Plans of the coming future.

..and must I add, future, as in this weekend!

It appears that tomorrow is Halloween. What they now call the 2ND most commercialized holiday, aside from Christmas. Our plans as we had them have changed. Kristen and Emma will be coming to visit and we will be taking the kids out to trick-or-treat together. My predictions of the weekend. Chaos. Joy. Mayhem. Memories. I think it shall be a lot of fun.



I was not allowed to leave the house this morning according to Tyler. This morning and afternoon we rather difficult for Tyler and I, although we made it threw it, and we are happy tonight! Tyler had a rough start of his day. I am unaware of what provoked his mood, and I wish I did know, so I could help him and make it better for him. Tyler has started a new thing, where he takes out his frustrations in a self destructive manner, and will 'head bash' hard objects around him. Now as this is his way of releasing frustration, it is very hard as a parent to sit back and see your child in this way. As any Mother would feel, my heart breaks each time I see him doing this destructive behavior to himself. I try all that I know to do to help him, and to work with him to get through this. As our day progressed and nap time was over with Tyler woke in a very refreshed and happy mood. We have had a lovely night togther, him and I. Ryan is working late tonight so we are enjoying a Mother and Son night.


As I come to an ending of today's entry I am appreciative for having another day with the son that I love oh so much. I am thankful that my partner in life is here for me, supports me, and is understanding of my needs. I am thankful also for the roof over my head that I have been blessed with. I learned through the day the struggles between frustration and pain are expressed in each individual differently, and we must adapt to each other's ways, and do the best we can to protect them from pain as much as possible.

Let us observe a moment of silence in memory of Mom's sanity....

Where did today begin? Was it the early morning? Perhaps it was when I realized I was out of creamer and I had already made a pot of coffee? Which led me to have to sit and smell the coffee..and suffer..Or was it when we had our first heroic fit today? I have no answer to where it all began...It's been a long day and were not even finished with the race. Tyler has had a rough morning, perhaps because he was awoken before he was ready to wake..Hmmm....I do believe for the past almost 17 months I myself have been experiencing this! I don't get to throw toys, hit kids, and scream at the top of my lungs. I am slowly learning the laws of a toddler. They are as follows:

1. If I like it, it's mine.

2. If it's in my hand, it's mine.

3. If I can take it from you, it's mine.

4. If I had it a little while ago, it's mine.

5. If it's mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way.

6. If I'm doing or building something, all the pieces are mine.

7. If it looks just like mine, it's mine.

8. If I think it's mine, it's mine.

Ohhh as I say my favorite quote again...The joys of Motherhood!! =)

I came across an ad for Old Navy as I was browsing online in my 'Quiet Time' for $2.00 costumes and Halloween apparel for October 30Th and 31st. I hope to stop by an Old Navy and pick up either a costume for this year, or one for next year for Tyler.

On I go now, my moment of silence in remembrance of my sanity is now up.....

It's been awhile..

As I usually do, I got wrapped up in the daily routine of life. So I will begin with what today is bringing to my table.

Tyler is walking, talking, and throwing fits! He is an avid runner now...He is the center of our family and we realized that when he spent 6 days with his Nana, Papa, & Auntie last week. Our home revolves around his being. Tyler eats like a champ. We have experienced no problems with him thus far in the life. Tyler was a quick learner when it came to throwing fits. He enjoys the throwing himself to the floor when he doesn't get his way. Also finds it amusing to bash his head on the wall, ground, table..anything..when he is mad at us. Quite scary I must admit, although it's all a learning process as they say..

I have found a recent interest in baking breads lately. I began with a Pumpkin bread and then moved to a Banana bread. Which I must confess were great in my opinion! So as the holidays are nearing I have decided to freeze some, and perhaps will get some 'Holiday Baskets' together for some family members. I enjoy sharing with them our creations. Not only the fact that Tyler enjoys helping in the kitchen, so all our bakings have an added ingredient of love from Tyler! I will continue my ever more search to find new recipes for the holidays. I am always eager to learn and try new things...so to this year...I hope to find at least one new recipe to try!!

We took Tyler to a pumpkin patch & corn maze a few weeks ago. Was a lot of fun I must say. He was tired..although he held up wonderfully! Tyler was able to pick out his own pumpkin..He also was able to ride some John Deere tractor trikes that he enjoyed alot. We pulled him in a wagon as he enjoyed the sights of the area. We all enjoyed a nice day as a family...

Halloween is this coming weekend, and our plans as of now, are to stay home and bake cupcakes and give out candy to all the trick-or-treaters.

Nothing too special going on for this day..Another day watching Aurora and spending time with Tyler..

So for today I end with a hopes of returning tomorrow..