calling all Moms

My son, he is so wonderful...a precious child from God. I love so much about him; he's smart, loving, funny, full of questions and answers, loves me so much...BUT kid you're killing me. Lately, he has changed into this crazy, talk back, argue, yell, crying & whining, difficult child. I hate it! And, I only know it's going to get worse as he gets older. I hate having to discipline; take things away, not let him do things, yell, spank, argue. I need help, tips, suggestions, or just tell me you have had the same troubles. He's 3 (will be 4 in Sept) and I just want to know one thing: "will this get better, will it subside when he turns 18 or is this just a part of being a Mom to a boy?" We also took him out of preschool last month because we weren't happy w/ the program he was in. But, not I'm thinking, the social interaction was really good for him. He'll hopefully be going to a new school in the fall...but until then, he's all mine. :)


My daughter, on the other hand is a doll. I mean don't get me wrong...she has her moments too...but she's gettin' fiesty, attitude, and throws herself, face down, on the floor when she doesn't get her way. Oh, and her new thing...is this screechy scream to get my attention. Like, as a matter of fact, right now...so, I have to wrap up this posting and say Goodbye all.


Please let me make it clear, I love love love these kids, wouldn't trade them in for anything or this life...but  kids...CHILL OUT! Counting my blessings!


Have a great weekend! 

Just keepin' busy...

Sophie is a climber...she climbs onto everything and thinks it's the funniest thing. She's starting to figure out how to climb down. But, until then...I got your back Sophie. The girly attitude is crazy...she's only 1...can you imagine? 

We painted Jake's room this weekend, or should I say...Deon painted. And, he did a great job! It looks so good in there. I was so inspired that I told Deon, "let's paint all the rooms now". He looked at me like I was crazy. 

Sophie likes her big brothers room too. Yep, she learned how to climb on his bed too. Isn't that cute? 

Jake likes his room too. As you can see from his posed pictures. 

That's it for now. Until next time...have a great day! 

Oh no he didn't...

Ok, so my son's latest thing...TALKING BACK! Are you kidding me...he's only 3...and it's already starting? I hate it! I hate having to discipline and spank and time out and take things away...But, I will absolutely NOT have my son talk to me, his Dad or anyone that way. Kids...Parenthood...Wow! He's telling his Grandma a story today, and we're both paying attention...and he turns to me and says, "um, Mom...I'm not talking to you". Hold me back kid. I was speechless. It kinda hurt my feelings too. I took him into the other room, got down on his level and told him he could not speak to me that way. He told me he was sorry and we hugged and said, "I love you".