily, please eat 2 more bites of burger." "NO! I don't WANT to eat more burger!" Cue pounding of hand on table. "Mommy put my shoes on RIGHT NOW!" Cue pounding of hand on couch. Lily, I need to go to work, I'll see you later." "NO! You don't WANT to go to work!" Cue hand gesture midair. (okay, she's got that one correct, I'd MUCH rather stay home with her. But I also like having a roof over our heads). Where did she get this demanding, independent little attitude? **looks around** Anybody? (No comments Mom!)

Thursday we start the Love and Logic Parenting class at our church. It couldn't have come at a better time, in my opinion! I'm excited to start, to hear that our kid isnt the only one that is going through/went through this stage. I'm excited to hear new strategies for nipping this newfound attitude, because let's face it, mine aren't working out so hot.

But even with all that sassiness, my kiddo is the most perfect kid in my world. I love that little girl more than words. And honestly, wouldn't life be boring without a little bit of attitude here and there? At least that's what I'm going to keep telling myself...