Sarah Speaks It

Ok so, I just read a post on an awesome blog I follow (link below) about rules to keep your marriage happy.  These rules Jen found must have come from another decade. The modern roles in the household and family have changed so much that what worked in the 1940's isn't going to work anymore.  Most households have two working parents, no one can afford to stay home. Parents have become overachievers, over streching children in so many activities. The world is moving much faster and we are trying to keep up with it. I've been married almost four years and with my husband for 8.  It hasn't always been easy but its been worth it.  He is a good man, he's hilarious, and a great father.  He has a heart under that tough skin of his and it belongs to me.  I love him and he loves me, so it works even though we are complete opposites. So, lets visit the rules on her page and my real life responses to them. 1.  Be pleasant.  Be warm, kind, and positive. Keep a smile on your f

Isn't she terribly cute? Ugh!  Anyone with a toddler can understand my disdain for the terrible two stage.  Ok, well I think my daughter has taken this stage as a personal challenge and I am losing my mind. She's incredibly rambunctious and refuses to listen even though she continually gets disciplined. If this child writes on one more thing ( the wall, my bed, her body, the tables and chairs) I may just lose it.  She's super smart and thinks she can do everything her big sister can. This is both good and bad.  I mean, I am so happy she's strong willed and independent, BUT , a 2 year old can not do everything that a 6 year old can.  Avaya (6)likes to help cook, so naturally Alana (2) thinks she can help as well.  I try to let her help season the food, but when I try and show her how to sprinkle the pepper she dumps the entire container on our dinner!  I had to take away bath tub toys, because she turns my bathroom into a small pond everyday! That didn't stop her